April 4, 2012

About Breast Cancer: Stop Self-Sabotage During Treatment and Recovery

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From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer
Sometimes you are your own best friend, other times you are your own worst enemy. Bad habits and attitudes can get in the way of good health. To help you stop being a "frenemy" to yourself, about 30 Health Guides have compiled some wonderful lists. Dive in and discover these wonderful tips!

If You Have Breast Cancer, Here's 10 Things to Stop Doing
Many of us already have our schedule chock-full when we are diagnosed. Then we think we can act like SuperWoman (after we get over the shock). But that's not reasonable or even healthy for you. Check out these 10 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself If You Have Breast Cancer.
See More About:  breast cancer  self-care  cancer treatment

Stop Eating Junk Food and Fast Food
Junk food and fast food are easy - too easy - to rely on for everyday meals and snacks. But the empty calories, salt, sugars, and bad fats are sending the wrong signals to your cells. Make an effort to upgrade your diet to anticancer foods.
See More About:  healthy diet  vitamins  low-fat diet

Stop Being a Lone Ranger
Like many achievements in life, it takes a village to get it done right. That applies to getting through cancer treatment and recovery. Do not tough it out alone - seek out support, even if you have to meet new people. You'll be healthier for it.
See More About:  support groups  patient education 

Stop Letting Your Diagnosis Define You
You haven't always been a cancer patient, and you won't always be one - so why let that label stick to you? Instead, become a survivor! It's better than any TV reality show ever made. You can write your own definition and pick your time to do it.

 


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