Supporting physical wellbeing

We have included tips on getting physically active and preparing for exercise, plus some exercises that you can do at home or with an exercise professional. Before starting any new exercise, it is important to check with your health care team.

You may know that eating well is important for your overall health and wellbeing, but not be aware of all the benefits. Good nutrition can: give you more energy and strength, help you achieve or maintain a healthy weight, improve your mood, help prevent or reduce the risk of some conditions, such as heart disease, type 2 diabetes and even some cancers.

We can’t tell you whether complementary therapies will be helpful for you or which ones to use. If you want to use complementary therapies, discuss this with your doctors, pharmacists, and professionals qualified in the therapies that interest you.

Massage and other gentle bodywork techniques focus on the positive effects of human touch. They are popular complementary therapies that you may benefit from. It is advisable to discuss with your treating doctor prior to receiving complementary therapies.