Tag: physical activity
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Coping with Nausea and Appetite Loss During Chemotherapy: Holistic Tips that Help
Chemotherapy is a life-saving treatment, but its side effects particularly nausea and appetite loss can make eating a challenge. Comfort and nutrition throughout this trying time can be enhanced by knowing the causes of these symptoms and how to treat them holistically. Why Nausea and Appetite Loss Happen Chemotherapy affects rapidly dividing cells, including those…
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Artificial Sweeteners and Health Hazards
Artificial sweeteners, also known as low-calorie sweeteners (LCS), are sugar substitutes added to foods and beverages to provide sweetness without the calories of regular sugar. These intense sweeteners can be hundreds to thousands of times sweeter than sugar, making them popular in “diet” or “sugar-free” products. There are six LCS (low calorie sweeteners) approved by…
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Gentle Ways to Manage Cancer-Related Fatigue: From Restorative Yoga to Herbal Support
Cancer-related fatigue (CRF) is not just ordinary tiredness—it’s a persistent, overwhelming exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest. In contrast to ordinary fatigue, CRF can be brought on by anemia, stress, inflammation, or cancer therapies, making daily tasks feel draining. Thankfully, mild, all-encompassing methods can help control chronic weariness and enhance quality of life. Understanding Cancer-Related…
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The Importance of Exercising During Cancer Treatment – Insights from Dr. Advani
Cancer treatment is a challenging journey, often accompanied by fatigue, weakness, and emotional distress. While rest is important, too much inactivity can actually slow down recovery and worsen side effects. Renowned oncologist Dr. Advani emphasizes the critical role of physical activity during and after cancer treatment, debunking the common myth that patients should avoid exercise.…
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Next-Gen Radiotherapy: Making Cancer Treatment Safer and More Targeted
For more than a century, radiotherapy has been a mainstay of cancer treatment, employing high-energy radiation to kill cancer cells. Numerous lives have been saved by conventional techniques like brachytherapy and external beam radiation, but they frequently have negative side effects because they harm nearby healthy tissues. Radiotherapy has been transformed over the years by…
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Pain Points for Cancer Patients and How to Manage Them
Cancer treatment, while life-saving, often comes with challenging side effects due to the impact of chemotherapy and radiation on both cancerous and healthy cells. During treatment, controlling these symptoms is essential to preserving quality of life.These are the most common pain points cancer patients face, and how diet can help with them. Mucositis – Painful…
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Ashwagandha and Cancer: Can This Herb Help?
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), also known as Indian ginseng or winter cherry, is a powerful herb in Ayurveda. It contains beneficial compounds like withanolides, alkaloids, and antioxidants, which give it anti-inflammatory, anti-stress, and even anticancer properties. In Ayurveda, WS is used as an extract of the whole plant or its root. Ashwagandha and Cancer-Related Fatigue One…
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The Psychological Impact of Breast Cancer
Receiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be one of the most upsetting experiences a woman faces. The emotional toll persists long after the initial diagnosis, and the shock, worry and uncertainty can be overwhelming. As the treatment begins, new difficulties emerge – strained relationships, constant fatigue, anxiety about symptoms and even discrimination in the workplace.…
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Tips for Cancer Survivors: Moving Forward with Strength and Hope
Completing cancer treatment is a huge milestone, but the journey doesn’t stop there. Many survivors face emotional and physical challenges after treatment. Here are some helpful tips to navigate life after cancer: Share your feelings You don’t have to go through this alone. Discuss your concerns and feelings with your family or friends. Together, you…
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Chemotherapy for Cancer: How It Works and What to Expect
Cancer is a disease that causes abnormal cells to grow uncontrollably, damaging healthy tissues. Chemotherapy (commonly referred to as “chemo”) is one of the most popular cancer treatments. But, what is chemotherapy, and how does it work? Let’s break it down in simple words What Is Chemotherapy? Chemotherapy is a drug that kills fast-growing cancer…