Exercise includes any physical activity that promotes muscle tone and/or cardiovascular fitness. Physical activity has long been recognized as beneficial, but only in the 1970's did scientific evidence emerge to support these beliefs. Researchers have established that regular physical activity can improve health by:
- Helping to control weight
- Maintaining healthy bones, muscles and joints
- Reducing the risk of developing high blood pressure and diabetes
- Promoting psychological well-being
- Reducing the risk of death from heart disease
Studies have shown physical activity improves the quality of life of cancer patients and survivors. Simply having a mild walking exercise routine can mitigate fatigue and maintain physical functioning during treatment.
SEGO Choice suggests using mild exercise as an integrative therapy to help the patient:
- Increase relaxation
- Reduce stress & anxiety
- Lessen fatigue
- Treat insomnia
To request more information about local classes and suggested exercises please contact us at: wecarefoundation@segynonc.com
For more information on many of these treatments, visit the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (www.nccam.nih.gov/), the Cochrane collaboration Complementary Medicine Field (www.compmed.umm.edu/cochrane/index.html)and Duke Integrative Medicine (www.dukeintegrativemedicine.org). These are good sources of high-quality information when researching the safety and effectiveness of a particular treatment.
To request more information about The SEGO - We Care Foundation,
please contact us at: wecarefoundation@segynonc.com
