Nutrition, Physical activity, Stress and relaxation, were the draw-card for 40 Cancer, Breast Cancer and Tumor patients, who attended Cancer Council Qld., "Healthy Living" seminar, held at their main offices, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, Saturday 20th.
Patients, Carers, partners and friends were treated to the latest trends in food value varieties for sensible eating to aid recovery following Cancer treatment. Facts flowed to the attentive audience about dos and donts regarding values of calories, the make-up of food varieties regarding vitamins, amega3, tomatoes and broccoli, berries and green teas. Many questions were raised re use of oils, how much coffee and red wine to drink and value of mushrooms and chocolate. Presenter Dwan Vilcins, clinical naturopath, was able to change a number of myths in food tastes.
Next, Debbie Pickersgill, from UQSport, demonstrated the value of simple physical exercise for 60 year olds, plus showing the best types of movements that would improve warm-up and mobility.
UQSport, a health unit of Uni. Queensland, has developed special programs for patients who have received treatment for Cancer, Breast Cancer and Tumor receovery. Deb also supplied an easy-guide showing simple movements patients can safely used in the home.
Stress and relaxation was presented by Yoga specialist, Sheridan Oliver, who demonstrated simple exercise and breathing techniques, discussing how stress can tighten up your muscles and what to do about it.
Comments from the audience demonstrated that all the advice on Healthy Living had been taken seriously; the questuions from the floor tying-up the presenters many times. A great Seminar enjoyed by all. Geoff.
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