Packing your tote bag for your chemotherapy infusions shouldn't take long, but it's very worth putting some thought and effort into the items you include. The fact is that chemotherapy takes time, and without a little planning ahead you may find yourself either bored, or focusing a bit too much on the toxic drugs entering your bloodstream. You will likely get to know your chemotherapy nurses quite well, but said nurses also have other patients to tend to and don't usually have...

What is Fermentation and Why is it so Popular? Fermentation is one of the most popular topics in the health world right now. From fermented tea (kombucha) to fermented vegetables (sauerkraut, kimchi), there is a huge rush to consume new types of fermented foods, as well as foods that have been traditionally fermented. When is Fermentation NOT a Good Idea? Fermentation is a process that works well on carbs but not on fats. Fats do not ferment, instead, fats break down and oxidise when ...

Emotional intelligence and resilience are essential skills during cancer. These are the 12 goals to reach. We can help you get there! Emotional Self Awareness is the ability to know your own emotions and their effects on your performance. Self-Regulate is the ability to keep your disruptive emotions and impulses in check in order to maintain your effectiveness under stressful or even hostile conditions. Positivity is the ability to see the best in people, situations, and events so y...

Hemp protein is an emerging player in the protein market and boasts many desirable qualities. It is vegan-friendly, being the richest source of plant-based protein, comprising 20 known amino acids, the essential building blocks of protein. It is a dense source of essential nutrients, including essential fatty acids (EFAs) and is gentle on the digestive system. Furthermore, it contains no known allergens, making it hypoallergenic and it is sustainably grown without the use of herbicides, pes...

The lymphatic system is a vital part of the immune system. It eliminates waste and toxins from our cells and control the flow of bacteria fighting immune cells throughout the body. It 'cleans' nodes, vessels, ducts and organs such as the thymus, bone marrow, spleen, tonsils, appendix and Peyer patches in the small intestine that produce and process specialised white blood cells that fight infection and cancer. Keeping the lymphatic system healthy is crucial for detoxification,...

Some people get sick from exposure to mould. Others have no symptoms and don't experience ill effects of any kind. Let's look at the potential dangers of mould exposure, symptoms of mould illness and how you can treat it, as well as how you can reduce your exposure to mould. What is mould exactly?
Mould is a type of fungus. It is present almost everywhere, including the air. It can flourish both indoors and outside and there are millions of mould species. Mould needs organic matter...