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The Power of Safe Exercise for Cancer Survivors with Recovery Fitness® Founder Carol Michaels

In the following interview with the Integrative Cancer Review, Carol shares her wealth of knowledge on the critical importance of exercise for cancer patients and survivors-- and what every person diagnosed with cancer should know about exercising...

By Carol Michaels|December 7th, 2019|Bone Loss, Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, Fatigue & Energy, Featured, Lymphedema, Motion & Joints, Stress & Cancer|

2017 Breast Cancer Rehabilitation and Wellness Summit – FREE Access to 45 International Expert Speakers

I am pleased to be able to share a year FREE access to a program of 45 international specialists speak about solutions to breast cancer recovery and wellness. I was honored to participate twice in this Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit, joining a panel of experts who you can find more about here....

By Marianne Cirone|September 11th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, For Yoga Teachers, Guided Imagery & Hypnotherapy, Joy & Spirit, Lymphedema, Massage & Body Work, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Neuropathy & Pain, Nutrition, Oncology Skin Care, Other Modalities, Reiki & Energy Work, Stress & Cancer, Survivor Inspiration, Yoga & Meditation|

Improving Quality of Life after Breast Cancer Treatment with Occupational Therapist, Denise Stewart

Unfortunately, the same cancer treatments that can help to save patients’ lives can also often result in long-lasting and devastating side effects. Fortunately, there are cancer care professionals dedicated to improving quality of life for cancer survivors and lessening the problematic side effects of cancer treatments...

By Denise Stewart|April 17th, 2017|Cancer & Treatments, Featured, Integrative Care, Lymphedema, Motion & Joints, Neuropathy & Pain, Other Modalities|

An Oncology-Trained Esthetician’s Skin Care Tips: During and After Cancer Treatment

Oncology-trained estheticians can help cancer patients and survivors to minimize and possibly eliminate some of those unwanted changes by encouraging the use of safer or more effective skin care products and personal care routines. One of our goals as estheticians is to evaluate products that our clients are currently using and then to advise them to safer product lines with more calming, soothing, nourishing and hydrating ingredients.

By Geralyn O’Brien|May 3rd, 2016|Featured, Integrative Care, Lymphedema, Massage & Body Work, Oncology Skin Care, Survivor Stories|

Lymphedema – and What May Be the Most Easily Changed Risk Factor

Although many people with lymphedema enjoy active lives, lymphedema can be both physically and psychologically distressing. You may have experienced the effects of lymphedema personally, or, you may have seen...

By Marianne Cirone|September 13th, 2015|Featured, Lymphedema|