Saturday, December 29, 2007
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1. Water, water everywhere.
Drink at least eight to ten glasses of water per day. This not only prevents constipation, but helps your kidneys to cope with the medication you may be taking.
2 Short cuts.
If you are going to have cancer chemotherapy, chances are that your hair may fall out. If you cut it short before the time - this way there will be much less hair to lose and the change will not be that remarkable, should your hair fall out.
3. Cut out the coffee.
If you have problems with diarrhoea, caffeine in any form will make this worse. Remember that there are many cola drinks that contain caffeine - look out for these.
4. Watch your temperature.
You are most susceptible to bacterial infections 7-12 days after chemotherapy. Watch out for any signs of an increasing temperature and go and see your doctor. Wash your hands frequently and avoid close contact with anyone who is ill, as you are also very susceptible to viral infections.
5. Three meals a day.
If you are on any type of cancer medication, you should not skip meals. A small meal is better than no meal at all. Nausea is often a problem, especially if you have had cancer chemotherapy. An empty stomach will worsen all symptoms that you do have. Starches such as rice and bread and potatoes are generally well tolerated. Remember fruit and vegetables are good for you too.
6. Bed knobs and broomsticks.
Delegate as much of the heavy housework as you can and let other people help you. The things that you do have to do, should be spread out over the week. Remember that fitting long handles on brooms and dusters can alleviate the bending you have to do normally. Take regular breaks and get a high chair so that you can wash dishes and iron while sitting down.
7. Be freezer wise.
If you are living by yourself, cook more than you need on the days you are feeling better. You will be very grateful on other days if you can just pop something into the microwave.
8. Put your money where your mouth is.
Spend money on decent mouthwash - cancer chemotherapy as well as other cancer treatments can play havoc with the inside of your mouth. The cells inside your mouth are rapidly dividing cells - the ones targeted by chemotherapy. You may develop mouth ulcers. A mouth wash and regular brushing with a soft toothbrush could go a long way towards preventing mouth ulcers.
9. Enjoy yourself.
Just because you have cancer doesn't mean that you have to stop doing all the things you really enjoy, whether it is seeing people, going to the movies, reading, watching sport, cooking, going to the theatre, going to the pub. You might have to make minor adjustments to make things a little easier, but it is important that you should enjoy yourself as well.
10. The magic of sleep.
Sleep gives your body a chance to regenerate and recover. Usually adults need about seven hours. Try and get an extra hour of sleep every day, if possible. The cancer medication you take can put extra stress on the body - try for an afternoon nap as well.
11. Get some fresh air.
Even if you are not well enough to exercise, an hour or two in the sunshine or somewhere outside where it is pretty can do wonders for your sense of wellbeing. If you are well enough to go for a walk, do so - walking is pleasant and very beneficial exercise.
12. Friends indeed.
This is the time when you will find out who your true friends are. When you are having a tough time, or need someone to talk to, or need to go out somewhere nice like the movies, friends are invaluable. Don't be afraid to ask - chances are you would have been there for them had the situation been reversed.
13. No pain, no pain.
With modern medical science being what it is, there is no reason why anyone should endure inordinate pain on an ongoing basis. If your painkillers do not work, or if they have nasty side effects, get something else from your doctor.
14. Bathroom blues.
Move into the bedroom closest to the bathroom, especially if you have difficulty moving. Have a handrail installed if you need it. Remember that showering is always easier than bathing. Put a panic button in the bathroom in case you fall or get stuck or injured.
15. Bring on the entertainment.
Many people who spend long periods of time in bed complain of boredom. There is much that can be done to alleviate this. The radio, magazines and books, cable TV, books on tape and videos are but a few examples of things that can be done to combat boredom. Get a book or magazine holder, so that you don't have to balance the weight of books or magazines while you are reading.
16. Life line.
Get a telephone next to your bed. This is a good idea not only in an emergency, but is also nice for social contact. A cell phone/mobile phone that you can carry around in the house with you is also great Pre-Programmed Emergency numbers.
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It's No Joke, Laughter is Awesome Medicine!
You go right ahead! Laugh and cackle to the point of losing your breath! Laughter has enormous amounts of health benefits ranging from affecting diabetes to lowering risks of heart attacks and everything in between!
