It’s HOLIDAY SEASON and we won’t be able to accept cranes until January. Thanks!

There is an old Japanese tradition that 1,000 origami paper cranes will bring good luck, including good health. Our goal is to provide boxes of 1,000 cranes to cancer patients and anyone with serious physical or mental health needs. The 1,000 cranes bring hope and uplift spirits. We've been doing this for many years, but we need help in making cranes.

AND...if you know of a person who would benefit from receiving a GIFT of 1,000 origami paper cranes, please send an e-mail with a name and mailing address, and we will send your dear friend or family member 1,000 paper cranes of hope and healing.

DONATE: There is no charge or any fees, although we now accept donations through PayPal or Zelle at kdgrinfeld@gmail.com. Thank You!

Contact Information

Inquiries: kdgrinfeld@gmail.com

Please email for mailing address to send cranes, and include a note with your NAME and RETURN ADDRESS to:

Karen Grinfeld


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We appreciate any voluntary financial contributions for our program. Please send any contributions via PayPal or Zelle to:

kdgrinfeld@gmail.com

Unfortunately these contributions are not charitable tax deductions for income tax purposes, but will help us offset the costs of shipping, printing labels, and gift cards. We do not charge, but welcome any financial assistance.


Friday, November 25, 2011

Great Article about Health Benefits of Exercise

Hi everyone,

Here's a great article about the health benefits of exercise.

Fitness and its Benefits While Fighting Cancer

Exercise has a number of potential health benefits, especially related to cancer. Regular physical activity can help to reduce the risk of numerous diseases. Exercise can also improve mood, help with insomnia and increase energy level. 

Aside from helping you control weight, exercise can help to reduce blood pressure and lower cholesterol. With these benefits, exercise can help to prevent heart disease. Regular physical activity can also reduce your risk of a stroke, type-2 diabetes, metabolic syndromes, and arthritis and strengthen bones. 



Exercise can help to improve your mood, which is a critical component of cancer. Physical fitness releases certain neurotransmitters, which can affect your mental state. Cancer can cause depression or stress which exercise can help to relieve. Exercise can also boost energy levels, which is important with a diagnosis of cancer. Regular physical fitness can help you sleep better, if you suffer from insomnia. Some side effects of cancer treatment can cause insomnia and fatigue which fitness can help to improve. 



Physical fitness can help to ward off different types of cancer. Studies suggest that regular physical exercise can reduce your risk of breast and colon cancer, among other cancers. A recent of panel of researchers suggested that regular activity is also important for people with any type of cancer, including rare and fatal cancers such as mesothelioma



The National Cancer Institute published the report in June of 2010 by the panel of 13 experts on health. The benefits of exercise on cancer are well documented, according to the report. Exercise can help prevent fatigue and increase physical functioning. However, exercise can have even more effects on certain cancers and can increase survival rates. 



In the past, doctors normally recommended that patients with cancer rest and take it easy. However, after the new research, physicians are now informing patients to avoid inactivity. Depending on the type of your cancer or the stage of your treatment, you should include some sort of fitness in your daily routine. Even if you are only able to take short walks daily, any type of activity is beneficial. Aerobic exercises, such as walking, cycling or swimming is usually recommended. However, strength training may also be helpful to keep your muscles toned during cancer treatment. 



Consult your physician before you start to exercise to make sure it is not counter indicated with your condition. 


by David Haas

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