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Cancer Survivors Urged to Exercise
Cancer
survivors often suffer from a wide range of symptoms that can slow their
recovery. Fatigue, pain, depression and hopelessness can all contribute to a
person having a hard time getting over their condition and even dwelling on it
for much too long. However, many experts are now urging cancer survivors to
begin integrating exercise into their regular daily routine. A report, called
"Move More" reviewed 60 different studies and found that exercise and
proper nutrition after cancer can reduce the risk of recurrence by nearly 40%.
The effects of exercise and nutrition on the cancer survivor cannot be understated. Survivors that are overweight and inactive are increasing their chance of dying and their chance of getting the disease again. Reoccurring cancers are often much worse than the original disease, making it important to eliminate the condition completely and to reduce all risks of remission.
Basically, exercise and nutrition help give your body a variety of health benefits. Proper nutrition will give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to run properly. Cancer survivors should focus on diets rich in protein to help give their body the ability to heal more fully. Their diet should also include vegetables and fruit to receive high levels of fiber and natural sugar. These healthy foods help the body run more efficiently and give you the energy and metabolic boost you need to survive cancer.
Exercise works in a similar way. Working out every day helps increase your metabolism. An increased metabolism processes your calories more effectively, giving you a huge boost in energy and also unleashing endorphins on your body and mind. Endorphins are a nearly miraculous chemical for cancer patients. They are designed to eliminate physical pain. Eliminating the aches and pains after your treatment can help you feel much more comfortable and happier.
Endorphins also act on the brain, immediately improving your mood and helping to reduce depression and feelings of hopelessness. Proper nutrition can also increase your mood by bringing more oxygen to your brain and helping you to think more clearly and much more effectively.
The effects of exercise and nutrition on the cancer survivor cannot be understated. Survivors that are overweight and inactive are increasing their chance of dying and their chance of getting the disease again. Reoccurring cancers are often much worse than the original disease, making it important to eliminate the condition completely and to reduce all risks of remission.
Basically, exercise and nutrition help give your body a variety of health benefits. Proper nutrition will give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to run properly. Cancer survivors should focus on diets rich in protein to help give their body the ability to heal more fully. Their diet should also include vegetables and fruit to receive high levels of fiber and natural sugar. These healthy foods help the body run more efficiently and give you the energy and metabolic boost you need to survive cancer.
Exercise works in a similar way. Working out every day helps increase your metabolism. An increased metabolism processes your calories more effectively, giving you a huge boost in energy and also unleashing endorphins on your body and mind. Endorphins are a nearly miraculous chemical for cancer patients. They are designed to eliminate physical pain. Eliminating the aches and pains after your treatment can help you feel much more comfortable and happier.
Endorphins also act on the brain, immediately improving your mood and helping to reduce depression and feelings of hopelessness. Proper nutrition can also increase your mood by bringing more oxygen to your brain and helping you to think more clearly and much more effectively.
The most important thing after surviving cancer is to eliminate your remission rate and rebuild your body's strength. Exercise and nutrition are the best possible solutions. Create a nutrition and exercise routine with your doctor before beginning. Not all patients will be able to handle all exercise and nutrition routines and everyone’s plans will be different. For example, lung cancer and mesothelioma causes patients tend to focus more on cardio exercises to increase lung capacity while patients with breast cancer may look to yoga for flexibility exercises. No matter what exercise and nutrition plan is chosen it is important to maintain the mentality that exercise can heal.
Liz Davies is a recent college graduate and
aspiring writer especially interested in health and wellness. She wants to make a difference
in people’s lives because she sees how cancer has devastated so many people in
this world. Liz also likes running, playing lacrosse, reading and playing with
her dog, April.
Christine what a great post. Lisa was also kind enough to write a article on my blog. I just posted today in my blog on a families fight against colorectal cancer and the need for early detection. Great work Christine.
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