I received a concerned email this week from a patient who had read the opinions of two internet “experts” claiming that vitamin D supplementation doesn’t protect against fractures after all, and may even be harmful. I often prescribe vitamin D3 as part of osteoporosis treatment and cancer prevention plans, so naturally I was curious as… Read More »
7 Common Mistakes Cancer Survivors Make & How to Avoid Them: Part 3
If you’ve ever flown in an airplane, you’ve heard this announcement before you exit: “Be careful when opening the overhead bin because objects may have shifted during flight”. After cancer treatment, parts of your life may have shifted and may not feel or look like they used to. Body image, relationships and career are just… Read More »
7 Common Mistakes Cancer Survivors Make & How to Avoid Them: Part 2
We’re looking at 7 mistakes cancer survivors make when choosing and implementing measures that reduce the risk of cancer recurrence. In part 1 we looked at how much to rely on drugs as preventive therapy. Now let’s look at another mistake: Mistake #6: Believing everything you read on the internet A complaint I’m seeing more… Read More »
7 Common Mistakes Cancer Survivors Make & How to Avoid Them: Part 1
A common question I hear among cancer survivors is “What can I do to keep from having cancer again?” I love hearing that question, because it reflects a proactive approach to creating a healthy future. Having asked that good question, though, lots of survivors get tangled up trying to sort through all the possible wellness… Read More »
Dr. Shani’s Gratitude Challenge
August 18th – not a standout date on my calendar up until now, but this year I’m making it different. It’s the first day of my 365 day gratitude challenge. I recently participated in a 90-day group study challenge, where some friends and I studied the same book, one chapter a day, for 90 days. … Read More »
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