Nutrition and sleep
The importance of a good night’s sleep is often underrated but yet lack of sleep is a problem that seems to affect so many people.
Basic intro to healthy eating
I designed this blog post to be a basic introduction for more detail to follow in future blogs.
Recipes to freeze ahead
Following on from the chicken broth recipe and preparing for Chemotherapy, in this blog I thought I would include other nourishing comforting recipes that could be frozen ahead of treatment.
Nutrition before cancer treatment begins
People I see waiting to start chemotherapy are often concerned about how they can get themselves in the best possible shape so that they can hopefully cope with the treatment better and secondly what practical things can they do to prepare.
Simple tea recipes
As I promised last week here are some very simple recipes for herb/fruit teas that have great benefits.
Nuts!
I thought that this would be a very good topic for a blog simply because when I do cookery demonstrations or talk to people about diet the subject of nuts always comes up.
Back to Basics step 4: sugars continued
I am sure that for those who are interested in food and nutrition that the subject of sugar and the amount used in processed foods is the hot topic of discussion at the moment.
Back to Basics step 5: Whole grains in the diet
Continuing with the theme that I have called ‘Back to Basics’, I want to look at step 5. The use of whole grains in the diet, also known as Complex Carbohydrates.
Gardening and health
After some rather over-enthusiastic gardening this weekend I feel rather achy today so I thought time to remind myself of the benefits of being out in the garden.
Talking to someone with cancer
When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer it can be a minefield knowing what to say and what not to say. You want to help but you may also be experiencing fear, sadness and confusion yourself. We've put together some advice we hope you find useful.
10 tips for speaking to someone with cancer
Our expert staff of cancer support specialists and psychologists have compiled a list of tips and suggestions to help make conservations about cancer easier.
Cancer and dying: fears, conversations and preparations
Find guidance on having difficult conversations and making preparations for death and dying after a cancer diagnosis.
Fasting during Ramadan when you have cancer
Balancing faith and health during Ramadan can require careful consideration. Syed Miah, Clinical Psychologist at Maggie's, shares advice on navigating Ramadan when you have cancer.
National Cancer Plan: what it means
We break down what you need to know about the National Cancer Plan, and what it really means for people who may be affected by cancer in the future.