Did you Know
May 2010
Did you know that treating the whole person, not just the cancer cells; can lead to a better outcome? Don't assume that family members, friends, caregivers, or even a health care team know what a cancer patient thinks, feels, or needs. A key component of getting treatment as a "whole person" is self-advocacy—speaking up for what is needed to cope with the physical and psychological effects of cancer and its treatment, and to live day-to-day life.
Did you know that everyday more than 6,000 men, women and children search the National Marrow Donor Program Registry for a life-saving bone marrow match?
According to the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP), bone marrow or cord blood transplants are viable treatment options for many patients with leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases. To ensure a successful transplant, the tissue type of a bone marrow donor must very closely match the patient's. Special testing can determine if a patient and bone marrow donor is a good match. Patients are most likely to match tissue types with someone from their own race or ethnicity. By adding more donors from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds to their registry, the NMDP greatly increases a patient's chance of finding a life-saving match.
Do you know how many Americans need to get moving?
According to a National Health Interview Survey, 62% of adults in the United States don't get enough exercise. To get moving and lower your risk for heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and certain cancers, look for small ways to incorporate fitness into your daily routine. Go for an after-dinner stroll. Lift weights and do some simple stretching and jumping jacks during commercial breaks. Pump the tunes and dance with your kids. Of course, it's always smart to talk with your doctor before starting an exercise routine.
Do you know how your diet influences your body's insulin level?
Recent Mayo Clinic research echoes your mother's advice: Eat lots of fruits, vegetables, and fiber. These foods can actually change your blood's sensitivity to insulin within as little as two weeks, helping to reduce your risk of diabetes. Need some small steps toward incorporating these foods into your diet? Sprinkle high-fiber cereal over your regular cornflakes. Put some applesauce into a recipe instead of using oil or butter. Carry carrots for your commute.
Do You Know
The Recipe for Self-Love?
Take full responsibility for your life. Stop blaming others. See yourself as the cause of what happens to you.
Do things you like to do. Don't stay in a job you don't like. Participate in life at the highest level you can.
Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. Be gentle and kind and patient with yourself.
Give yourself the simple pleasures of life abundantly. Wear clothes you feel good in, get a massage etc.
Watch what you say. Avoid self put-downs. Stop being critical of yourself and others.
Take care of your body. Give it exercise and good food.
Be willing to create a life-style that generates and nourishes self-esteem. Associate with others with high esteem.
Acknowledge yourself frequently. Keep a diary of your successes and accomplishments.
Avoid comparing yourself with others. Remember that it's who we are, not what we do, that's important.
Give yourself permission to do nothing periodically. Schedule time by yourself.
Frequently take deep breaths. Discover the benefit and pleasure of breathing fully.
Eat first class frequently. Don't look at the right side of the menu.
Stop trying to change others. Focus your attention on being the way you want others to be.
Look into a mirror regularly and say "I love you, I really love you".
Stop feeling guilty and saying "I'm sorry". See mistakes as valuable lessons and avoid judging yourself.
Consciously generate positive thoughts and feelings of self-love in place of old thoughts of inadequacy.
Be willing to laugh at yourself and at life. Stop taking yourself so seriously.
Accept compliments from others without embarrassment. Don't invalidate their positive thoughts and feelings about you.
Be kind to your mind. Don't hate yourself for having negative thoughts. Gently change your thoughts.
Keep your awareness and your thoughts focused in present time instead of living in the past or future.
Acknowledge others frequently. Tell them what you like and appreciate in them.
Invest money in yourself. Go to seminars, workshops and courses that develop your talents.
Make a list of 10 things you love doing and do them frequently.
Treat yourself as you would treat someone you really loved. Praise yourself.
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