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The Opportunity In The Crisis

I thought that this article can inspire and empower others. http://novaholisticjournal.com/stories/see-opportunity-in-crisis

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Yoga improves general wellbeing and quality of life, and is a great complementary therapy for some cancers, when going through treatment and as well as post-treatment. It assists with physical and emotional health. The practice originated in India and is now very...Read More

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3 really good reasons why jumping into Exercise during winter is soo good!

Winter is here and it’s starting to get cold and when it is cold it is harder to stay motivated around your health and fitness. However now more than ever it is important to exercise. During winter time exercise can provide many great benefits... 1. Exercise outsi...Read More

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Post mastectomy pain.

Anyone out there had difficulties with pain both on the chest wall and in the armpit. Limiting movement and it becomes upset if I do too much walking or riding my bike even if I am careful not to move that arm too much. Weened myself off some serious pain meds but ...Read More

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Dealing with the side effects of Letrozole

Hi Everyone, Wondering if anyone out there has found the answer to dealing with the common side effects of Letrozole being muscle and joint pain. Interested in others ideas on what has helped them. Thanks in advance.

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Getting back into a healthy lifestyle after cancer

Looking after yourself is incredibly important, especially after cancer. Our Healthy Living after Cancer program is currently open for anyone that may be interested. It consists of working with experienced health consultants over the phone to work with you to mak...Read More

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Should the Government introduce a sugar tax?

Sugar... Reknowned Australian journalist, presenter and author Peter Fitzsimons published a piece in the Sydney Morning Herald this week, imploring the Australian Government to introduce a sugar tax. "There is nothing so powerful,” that great French fullback Vict...Read More

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Anaplastic Thyroid Caner - anyone else out there how do you cope?

How are you coping? I am having a bad day today, and yes I am happy to be alive.But some days it is hard to keep going.

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Struggling with chemotherapy.

Hey. I'm new. I got a diagnosis of bowel cancer last year, in November, but a week later, a talented surgeon cut it out of me. I'm currently five cycles into an eight-cycle-program of chemo. It really sucks. It's a bastard, and I feel like I'm falling apart, a litt...Read More

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Vegetables: How to reach your goal of 5 serves

As Healthy Living after Cancer Health Coach I often hear from clients that they are struggling to eat five serves of vegetables in a day. So here are some tips to eat more vegetables and achieve your goal to reach your five serves. What is a serve?Many people ar...Read More

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