As I have been advising patients for thirty years now, and as you read in my blog from last week, most cancer patients don’t die from cancer, they die from the complications associated with the disease and its treatment. Knowing this empowers you to take the steps needed to prevent these complications from arising in … Continued
Written by Jacki Glew, MS, RD, LDN – Clinical Nutrition Manager for the Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment The holidays are here but that’s no excuse to take a holiday from healthy eating. Here are some recipes that I’ve made during my weekly cooking class at the Block Center. Believe it or not, I can … Continued
Written by Christine Ranieri, Block Center Dietetic Intern The Healthy Dozen Powerfoods are mostly plant foods that contain potent anti-cancer compounds. A few of them reach their full anti-cancer benefits in supplement form, but all of them can be incorporated into your everyday meals. In addition to being powerful weapons in your cancer-fighting arsenal, these … Continued
It may come as a shock to learn that most people with cancer don’t die from their disease. Rather, they die far more often from the complications associated with cancer and its treatments. Therefore, it follows that taking steps to prevent or mitigate these complications can be a life-saving strategy. Among the more common complications … Continued
The initial shock of the cancer diagnosis is nothing less than earth-shattering. As many patients have told me over the years, the diagnosis can impact your whole being with terrifying force, leaving you grief-stricken and traumatized. About half of all cancer patients experience clinically significant anxiety and depression. And in many cases, according to some … Continued
Each month, we post several delicious and healthy recipes on our facebook page. This month, our dietitians have shared some of their Thanksgiving favorites including a yummy Pumpkin Hummus and the Salmon dish below. All of our delicious recipes can be found at our Life Over Cancer facebook page under the “Block Resources” tab and … Continued
If you haven’t already seen the link on our facebook page, you will likely find Kris Carr’s vlog posting on November 12 well worth a look: http://crazysexylife.com/2010/vlog-16-exercise-vacation/ I thought it important to take a moment and clarify a few details about my “exercise prescription,” as she calls it; specifically, what I call “recovery aerobics.”
We’d like to share a wonderful letter that a patient, Bob Linden, wrote, with the hope of inspiring others who are also fighting cancer. It is beautifully written and speaks to the power of courage and the human spirit. We’re grateful that he has shared it with us and you. Written by Bob Linden My … Continued
Quantity and quality of fats can influence your long-term outcome. “Can the amount and type of fat I eat affect how I respond to my treatment and whether I stay in remission?” I bet I hear this question about the cancer-fighting potential of diet from new patients entering my clinic at least twice a week. … Continued
It has been known for some time that eating fruits and vegetables reduces cancer risks. In fact, when it comes to cancer prevention, health experts have long recommended a diet that is heavy on fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and plant-based proteins. Also, when it comes to fats, the recommendation has been to restrict foods high … Continued