Emphasis is placed on protecting your skin from the Summer sun. However, our skin requires just as much care during Winter. Make moisturising an important part of your skin care regimen during these colder months. Cancer treatments may make your skin dry, itchy, and cracked, which is worse in the Winter because the humidity level drops. …
How often do you read “makes a great coffee table item”! A coffee table can be a place to stash the remote, to rest your drink, a footrest!!, display a collection of books, a plant, flowers or candle. Your medication is NOT a coffee table item. To children, pills may look like sweets. Take care …
Dehydration happens when you don’t have enough fluids in your system. Your hydration needs do not change much during the winter months. The body still loses water through sweating, breathing and urinating no matter which season it is. If you feel thirsty, have dry mouth, are light-headed, cannot focus well, feel tired or notice your skin is …
Winter Blues” are hitting extra hard in these COVID-19 colder months. We are spending even more time indoors and the dark winter days and lack of daylight are enough to depress anyone, not just for cancer sufferers. You can have feelings of hopelessness, lack of concentration and energy, social withdrawal and a low mood that doesn’t …
We have reached the shortest day/longest night. Cold, dark and wet Winter weather outside makes tucking up in bed a lot more pleasurable and a regular sleep pattern is so important to recovery and a great way to arm yourself against bugs and viruses. Depression and anxiety can disrupt your sleep and it is not so …
Our colourful Kit for Cancer cases are filled with practical items useful for people undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. Not everyone has side effects and for some people it can be mild. Common ones include nausea and vomiting, anemia, fatigue, infections, and mouth sores. If ordering, don’t forget to tell us in the comments section along with …
During COVID-19 lockdown #iso people have been complaining of feeling so exhausted! Their lives changed, many worked from home and still are. Even though their lives slowed down they became pretty much stressed out. Energy levels were zapped!! Sometimes I wondered this might be the closest a normal healthy person might get to experiencing what …
While 80% of COVID-19 patients may only experience mild symptoms, they may display an elevated temperature. Hospitals, workplaces etc are performing temperature screens as extra precaution before entering. A high temperature is a normal response to infection. Something inside your body, such as an infection, has caused your temperature to rise. Some cancers, drugs and other treatment …
June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, creating awareness for prevention, early diagnosis, research, quality treatment and the best care for everyone affected by bowel cancer. While the risk of bowel cancer increases significantly with age, the disease doesn’t discriminate, affecting men and women, young and old. A highlight of the Month is Red Apple Day, Wednesday 17 June …
Can you believe it’s Winter again! Cold weather can be particularly difficult for cancer patients. Don’t let the low temperatures and wintry weather take a worse toll on your health! It is important to take simple precautions in the Winter. Start supercharging and boost your well-being by enjoying a healthy diet. Soups are great for this! …
