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A cancer diagnosis changes everything. Your body, your schedule, your relationships, and even the way you see yourself can feel unfamiliar. In the midst of all the appointments and treatments, along with family and work responsibilities, your own needs are often the first to be set aside.

As someone who’s experienced the ups and downs of cancer, I’ve learned firsthand how important sleep, rest, and relaxation are for my well-being. They aren’t just about feeling less tired, they’re crucial for my body’s healing, helping me handle treatment and the stress that comes with it. Making time to truly rest, even when sleep isn’t perfect, has made a real difference in my energy, mood, and outlook on life. That’s why I’ve come to see sleep as a vital part of my healing

Its always good to see new studies and data on the controversial topics. Back in 2003 when I was diagnosed with breast cancer the...

This is a great article on what to say and what not to say..it's worth sharing! A cancer diagnosis is devastating for the patient. It...

It's time to put a stop to feeling overwhelmed, unseen, and compromising your self care. Setting healthy boundaries can have many...

First, take a deep breath. Determine if you are in an emotional emergency or a physical emergency. Many cancers have been growing for...

Karla Mans Giroux One day I would love to write my memoir about my healing journey through cancer. I certainly know my journey and what I...

Karla Mans Giroux I hate to admit it, but I have a cold. It’s not horrible but it is slowing me down. The reason I hate to admit it is...

Do you ever just know something? Are there times when you can’t explain it, but you just know? You know something is right or you know...

Living a truly healthy life can be challenging in the beginning but it definitely gets easier over time. You first need to question...

Immune boosting strategies can’t be overstated for those of us on a journey back to optimal health. Our brilliant bodies are meant to be...

Stress is a normal part of life. Although many of us on a healing journey learn early on how important it is to manage our stress and...

Do you ever have days when you feel so lucky? Lucky to be alive. Lucky to have all you have. I hope you do because there is nothing...

Not the first time. It took a second diagnosis to wake me up. It was the stage 4 diagnosis that made me really look at my life. When I...

My morning began with an early workout session. Geared up with my free weights and headphones on, I was caught by a song, called “A...

We cannot live without sunlight. Plants, animals and all beings need light, and not just any type of light, we need balanced light, the...

Now, we are all familiar with a “To Do List.” You know, the lists we create of tasks we want to accomplish throughout our day and week....

Have you ever felt like sometimes you are sabotaging your own healing? There are so many ways in which we can sabotage ourselves. One of...

According to Chinese medicine each season corresponds energetically to a different organ system in our bodies. The Kidney System (both...

Welcome to our Thriver's Spotlight where we highlight an experience of a Health Navigator community member that shares our values of...