Increase Energy Levels for cancer patients in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia | Yournhc | Health Nurse coach in Florida, USA

Your body is in a fight to stave off a serious invader when it comes to cancer. Your body is a machine, and it interacts differently with all internal and external invaders. During cancer your body is spending a lot of energy fighting cancer to save itself, thus making you tired.  You may experience fatigue if cancer treatments damage healthy cells in addition to cancer cells which is common with chemotherapy. Some side effects of treatments include anemia, nausea, pain, and changes in mood, all of which lower your energy levels. Emotions, lack of sleep, poor nutrition, and hormonal changes are other effects on energy levels. When I did chemo, I was drained, I remember just sitting on the couch with no energy to do anything sometimes. It scared my wife and son as I was always a very energetic person and always up for an adventure. I found ways to get myself off of the couch and back into the grove of life. Now just to be clear I did not get out and run marathons, but I was able to get my energy back to do things with the family. Each person is different in their energy levels and what they want to be able to do, also there are many factors to energy with cancer. What type of cancer you have, which treatment regimen you chose, and your lifestyle. I will work with you to customize solutions that help you regain your energy and get back to building a healthier lifestyle.

“When I battled cancer, I chose chemo. I was drained of energy. I remember sitting on the couch with no energy to do anything. This worried my wife and son as I was naturally a very energetic person. After this defining moment, I decided to find ways to get myself off of the couch and back into the groove of life. I wasn’t out running marathons, but I found ways to gain sustainable energy and get my life back. I am committed to helping others do the same.”
– Mark Loftin, CEO Your Nurse Health Coach Your body fights hard for healing during cancer.

Depending on internal and external factors, treatment regimen and your lifestyle, finding energy to do basic tasks can be hard. When energy is low, it can set into motion a cascade of other side effects ranging from depression, to lack of sleep or hormonal changes. These increase fatigue and energy levels become low.

These debilitating symptoms do not have to define your journey. When you work with YourNHC, we walk you through several ways to increase your energy.

1. Get Moving. Whether it’s walking, swimming or going to the gym, moving your body every day is one of the best ways to counteract cancer related fatigue. A simple walk releases endorphins and stimulates the lymphatic system.

2. Practice good sleep habits. Taking simple steps such as turning off the tv or computer at least an hour before bedtime and avoiding caffeine in the afternoon can help the body maintain energy.

3. Eat well. Even if you feel like you can’t eat a lot right now, grazing on healthy snacks throughout the day can help give you nutrients and energy. Hydration therapy also helps battle fatigue as many therapies dehydrate the body.

4. Practice mind-body techniques. Activities like meditation and yoga help to calm the mind and body and fight cancer related fatigue. Studies have shown that modalities like massage and acupuncture can also help.

Cancer therapies don’t have to drain you of your energy. Using our innovative and compassionate approach, we help you and your family create a safe space to heal. We believe that by caring for the whole family mentally, emotionally and physically, healing is possible. And with healing, comes hope. We pride ourselves on helping patients build and maintain healthy lifestyles, despite a cancer diagnosis. Explore what this might look like for you by contacting us