
The Missing Link: How Can Sleep Prevent Cancer?
Sleep plays a greater effect in preventing cancer than we would expect. But, how do we resolve sleeping difficulties without necessarily touching a sleeping pill?
Sleep plays a greater effect in preventing cancer than we would expect. But, how do we resolve sleeping difficulties without necessarily touching a sleeping pill?
While there is insufficient evidence to conclude that chronic stress causes cancer, there are suggestions that being in a constant state of stress is a risk factor for cancer and its progression.
Instead of drastically changing your lifestyle in the hope of reaching the chosen goal – with the consequence of feeling too overwhelmed and losing interest – there are small lifestyle choices that can be made on a daily basis that won’t leave you feeling deprived. Denying yourself foods you love will only cause you to dislike healthy nutritious food. Instead, give yourself the freedom to enjoy any and all foods in moderation.
Christmas can often be a difficult time for those suffering with Cancer – especially when coping with the side effects of treatment, and experiencing fatigue or tiredness. Whilst everyone else is joyously organizing for the festivities ahead, you might otherwise be struggling to feel the Christmas spirit.
Caregiver burnout can occur when carers experience this stress for a prolonged period of time. It can make them vulnerable to all kinds of negative emotions, and further lead to an inability to focus on their duties. However, it may also eventually lead to a variety of problems for their health.
Cancer caregivers have the important role of tending to the needs of their loved ones during a critical time. However, for many, it takes a physical and emotional toll on their health.