In this modern world that we live in, full of medicinal remedies and medical breakthroughs, who would ever dream that something as simple as laughter could induce such amazing benefits to your health that could rival highly scientific compounds found in drugs of today?
The idea that laughter may have some serious benefits to our health may have been what spurned on many scientific research projects pertaining to the benefits of laughter on our bodies. Over the years, countless experiments have concluded with scientific data that laughter has one of the most astounding benefits for your health. We have heard about the positive impact animals and clowns have had on nursing home and terminally ill children. Scientists have taken that idea a step further. Experiments have been conducted on such things as type II Diabetes which is an increasing problem for many Americans today. A study done in Japan at the Foundation for Advancement of International Science, Bio-Laboratory, found that laughter helps regulate gene expression to help control type II Diabetes. This is a huge discovery. This means that laughter has such a homeopathic effect on even the gene expression on our DNA that perhaps if we were a happier sort the gene that causes type II Diabetes may possibly never be expressed. Granted, it will likely not take the place of insulin therapy, but it may be key in helping to prevent the disease.
Studies also suggest that laughter positively affects rheumatoid arthritis by affecting the level of the condition as well as psychological benefits in controlling stress and stress related conditions. Perhaps the biggest discovery, published by S. Karger AG, Basel, is that laughter is now being proven to alleviate some of the lasting effects of heart attacks such as less medication and fewer repeat attacks with humor therapy of just thirty minutes per day. Can you imagine the impact?
Go ahead and laugh. Point and giggle, do it with pride and do it for your health. You may be preventing Diabetes when you cackle aloud. You could be keeping yourself from having a heart attack or stroke when you belly laugh to the point of tears. It's ok! It will be contagious and soon everyone around you will be laughing too. Life can sometimes be serious and tiring, but if you look around and can draw some laughter out of what may seem mundane you could possibly be helping your health. Learn a new joke and tell it to everyone you know no matter if you are a good joke teller or not! Join a Laughter Yoga class at your local 'Y' even! Go ahead, laugh! Your health can truly depend on it!
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This article was written by Chad Ferguson of http://www.funnies.com/. Funnies.com is THE place to go for thousands of funny jokes, pictures, greeting cards and more. Laugh it up! Reproductions of this article are encouraged but must include a link back to http://www.funnies.com/
Work Hard and Stay Well
Stress left unchecked can wreak havoc on our health and well-being. A major workplace stressor is caused by our failure to effectively manage our time. Here are ten simple time management strategies you can use to eradicate stress so you can work hard and stay well.
1. Tomorrow Starts Today – Before you leave work each day, take a few minutes to plan for the next day. Think about what needs to be done when you arrive to work the next morning. Assemble everything you need to complete the most important tasks.
2. Prioritize the Tasks on Your Daily "To Do" List – Make certain the top spot is reserved for a task that once completed will give you a sense of accomplishment. A feeling of achievement will give you the energy you need to attack the other items on your list.
3. Pass It On – Review your daily "to do" list and start delegating tasks that someone else can do for you.
4. Treat Everything as an Appointment – Assign designated blocks of time for each task or activity on your "to do" list.
5. Practice Saying "No" – You can carve out space for yourself by saying "no" to requests to do things that will distract you from your important objectives.
6. Trim the List – Your daily to do list is a tool not a weapon. That's why it's important to keep it manageable. Instead of including items that you would like to do, only place items on your list that you can actually accomplish in a day.
7. Cut Yourself Some Slack – Let's face it, life rarely goes according to plan. That's why it's a good idea to assume that each task on your "to do" list will take longer than you expect. Your can alleviate stress and increase the odds of completing more items on your list by factoring in extra time for each task.
8. Call Time-Out – The next time you feel you are being pulled in a million different directions, pause, take a deep breath and ask yourself this question: What is the most important thing you could be doing right now? Then, allow your intuition to dictate what you should do next. Trust your inner voice to lead you in the right direction
9. Create a Blueprint for Your "Ideal" Day – Once you have created the blueprint, you can use it as a guide in creating your daily plan.
10. Schedule a Mid-Day Recovery – Set aside a few minutes each afternoon to clean up from the morning rush and get ready for the rest of the day.
Jacqueline D. Stanley: Author, Speaker, Chief Encouragement Officer at Lettuce Is Not Enough University: The Place to Learn How to Live Well and Lose Weight.
www.lettuceisnotenough.com
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