“Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.” — Michael Pollan Fibre offers a wealth of nutrition and health benefits. But, fibre may also conjure up images of dry bran muffins,
Research Update — February 2021
Cillessen, L., Johannsen, M., Speckens, A.E.M., et al. Mindfulness-based interventions for psychological and physical health outcomes in cancer patients and survivors: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Research Update – January 2021
Russo, E., Nannini, G., Diny, M., et al. Exploring the food-gut axis in immunotherapy response of cancer patients World Journal of Gastroenterology (2020). 26(33): 4919-4932 Abstract Nowadays, immunotherapy is widely
The Benefits of Movement
‘A new year’…three words, one sentence. Thinking about the upcoming year, we may notice a sense of opportunity, hope and optimism, we may long for and be planning for a
The Gift of Rest
“How shall I live?” This is a question that has been asked by many contemplative writers, spiritual leaders and philosophers throughout the ages. This question is also asked by many
Aush reshteh – Persian Legume, Herb & Noodle Soup
*This recipe is NOT Low FODMAP Aush reshteh is a type of thick, legume-based soup with rich herbs featuring reshteh (noodles) and kashk (a whey-based dairy product made from cooked yogurt) commonly made
Creativity & Cancer
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way, things that I had no words for”. – Georgia O’Keeffe There are some
Exercise and Breast Cancer
Exercising regularly offers many benefits. It supports our strength, endurance, energy levels, sleep, mental health, body image, self-esteem, mood, overall quality of life as well as our social connection. Most
Glorious Greens!
There is a sense of being grounded and refreshed when the first green sprouts of the season arrive in our forests and gardens. The multi-tonal hues from lime to seaweed
Reflections on Self-Care, Self-Compassion and Kindness
Self-care practice isn’t about trying to throw ourselves away and become something better. It’s about befriending who we are already. — Pema Chödrön, “Nothing to (Im)prove” Most of us
