Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Confident Clothing Company Holiday Discount
Happy December!
Please go to www.confidentclothingcompany.com. All orders received during the month of December will enjoy a 25% discount.
Please use for yourself or send to all women that you know, will enjoy the comfortable and functionality of our special clothing.
Please go to www.confidentclothingcompany.com. All orders received during the month of December will enjoy a 25% discount.
Please use for yourself or send to all women that you know, will enjoy the comfortable and functionality of our special clothing.
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Pain Relief from breast cancer surgery. How do you cope?
For women that have always been active one of the hardest things to cope with is not being as strong physically as you were before BC surgery.
On the other hand there are women that have never been very active so they don't always recognize their lack of strength after surgery.
To date, beginning is June 2006, I have had a total of eight surgeries. I am hopefully going to have my final fix-up surgery Dec 17th. This is to replace the partial implant that shifted dramatically on my left side. I still may back out. The thought of another surgery and that lovely JP drain in me again is something that scares me.
So, once I have the okay to start moving and being active again the stretching begin.
There are so many women that end up with frozen shoulder and limited range of motion after BC surgery. The way to avoid this is gentle stretching move, where you use as much range of motion as you can.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
1. Stretch several times daily. It only takes a few minutes at a time.
2. Use good deep breathing. This will help you relax and expand your chest.
3. Pilates basic mat exercise for your upper body use a lot of range of motion.
4. Don't forget to stretch both side and your neck, upper back and shoulders.
5. Use a soft squeeze ball to regain the strength in your hand.
These are only a few ideas.
What did you do to regain your strength after surgery? I would love to hear from you.
Happy Thanksgiving
On the other hand there are women that have never been very active so they don't always recognize their lack of strength after surgery.
To date, beginning is June 2006, I have had a total of eight surgeries. I am hopefully going to have my final fix-up surgery Dec 17th. This is to replace the partial implant that shifted dramatically on my left side. I still may back out. The thought of another surgery and that lovely JP drain in me again is something that scares me.
So, once I have the okay to start moving and being active again the stretching begin.
There are so many women that end up with frozen shoulder and limited range of motion after BC surgery. The way to avoid this is gentle stretching move, where you use as much range of motion as you can.
Here are some ideas to get you started.
1. Stretch several times daily. It only takes a few minutes at a time.
2. Use good deep breathing. This will help you relax and expand your chest.
3. Pilates basic mat exercise for your upper body use a lot of range of motion.
4. Don't forget to stretch both side and your neck, upper back and shoulders.
5. Use a soft squeeze ball to regain the strength in your hand.
These are only a few ideas.
What did you do to regain your strength after surgery? I would love to hear from you.
Happy Thanksgiving
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Breast Cancer and exercise
The thought of exercising when you are already feeling tired and sick can be daunting. So the way to start is a little at a time, even 5 mintues can make a difference.
Many people think that you have to exercise at least 30 minutes to receive the benefits. Not true! It has been proven through repeated studies that any exercise is better than none and that you can breakup exercise throughout the day and still reap the rewards.
Breast Cancer patients and survivors need to keep their bodies moving. Yes, we need our rest but sometimes too much rest and not enough movement can make you even more tired. Think back to times when you were down with a cold or flu. You might have stayed in bed for a day or two, then when you got up the first few times your heart started beating fast from this tiny exertion. This is because you hadn't been moving around.
Studies prove that after only 72 hours the body starts deconditioning. So it is important to move if only a 5 or 10 minutes several times a day.
This doesn't mean you have to go out on a power walk. All you need to do is some range of motion gentle stretching and or some isometric stretching along with good breathing.
Chemothreapy caused me to breath shallowly. So just taking in good slow, (deep as I could) breath was an exercise in itself for me at time. Other times I might be able to go for a walk. Each day is different, so you have to take it one day at a time.
Once you start moving you will feel the benefits which will hopefully keep you focused on taking care of yourself by moving your body.
Check out the videos on www.confidentclothingcompany.com to see some of the simple exercises you can do without the need of a gym.
Many people think that you have to exercise at least 30 minutes to receive the benefits. Not true! It has been proven through repeated studies that any exercise is better than none and that you can breakup exercise throughout the day and still reap the rewards.
Breast Cancer patients and survivors need to keep their bodies moving. Yes, we need our rest but sometimes too much rest and not enough movement can make you even more tired. Think back to times when you were down with a cold or flu. You might have stayed in bed for a day or two, then when you got up the first few times your heart started beating fast from this tiny exertion. This is because you hadn't been moving around.
Studies prove that after only 72 hours the body starts deconditioning. So it is important to move if only a 5 or 10 minutes several times a day.
This doesn't mean you have to go out on a power walk. All you need to do is some range of motion gentle stretching and or some isometric stretching along with good breathing.
Chemothreapy caused me to breath shallowly. So just taking in good slow, (deep as I could) breath was an exercise in itself for me at time. Other times I might be able to go for a walk. Each day is different, so you have to take it one day at a time.
Once you start moving you will feel the benefits which will hopefully keep you focused on taking care of yourself by moving your body.
Check out the videos on www.confidentclothingcompany.com to see some of the simple exercises you can do without the need of a gym.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Pilates for Breast Cancer Survivors
Pilates, in my opinion, is a wonderful way for Breast Cancer Survivors to get back to exercise after surgery.
The mat work is done on the floor so it takes less effort than standing up, which is less fatiguing.
It allows you to relax your body more. I like to take an inventory of my body and get in tune with all my muscles and see where I am holding stress. For most BCS this will be your neck, upper back and chest.
If laying on the floor is uncomfortable to you try laying on your bed to start out, or there are some thicker exercise mats you can get a sporting supply stores that will give you more cushioning.
You can start with simple breathing. Because of all the tension being held, this in its self is a good start.
Take your time and feel the stress relieving benefits of the Pilates exercises.
Please go to http://pilates.about.com for great tips on Pilates for BCS.
The mat work is done on the floor so it takes less effort than standing up, which is less fatiguing.
It allows you to relax your body more. I like to take an inventory of my body and get in tune with all my muscles and see where I am holding stress. For most BCS this will be your neck, upper back and chest.
If laying on the floor is uncomfortable to you try laying on your bed to start out, or there are some thicker exercise mats you can get a sporting supply stores that will give you more cushioning.
You can start with simple breathing. Because of all the tension being held, this in its self is a good start.
Take your time and feel the stress relieving benefits of the Pilates exercises.
Please go to http://pilates.about.com for great tips on Pilates for BCS.
Friday, September 11, 2009
Chemo Clothing
Exercise in style and comfort.
Designed with loose arm openings to address issue of Lymphedema. All of our clothing is made from wicking material to help deal with perspiration.
Check out all of the Cool Chemo Clothing at www.confidentclothingcompany.com
Exercise is so helpful when dealing with Breast Cancer. Cool Chemo clothing helps you with our functional, stylish and comfortable clothing.
Confidently yours,
Kathy
Tara's view of the world: Confident Clothing Company
Tara's view of the world: Confident Clothing Company A great review about Confident Clothing Company. These are great clothes for women dealing with Breast Cancer to use for exercise or going about their active life.
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