Occasionally, I
encourage those with good stories and a willingness to write, to put pen to
paper. The link below about 2 au pairs was one such case – two different
circumstances in their own words. The link is below:
Other times, readers
come to me in an effort to get their story told or offer something they
have written. The determination (sent
numerous emails!) of the gentleman below made it easy for me to publish his
article as I appreciate persistence and it’s an important subject – one that
most of us can relate to.
Fitness is crucial to
anyone who wants to feel better, live longer and enjoy a healthier life
although for a cancer patient, the results of fitness can be invaluable.
He works in the
health field and his words below are important to read and share, especially if
you know someone with cancer who might benefit from his insight.
Thanks for your passion
David! Don’t ever let it waver as it can take you a long way in life.
Happy Gswede Sunday!
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Fitness Makes the World Go Round
(by David Haas)
Fitness is not a cure for disease, but it is a beneficial part of the healing process. Everyone knows that exercise is good for the mind, body and soul although many of those same people are unaware that it can significantly lower a person’s chance of being diagnosed with certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. A mere 150 minutes of moderate fitness each week can make the chances of getting breast cancer up to 40 percent less for women.
Fitness is not a cure for disease, but it is a beneficial part of the healing process. Everyone knows that exercise is good for the mind, body and soul although many of those same people are unaware that it can significantly lower a person’s chance of being diagnosed with certain types of cancer, including breast cancer. A mere 150 minutes of moderate fitness each week can make the chances of getting breast cancer up to 40 percent less for women.
Whether a woman was recently diagnosed with
cancer (even a rare form such as mesothelioma), is undergoing treatment or in remission, she
will benefit from exercise. It won’t cure her cancer or prevent it from making reappearance,
but it will make her feel better about herself and help improve her well-being.
As any cancer patient
knows, quality of life is crucial when dealing with the disease. A person who
exemplifies this has a greater chance of surviving cancer and handling treatments
with more ease.
Additionally, fitness with cancer can make a woman feel more confident. Since exercise releases positive hormones into the body, women with cancer who get regular exercise are going to increase their positive hormones, which will flush out the negative hormones that are hindering her immune system, thus helping her feel better both mentally and physically.
There is no downside to exercise, especially for those with cancer. The best part is that approximately 21 minutes of exercise per day – or 150 minutes per week – is enough to make a significant impact on a person’s life.
Additionally, fitness with cancer can make a woman feel more confident. Since exercise releases positive hormones into the body, women with cancer who get regular exercise are going to increase their positive hormones, which will flush out the negative hormones that are hindering her immune system, thus helping her feel better both mentally and physically.
There is no downside to exercise, especially for those with cancer. The best part is that approximately 21 minutes of exercise per day – or 150 minutes per week – is enough to make a significant impact on a person’s life.
2 points to remember:
1)
Those
that exercise and get fit on a regular basis are more likely to never be
diagnosed with cancer.
2)
Those who
already have cancer and begin getting fit will see better results with their
treatment and improve their chances for a healthier life.
Cancer requires a person
to have a good outlook on life and the best way to accomplish this is with
exercise and a positive quality of life. I realize that this is far easier said
than done when a person is living with cancer, but regular fitness can make it
easier for many patients.
(Cancerfonden - Swedish organization Gswede has donated to)
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