Ride for Look Good Feel Better
One of our special volunteers, supporter and friend of LGFB, Dina, is taking her Triumph Bonneville on an across country road trip and fundraising for Look Good Feel Better as she travels through the country.
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House Tours
With 9 superb houses, thanks to the wonderful support of the New Zealand Architects and home owners generosity Friday 27th February is set to be a great day to explore a great mix of houses by some of New Zealands leading Architects and Interior Designers. You will have the chance in each house to have the background to the Architect and the Interior Designer – plus in some of the houses you get a chance to talk directly to some of the award winning architecture firms, landscapers and Interior Designers. It is your chance not only to enjoy the day, but to pick up tips and advice.
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Looking Good Rose
At Look Good Feel Better we have been honoured to receive a new rose named “Looking Good”.
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Local Hero, Leigh
We are so proud of our Wellington Tutor, Leigh, who was nominated and then won one of the few awards for ‘The Kiwibank Local Hero’ of the year awards for the Wellington region 2014
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Walking Stars 2014
Look Good Feel Better were proud to be involved with Walking Stars 2014.
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LGFB on TV3, Firstline, Sept 2014
LGFB NZ features on TV3's Firstline, Friday 12th September 2014
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Carolyn, TV1, Good Morning, July 2014
Read moreNutrition Tips
Good nutrition is especially important for people with cancer. That is because the illness itself, as well as its treatments, may affect your appetite. Cancer and cancer treatments may also alter your body’s ability to tolerate certain foods and to use nutrients.
Read moreExercise Tips
Exercise is very important during cancer treatment, as muscles need to be working as well as possible. Exercise helps prevent problems that are caused by long-term bedrest, such as stiff joints, weak muscles, breathing problems, constipation, skin sores, poor appetite, and mental changes. It also helps reduce stress and relieve fatigue. Talk with a doctor about realistic exercises, and then set goals for increasing physical activity level.
Read moreCoping Skills for Patients
It is easier to face the reality of a new or scary situation if you learn as much as you can about it and that certainly holds true with a complex group of diseases like cancer. There is a great fear of the unknown and uncertainty of the outcome. Knowledge can help lessen the fear of the unknown. There is much to learn about each type of cancer and its treatment, possibility for recovery, and rehabilitation. Be your own advocate.
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