Among the most studied natural compounds affecting reproductive hormones in the body are the phytosterols. They are most concentrated in nuts and seeds of plants and are present in the oils expressed from these. Pumpkin, sesame, flax, and sunflower seeds and oils are high in phytosterols, and cereal grains and legumes such as rice, wheat germ, soy, peas, and other beans also contain phytosterols. Processing and hydrogenating the oils expressed from these foods destroy the phytosterols, and...

Many people gain weight when they are treated with chemotherapy and steroids. Your extra weight may hang around and increase after chemotherapy if you also take hormonal therapy (tamoxifen or an aromatase inhibitor). If your body shifts into menopause because of chemotherapy, there's a tendency to gain weight. This weight gain may be because of the enzyme lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which is controlled by insulin. LPL sits on the surface of cells and pulls fat out of the bloodstream...

Super Quick Lentil Curry Serves 2 2 cloves garlic 2 tsp ghee 1 tin lentils, drained and rinsed 250-300g vegetables 2tsp vegetable stock paste 2 tsp Curry powder (make your own with the recipe from Cookidoo) 500g water Add garlic to bowl and chop 2sec/speed7 Scrape down sides and add ghee. Cook 3mins/varoma/speed 1 Add in vegetables and chops 4seconds/speed5 Add in other ingredients and cook 15mins/varoma/speed 1 Serve. ...

Taste alterations and aversions can be a common side effect from certain lung cancer chemotherapy drugs. When food does not taste the way you expect it to (or it has a bad taste taste), it can affect your appetite and contribute to weight loss. Luckily, there are tricks you can use to combat taste changes, whether it be lack of taste, metallic taste, or any other type of taste change. In this article, we will review common taste alterations along with some suggested foods to choose to o...

Data from over 20,000 people with cancer found that one in ten patients were also affected by depression. Helping patients to deal with both the physical and psychological side effects of living with and recovering from cancer needs to be a necessary part of their treatment. Many studies have found that art therapy is a great way to help cancer patients deal with how they're feeling, including reducing depressive symptoms and physical pain, while improving their outlook on the futur...

The moment you receive a cancer diagnosis, it can feel like everything in your life flips upside down. It's one reason why 15-25% of cancer patients experience depression. We've become a society that focuses on so many stereotypes and "what ifs" when it comes to cancer that it can take a toll on your mental health. It can also impact your relationships and how you move forward in your life. Obviously, how your mental health is impacted can depend on the severity of your ...