She blogs at the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance blog as well as doing guest posts for other bloggers. She works very hard educating people about alternative as well as complimentary treatments in their battle with cancer. You can find some more info here ---> http://www.mesothelioma.com/blog/authors/jillian/bio.htm
I might not have all of the knowledge and expertise that she does but Jillian and I do share a passion for nutrition. Her post today is on The Role of Nutrition in Your Fight Against Cancer. This really caught my eye since I've been battling some health problems and I've been trying to use nutrition to as means of self-medicating! While vestibular migraines are definitely not cancer it shows that nutrition can really impact your health and the way you feel. I've also seen first hand how nutrition can greatly improve the quality of life in individuals battling chronic conditions. Read on to see what Jillian has to say about nutrition and cancer...
When most people receive a diagnosis of cancer, their first thoughts often focus on the worst-case scenario. Depending on how early the cancer is identified, whether the tumor is self contained or has begun to metastasize, and even the type of cancer involved play a huge role in pursuing an aggressive course of treatment. Part of that treatment process will involve making some changes to your diet.
According to an article by Stanford University, proper nutrition is essential at all stages of the treatment process. Consuming the right foods in the right amounts will provide the vitamins and minerals that the body needs to deal with the effects of both the cancer and the treatments used to slow the spread of the disease. By working with a dietician, it is possible to develop a daily menu plan that will provide enough protein and other essentials to help replace the drain of resources that comes with the condition and also help minimize the fatigue that patients feel while undergoing the recommended treatments.
Keep in mind that a cancer diet plan will often include eliminating some foods from your diet while increasing the intake of others. This is because the focus is on replacing nutrients that your body is losing and helping you remain strong throughout the treatment process.
While the presence of other health issues will also be taken into consideration, one of the main goals of the cancer diet is to replace the protein that your body is using at an increased rate. The use is due in part to the cancer itself, but also by different types of treatments, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Since your body needs more protein, it makes sense to increase your intake of foods that can be easily digested and will provide the nutrients your body needs.
Don’t be surprised if your dietician recommends significant increases in foods such as milk and dairy products. The nutrients found in milk, butter and eggs are ideal for helping to minimize the fatigue that is all too common during and after treatment for mesothelioma and other types of cancer. Along with being excellent protein sources, there are also other nutrients present in these foods that will provide the body with what it needs to keep functioning.
There is a good chance that the dietician will also recommend increases in various types of fruits and vegetables. The idea is to increase your intake or protein, vitamins and various minerals using foods that are relatively easy on your digestive system. As part of the process, you may find that dieticians recommend different types of beans, including kidney beans, pinto beans and black beans. There is a good chance that you will be encouraged to consume fresh fruits and avoid packaged foods when and as possible.
While there is no evidence that nutrition alone will reverse the progression of cancer, the right foods can make a huge difference. They will help keep your energy levels a little higher, provide the nutrients that your body and mind need to remain stable, and make it easier to deal with any side effects related to the treatments. As a result, you will find it easier to keep going while undergoing treatment and enjoy a quality of life that would be difficult to achieve otherwise.
According to an article by Stanford University, proper nutrition is essential at all stages of the treatment process. Consuming the right foods in the right amounts will provide the vitamins and minerals that the body needs to deal with the effects of both the cancer and the treatments used to slow the spread of the disease. By working with a dietician, it is possible to develop a daily menu plan that will provide enough protein and other essentials to help replace the drain of resources that comes with the condition and also help minimize the fatigue that patients feel while undergoing the recommended treatments.
Keep in mind that a cancer diet plan will often include eliminating some foods from your diet while increasing the intake of others. This is because the focus is on replacing nutrients that your body is losing and helping you remain strong throughout the treatment process.
While the presence of other health issues will also be taken into consideration, one of the main goals of the cancer diet is to replace the protein that your body is using at an increased rate. The use is due in part to the cancer itself, but also by different types of treatments, including radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Since your body needs more protein, it makes sense to increase your intake of foods that can be easily digested and will provide the nutrients your body needs.
Don’t be surprised if your dietician recommends significant increases in foods such as milk and dairy products. The nutrients found in milk, butter and eggs are ideal for helping to minimize the fatigue that is all too common during and after treatment for mesothelioma and other types of cancer. Along with being excellent protein sources, there are also other nutrients present in these foods that will provide the body with what it needs to keep functioning.
There is a good chance that the dietician will also recommend increases in various types of fruits and vegetables. The idea is to increase your intake or protein, vitamins and various minerals using foods that are relatively easy on your digestive system. As part of the process, you may find that dieticians recommend different types of beans, including kidney beans, pinto beans and black beans. There is a good chance that you will be encouraged to consume fresh fruits and avoid packaged foods when and as possible.
While there is no evidence that nutrition alone will reverse the progression of cancer, the right foods can make a huge difference. They will help keep your energy levels a little higher, provide the nutrients that your body and mind need to remain stable, and make it easier to deal with any side effects related to the treatments. As a result, you will find it easier to keep going while undergoing treatment and enjoy a quality of life that would be difficult to achieve otherwise.
A big thanks to Jillian for joining me here today and if you want to give her a shout out you can find her at twitter https://twitter.com/jillianmckee :)
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