Once you have been treated from cancer, it is important for you to return to good health and recover in such a way that you could enjoy the years ahead being fit and healthy. Recommendations for cancer survivors are same as for the people with other problems or persons who want to regain their lost health. Basic health habits like exercise, balanced diet, maintain healthy weight avoiding tobacco and other alcoholic habits should be followed. But for cancer survivors, these strategies have added benefits. These simple steps can improve your quality of life, smoothing your transition into survivor-ship.
Here are some things you need to follow after cancer treatment-
Exercise
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Exercising regularly will increase your speed of recovery and regain the strength and endurance. It is very important for cancer survivors to exercise regularly so that you don’t get back to depression or other signs and symptoms. Exercise will not only help you physically but mentally as well. You will notice the boost of self esteem and anxiety. Focus on small steps and make your life active. You can also join an exercise program but only with the consultation of a doctor or medical professional. More you exercise better you will feel. According to the American cancer society exercise for 30 minutes for five days will help cancer survivors to recover soon.
Eat a balanced diet
It is important to add lots of variety to your food. American cancer centre recommends cancer survivors to
•Every day consume five servings or more of fruits and vegetables.
•Avoid saturated fats and consume healthy fats like omega-3 fatty acids.
•consume Select such as fish, lean meats, eggs, nuts, seeds and legumes which have more proteins and less saturated fat.
•Opt for healthy sources of carbohydrates, such as whole grains, legumes, and fruits and vegetables
Combination of such foods will ensure plenty of nutrients and vitamins in your body and help you make strong. Also it is better to consult a health expert who will guide you to consume particular foods that are right for your treatment. As every cancer survivor would need different kinds of nutrients to regain body health. So it is better to consult a health professional and be sure of what you are consuming.
Maintain a healthy weight
It is important to get your weight at a healthy level as you might have gained or lost weight during your treatment. Again talking to a doctor will be the best advice. For cancer survivors who need to gain weight, this will likely involve coming up with ways to make food more appealing and easier to eat.Talk to a dietician and prepare a list of foods that are healthy for you and also appealing to consume, It is important to not only eat good nutrients but also enjoy it. This will make you healthy in a happy way. For cancer survivors who need to lose weight, take steps to lose weight slowly — no more than 2 pounds (about 1 kilogram) a week. Control the number of calories you eat and balance this with exercise. If you need to lose a lot of weight, it can seem daunting.
The most important thing to keep in mind is slowly adopt these changes. Your body is weak at this time and will slowly recover. So don’t be in a hurry and be calm and steady.
