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Finding the time and energy to exercise

April 20, 2016

By Ellen McDonell, ND and Julie Ennis, PhD. Tips for making exercise happen! “I just don’t have the time or energy to exercise…”   This phrase is familiar to most health care providers who discuss exercise with their patients. This is not a bad excuse, particularly in the oncology setting where an estimated 20-50% of patients experience…

Canadian/US Integrative Oncology Study: Looking back on year one

April 12, 2016

By Julie Ennis, PhD, Research Fellow While progress continues to be made on many fronts for cancer prevention and treatment, cancer remains the leading cause of death in Canada. Those facing a cancer diagnosis often look to complement the conventional care they receive at the hospital in order to enhance treatment efficacy, reduce side effects,…

Tips for training to run or walk through the Ottawa winter

February 16, 2016

By Julie Ennis, PhD, Research Fellow and Dr. Ellen Conte ND As the temperature drops and snow fills the streets, the temptation to cozy up at home on the couch is often stronger than ever. Cold weather and slushy streets may seem like a roadblock for your running and walking training; but with proper planning,…

Thoracic-POISE trial is building momentum

January 21, 2016

By Julie Ennis, PhD, Research Fellow The Thoracic Peri-Operative Integrative Surgical Care Evaluation (Thoracic POISE) study will investigate the use of integrative treatments for esophageal, gastric and lung cancer patients who will undergo surgery. The Intervention Development Process for the Thoracic POISE study culminated in a full day meeting of the Intervention Development Committee (IDC) at…