Exercises against cancer

It became commonplace to compare the physical activity remedies. More, to think calmly in this story, it could say that sometimes drugs are overvalued - and cancer is a great example of this. Let us reason together (and if you want to take the test, ask a doctor): There is some pill that helps prevent and treat various types of tumor and avoids a possible their return? I bet not. Because, believe me, this combo of benefits is already in the package insert of an exercise routine.

In a review of 71 studies published in the scientific journal British Journal of Sports Medicine, it was observed that 150 minutes of moderate workouts per week - the minimum recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) - reduce mortality from different varieties of this problem in 14% , which is not little. "The number is explained on the one hand the role of exercise in reducing the incidence of the disease and on the other, for their potential to control it when it eventually appears," says the epidemiologist Li Liu, one of those responsible for the investigation of the University of Science Technology and Huazhong, China.

From the standpoint of cancer prevention, organizations such as the Health Department of Australia asking for people further booking space on the agenda to sports: it would take 300 minutes of moderately intense effort or 150 a week. And a study that country - led the Medical Research Institute Berghofer in Queensland - notes that the proposed target makes perfect sense.

According to calculations of scientists, non-compliance with the above guidance resulted only in 2010, 1814 additional cases of colon tumors, endometrial and breast cancer in Australia (nation with just over one-tenth of the population). "We focus on the three types because independent agencies have determined, based on the latest evidence, that they are directly associated with the inertia," the authors report Catherine Olsen, David Whiteman and Christina Nagle in a statement HEALTH.


The tripod exercises against cancer

These components are part of any workout. But offer extra benefits for victims of the disease

Aerobic practices: walking, swimming, cycling and other modes improve the cardiovascular system. They are especially recommended to face the fatigue that appears in sufferers with a tumor.
Weight: atrophy of the muscles is relatively common during medical interventions. To counteract this, weight lifting gives autonomy and quality of life to the person.

Stretching: the practices that make the muscles flexible hold at least a portion of the movement of arms and legs. This is very positive after any surgery.