A soybean’s nutritional profile is what makes it beneficial. Besides vitamins E and B, they’re chock full of calcium, iron, fiber, zinc, unsaturated fatty acids, and isoflavone. For centuries, Asian diets have incorporated it into their daily diets due to its high nutritional content, thus providing lots of value. Studies suggest that soy may improve…
Most people nowadays are working in the office. Moreover, office workers spend more time doing their job than anything else in their lives. Surely, everyone who has this kind of occupation knows how stressful it might be sometimes. Not only your mind is stressed out by deadlines, but your body also does not get enough…
This is a guest post about health by Tampa Bay Radiation Oncology. Cancer screening is important because it can detect cancer early—when treatment is more likely to succeed. Fortunately, many tests can catch cancer in the early stages. While your doctor will likely recommend which screening tests you should undergo based on your age and level of risk, you can also request cancer screening for yourself….
I was introduced to a new term recently – scanxiety. Though not a new concept, the word was new to me. The term was brought up at a cancer support group. Scanxiety refers to anxiety before, during, and after medical scans. Technically, it could apply to anyone with health issues. But, as cancer survivors, we…
This is an updated blog post on being a Breast Cancer Survivor in October. October is a tough month to be a breast cancer survivor. I know. I was diagnosed with breast cancer on September 25, 2009. Conveniently, or not, depending on how you see it, my surgery and treatment began during breast cancer awareness…
This is a collaborative post about health by Ellie Jo. Life can be very stressful at times. All this stress may make you want to reach for a large glass of wine or enjoy a big chocolate bar. But, if you used those relaxation methods every day, your overall health is going to take a…