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| Exercise |
| Exercise, from stretching, tai chi, yoga, walking, and running, to swimming and bicycling, can improve circulation and detoxification of the lymph system. It is also extremely beneficial emotionally; the endorphins it releases have a very uplifting effect. Exercise should be relaxing and not a burdenthat's the real key to a successful program. Each individual must find the exercise program that is fight for him or her. It is best to do a variety of exercises, both aerobic and anaerobic, that work all parts of the body in order to improve both endurance and strength. Many recent studies have shown the correlation of exercise with a reduced rate of cancer. 12,13 |
| Yoga and Tai Chi |
| Both yoga and tai chi, commonly practiced in the East, can help strengthen vitality. They not only balance the body but the emotions as well. Remember that the immune system cannot be healthy unless body, mind, and spirit are in harmony. |
| Yoga, which means union, is not just about stretching. Externally, it strengthens and tones the physical body; internally, it not only expands the spirit but, over time, can loosen and release any destructive emotional patterns that may impair well-being. During yoga, the nervous system is in a parasympathetic (relaxed) mode, while all other forms of exercise require a sympathetic (active) mode. It is therefore able to calm the mind and act as a kind of meditation-in-motion. Quieting the mind through yoga, meditation, or prayer is essential for health and healing. I highly recommend yoga as a daily practice. |
| Proper Sleep and Rest |
| One of the most important ways to heal cancer is by getting adequate sound sleep. During deep sleep all the detoxifying liver enzymes go to work. This is when the nervous system switches into its parasympathetic mode and the body changes its prioritiesfrom creating energy and digesting food to rebuilding and detoxifying. The liver, which has a complex enzyme system, goes to work breaking down and excreting carcinogens and other waste materials. Without sufficient deep sleep, healing is impeded. Sleeping pills are not the solution. |
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