Nutrition + Exercise

As researchers study the relationship between what we eat and our ability to fight diseases like cancer, the importance of good nutrition has become ever clearer. That’s why Mesothelioma Circle has recently highlighted nutrition tips for mesothelioma patients. Since March is National Nutrition Month, it seems like a good time to look at even more ways that mesothelioma patients can use good nutrition to help them in their fight against this deadly cancer. The History of National Nutrition Month Humans haven’t always understood the link between the food we eat and our health. Sailors often … [Read more...]

Eating well can be particularly difficult during mesothelioma treatment. You may have little appetite. You and your loved ones might not have the energy to prepare healthy meals. It’s crucial to pay attention to what you eat, however. Proper cancer nutrition can help you to feel better before, during, and after treatment. Cancer nutrition doesn’t mean taking fancy supplements or eating strange and unpleasant foods. The American Cancer Society offers commonsense guidelines to create your own cancer nutrition plan. With a few adjustments to your normal diet, you can achieve good cancer … [Read more...]

Mesothelioma – both the disease and the mesothelioma treatment – can knock you off your feet. For the sake of your health, it’s important to get back up. Exercise – even very gentle exercise – can improve your health and sense of well-being. To get you started, here are some exercise tips for mesothelioma patients. Exercise Tips for Mesothelioma Patients: Fatigue, Side Effects, and Your Immune System There are several ways that mesothelioma patients can benefit from a regular exercise routine. If you exercised regularly before your diagnosis, your physical fitness will serve you well during … [Read more...]

The first principle of the World Health Organization (WHO) is that “[h]ealth is a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease and infirmity.” Mesothelioma patients don’t have a choice to be free from disease, but you do have the right to mental, physical, and social well-being. Here are tips for mesothelioma patients to stay as healthy and happy as possible during mesothelioma treatment. Total Health Impacts on Mesothelioma Treatment Mesothelioma is a serious and usually incurable cancer. Mesothelioma surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation … [Read more...]

Mesothelioma treatment can play havoc with your digestive system. The side effects of mesothelioma treatments can include nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, or constipation. You may feel too tired or sick to eat much. If you don’t get enough nutrition during mesothelioma treatment, however, you can grow even more fatigued and you may start to lose muscle mass. A healthy mesothelioma diet can help you feel better and stay active. Here are 5 mesothelioma diet tips to help you strengthen your body for its fight against mesothelioma cancer. 1.    Reduce Sugar in Your Mesothelioma Diet There … [Read more...]

Most cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy as a mesothelioma treatment struggle with the aftereffects of nausea. Loss of appetite, the resulting weight loss, and drastically reduced energy levels are some of the realities mesothelioma patients face. One of the most important methods to combat these challenges is a mesothelioma treatment plan based on holistic dietary choices. Along with choosing the right foods, a plan on how to best consume these foods, avoid nausea and quell constipation are critical to maintaining patient hydration and energy levels. The world renowned, University of … [Read more...]

Mesothelioma treatment comes in many different forms, from traditional medical treatments involving drugs and surgery to holistic remedies meant to help mesothelioma patients cope with their condition. One area gaining popularity in cancer and mesothelioma treatment is aquatic therapy. As a mesothelioma treatment, aquatic therapy has multiple benefits. Patients can gain strength, stamina, and help themselves in the fight against fatigue. Family members can support a patient by participating along with them. What is Aquatic Therapy as Mesothelioma Treatment? When you think of aquatic therapy, … [Read more...]

Mesothelioma treatment typically follows well-established medical guidelines – as well it should. Mesothelioma is a life-threatening cancer caused by asbestos exposure.  Anyone contending with mesothelioma deserves the most well-established scientifically proven types of mesothelioma treatment that modern medicine can provide. But occasionally, something promising emerges from the sphere of alternative health and medical practices that deserves attention as a promising possible part of mesothelioma treatment.  That something new and promising for mesothelioma treatment happens to be … [Read more...]

Because there is no known cure for mesothelioma, many people who have this form of cancer turn to alternative therapies in hopes of staying healthier for longer. Healthy eating is one simple approach that many cancer patients take to strengthen their immune systems. Foods containing antioxidants have long been touted as beneficial components of a mesothelioma diet. A spate of scientific studies on humans has cast doubt on this and a 2015 study of mice with melanoma suggests that antioxidants may actually help cancer cells grow and metastasize. Before we plunge into the science, let’s start … [Read more...]

Cancer and weight training have not always been words you would see in the same sentence. The old school of thought was that cancer patients during treatment and recovery needed to rest not test their muscles. Now thanks to greater attention to optimizing wellness for cancer patients we now know that weight training done within reasonable limits and with a physician’s approval can help not hinder cancer patients. Advances in research in both sports medicine and in cancer treatment modalities point to cancer and weight training as something that could and should be considered. Cancer Weight … [Read more...]