With health being a big priority of 2020, many different foods are now being re-analyzed to see if they are actually beneficial for you. More and more people today are switching over to a vegan, plant-based diet in order to avoid highly processed foods. While generally yogurt, milk and other dairy products have been considered healthy foods that you need in your diet, here are a few health benefits you might see from cutting out dairy from your diet. While cutting out dairy can be hard and not the best route for everyone, be sure to consult with your doctor before doing so. Cutting out dair ..read more

Going through breast cancer can take a toll on both your health and your pocketbook. During a serious disease such as breast cancer, many people find it hard to pay their medical bills on time while they try to continue paying their daily living expenses as well. But there are definitely ways to help ease the costs and make things more manageable. Here are a few things you need to know before paying your hospital bills. Always Ask for the EOB What’s an EOB you ask? An EOB is an explanation of Benefits from your insurance company. If you have insurance, be sure to ask for this so you know e ..read more

Whether going through breast cancer treatment or trying to boost your daily health regimen, reducing inflammation can provide wonderful relief to aches and pains that many people don’t even realize.  Aching joints, swelling hands/feet, headaches —so many of these common aches and pains can be directly tied to inflammation.  Good news is, reducing inflammation can be easy and today we’re sharing some of our top ways at The Breast Cancer Charities of America we like to reduce inflammation. Hydration is Key DRINK MORE WATER. Period. Hydration (with water) is one of the easiest ..read more

Breast cancer treatment can trigger a multitude of side effects. Nausea, dry mouth, taste changes, fatigue, mouth sores and more. These side effects can often make eating difficult or even unappealing at times. However, it’s important to eat a healthy, balanced diet during cancer treatment to keep your body as healthy as possible. Taking the time to learn about what foods to eat may be able to help nourish your body while navigating cancer treatment. Talking with your doctor, nurse or amongst your support group are great ways to learn about what foods to avoid and which to eat. To kick star ..read more

In a current era where so much of life has turned to online technology to educate students, run companies, and keep connected with family during this COVID-19 change of life, the same is true for breast cancer support groups.  Online support groups have always been a ‘thing’ but since COVID, keeping patients safe at home vs. in person support groups has become vital.  So what can you expect from an online support group, here are a few key factors… Sense of Community Although being in person, able to hug a friend, hold a hand during prayer or just literally see eye to eye can be a ..read more

Theresa “A week after my diagnosis, I felt compelled to write, so I started a blog and a new Instagram page…This will be something I can look back on to remember this time in my life.” This past April, a day I will never forget, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. I am currently undergoing 16 rounds of chemotherapy and have finished 4 treatments of Adriamycin and Cytoxan. Once I have completed chemotherapy I will then have a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I think that hardest part about finding out I had breast cancer was the shock factor that I was only 31 ..read more

One new trend that has quickly become part of our new normal as we navigate the pandemic is virtual events, virtual meetings, pretty much everything being virtual. But one strange virtual concept that can be hard to get used to is a virtual doctor’s visit. So. here is everything you need to know about having a successful virtual doctor’s visit. Check with your insurance to see if they cover a virtual doctors visit. With many doctor’s offices moving to virtual visits to help keep those at high risk from being exposed to COVID-19 many insurance policies have had to change as well. Currently b ..read more

When diagnosed with breast cancer, there’s a list of new normals you have to adjust to. New schedules to learn, kicking unhealthy habits to the curb, body changes and so on. When starting chemotherapy, there’s a high possibility that many women lose their hair. So many women tell us that when it comes to their journey this is the hardest step of all, because loosing their hair leaves them feeling unlike themselves. But with the beauty industry being so diverse there are so many options to help women undergoing treatment feel more confident and comfortable in their own skin, including wigs! F ..read more

In recent years the health industry has started booming. Now more than ever people care more about their health and are practicing preventative lifestyle measures to avoid diseases such as cancer. But one major area that a lot of individuals tend to overlook when it comes to their health is their gut health. Having a healthy gut can actually increase immune function, aid in weight loss and have so many other health benefits. So how do you achieve a healthy gut? Probiotics! Here are a few ways probiotics can improve your overall health. First Things First Though…What Are Probiotics? Probioti ..read more

When it comes to the cosmetic counter or your local grocery store, do you ever really read the labels and what kind of chemicals are in the every day cosmetic products you use?  Did you know that there are common cosmetic chemicals that are considered a higher risk chemical than others?  So here are a few common cosmetic chemicals you should avoid when it comes to your daily beauty routine. Many people are used to reading labels at the grocery store—fat content, calories, fiber, etc.  But reading labels on the cosmetic aisle has never really been on the forefront of most. La ..read more