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You might ask, “How can an active life stave off cancer?”

Sedentary bodies results into slow peristaltic movements of the colon. Consequently, cancer-causing chemicals that we ingest through food stay in contact with the mucosa of the colon for an extended time. If this happens, it gives time for these chemicals to create damage to the DNA structure of the mucosa cells. Conversely, physical activity hastens the transit of food from the colon and prevents too much contact of harmful chemicals.

Physical activity reduces weight if we’re obese and maintains our ideal weight. Lack of exercise leads to fat deposits, we become obese with a higher percentage of fat in our bodies. Estrogen, a culprit in most breast cancers, isn’t only produced in the ovary but also in fat tissues. So, being obese means a higher production of hormones. This additional estrogen burden promotes the growth of tumors in the cervix, endometrium, ovaries and breasts. more…

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Cancer patient? If you are, fatigue is a familiar feeling. This is the most common side effect of cancer and cancer treatment. 90% of cancer patients who are undergoing standard cancer regimen i.e. chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormonal therapy and surgery experience this unique kind of fatigue.

What is Cancer Fatigue

Fatigue as a result of cancer and cancer treatment is different from the tiredness we feel after too much physical activity or after a day’s work. This fatigue develops slowly over time and is related to cancer growth.

It’s like we have zero energy. It looks like cancer has sapped every ounce of energy from our being. We struggle to accomplish our normal everyday activities. It takes a gargantuan effort to perform fun things we’re used to doing. We become sloppy with our appearance and relegate it at the back of our lives. We feel irritable and we’ve lost our sexual desire. We’d just want to sleep more than usual. But that constant tiredness hounds us even after a good night’s rest. more…