LIVING with cancer: Staying positive & present

LIVING with cancer is a challenge, especially with how much it changes your life!

In this episode, we talk about not letting those changes alter who you are. We go over what challenges and changes we have faced and how we are able to work through them to find a more joyful & fulfilling lifestyle.

We also give YOU the ways to be more positive and present with each day - and tips on how to get the right support, even advocating for yourself!

As always, we would be so appreciative if you took a listen and let us know your thoughts!! And, what challenges have you faced with LIVING with cancer? How have you overcome any obstacles?

And don't forget to get our free downloadable on tips and advice for LIVING with cancer. http://www.jendelvaux.com/living

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creating-a-new-normal/id1436449587?i=1000455976929

Your friends and coaches

Jen & Darren Delvaux

LIVING with cancer: sugar's effect on cancer

You are sweet enough! ⁣
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By now you’ve heard time and again how bad sugar is for you. It’s been linked to obesity, heart disease, diabetes—and now also cancer. According to a study done at the @mdanderson, high amounts of sugar in today’s diets may increase the risk of breast cancer. The main culprit appeared to be fructose, as it exacerbated the inflammatory process. ⁣
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Needing something sweet? Stick to natural sugar found in fruit and avoid sugar-sweetened beverages, tabletop sweeteners, candy, and desserts. Or, have a piece of dark chocolate (ideally 70% or higher). ⁣
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Fun fact, A research study conducted at the University of California in San Francisco showed that chocolate that’s greater than 70 percent cacao can activate the body’s stem cells!!

Are you in my LIVING with cancer support group??? Join NOW!

Your friends and coaches,
Jen & Darren Delvaux

LIVING with cancer: CBD oil & cancer treatment

What are your thoughts on CBD oil?? Do you use it? Or do you still have a lot of questions??
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Well, we’ve got good news!! Our recent Episode on our podcast, Mr Worldwide & His Bride (you’re listening, right?? Link below if you need it!) has everything you need to know!! In fact, there’s a google doc below, fill it out (I do not sell your email nor do I send you unwanted emails) and I will send you all the benefits of CBD, unravel the myths, and dive deeper into all the ways you can use it! 👌🏻 
There’s some benefits that might surprise you, like it did me!! I would love to hear if you’ve had success with it!! Or if you have anything to add!!

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/benefits-of-cbd-oil-and-everything-you-need-to-know/id1436449587?i=1000435144503

Your friends,
Jen & Darren Delvaux


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LIVING with cancer: yoga for those with cancer benefits

According to the American Cancer Society, patients who practice yoga says it leads to a state of physical health, relaxation, happiness, and peace. 🧘🏼‍♀️ Some evidence shows that yoga can lower stress, increase strength, and lessen lower back pain while providing exercise. 🧘🏼‍♀️ A report from the National Institute of Health, suggests yoga may be helpful when used alongside conventional medical treatment to relieve some of the symptoms linked to cancer.
Workouts are beneficial to our health (physically and mentally) on many levels. Are you working out? What’s your workout of choice?
#workoutmotivation #yoga #yogaposes #yogaforhealth

Your friends,

Jen & Darren Delvaux

LIVING with cancer: being thankful for cancer???

It’s easy to think of one thing you’re grateful for each day, right?? But what if you had to come up with something that hasn't been so fun, a difficult time or a struggle, but you are grateful for it because of what you have learned. Could you do it??⁣⁣
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I'm grateful for the HUGE lesson Darren and I learned when he was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2009... We learned life can be short and can be changed in a split second!! And can still be a total roller coaster at times🙈! Honestly, before his diagnosis we were just getting by.. Not anymore! We live everyday to the fullest! We push harder in ALL areas of our life so we can fulfill each and everyone of our dreams!!!! We laugh, we love and we enjoy all the moments. We’ve even learned to find joy in the middle of a struggle!! Tonight is Day 1 of 5 of chemo. I know this week we’ll have a little more down time. We’ll watch movies that make us laugh & focus on what we can control, which is our attitudes.⁣⁣
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I would LOVE to know yours!! What lesson in life are you grateful for?  If you are struggling with cancer or a loved one is, or you are a care taker, please join our support group here.

Your friends,
Jen & Darren Delvaux

LIVING with cancer: advice for the care-taker

Being responsible for the care of a family member or friend can be exhausting. If adequate attention isn't given to self care, can lead to compassion fatigue and burnout. So, what can caregivers do to care for themselves while they care for others? Despite the importance of self care, many people put their own needs on the back burner while caring for a loved one with cancer. Neglecting your own health, however, is not only harmful to you, but reduces your ability to be the best caregiver possible!⁣
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Remember, when your needs are taken care of, the person you care for will benefit, too. It is crucial that caregivers take steps to take care of themselves. ⁣
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My top 5 things you should do for yourself as the caregiver:⁣
1. Exercise. You may think that you don’t have the time or the energy to exercise every day, but the truth is that your body needs to move for at least ten minutes every day. Exercising for just 10 minutes a day will improve your physical health, energy levels, and mental health as well. The more movement you can include in your daily doings, the better the results are for your health and overall well-being.⁣
2. Eat right. Ask friends to bring healthy & nutritious meals that you can freeze and heat up in the future. Eat fresh fruits & vegetables, add good fats into your diet, and stick with lean proteins. Increase your water intake, too. ⁣
3. Get sufficient sleep. Sleep is extremely important for the brain & body. While it’s important to get as much sleep as you can overnight, don’t miss out the opportunity of naps during the day. There is no denying the fact that caregiving can be very exhausting and in order to give good care you need to take naps when you can. ⁣
4. Visit Nature. Simply going outside can refresh you enough so that you can stay focused, calm and more centered. And if you are one of those caregivers who have pets around, try spending time with them regularly. Spending time with pets can do wonders for stress management and mental health.⁣
5. Treat yourself. Everyone needs to recharge and take time out for themselves. This practice can help you get refreshed and rejuvenated, when you come back as a caregiver again.

For more on caretaker tips as well as Darren's top tips for LIVING with cancer, fill this out to get our free downloadable eBook:

http://www.jendelvaux.com/living/

Your friend & coach,

Jen Delvaux

LIVING with cancer: mindset matters!

Remember the story of the tortoise and the hare? 🐢 🐇
The 🐇was so certain that he would win the race that he sat down and went to sleep.

The 🐢 just plodded on and kept going, always thinking that he had a chance of winning. When the hare woke, he started running as fast as he could, but he was just too late: the 🐢 had won. 🏆
The 🐢 had a positive mindset. He believed that he needed to work hard and keep going if he was to win. He was also not afraid of failure or he would never have agreed to race the hare. Yes, hard work, effort, and persistence are all important, but not as important as having that underlying belief that you are in control of your own destiny.

Your mindset is everything.

Your mindset will determine whether you will be committed to achieving your goals when things get tough, as we all know they will, because no human goes through life without huge challenges.

For more on our mindset tips & caregiving advice for those with cancer: www.jendelvaux.com/living

Your friends and coach,
Jen & Darren Delvaux