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Carol Michaels

Feb 27, 2022

Exercising at Home

Why exercise at home? Many people prefer the increased privacy, cleanliness, and convenience of home training. Here are some tips for creating your very own home gym. Choose a space that will work for you in the long term and doesn’t disrupt your household. Pick routines and equipment that will work best within it. If space is limited, go for multipurpose equipment such as exercise balls, resistance bands, kettlebells, steps, and gliders.You can use much of the above equipmen

Depression After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis

Carol Michaels

Aug 22, 2019

Depression After Receiving a Cancer Diagnosis

How can you manage depression after receiving a cancer diagnosis? An excellent way to manage depression after a cancer diagnosis is by participating in a Cancer Recovery Fitness program. We know that exercise is helpful for healthy people, but it is especially helpful for cancer patients. Exercise groups are created and are comprised of patients who have similar cancers, surgeries, issues and concerns-resulting in a support group. This makes taking care of health enjoyable,

The Recovery Fitness Cancer & Osteoporosis Exercise Program NJ NY FL

Carol Michaels

Aug 3, 2018

The Recovery Fitness Cancer & Osteoporosis Exercise Program NJ NY FL

I created the Recovery Fitness cancer exercise and osteoporosis programs to help my clients improve their fitness level and general health, and reduce the risk of developing cancer related issues. The program is offered on an individual basis and in a small group format. The exercise groups are comprised of patients who have similar cancers, surgeries, issues, and concerns. This format results in a support group and makes taking care of health enjoyable, fun and cost effecti

Cancer Exercise Classes in New Jersey and New York

Carol Michaels Fitness

Jul 22, 2018

Cancer Exercise Classes in New Jersey and New York

The Recovery Fitness® cancer exercise program fills a gap in the health care system. My program teaches patients how to exercise properly and safely, and takes their particular surgery and treatment into account so that they can reach a fitness level that provides them with confidence and peace of mind.We have over 20 years experience and have helped thousands of cancer patients. Sometimes the patient is so overwhelmed by their diagnosis that they are unable to comprehend the

Carol Michaels

Feb 16, 2017

Online International Breast Cancer Rehabilitation Summit Transcript of Interview with Carol Michaels

Exercise is an important component of the recovery process from cancer surgery and treatments.

Nine Reasons To Make Fitness Part Of Your Cancer Recovery Plan

Carol Michaels

Jun 25, 2015

Nine Reasons To Make Fitness Part Of Your Cancer Recovery Plan

Exercise is an essential component of the cancer recovery process. After surgery, it is important to build strength and flexibility in the chest, shoulders, abdomen, and back. Since everyone responds differently to exercise, it's important to find an exercise program that specifically fits your physical and emotional needs. Studies have shown that exercise for cancer patients can: Help before and after surgery and during treatment May reduce risk of recurrence Here are nine

Supplements in excess shown to increase risk of cancer

Carol Michaels

Jun 16, 2015

Supplements in excess shown to increase risk of cancer

University of Colorado Cancer Center investigator Tim Byers, MD, MPH, has research that indicates that over-the-counter supplements may actually increase cancer risk if taken in excess of the recommended daily amount. Taking extra vitamins and minerals may do more harm than good. This research started 20 years ago with the observation that people who ate more fruits and vegetables tended to have less cancer. Researchers wanted to see if taking extra vitamins and minerals woul

Why Core Strength Is Important For Cancer Survivors

Carol Michaels

May 13, 2015

Why Core Strength Is Important For Cancer Survivors

A weak core in a cancer survivor can lead to further health issues such as poor balance and poor posture. Balance issues can develop due to some types of chemotherapy, neuropathy, reconstructive surgery and sarcopenia. Cancer survivors need to be concerned with maintaining good balance. The core is one of the muscle groups that is needed to maintain good balance. Good balance can decrease the risk of falls. A large percentage of survivors have osteopenia or osteoporosis so

Carol Michaels

Mar 29, 2015

Combat Chemotherapy With Nutrition

Combat Chemotherapy: Nutrition to Carry You Through Eating right is something that everybody should try to do, but when you’re going through chemotherapy, what you put into your body becomes particularly important. While avoiding chemicals and heavily processed foods that could make you feel worse is important, there are also some particular foods you should consider making a part of your regular diet. Although the foods you eat may be unable to actually fight off the cancer

Carol Michaels

Mar 10, 2015

Balance Training After Cancer

Balance exercises will help you regain function and mobility for activities of daily living and are a key component for recovery after cancer surgery and treatments. Your balance can suffer after surgical procedures and this is especially acute with the TRAM flap procedure where the rectus abdominus is altered. Poor core strength, caused by the change in placement of the rectus abdominus, has a negative effect on your balance. After a TRAM flap operation, you will need to le

