Dr Chris recommends Israeli Honey to Help Patients Survive Chemotherapy

CANCER treatment usually comes in the form of chemotherapy, but this can bring down a patient’s white cell count - the cells of the immune system involved in protecting the body against both infectious disease and foreign invaders. Television doctor Dr Chris Steele recommended on This Morning a particular honey that could help keep chemotherapy patients' white cell count up.

Bold Beanies cotton chemotherapy hats are so soft and stretchy they fit snuggly, but not tightly onto a sensitive scalp for a good nights rest. They are made in the UK from luxury natural fabrics and the highest quality design construction. We ship worldwide.

I know from my own experience that finding something comfortable and breathable is hard and yet very important when suffering from hair loss, especially from cancer chemotherapy as you lose your hair suddenly and feel the cold or more permanent hair loss such as Alopecia. 

You can't wear a wig or scarf comfortably in bed and they slip about when you move. I ended up wearing woolly hats in bed, but these were itchy and often too hot... so I would take it off... and then find myself freezing cold, especially as I had my chemo during winter months and lived in a draughty house. But these soft hats are great for warmer weather too as they are temperature controlling and wick away sweat.

A potential new cure for baldness has been discovered using a drug originally intended to treat osteoporosis.

Researchers found the drug had a dramatic effect on hair follicles in the lab, stimulating them to grow.

It contains a compound which targets a protein that acts as a brake on hair growth and plays a role in baldness.

Project leader Dr Nathan Hawkshaw, from the University of Manchester, said it could "make a real difference to people who suffer from hair loss".

Only two drugs are currently available to treat balding (androgenetic alopecia):

• minoxidil, for men and women
• finasteride, for men only

Have I had any side effects... honest answer? I can't tell if I have or not so far. Still the same tiredness. Still the same nausea. Still the same hand joint pain. Still the same on and off headache I just can't seem to get rid of. Hmmm, but I think my anxiety has been a bit worse actually. My hormones acting up maybe? The uncertainty of coming off the drug, its withdrawals and what it means to my risk of getting cancer again more likely. I can't stop questioning what I want to do with this next chapter in my life and if I'm on the right path... and where do I want that path to lead? Overthinking... yes... can I help it? No.

One more practical aspect of coming off Tamoxifen after 10 years (and still pre-menopausal which means not going straight onto any other hormone based drugs) is that I am now 10 years cancer-free and also now not taking any serious medication which means I am in a really good place to get some life insurance for the first time. Having a mortgage and two dependents its been of some concern for me for a long time. I hope to get this sorted soon and I'll let you know if I find a good sympathetic and straight forward company!

Bold Beanies are the solution to keeping a bald scalp, sensitive to the cold and element, protected in warmer weather and all year round. Thin soft and stretchy cotton fabric designed to fit snuggly on the head to provide the wearer with a comfortable hat whilst going through hair loss from Cancer Chemotherapy or Alopecia. 

Protecting the sensitive skin on the head from harmful UV rays is important as well as simply to cover up around the house. Bold Beanies are great on their own as a simple barrier on cooler days but can also be worn to protect the head outside from harm rays from the sun. Wear as a comfy, breathable, sweat wicking layer under other types of summer headwear. Designed in the UK by a Cancer survivor to stay snuggly in place and not slip around like a scarf the wearer (men, ladies or children) can carry on with activities knowing it won't fall off or blow away. 

Especially suitable when a wig or scarf is too hot or itchy and just looking to be covered up and comfortable... and stylish too! 

These alternative hair loss headwear hats come in a wide range of Liberty prints and plain colours to suit all tastes. Customisation or personalisation in available on all plain hats. Looking for a gift for someone going through treatment? Send a Bold Beanies Bouquet or Graffiti Greetings hat as a thoughtful gift to show you care.