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• Yoga therapy: proven support for cancer recovery

  Ann Stewart highlights the research of how yoga therapy aids in cancer recovery. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Ann Stewart is a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) based in Johannesburg, Gauteng and the founder of The Institute of Integrated Wellbeing (instituteofwellbeing.co.za). Her training allows to combine evidence-based movement, breath work, and relaxation techniques to support cancer patients, survivors, and their families. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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• The salty truth

  Lailaa Cajee explains why cancer patients should cut back on salt. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Lailaa Cajee is a pharmacist with a diploma in nutrition and extensive expertise in oncology. Her career encompasses chemotherapy preparation, patient counselling, and the training of future oncology pharmacists. She has a particular professional focus on the critical role of nutrition in cancer management and recovery, striving to integrate evidence-based nutritional strategies into comprehensive oncology care. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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• Lymphatic mapping

  Erika van der Mescht, a physiotherapist, explains what lymphatic mapping is and how it assists in early intervention of lymphatic disease. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Erika van der Mescht has dedicated her physiotherapy career to helping patients with lymphoedema and secondary to cancer physiotherapy needs. She is based in Centurion, Gauteng. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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• Latissimus dorsi skin and muscle flap explained

  Dr Johan van Heerden details the breast reconstruction technique: latissimus dorsi skin and muscle flap. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Dr Johan van Heerden is a plastic and reconstructive surgeon based at Cintocare Hospital, Pretoria and is part of the multi-disciplinary breast cancer team at Life Groenkloof Hospital. He recently passed the Certificate of Competence in Breast Cancer with The European School of Oncology. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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• Demystifying Advocacy

  Mark Heywood answers five questions to help us understand what advocacy is, and the current state of cancer advocacy in SA. This episode is brought to you by Lifegain ALL-IN-ONE Advanced Nutritional Supplement in the interest of education, awareness, and support. LIFEGAIN® Advanced Nutritional Supplement is scientifically formulated to offer beyond everyday nutrition that can support chronic illness. Visit lifegain.co.za for more information. Mark Heywood is a human rights and social justice activist. He co-founded SECTION27, Treatment Action Campaign, ARASA, Corruption Watch, and Save South Africa. Mark stepped down from SECTION27 in 2019 and was the founding co-editor of Maverick Citizen from 2019 to 2024. Recently he founded The Justice and Activism Hub. Facebook · Twitter · Instagram · LinkedIn

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