Corel Medical Series: Cancer/Corel Medical Series: Cancer.iso/mac/Program/p17.dxr/00080_Field_SRC.p17.A.8.txt

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Nutritional Patterns
• Drink at least 8 to 10 glasses of liquids a day to maintain hydration and to eliminate the waste products of
  treatment that may be associated with fatigue.
• Eat a balanced diet emphasizing complex carbohydrates (grains and vegetables) that give you a sustained source
  of energy supply.
• Get dietary counseling, help with food preparation and shopping or Meals on Wheels to maximize and
  conserve your energy and to prevent your fatigue from becoming unusual, excessive or chronic.

Distraction
• Use distraction techniques to focus on things other than fatigue, disease or treatment. Listen to music, visit
  with friends, watch television or go for walks.
• Focus on activities that can improve your emotional energy. These usually involve a change in routine to avoid
  boredom and doing things that catch your interest easily and are enjoyable or at least pleasurable. Try
  appreciating nature, doing something creative such as drawing, writing or pursuing a hobby or doing something
  socially with people you enjoy being with.
• Contract with yourself to do these types of activities three times a week for at least 30 minutes at a time. Your
  mind, heart and spirit need exercising too!