Empower your cancer journey
Integrative nutrition for treatment, recovery & prevention
Confused about the Best Cancer Nutrition Plan?
It's completely understandable. A cancer diagnosis is life-altering—for you and your loved ones. But cancer isn't a one-size-fits-all condition, which is why you need a team that recognizes the complexity of this journey and the various ways nutrition can play a pivotal role. Why is nutrition crucial on this path? Because it empowers you to make choices about the food you consume. Nutrition is your choice, and it can be liberating, overwhelming, or somewhere in between.
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As you embark on the path to wellness, remember that nutrition is just one part of the equation, and you have the power to shape it as you see fit.
In Cancer Treatment: Optimizing Your Energy Levels and Vitality
Maintaining optimal nutrition during treatment is vital. Our focus is on a plant-based diet to support your body, prevent muscle loss, and minimize energy depletion. However, there are many reasons why you might want to collaborate with an oncology dietitian during treatment, including:
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Managing treatment side effects such as taste changes, diarrhea, and electrolyte imbalances.
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Addressing unintentional weight loss or weight gain.
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Adhering to a medically prescribed diet.
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Finding suitable foods to eat.
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Coping with challenges like edema, ostomies, or lymphedema.
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Combining two or more specialized diets.
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And more...
Survivorship Nutrition: The Road to Recovery
Survivorship is a broad term, beginning after your diagnosis and continuing even after active treatment, especially if certain treatments persist. It's a period of recovery, rejuvenation, and envisioning your path forward. Your nutritional needs may evolve during this phase, whether you're three weeks, three years, or longer beyond treatment. Our approach to post-treatment nutrition includes:
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An in-depth initial assessment to understand your unique needs.
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Follow-up visits spanning 4-8 months, providing education and support to set you on a sustainable path.
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Addressing essential topics such as healthy digestion, metabolic health, and bone health.
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Gaining insights into the latest research and identifying the best foods for your individual circumstances.
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Access to a curated collection of recipes and meal plans tailored to your needs.
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Cancer Prevention: A Proactive Approach to Health
Preventing cancer is a proactive choice, and nutrition plays a critical role in reducing your risk. We offer tailored guidance to help you make informed dietary choices and adopt a lifestyle that can lower your susceptibility to cancer. Our services include:
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Assessing Risk Factors: Understanding your unique risk factors and family history.
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Personalized Nutrition: Crafting a dietary plan that aligns with cancer prevention guidelines.
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Lifestyle Modification: Implementing changes in exercise, stress management, and sleep to bolster your defense against cancer.
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Ongoing Support: Providing continual support and education to empower you in your cancer prevention journey.
