5 easy ways to boost your body

You don’t need a complicated diet and fitness plan to get your body feeling well while you’re going through cancer. The following five easy ways to boost your body might seem obvious, but they will make a big impact on…

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Supergreens – and how to squeeze them into your daily routine

Adding a supergreen powder to your daily routine is an easy way to boost your diet with phytonutrient antioxidants – great cancer-fighting molecules. Life powder by Terra Nova is one such product on the market and available in all good…

Being human – A motivational read

Do we already have the secret to wellness? Performance psychologist Gerry Hussey says we all do – we just need to know how to access it There is a danger that we might think wellness is something we get by…

Meditation made simple – Headspace

Meditation is a great tool to help you as you get through cancer. It can help you reduce your stress, focus more and even sleep better. If you’re new to meditation, the Headspace app is a great place to start.…

Colouring for relaxation

Colouring can be a very effective method of meditation and relaxation. If you are looking for something to do to while away a half an hour before you go to bed, a few hours while you’re sitting in a waiting…

Green Earth Organics

Green Earth Organics is a family-run organic farm just outside Galway City. They deliver fresh organic produce straight from their farm to customers all over Ireland, including Dublin and Wicklow. Create your own customised fruit and veg order to be…

Cheese and Pepper Pasta

Eating well while you are going through cancer treatment can be difficult. This simple cheese and pepper pasta recipe from Tesco is really quick and easy to make and is perfect for a healthy lunch or dinner. If you’ve got…

I opened a book

I opened a book and in I strode Now nobody can find me I’ve left my chair, my house, my road My town and my world behind me I’m wearing the cloak, I’ve slipped on the ring I’ve swallowed the…

Starting the day right

Helen’s Breakfast Seed Toppings are a quick and easy way to boost your breakfast. They can be added to cereal, porridge, yogurt or smoothies and are a great source of omega 3 and fibre. Made without wheat, the milled varieties…

A walking meditation

Turn a simple walk outdoors into an opportunity to mindfully meditate by following these simple prompts. Go for a walk to your local green space. When you are ready, focus on the present moment. Notice your walking. Feel your feet…

The Fabulous Woman’s Guide Through Cancer

The Fabulous Woman’s Guide Through Cancer is for every woman touched by cancer but still determined to feel in control of their life. Giving real advice from a number of women affected by cancer, it includes tips, examples, stories, memoirs,…

National Conference for Cancer Survivorship 2017

The Irish Cancer Society’s National Conference for Cancer Survivorship 2017 will take place on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 September at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. It is a national conference for cancer survivors, those who care for them, healthcare professionals,…

Ireland’s first ‘Cancer Aware’ spa

Rainforest Spa in Enniskerry, Co. Wicklow has become the first spa in Ireland to be certified as ‘Cancer Aware’, offering bespoke spa treatments to both men and women going through cancer or who have had cancer in the past. Rainforest…

Absolute Purity

Irish skincare company Elave’s promise of Absolute Purity across their ranges makes the brand a great choice for people going through cancer. Completely free of harsh and unnecessary chemicals, their products have no parabens, no sulfates, no perfume, no formaldehyde,…