I hear this question a lot in my work as a counselor: "Should I get a second opinion for cancer treatment?" And if someone is wondering this, my answer is most often yes. Or at least, you should feel empowered to seek one if you feel you need it, without any fear or guilt. In this post, I’m breaking down when a second opinion makes sense, the steps for getting one, and why advocating for yourself is so important. Should You Get a Second Opinion for Cancer Treatment? The mos

Rest and rejuvenation are so important to both our physical and mental health. In fact, there are 7 different types of rest we all need, and vacation is a great way to get that much-needed rest. Everyone deserves a vacation! Especially if you have been living with cancer or are in the midst of treatment. So today I’m sharing 5 great tips for staying healthy while on vacation to keep your body feeling great. 5 Ways To Stay Healthy on Vacation Staying healthy on vacation means

Have you heard of the microbiome? How about the gut microbiome and cancer link? There’s a chance you haven’t, because this field of research is still considered rather new. In fact, most of what we know about the microbiome has only been discovered in the last 20 years or so. But the emerging research is very interesting and quite promising, showing a clear link between microbiome health and tumor growth and treatment outcomes. Today, I’m sharing what scientists know so far

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

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