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Foods for wellbeing
I was wondering if anyone has had advice about eating for wellness or has seen a dietitian?i find it all confusing,books I’ve read say vegetarian? No dairy,just wondering what people have been told is best?one doctor told me to cut out carbs.i realise minimal sugar and minimal alcohol are advised.
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Should soy products be avoided for estrogen + cancer
I am vegetarian and I am wondering about including tofu in my diet. A quick google has me confused. Is it safe to eat in moderation? Thanking you in anticipation
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Immunity Boosters
@Flaneuse @viking1 @arpie I thought this topic deserved its own thread! A discussion on another thread has got me thinking about my immune system as well as the characters above. I've been concentrating on my gut as research is increasingly showing that gut health rules the health of so many other areas of the body,…
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Dieting
good evening lovelies...I really want to get rid of these kilos I’ve put on over the last 12 months...I’ve been thinking of doing the Modere Detox/Diet. Has anyone tried this or know of anyone that has? Thank you Nellie xx
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Omg new research on bc spreading
Well people I know we are told a lot of foods we like may not be good for us and here’s another one.Drew my attention as only recently discovered the joy of fresh asparagus and did become a little keen - might need to rethink or try that moderation word. Asparagus link to breast cancer is discovered by scientists - Evening…
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Central Coast Support Lunch
The Central Coast Support Lunch was enjoyed today at the lovely Japanese Gardens.Tia Covi from the Coast CanCare Wellness Program shared information regarding the excellent range of free programs available including exercise and diet, art therapy, tai chi and self care/relaxation.Ann showed us her nipples that had just…
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Are you worried about weight gain during chemotherapy? (VIC based trial)
Weight gain is common in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer and can lead to: - a decrease in quality of life and self esteem - the development of other conditions e.g. heart disease and diabetes - increased risk of cancer recurrence Oncology Clinics Victoria (OCV) are currently recruiting patients into a…
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To laugh or cry.........that is the question...HAHA!
So at 3 weeks post Mastectomy/Diep Flap reconstruction I had about 3 funny episodes with my eyes, I was quite sure it was migraine related, but had these massive blind spots that lasted about 30 mins. Off to the Optometrist I go, Retinas are fine but in 7 months the sight in my right eye has deteriorated rapidly, she said…
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Soy products and aramatose inhibitors
I was wondering if there is any research about issues with soy products with aramatose inhibitors? I know the cancer council recommend moderation for women on tamoxifen but are there issues with femera? I have a soy cappacino most days as seemed to have developed an issue with milk since chemo. Few places sell almond milk…
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Will the curls stay? Plus trouble growing eyebrows
Hi, just wondering if anyone had straight here pre chemo and now has curly hair? My hair is very curly, fuzzy infact. Wondering if it will go or stay. Also, anyone had trouble getting eyebrows back? Did anything help? Cheers, Catherine
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A little festive season tip talk!
Food tips Tis the season for family, festivity, and food—lots of food! With a little planning you can still enjoy the temptations :) * Avoid going hungry to parties. Eat something light before the party to reduce your chances of snacking on high calorie party food. * Don’t try to lose weight over the festive season.…
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Friday Update!
A big hello to everyone. Welcome to the Friday Update. This week we have 16 new members. Please welcome @majo, @sowelu, @elaineg and all our new members.Community highlights This week in the online network we have seen birthdays celebrations, achievements and special occasions. A big shout-out to @socoda who has been right…
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Take the pledge to eat more veg
Image Source: www.dailypollirallo.com It is recommended that we eat five serves of vegetables a day, however it can be difficult to do this and most Australians eat only about half the recommended amount. Eating vegetables has enormous health benefits; research shows that people who eat more vegetables as part of an…
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Friday Update!
A big hello to everyone. Welcome to the Friday Update on Thursday :) This week we have 17 new members. Please welcome @dondon73, @Ro10, @kajja and all our other new members. Community highlights Every week we have so much variety in the posts being shared on the online network. These can include questions about treatments,…