Kourage Health at UT Arlington

💙 Life can get overwhelming sometimes, especially during cancer treatment and recovery.

Stress is a normal response, but taking care of your mental well-being is just as important as taking care of your physical health.

🌬️ Take a few deep breaths.
🚶 Go for a short walk or stretch.
🙏 Spend a few quiet moments praying, reflecting, or practicing mindfulness.
🤍 Reach out to someone you trust.
😴 Give yourself permission to rest.

📚 Source: National Cancer Institute (NCI)
https://www.cancer.gov/about-cancer/coping/feelings/stress-fact-sheet

Your body has been with you through every challenge, show it with patience, kindness, and love. 🧡

And keep going. You are stronger than you know. 🦾

🚨 Don't overlook hydration.
Many people focus on medications and treatment, but hydration is an important part of recovery, too.

Staying hydrated may help:
💙 Reduce fatigue
💙 Support digestion and circulation
💙 Help your body recover during and after treatment

You don't have to finish a large bottle of water at once. Keep it simple, small sips throughout the day can add up.

💬 Ask your healthcare team how much fluid is right for you.

💧 Your body is working hard. Give it the hydration it deserves.

🔆Most people know exercise can boost mood and energy.

✨But did you know it may also help reduce cancer-related fatigue, preserve muscle strength, and support treatment tolerance?

💡Physical activity during and after treatment doesn't have to be intense. A short walk, gentle stretching, or a supervised exercise program also make a meaningful difference !!

Which benefit surprised you the most? Let us know below 👇

Learn more:
https://www.exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/moving-through-cancer/

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Physical activity has a multitude of benefits, but we should always make sure we’re being careful when exercising to actually take advantage of these rewards. Here are some tips to ensure safe exercise! Join Kourage Health for guided exercises that are always safe and healing!

Why should cancer patients and survivors join a support group, such as the one provided by Kourage Health? They can help reduce feelings of isolation, introduce healthy coping mechanisms, and improve overall emotional well being. Kourage Health offers all of this and more by providing a community where you can move, heal, and connect. Join us today to get in on these amazing benefits!

Kourage Health emphasizes the importance of eating a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, and beans… learn more by contacting us!

Kourage Health is here to support every step of recovery ➡️ Join our program today!

Happy Thanksgiving! Kourage Health offers FREE exercise support for cancer survivors. 🦃🍂🧡

Every day is a new chance to practice the habits that build a healthier you💪