Pilates training can be an excellent way to achieve the postural re-education and muscle-balancing necessary to recover from the side effects of breast cancer treatment. Pilates can help alleviate pain from breast cancer operative procedures, restore joint mobility and tissue integrity, and help regain lost strength.
In June of 2005 I was sucker punched with the devastating news that I had a 13 cm mass on my left kidney that was most likely malignant. I say sucker punched because I had no symptoms, and in fact. I felt great. My family
Many cancer treatments include chemotherapy. Some include chemotherapy concurrent with radiation therapy. I know I was willing to undergo all treatments recommended by my oncologist to eradicate my stage 4 tonsil cancer, so my treatment included chemotherapy followed by chemo/radiation therapy. Before my treatment was finished
Sex, mammograms, and an oh-so cleansing enema, all brought forth for reading enlightenment, and mind-body awareness from a journey of a twenty-seven year-old breast cancer survivor is at the core of Mitra Mostofi’s novel, “This Was No Coincidence.” A self-help memoir, “This Was No Coincidence” opens
Mind-body therapies like dance and art can soothe the soul. They might help heal the body, too. By MATT ALDERTON, Cancer Fighters Thrive Katherine Sjoblom has always been creative. In fact, she used to be an artist. But when Sjoblom, 49, of Nashville, was first diagnosed with
“CANCER.” For those who are not diagnosed with this condition, just saying the word out loud to yourself highlights many negative connotations associated with it. Depression. Anxiety. Loneliness. Weakness. We all consider the undesirable aspects associated with cancer and think to ourselves how lucky we are not
// Have you ever found that ‘pouring your heart out’ on paper leaves you feeling somehow refreshed? Or do you like to jot down your daily thoughts in a journal, scribble down a poem now and then, or write about your past experiences in
Warm, welcoming meals begin with the table. That is where it all happens. Or does it? It seems that the supersonic speed of today's society is taking its toll on meal times. Think back to the times of "Leave it to Beaver" or "Father Knows Best". These
Water, water everywhere! But, how much do you really need? If you are like me you have heard that 8 glasses of water a day is really just an old wives tale and we don’t need that much water. Or do we? Consider the following
When the weather starts warming up, people gravitate towards water. Boating, visiting the neighborhood pool or local swimming hole, or taking a road trip to a lake or the seashore are all eagerly anticipated summer activities for grownups and kids alike. Swimming pools, rivers, lakes,