“Cure” that kills cancer: Altai doctor spoke about the miraculous benefits of skiing

Skiing is one of the favorite sports among Russians in the winter, which is very good for health. This activity is especially necessary for patients with oncopathologies – it helps fight cancer cells and even increases the effectiveness of chemotherapy. About it told doctor-therapist of the highest category of the regional cancer center “Nadezhda” Elena Tishchenko.

Benefits in motion

The doctor explained that during exercise, certain signaling molecules called Interleukins-6 are produced in the muscles. They activate the cells of the immune system that destroy cancer cells. By the way, every person has “defective” cells, and it depends on immunity whether a tumor develops.

While skiing, a person moves. Physical activity is already a key factor in the fight against cancer, which is confirmed by numerous studies.

So, in 2016, scientists conducted a study in which about one and a half million people from around the world took part. Their gender, age, body mass index, bad habits, physical activity and the presence of cancer were taken into account. It turned out that, thanks to physical activity, the risk of getting esophageal cancer (by 42%), liver cancer (by 27%), lung cancer (by 26%), and kidney cancer (by 23%) is reduced.

“It turns out that thanks to physical activity, our body creates its own“ medicine ”that kills cancer!”, The specialist says.

“Great antidepressant”

On skis, each person can choose the load exclusively for himself – from walking at a measured pace to intense running.

Since this sport is an aerobic exercise, the lungs are actively saturated with oxygen, and the heart rate remains in the safe heart rate zone.

“It is useful to get on the ski track even in the process of undergoing chemotherapy courses, provided that you feel adequately,” Elena Tishchenko is sure.

Skiing, according to the doctor, is an excellent antidepressant. During physical activity, the hormone of pleasure and happiness is produced – dopamine. And the fresh air of the forest, nature, the sun and vitamin D will definitely cheer you up and help in the fight against depression.

Positive – excellent prevention of somatic diseases.

We calculate the load

People aged 18 to 64 are recommended to get at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise: 30 minutes five times a week or one hour three times a week.

Seniors over 64 and cancer patients should discuss their stress levels with their healthcare provider. No need to immediately overexert – gradually increase your activity according to your well-being.

Also, cancer patients undergoing radiation and chemotherapy are not prohibited from skiing. Perhaps the introduction of physical activity and four to six weeks after surgery.

Never get dehydrated. Always take a bottle of clean drinking water with you. The body needs it after heavy loads.

Oncologists advise to be patient. The first positive changes after skiing will be noticeable only after a month.