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,

While going through chemo can feel frightening and overwhelming at times, there are ways to keep your body strong and as healthy as possible throughout the entire process. Studies have shown that exercising and remaining active while going through chemo is beneficial for the body. Knowing how to remain active as you complete each round of chemo is a way to ensure you are providing your body with everything it needs to properly recover. Choosing the Right Diet Eating rig

The rising rate of prostate cancer necessitates developing better methods to prevent and treat prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the third leading cause of cancer death among U.S. men, according to the American Cancer Society. The country’s 3.3 million prostate cancer survivors account for 21 percent of all cancer survivors. There are many reasons why a cancer patient should stay as active as possible through cancer treatment and recovery. I will begin by pointing out a few

The entire summit can be found on https://www.breastcancer-rehabandwellness.com/summit Breast Cancer Rehabilitation & Wellness Summit 2017 The Summit is a project developed by one therapist, Denise Stewart, who has a life long passion for improving quality of life for breast cancer survivors. I found my like minded "tribe" of breast cancer health professionals online and was inspired with our work individually and collectively. Borrowing the online Health Summit format allow

As most of you know, my mother, father, other family members and close friends have had cancer. Having cared for and watched loved ones suffer from this disease, one of my life goals was to do whatever I could to help the healing process. This resulted in my creating the Recovery Fitness® cancer exercise program which was inspired by and is dedicated to these courageous people. The value of adding a fitness professional to the patient’s team is finally receiving the acknowle

On way that walking may reduce the risk of breast cancer, is by helping to reduce the amount of fat in the body. Since estrogen thrives in the adipose tissue, if we decrease the amount of fat, we can decrease the risk of an estrogen based breast cancer. Most breast cancers are hormonal. Walking will help you control your weight. This is especially important since there is a clear correlation between obesity and breast cancer. Additionally, being over weight will also exacer

Cancer has been part of my world for over thirty years. My mother, father, and many other family members and friends have battled this disease. I have cared for and watched loved ones suffer and often die. As a result, one of my life goals was to do whatever I could to help the healing process. I needed to make an impact on a deep level. As a fitness professional, I worked with people of all ages and fitness levels. My career also brought me in contact with many people who we