MY LIFE Matters: Health and Wellness Issue - 11

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every day. Thank you, mom, for being my
caregiver, researcher, and friend. Without
you, I don't know where I would be
in my cancer journey. " Maggie credits
having a support system and family support
as giving her strength.
For Halloween, Maggie dressed up as
Pluto and her Pomeranian fur babies
dressed up as well. Kennie was Mickey
and Momma Mia was Minnie. Each pup
has their own Instagram account and are
performers themselves. Maggie trains
them and they frequently attends dog
shows. The joy, love, wellness, and companionship
that Momma Mia and Kennie
have brought into her life is incredible.
From the cuddling after treatments to
the exercise they all enjoy together to the
emotional support and companionship.
Maggie's first nurse who was there
when she got her first port and bone biopsy
knew her deep connection to animals.
Her nurse gave her a stuffed Pomeranian
that has been her companion over the
years on treatment days where pets are
not allowed. l
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REASONS
DANCE
IS GOOD
FOR YOUR...
Mental
Health
Physical
Health
Improves
Flexibility
Cardiovascular
Conditioning
Helps develop
balance
Supports bone
health
It gives your brain
a workout when
thinking of the
movement and
how to move to
the music
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When dancing
you smile, laugh,
express and
release emotion
It is fun social and
energizing
It can help you
build confidence
and self esteem
It can help release
negative energy or
emotion
You can meet new
people and going
into the studio
allows you to
release whatever
is happening
outside the studio
MY LIFE MATTERS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS ISSUE SPRING 2023
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MAGGIE'S
TOP 10
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