Winter can be a particularly hard time for many people. The holidays are over, the days are short, and the darkness seems to linger forever. For those navigating cancer treatment or survivorship, winter can feel even heavier, especially if you’re spending more time indoors due to your treatment. In this post, I want to talk about how to deal with seasonal depression, why winter can impact mental health so strongly, and how tools like light boxes may be helpful during this tim

If you’ve been following me for a while, you know I love exploring complementary therapies that support healing from the inside out. One practice I’ve recently enjoyed is red light therapy – a treatment that’s gaining popularity for its wide range of potential health benefits. In this post, I’ll share what it is, what some of the reported red light therapy benefits are, and how it might support cancer patients and survivors. What Is Red Light Therapy? Red light therapy uses L

A fascinating study was published last month in the New England Journal of Medicine on the relationship between moderate exercise and...

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Here at Body Esteem, I believe in the importance of treating your mind, body, and soul. All three should be treated with equal...

To say that our culture doesn’t value rest is a huge understatement. Instead, we place value on productivity and accomplishments. Now,...

The AACR Scientist-Survivor Program A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the American Association for Cancer Research annual...

What is Chemo Brain? Many people are familiar with the term chemo brain and what it is, but for those who have not heard of it, the...

Today I am sharing some information about post-traumatic growth and how patients often experience it following a journey with cancer.

Cancer coaching is a valuable tool available to patients, however many people are unaware of what a cancer coach is! Today I am...