What’s your go-to when it comes to fruit? Watermelon was a favourite of Shelli’s. Cold watermelon smoothies with a touch of mint were her favourite especially when she had bad mouth ulcers. We would freeze the watermelon and then blend when required. I’m a fan too. I love this time of the year when it’s …
October 15 is Global Handwashing Day, a global advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. Encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times as nothing kills germs like soap and water. We include …
New orders for our Kit for Cancer cases start with choosing from the gorgeous bright colours of KeepCups. These reusable cups ensure you are drinking your coffee, hot chocolate or tea in style whether at home or the hospital and it’s better for the environment. We changed to the reusable plastic design because Shelli suffered numbness in her hands …
It’s so easy in the colder weather months not to drink as much water. Dehydration can sneak up on a cancer patient especially if you have nausea or diarrhoea. Water is extremely important for our bodies to function properly, to maintain the bodies temperature, remove waste, and lubricate your joints. Keep track of your water intake …
The Winter months still require us to hydrate. Even in the colder months your body loses water through sweating, 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 dry, then you need to drink more water. To …
Your hospital will probably supply food but as you’re there for a while but it’s a good idea to pack yourself a snack pack for chemotherapy treatment day. You may get hungry during treatment so bring a variety of snacks that you enjoy snacking on. Some patients advise not taking your favourite ones as you might end up …
Nothing is worse that drinking out of those disposable cups. We include a KeepCup in our Kit for Cancer case to ensure you are drinking in style whether at home or the hospital not to mention the gorgeous bright colours and it’s better for the environment. It’s so important to stay hydrated. Use your KeepCup in Kit to protect …
Our hydration needs do not change much during the cooler months. Your body still loses water through sweating, 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 dry, then you need to drink more water. To function …
After your chemotherapy treatment don’t forget to hydrate. You may not feel well for the first few days but it’s important to drink lots of fluids. Staying hydrated helps to flush chemo chemicals out of your kidneys – the organs that control your bodily waste. Drinking plenty of water will help your kidneys to break down …
I love a new KeepCup delivery and checking the colours. Thanks to Tash at KeepCup for being so helpful and getting our order to us in record time. We pop a KeepCup in Kit for Cancer case to ensure you are drinking in style whether at home or the hospital not to mention the gorgeous bright …