Tara Heath

Sep 22, 2014

Reducing Infection Risk During Treatment

Low Immunity? Reduce Infection Risk During Your Treatment Cancer treatment can make your immune system work incredibly hard, and with time, it becomes weaker than normal. Unfortunately, that increases your chance that of infection – even if you’re exposed to bacteria that your body could have previously fought off. However, this does not mean that you should just give up and wait for infection to strike. There are several things you can do on your own that greatly reduce your

Carol Michaels

Sep 19, 2014

Lymphedema

A cancer diagnosis can be extremely difficult to deal with physically and mentally. New medical advances are enabling more people to fight this disease successfully. But there are still side effects of the surgery and treatments even though there has been much advancement. One of the side effects from cancer can be lymphedema. The circulatory system is made up of arteries and veins and the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system relies on movement of muscles to circulate th

Marcela de Vivo

Aug 28, 2014

Can Air Pollution In Your City Be Harmful Enough To Cause Cancer?

The average adult takes 12-20 breaths per minute. While breathing in the air around you while you are at home may not alarm you, have you ever stopped to consider the air you breathe while outdoors? Particularly if you live in a dirty and polluted city, you might want to think twice about the quality of your air. The clean air in cities is only decreasing, and as cities get bigger, there are more buildings, people and cars contributing to the pollution that fills the air. Mos

Carol Michaels

Aug 20, 2014

Balancing Work and Life After Cancer

Balancing work and life responsibilities after a cancer diagnosis can be a challenging task. It is a constant juggle of time between the responsibilities of home, work, and caring for yourself. When you return to work after cancer treatments it is more important than ever to evaluate your work/life balance. It can be overwhelming to care for yourself and your family while trying to maintain your career, outside interests, and educational goals. Working after a cancer diagno

Eating to Combat Weight Loss during Cancer Treatment

Patricia Dean-Escoto

Jun 30, 2014

Eating to Combat Weight Loss during Cancer Treatment

One of the main concerns among many patients going through treatment for cancer is weight loss. The inability to keep weight on often contributes a great deal of anxiety to an already stressful situation. Side effects of radiation or chemotherapy treatment such as nausea, sore mouth and throat, stomach cramps, and taste changes can all decrease one’s desire to eat. But there are things you can do to help combat this situation. Protein and Cancer From the Greek meaning, ‘of pr

Carol Michaels

May 1, 2014

Exercises for Cancer Survivors

Cancer survivors always have questions about exercise. Which exercises should I be doing and which should I avoid? Can I exercise during chemotherapy? Can I exercise if I have lymphedema? How do I exercise safely with osteoporosis? Some will need to exercise under supervision while others will be able to exercise independently. The type and scope of cancer and the overall medical condition and fitness level of a patient will determine whether or not a supervised program is

Carol Michaels

Nov 10, 2013

Cancer Nutritional Information Can Be Inconsistent

Given that recent data reveals that dietary factors may influence outcomes in patients undergoing cancer treatment, and that over 60 percent of patients head to the Internet for guidance on diet, it’s imperative that information is as accurate and uniform as possible, says senior author Colin Champ MD, a resident in the Department of Radiation Oncology at Jefferson. “More and more patients are coming to their doctors and asking for nutritional recommendations before and after

Faith Franz

Nov 8, 2013

How Exercise And Nutrition Can Help Cancer Patients

Throughout the treatment and recovery process, cancer patients can use nutrition and exercise to strengthen their body and manage their side effects. Proper fuel and physical activity can help patients maintain a healthy weight and muscle mass, counteract fatigue and release anxiety. Patients generally need to increase their calorie and protein intake to meet the increased energy demands of cancer recovery. Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins should make up mos

Carol Michaels

Nov 11, 2012

Male Cancer Survivors Need To Be Active

The Journal of Physical Activity and Health reported that physical activity can extend the life of male cancer survivors. The study was done by researchers from Harvard Medical School and Loyala University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. They concluded that men who exercised the most were the least likely to die .They adjusted for smoking, diet, and early parental death. Those that used the most calories weekly were less likely to die from any cause over the follow

Carol Michaels

Oct 2, 2012

When To Start A Cancer Exercise Program

When can you start a exercise program after having cancer surgery and treatments? You should start stretching exercises as soon as you get clearance from your doctor. It is important to talk to your doctor before starting to exercise. This way you can determine what program is right for you. Some exercises can be started soon after cancer surgery while others can be done right after the drains and stitches are removed. Cancer Exercises to Not Have to Be High Intensity Wh