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Own Your Healing Journey: Take Control and Thrive
2024.01.23. 14:04cancer survivorship , healthy lifestyle choices, empowered healing, integrative health and wellness, Holistic Cancer HealingLast week, in my cancer support space, we discussed the common challenge faced by patients of being rushed into a treatment decision. The diagnosis process is often rushed, treatment protocols are hurriedly implemented, and doctors frequently rush in and out without truly listening to questions or providing satisfactory answers.
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Empowerment on My Healing Journey: From Cancer Diagnosis to Active Self-Healing
2023.09.19. 11:18cancer survivorship , cancer self-care, empowered healing, active self-healer, cancer diagnosis journey, integrative cancer treatment, mind-body medicine, holistic health practices, personal growth through illness, self-empowerment in health, nutritional impact on healing, coping with cancer fear, journaling for health, integrative health and wellness, mindfulness in healing, positive emotional experiences, calming the mind for health, disease identity transformation, holistic healing approach, long-term health managementIn the late summer of 2017, I found myself sitting in the doctor's office for the fourth time, anxiously awaiting the results of numerous tests including a biopsy. The words that followed were a blow: "You have cancer." My stress levels skyrocketed, and fear and insecurity became my daily companions. What happened then ?
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Empathy in action. Responding to someone telling you they have cancer.
2023.09.01. 12:40Emotional Support, coping strategies , cancer treatment, cancer and relationships , cancer and family, cancer and mindset, cancer survivorship , cancer preventionTake a deep breath and pause a little. This will quiet your mind and maybe convey right away to the person a calmness, as they are already in stress because of their situation. “When empathy is transmitted well and received well, it is like there is an infusion of energy into the person receiving empathic understanding.” Michael Arloski
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Parallels Between Forest Devastation and Neglecting Our Body Terrain. A Holistic Health Coach's Perspective.
2023.03.27. 19:09cancer coaching , body terrain, holistic health, cancer prevention, healthy lifestyle choices, forest devastation, microbiomeForests have become a source of inspiration, growth and connection for me. Having lived for 12 years near a forested area, I learned to appreciate the importance of nature and the impact it has on my wellbeing. It is hard not to see the parallels between the devastation caused by deforestation on bad soil and neglecting our body terrain. Our body terrain is essential for overall wellbeing and making positive choices such as a healthy diet, exercise, and stress management can prevent cancer and other illnesses. Let's dive into how we can change our lifestyle to create a healthy environment for our body terrain.
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Holistic Breast Cancer Healing: 5 Essential Questions Answered
2023.02.27. 00:00Emotional Support, Healthy Lifestyle, dietary change, coping strategies , cancer coaching , cancer and mindset, cancer self-care, cold capping, Holistic Cancer Healing, Breast Cancer Treatment, RecurrenceReceiving a breast cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, but it is important to know that there are ways to manage the side effects of treatment, reduce the risk of recurrence, and support your healing process. As an integrative and holistic cancer health coach, and I have overcome stage III. breast cancer myself, I am here to answer 5 of the most common questions that breast cancer patients have, providing tips and guidance to help you start thriving with cancer.
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How can cancer coaching help you?
2023.02.09. 00:00Emotional Support, Healthy Lifestyle, National Board-Certified Health and Wellness Coach, building mind-body-soul balance , financial benefits , physical support , coping strategies , anti-cancer coaching , RecurrenceIf you are diagnosed with cancer or you are a caretaker, coaching support can make a huge difference on your health journey or your support activity. Cancer is not a death sentence any more, but difference in quality and quantity can be a huge gift. Hiring an anticancer health coach can easily become the worthwhile decision you make during or even after your treatment.
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My, your and her story
2023.01.13. 00:00breast cancer , integrative cancer care options , physical support , lifestyle changes , cancer diagnosis , cancer treatment, anti-cancer coaching , cancer and family, cancer and mindset, cancer survivorship , cancer self-care, chronic stressThe roller coaster feeling of overwhelm, worry, fear and anxiety is normal when we get a cancer diagnosis. Creating a healthy mindset helps in a huge way to take our story in our hands and conquer whatever is coming our way. We are always in our power to ask questions, ask for help, look for relief, get more knowledgable, build self understanding and find tools that will decrease our pain, mind games, struggles.