Today’s most natural sunscreens contain the active ingredients Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide or a combination of both. They usually come in an opaque lotion and use heavy carrier oils to resist being washed off. While they may not be the most convenient or the most...
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Six ways counseling can help when you have been diagnosed with cancer
When you have received a cancer diagnosis, you have not only a physical problem to solve, but likely an emotional one as well. It is common to experience feelings of shock, anger, and overwhelm, as well as clinically diagnosable disorders like depression and anxiety....
Breast Cancer and Bone Health: How Exercise Can Offset Our Risk
Breast cancer treatments can lead to a host of other health issues. Among these is the loss of bone density, leaving us at risk for frailty and bone breaks. Fortunately, exercise – especially weight-bearing exercise – helps us build stronger bones. *Please talk...
Chickpea and Seeds Sandwich
Recipe from the 30-day Alzheimer’s Solution Cookbook by Dean Sherzai MD, PhD and Ayesha Sherzai MD, MAS Ingredients 1/2 C raw sunflower seeds, soaked in boiling water for 30 minutes or in room-temperature water overnight, drained and rinsed3 Tbsp tahini1 Tbsp liquid...
Cooking with FarmboxRX
Who says soup is just for cold weather? This Spring Minestrone is the easiest weeknight dinner that your family will definitely be requesting again. It is chock full of nutritious, seasonal vegetables – everything from soup staples to hearty root vegetables and leafy...
Flavors of the World – Spice Blends
March is my favorite month of the year for so many reasons! I love celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (hello…my name is Erin), but it’s also National Nutrition Month! And for a Registered Dietitian, that’s code for celebrating all we do, all month long! Each year the...
Treating emotions associated with cancer using Energy Psychology
If you are reading this blog, you probably already know how a cancer diagnosis affects our emotional wellbeing. You are not alone: Depression rates in the US jump four-fold among cancer patients, with nearly a quarter of cancer patients experiencing depression....
Mindfulness Ritual with Romain Diaz
Meet Romain Diaz Hello! My name is Romain Diaz. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor and a trained Dance Movement Therapist. I have 15 years of experience in hospital and school settings, and moved into my private practice in the last five years with my phenomenal...
Strawberry Chocolate Oat Bars
Recipe adapted from Kelly Jones Nutrition Ingredients 1½ C rolled or quick oats1½ C oat flour (make by pulsing in food processor¼ milled flax, chia or hemp seeds½ tsp baking powder½ tsp salt¼ C melted coconut oil, butter or vegan butter alternative1 large egg (at...
Rituals for Keeping Calm
Meet Rae Whatley With more than 20 years of experience, Rae Whatley is one of our vette d Reiki therapists on our expansive list of providers. Her practice is beneficial for both those preparing for surgery and those recovering. Rae also uses Reiki to help her clients...
Healthy Rituals for the New Year
Setting a resolution, goal or intention for the new year can be challenging. In fact, many people lose track of their resolution in January. February is here, and it is never too late to incorporate a new healthy goal or mindset into your routine! This month, we are...
Unite for HER Announces New Partnership with FarmboxRX
Unite For HER Partners with FarmboxRx to Give Participants Access To Healthy Foods Nationwide Participants can choose the nutrition option available on their passport program for a six-week subscription to a weekly fresh produce delivery service Unite For HER, a...