Lack of appetite is a common problem among cancer patients. It can be caused by treatment side effects, stress, and metabolic changes, and can result in even greater weakening of the body. What are effective ways to maintain an adequate level of nutrition and stimulate appetite? ✔︎ Small but frequent mealsInstead of large portions, it is worth eating 5-6 small but nutritious meals a day. This helps avoid the feeling of satiety […]

Ending cancer treatment does not always mean the end of worries. Many people, despite successfully completing therapy, experience a strong fear of relapse. In some people, it is mild and temporary, but in others it can lead to chronic stress, sleep disorders, or reduced quality of life. Fear of relapse is a natural reaction, but it should not take over everyday […]

Proper hydration plays an important role in the treatment of cancer. Patients undergoing chemotherapy and radiotherapy often struggle with dehydration, which can lead to a deterioration in well-being and weakening of the body. What are the most important reasons for taking care of the right level of hydration? ✔︎ Supporting the removal of toxinsOncological treatment involves the elimination of cancer cells, which generates […]

The mere suspicion of cancer is a huge stress. First visits to an oncologist are often full of fear and tension. We have prepared a few tips that can help you prepare for your visit: ✔︎ Collect medical recordsThe test results and medical history are key pieces of information that the oncologist will use to plan your treatment. You can compile them in one folder/binder to make it easier […]

There are many myths surrounding the topic of sugar and cancer. It is often said that “sugar feeds cancer.” What are the facts based on current medical and dietary knowledge? ➡︎ Sugar as a source of energy Every cell in the body, including cancer cells, uses glucose as a source of energy. However, this does not mean that eliminating sugar will stop cancer from developing – the body can […]

Essential oils are concentrated extracts from various parts of plants, such as flowers, leaves, stems, roots, bark, seeds, or fruits, obtained by extraction or distillation, containing their volatile aromatic compounds. The use of essential oils and plant aromas for medicinal, cosmetic, and religious purposes dates back thousands of years. References to aromatherapy can be found in ancient texts from Egypt, […]

Diagnosis of cancer is a crisis situation that evokes a lot of emotions and thoughts. It is a challenge for both the sick person and their environment. Support from loved ones is very important during this period and at every stage of treatment. Family, friends, acquaintances often do not know what to say or how to behave. It often happens that they decide to withdraw, […]

An essential element of Christmas. Its scent and color make the holiday atmosphere so special. It pleases the eyes of the big ones and the hearts of the little ones, because it is under it that gifts await. The evergreen Christmas tree is a symbol of life and rebirth in winter. And regardless of whether it is a common spruce, silver spruce, Caucasian fir, Korean fir or Scots pine, […]

Breath literally and symbolically defines our life. The first breath is its beginning, the last one is the end of life. It is essential to our life – we can survive without food for several dozen days, without water for several days, without breathing for only a few minutes. We take an average of about twenty thousand breaths per day, which regulate […]

Supporting someone in crisis is a challenge. In fact, no one teaches us how to provide such good support, taking care of ourselves and the person being supported. The words that often come to our minds result from certain hackneyed, socially repeated phrases and sometimes we say them automatically. We often say them with good intentions, and they often result from […]