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Health Issues Every Woman Should Know About
Mar 23, 2022
Women's health is important for a variety of reasons. One reason is that women are often the caregivers for their families. They take care of their children, spouses, elderly parents and other family members. This can be physically and emotionally...Natural Cancer Treatments to Consider
Mar 16, 2022
Cancer is a disease that is characterised by the uncontrolled division of abnormal cells that can invade surrounding tissues or spread to distant parts of the body through the blood or lymphatic system. Cancer can develop in any part of the body. There...Join the March Charge & Save Lives
Feb 16, 2022
Two in five Australians will be diagnosed with some form of cancer by the age of 85, and it is estimated that one in six males and one in seven females will die of the disease. According to research, the leading cause of cancer death in the country...What is Chronic Disease Management?
Sep 08, 2021
Any health issue that lasts more than a year and requires ongoing treatment is classified as a chronic health condition. Chronic diseases are the leading causes of death and disability in the world, plus they are associated with the growing healthcare...How Do I Support Someone Through Cancer?
Aug 09, 2021
Cancer is a disease that definitely doesn't discriminate. It can affect anyone, of any age, gender, race or sexuality across the globe and has been a popular area of research for many decades, maybe even centuries. A cancer diagnosis is life-changing...Join World Cancer Day 2021 and Stop the Big C
Jan 21, 2021
The global death rate of cancer has reached close to 10 million, according to the 2018 data of the World Health Organization (WHO), with lung and breast cancers accounting for two million deaths. In the observance of World Cancer Day 2021 on the 4th...Breast Cancer Awareness Month & Pink Ribbon Day 2019
Sep 13, 2019
Breast cancer is still the most common cancer among women in the world, including in Australia. Though survival rates have continue to improve in the country with 89 out of every 100 women diagnosed with invasive breast cancer now surviving five or...Cancer Council's Daffodil Day Appeal 2019
Jul 30, 2019
With a target to raise more than $4 million for life-saving cancer research, this year's Daffodil Day Appeal seeks to raise awareness and money throughout the month of August that will culminate in a public show of solidarity on 23 August 2019. Volunteers...Go Alcohol-free on Dry July 2019
Jun 25, 2019
What is Dry July? Dry July is a fundraising and awareness campaign started through the Dry July Foundation that encourages people to go alcohol-free during the month of July in order to create better awareness for cancer and raise funds for people...Are NSW Women Healthy?
Mar 29, 2019
Sydney seems to be a fairly healthy place, and Sydneysiders a fairly active bunch. But exactly how healthy are NSW women? The NSW government's new "Health and Wellbeing" report paints an interesting picture. It shows that while women's health in the...Study: Does the Radiation From Mobile Phones Cause Cancer?
Nov 17, 2017
This is a question that has been around since the first days of the technology and answers have been all over the shop - Does the radiation from mobile phones cause cancer? The result of a recent court case in Italy may change all that. A long-term...Meditation reduces breast cancer biopsy pain
Mar 16, 2016
Experts have known for some time that meditation helps keep patients calm and relaxed in the lead up to surgery. And now new research has found that meditation could reduce pain during breast cancer biopsies. The Duke Cancer Institute study, published...What is ozone therapy?
Apr 10, 2015
Cancer is a controversial topic, with many treatments professing to cure or prevent the disease. Choosing a cancer treatment involves an in-depth discussion with your health care professional. And only once you and they weigh up all the options can you...Foods That Have Anti-Cancerous Properties
Feb 09, 2015
Research into cancer inhibiting foods is on the increase. These studies suggest that foods that contain antioxidants, protease inhibitors and omega fatty acids contain properties that eliminate free radicals as well as slow down the division of unhealthy...Acupuncture for Cancer Recovery
Feb 26, 2014
A new UK study has found that acupuncture may help ease fatigue, anxiety and depression in women with breast cancer. The research, which appeared in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, also found that the modality may help enhance quality of life for...Natural Therapies for Palliative Care
Sep 06, 2013
A progressive disease that cannot be cured should not mirror hopelessness and grief. Anyone suffering from an incurable disease deserves to receive palliative care to ease their symptoms and relish the beauty of life despite the ominous prognosis of...Study Finds Vitamin D May Help Prevent Cancer
Mar 23, 2011
Getting a daily dose of sunshine may do more than lift your mood, a new study has shown. Vitamin D, which our bodies mainly get from sunshine, may have a role to play in preventing certain types of cancer. About the Study A new study recently out of...The Importance Of Breast Health
Feb 28, 2011
When was the last time you had your breast health checked or screened? Awareness of breast health is now relatively high largely as a result of some high profile public awareness campaigns, but many women postpone getting screened for a variety of reasons.Oncology Massage: Supporting Living Well
Jan 09, 2011
It is a sad truth that even the loved ones of cancer patients often feel afraid of hurting their sick loved one with a simple hug or other forms of contact. A hug then means a whole lot more than it used to, and so loved ones refrain, leaving the cancer...A Natural Approach to Breast Care
Oct 28, 2010
In case you have been on the moon and had not noticed, October has been Breast Cancer Awareness Month here in Australia – which explains the profusion of pink everywhere! Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer related death among women in...
