Wellness and Nutrition

Tips To Increase Protein & Calories

August 3, 2012

You may need additional calories and protein to maintain your weight. Start by planning on eating 5-6 small high calorie nutritious meals per day. You can increase calories in a healthy way by selecting high calorie foods that also have nutritional value. For example, chips and candy bars would be high in calories, but nutritionally very poor. Cheese, avocado, and crackers are snack foods that are high in calories and also a good source of protein and other nutrients. You may consider using supplemental drinks as needed (Ensure, Boost, etc.) between meals. read more...

How to Combat Nausea Diarrhea and Constipation

August 3, 2012

Coping with Nausea

Potential Causes:

• Illness
• Medicine or Treatment
• Poor Diet/Sleep
• Other

Coping Tips:

• Avoid unpleasant odors.
• Try fresh air (deep breaths) and loose clothing.
• Eat small light meals frequently. Don't force food or fluids that make nausea worse.
• Let someone else cook.
• Eat slowly and chew foods thoroughly.
• Avoid foods that are: hot, spicy strong-smelling or fried, greasy, overly sweet.
• Try foods that are: cold or room temperature, low fat.
• Dry or salty foods may help (toast, pretzels, unbuttered popcorn, crackers)
  Also try colorless/odorless foods (cottage cheese, potatoes, pasta, rice, applesauce).
• Rest after meals with head elevated (not laying flat). read more...

Integrative Medicine

August 3, 2012

"The Memorial Sloan-Kettering website is an excellent resource for information on complementary modalities for health and wellness during cancer treatment. The database of herbs and supplements provides historical and research-based information, and is a good first line of information when you are questioning whether it is a good idea to try a certain herb or supplement. It is always advised to check with your physician before trying anything, even if it has a good research reputation. Your physicians are here for you and ready to help you make the best choices for your health." - Amber Reynolds DOM, ND

http://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/integrative-medicine/about-herbs-botanicals-other-products