Posted in Diet & Lifestyle
A Mediterranean or Ketogenic approach to Breast Cancer: Which diet is best?
Posted by Claire Evans
on 23 June 2021
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Diet is often one of the first things breast cancer patients look to improve to support their recovery and help protect them from recurrence. In this blog piece we take a closer look at 'A Mediterranean or Ketogenic approach to Breast Cancer: Which diet is best?'
Whilst there has been much research into the field there is limited evidence to support one definitive dietary therapy for breast cancer patients. Does diet really have an impact?
Yes it does!
Influence of diet ...
Movement After Cancer
Posted by Sachini Ganhewa
on 25 June 2020
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The traditional notion of resting your body to overcome cancer treatment related fatigue has been debunked a long while ago now. Instead the research is heavily supportive of exercise and movement.
Research shows that moving your body during and after cancer treatment can help with:
Improved mood
Improved physical function
Improved strength and muscle mass
Improved quality of life
Improved cardiovascular fitness
Improved fatigue
And most importantly reduce the...
Brassica vegetables and broccoli sprouts and their benefit for cancer management
Posted by Vivian Klaver
on 4 June 2020
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If you have ever come in for a consultation here at MIOG, you will have heard our Naturopaths and Nutritionists talk about Brassicas. This humble family of vegetables is of particular interest in the Integrative Oncology world, as they contain valuable little plant compounds that have an incredible benefit for health.
"Brassicas are also known as Cruciferous Vegetables, as they grow in the shape of a cross. Turn over a cauliflower or brussel sprout and have a look at the leaf formati...
Ketogenic Diet for Cancer Care
Posted by Vivian Klaver
on 30 April 2020
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Let's start by saying: No, keto is not suitable for everyone or for every cancer type.
In mainstream media, "keto" has become a bit of a buzz word, particularly for fast weight loss and for supercharged energy levels. Bulletproof coffees, MCT oil, and butter and bacon seem to be back on the menu.
Since realising its application in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy, there is plenty of emerging research around other clinical applications for this high fat diet. The ...
A letter to our community
Posted by Tanya Wells
on 26 March 2020
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Dear MIOG Community.
Well there goes another week where the themes are physical distancing, anxiety and uncertainty. It can be very stressful time for oncology patients, especially with treatment - induced immune effects and changes to your current treatment plans and options.
The results of efforts are looking promising, and the distancing measures are succeeding at "flattening the curve". We are, however, still at the beginning of a long road ahead. Ipatien encourage e...
Immune boosting tips
Posted by MIOG support team
on 19 March 2020
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Whilst there are no magic pills you can take to protect yourself from getting sick, there are a number of things you can do to support the strength of your immune system and body's ability to manage incoming pathogens and illnesses.
Eat fresh food Vibrant plant foods are the best sources of nutrients, including antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which are essential for your immune system to work efficiently. Forget stocking up on frozen pizzas, and instead buy fresh ingredients. If...
Eat fresh food Vibrant plant foods are the best sources of nutrients, including antioxidants, vitamins and minerals which are essential for your immune system to work efficiently. Forget stocking up on frozen pizzas, and instead buy fresh ingredients. If...