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Significant Steps to Solving Stress

Stress! Many of us mutter this word through pursed lips, our heads hung low with shame and worry. “Why,” we say to ourselves, “am I so stressed? I know it is bad for me, and yet, I can’t seem to stop it” ... Read more

The Soul of a Thriver

The term soul is sometimes used interchangeably with the word spirit, but we see them as two different things. Spirit is a vital force that motivates, radiates, and permeates our being. Soul is the fundamental essence of who we are—transcending the physical and embracing the multidimensional... Read more

White Food Winners!

We often emphasize how colorful foods kill cancer but there are some exceptions to this rule; here are several non-colorful foods that should make a regular appearance on your weekly menu.... Read more

Understanding an Important Cancer Care Resource

Naturopathic oncology can be a critical resource for people diagnosed with cancer. Naturopathic physicians utilize traditional healing methods focusing on holistic, proactive prevention, along with comprehensive diagnosis and treatment... Read more

Stop And Smell The…Veggies!

We’re all familiar with that old cliché that reminds us to slow down and pay attention. That goal is also the key motivation behind the practice of mindfulness. And hopefully mindfulness at mealtime is coming to a dinner table near you because it will not only help you more fully enjoy the meal, it can enhance your health as well... Read more

Glutathione: The Dynamic Detoxifier!

Looking for a way to support healthy, ongoing gentle detoxification? Look no further than glutathione. This potent nutrient has been called the “master antioxidant” but it’s also the “dynamic detoxifier.” Yet, many people don’t realize just how important glutathione is to efficient detoxification... Read more

Spice It Up!

Only 10 percent of cancers are the result of genetic mutations. The remaining 90 percent arise from lifestyle and environmental factors. Diet, obesity, tobacco, alcohol, sedentary lifestyle and environmental toxins are the main culprits. This provides us with an incredible opportunity to modify our risk! Of those modifiable risks, diet remains one of the most significant ... Read more

Too Busy for Exercise?

When we are busy, our fitness routine is often the first casualty of the day. This is ironic because exercise makes us more efficient and therefore less busy. Consider this: we are meant to move and more importantly we are meant to enjoy movement! Read these exercise tips from Five to Thrive friend Dr. Michael Traub.... Read more

Sleep Your Way to Weight Loss?

OK, losing weight may not be as easy as sleeping; however, mounting research indicates that if you don’t get enough sleep, you could significantly increase your risk of obesity. Getting enough sleep on a consistent basis is a key action step in the Five to Thrive Plan... Read more

Move More, Exercise Less?

Some people just love to go to the gym. They are affectionately called “gym rats.” But what if the gym is not your thing? ... Read more

Seasonal Sadness Got You Down?

There is a phenomenon that occurs at this time of year—the February blues, or winter doldrums. What's the answer?... Read more

Top Five Reasons Diets Succeed

Right about now your diet oriented New Year's resolutions may be faltering and in need of a little extra inspiration. We’ve created this top five list to help you achieve your weight loss goals... Read more

Are Antioxidant Supplements Helpful or Harmful During Cancer Treatment?

Controversy continues regarding the use of antioxidant supplements during cancer treatment. To understand the controversy is to first understand how antioxidants work in the body... Read more

Considering a Detox Diet or Cleanse?

This time of year it’s tempting to be enticed by the promises of a strict cleansing diet or fast. While these diets may have some benefit, they may also be jarring and inflammatory, which is the opposite of what you are trying to accomplish. Support ongoing effective detoxification with the Five to Thrive plan.... Read more

Have A Loving Holiday Season

Love, laughter and feelings of joy actually have positive physiological effects on your internal landscape. Here are five simple things you can do to add more love into your life everyday, not just during the holidays!... Read more

Sweet Dreams for Better Health

Many studies demonstrate that lack of sleep (six hours or less per night) can lead to weakened immunity, insulin resistance and weight gain, hallmarks of poor health. Here's some great sleep advice!... Read more

High Five, Power of the Pooch!

The research regarding the therapeutic benefits of animal human interaction is gaining momentum. This month’s High Five goes to our four-legged friends, specifically our dogs. ... Read more

Laughter Really Is Good Medicine

Our immune system is an amazing thing and the ability to let loose and laugh throughout the day can encourage the immune system to patrol and destroy harmful invaders, like cancer. ... Read more

Recent Research Continues to Confirm The Benefits of Vegetables

All those veggies are worth it! This fact bears repeating, especially when the scientific research continues to support this fact. A January 2012 Italian study published in Breast Cancer Research and Treatment gives vegetables still another thumbs up in terms of breast cancer risk reduction.... Read more

Eat More Fiber to Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer

In January 2012, data from a meta-analysis published in the Annals of Oncology demonstrated that a high fiber diet can significantly reduce the risk of developing breast cancer.... Read more

Breast Cancer Survivors Can Reduce Fatigue

People often tell us that they have difficulty getting their energy levels back to normal after they’ve gone through conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation. A study that was published in December 2011 in the journal Cancer demonstrated that yoga may be a great way to help reduce fatigue after treatment of breast cancer.... Read more

Are Sleeping Pills a Risk Factor for Cancer?

A recent study published in the British Medical Journal has caused quite a stir. Prior to this study, there have been 18 previously published studies that link the use of sleep medication with premature death. This is of concern since about 30 percent of the United States population report having difficulty sleeping and at least half of those use sleep medications. This problem is even more common among people diagnosed with cancer. This most recent study looked at the medical charts of 10,529 ... Read more

Booming Health Effects of Broccoli!

How we live our daily lives really does matter! Reading the scientific literature lately, it is as if a faucet that was dripping out research on the epigenetic influences of our lifestyle has all of a sudden been turned on full blast. We are amazed at the wonderful diversity of studies that are adding more and more understanding of how our lifestyle affects the behavior of our genes. Just recently, we have seen articles on the epigenetic effects of exercise on gene expression in muscle cells, he... Read more

D is for Dynamite!

In case you haven’t heard, we are officially crazy. Why, you might ask? On top of our already hectic schedules, we have started a daily internet radio show, Five to Thrive Live! That’s right, daily—Monday through Friday! The show airs at 5 pm PST (8 pm EST) at www.w4cs.com, The Cancer Support Network. ... Read more

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