Toxins build up in the body during periods a patient receives radiation therapy. When a patient reduces exercise and eats less food, the body's normal cleansing mechanisms do not work as well. Restoring the body's ability to cleanse out the toxins improves recovery strength. According to a group of medical professionals brought together by the American Cancer Society (ACS), good nutrition and regular exercise improve health during the fight against cancer and help cleanse the body.
Instructions
1. Eat at least 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day as part of a healthy, balanced diet. Whole grains will give you essential nutrients. With a healthy diet, you can keep your weight at a level good for living through a day without physical stress.
2. Exercise regularly at a low to moderate intensity for at least 30 minutes five times a week or more, recommends the ACS. Try walking or biking to work or regular visits. If you feel up to the demands, add strength training. Begin at a low intensity. Raise the intensity slowly to conserve your energy.
The exercise keeps your cardiovascular system healthy and the cleansing organs--the liver and kidneys--active. With healthy blood flow and active organs, the normal body cleansing works consistently against toxins.
3. Take dietary supplements to restore nutrients and eliminate oxidated toxins. A multiple vitamin and mineral supplement replaces the nutrients lost during the stress from radiation therapy. Supplements help you keep normal levels of nutrients so your vitality remains strong. The antioxidant vitamins C and E free radicals in the blood and cells.
4. Drink 8 to 10 glasses of water each day. Supply the digestive system and cleansing organs with enough fluid to continually process food nutrition well, preventing toxin buildup and supporting cleansing. For antioxidant fluid, sip tea regularly. Ginger, chamomile and peppermint make good choices, along with green and black teas.
5. Sleep 8 to 10 hours each night. A fully restored body cleanses out toxins the best. If fatigue becomes strong, rest for half an hour to two hours during the day until your strength comes back.
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