It’s the weekend! Time for fun with the family and hopefully a little sunshine. And definitely no time for cancer. If you’re feeling able for a weekend outing and you’re in Dublin, we’ve got just the perfect place for you…
If you’re currently on a cancer journey you will know that a good day out of the house can do wonders for your wellbeing. If you are going through chemotherapy and staying away from crowded places, or if your energy…
Are you interested in changing some or all of your skincare and household products to a more natural alternative? If you are, Dr. Bronner’s products might be right for you. They are available in all good health stores around Ireland…
So yesterday we had the distinct pleasure of a super fresh salad from Sprout & Co in Avoca’s new Dunboyne, Co. Meath store. We’re perhaps a little behind the curve on Sprout & Co – they are already in another…
The cancer journey has led us to some fantastic websites around the world and we want to share them with you. Today we want to tell you all about Deliciously Ella. Deliciously Ella is all about celebrating what you can…
MySkin.ie offers a complete range of natural skincare products and also specialises in bespoke products. We asked owner Denise O’Connell to tell us a little bit more about herself and her products that are most suited to the skincare needs of people…
Attending a hospital or cancer care centre for chemotherapy can often be a long day of waiting – waiting to have your bloods taken, waiting to see your doctor and waiting to get time on a couch to receive your…
Food, glorious food. After a cancer diagnosis, food often becomes something to be scrutinised. Is this ham processed? How much sugar is in this juice? And, where can I still eat out that’s actually healthy? Wherever you are with your…
If you’re looking for some inspirational reading, Alison Canavan shares her top books for wellness and meditation in this recent video from her Facebook page. We think it’s well worth a watch and think you’re bound to find a few…
Breast Cancer Ireland’s annual Great Pink Run will be taking place on 9 September in Dublin’s Phoenix Park and on 10 September in Kilkenny Castle Park. Both locations are hosting two races – a 10km challenge and a 5km family…
Honey has some great health benefits, for example, it’s full of polyphenols – powerful disease-fighting antioxidants – but it’s raw honey that you want and not the clear, processed stuff. Raw honey is a good natural substitute for refined sugar,…
Are you between cancer treatments and looking for a little escape? Or perhaps you have finished your treatment plan and are looking to celebrate? The Ice House Hotel in Ballina, Co Mayo might be just the place for you for…
Yoga has become really popular during the past few years and it’s easy to see why. It’s cheap to practice (all you need is a yoga mat to get you going), you can do it at home and it’s a…
The Full 360 is an upcoming health and wellness event hosted by Alison Canavan. Taking place on Sunday 17 September at the Radisson Blue Hotel in Dublin’s city centre, the focus of the day will be complete holistic self-care for…
Life Cleanse is an Irish business on South William Street in Dublin. Run by nutritional consultant and yoga instructor Maria, Life Cleanse offers personal nutrition consultations, detox programmes and yoga classes as well as day and weekend retreats and workshops.…
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…
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…
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 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.…
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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
