Cancer survivors: Reconnecting with loved ones after treatment
As a cancer survivor, your friends and family can provide an important circle of support. They love you and are worried about you, but they sometimes have strange ways of showing it. Some people may withdraw and avoid talking to you. Others may smother you and treat you like a child. Learn how to nurture relationships so that you can avoid common problems.

Does ginger work for nausea?
Nausea and vomiting are common side effects of chemotherapy treatment for cancer. In most cases, these side effects can be managed with self-care measures and preventive medications. There also is evidence that when taken with standard anti-nausea medications, ginger may further reduce or eliminate nausea and vomiting during and after chemotherapy treatments. Learn more from Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program.

Relief from cancer pain is possible
Cancer pain takes many forms. It can be dull, achy, sharp or burning. It can be constant, intermittent, mild, moderate or severe. How much pain you feel depends on several factors, including the type of cancer you have, how advanced it is, where it's situated and your pain tolerance. Controlling your pain is essential to your treatment. Dr. Timothy Moynihan, an emeritus Mayo Clinic medical oncologist, offers some insight into cancer pain, why people might not get the pain treatment they need and what they can do about it.

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THIS WEEK'S TOP TOPICS
Whole grains: Hearty options for a healthy diet
All types of grains are good sources of complex carbohydrates, as well as some key vitamins and minerals. Whole grains are healthiest, and eating a variety can make your meals and snacks more interesting. If you're like most people, though, you're not getting enough whole grains. See how to make whole grains part of your healthy diet.

Understanding psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common skin condition that speeds up the life cycle of skin cells, causing cells to build up rapidly on the surface of the skin. The extra skin cells form scales and red patches that are itchy and sometimes painful. There is no cure for psoriasis, but you can manage the symptoms. Learn more about the symptoms and risk factors for psoriasis, and when you need to seek medical care.

EXPERT ANSWERS
What causes discolored semen?
Semen is normally a whitish-gray color. Changes in semen color might be temporary and harmless, or a sign of an underlying condition that requires further evaluation. Learn more from Dr. Erik Castle, a Mayo Clinic urologist.

What are the side effects and risks of melatonin?
Melatonin supplements can help treat sleep disorders and generally are safe for short-term use. There could be side effects, though, and melatonin supplements can interact with various medications. Learn more from Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program.

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HEALTHY RECIPES
Honey sage carrots
Acorn squash with apples
Roasted red snapper
Baked apples with cherries and almonds

HEALTH TIP OF THE WEEK
Fitness tip: Get physical at home
Time spent at home doesn't have to be couch potato time. Fit more physical activity into your home life with these tips:

1. Wake up 30 minutes early. Use the extra time to walk on your treadmill or take a brisk walk through your neighborhood.
2. Gather a group. Ask friends or family to join you for a walk after dinner or on a Saturday morning.
3. Be active while watching TV. Use resistance bands, or do pushups or squats during your favorite show.
4. Involve the whole family. Ride your bikes. Take a trip to the pool. Make it fun!

Need practical advice on diet and exercise? Want creative solutions for stress and other lifestyle issues? Discover more healthy lifestyle topics at mayoclinic.org.

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On the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast, Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, discusses how complementary techniques can enhance conventional medicine and shares the new Mayo Clinic book, Mayo Clinic: The Integrative Guide to Good Health. Also on the podcast, Dr. Michael Camilleri, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses a new study that found a prescription medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity is also an effective weight-loss therapy. And Dr. Adam Kase, a resident at Mayo Clinic, shares how his training in the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center helped him save a life during jury duty.

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On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program and one of the authors of the book, will discuss how complementary techniques can enhance conventional medicine. Also on the program, Dr. Michael Camilleri, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses a new study that found a prescription medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity is also an effective weight-loss therapy. And Dr. Adam Kase, a resident at Mayo Clinic, will share how his training in the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center helped him save a life during jury duty.

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On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program and one of the authors of the book, will discuss how complementary techniques can enhance conventional medicine. Also on the program, Dr. Michael Camilleri, a gastroenterologist at Mayo Clinic, discusses a new study that found a prescription medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity is also an effective weight-loss therapy. And Dr. Adam Kase, a resident at Mayo Clinic, will share how his training in the Mayo Clinic Multidisciplinary Simulation Center helped him save a life during jury duty.

To hear the program, find an affiliate in your area.

Follow #MayoClinicRadio, and tweet your questions.

Mayo Clinic Radio is on iHeartRadio.

Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

Access archived shows.

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According to the National Institutes of Health, chronic pain affects more Americans than diabetes, heart disease and cancer combined. Chronic pain is the most common cause of disability in the U.S., and it’s often treated with opioid pain medications. But opioids have side effects, including the risk of addiction. To find better ways to manage chronic pain, clinical trials at Mayo Clinic are testing complementary therapies, such as acupuncture, massage and yoga, as alternatives to medications. On the next Mayo Clinic Radio program, Dr. Brent Bauer, director of the Mayo Clinic Complementary and Integrative Medicine Program, explains complementary pain management therapies. Dr. Bauer also will unveil Mayo Clinic’s new Well Living Lab, which studies the connection between healthy living and the indoor environment. Also on the program, psychologist Dr. Bridget Biggs will discuss the childhood obesity epidemic. And radiation oncologist Dr. Nadia Laack will give an update on the Mayo Clinic Proton Beam Therapy Program.

Listen to the program on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 9:05 a.m. CST, and follow #MayoClinicRadio.

Mayo Clinic Radio is on iHeartRadio.

Access archived shows.

Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

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Listen to the program on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 9:05 a.m. CST.

Miss the show?  Here's the Mayo Clinic Radio podcast.

Follow #MayoClinicRadio, and tweet your questions.

Mayo Clinic Radio is on iHeartRadio.

Mayo Clinic Radio produces a weekly one-hour radio program highlighting health and medical information from Mayo Clinic.

Access archived shows.

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