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7 Things To Do When Your Friend Has Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin on7 Ways To Love On Your Friend With Cancer Supporting a friend or loved one with cancer is something that you probably never planned for. It's hard to process, but super important to always show them that you love them no matter where they are in their diagnosis. As...
3 Ways I Practice Self-Care as a Cancer Survivor
Posted by Arona Martin onBy Vanessa E. Steil In 2013, at the age of 26, my whole world changed in an instant. With just a few words from my doctor, I went from a carefree millennial to a thyroid cancer patient. It wasn’t a particular symptom that even brought me to the doctor in...
- Tags: cancer patient, cancer survivor, self-care
Milk n Honey Magazine: Fighting Cancer With Love
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer I had the opportunity to dive deep with the staff at Milk n Honey Magazine to cover topics so close to my heart: the mission behind Because Love, how to fight cancer with love, and more info about the gifts that I pour my heart...
Cancer. Can The Food You Eat Help Fight It? - Miso Ginger Buddha Bowl Recipe
Posted by Arona Martin onby Katrina Beede Nguyen “Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food.” - Hippocrates The power of mother nature, I believe she provided us living beings with all that our bodies need to have energy, reproduce, and heal our immune system. Therefore making us a warrior in fighting...
Chemo Port Is In. Now What Do I Wear?! How To Stay Fashionable During Chemo.
Posted by Arona Martin onChemo Port Is In. Now What Do I Wear?! How To Stay Fashionable During Chemo. by Kelsey Bucci Honestly, the last thing you think about after getting diagnosed with breast cancer is, “what am I going to wear to chemo?” My name is Kelsey, and at 30 years old I...
Kathrine Eldridge: Comforting Loved Ones with Cancer
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer, I was following a wardrobe stylist named Katherine Eldridge on instagram when I saw she posted about losing her first husband and father to cancer. I immediately sent her a message of support wanting to share my Love Heals Journal and Big Bug Lap Blanket...
LOVE HEALS Journal Prompts: Print These Out!
Posted by Arona Martin onMy LOVE HEALS journal provides a great outlet of thought and emotion for anyone battling cancer. Shop my full LOVE HEALS Journal, here. Some of the prompts are even relevant for anyone! I've chosen TWO free prompts for you to share with a loved one who has cancer. You could use...
Cancer and Anxiety – How To Use Essential Oils To Help
Posted by Arona Martin onNot only does cancer attack our bodies, it can also attack our emotions (just another reason to HATE cancer). I remember when Jessica was sick she would often have sleepless nights and bouts of anxiety about all she was going through. It was during that time that I first met...
Love Always, Audrey: Empathy Advice + Gifts For When You Just Don't Know What To Say
Posted by Arona Martin onDear Loves, This past summer, I was chatting with my friend Audrey, of lovealwaysaudrey.com, about how she personally struggles with what to do and say when something bad happens to someone she loves. And you know what? It's common to feel confused during tough seasons. I spoke more with Audrey...
"I AM _______." An Empowering Cancer Word Search
Posted by Arona Martin onWe all know how much waiting around there is at appointments, and it can get B.O.R.I.N.G. Looking for a fun little way to pass the time with your loved one? Here is a simple word search you can print out and do with your loved one fighting cancer. After you find each word, really...