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ACEF’s Cancer Survivorship Program Information Document Repository

August 14, 2016 by Werner Absenger

ACEF Cancer Survivorship Program Information Document Repository

Now there is an easy way to share or download ACEF’s forms and documents in emails, Facebook, twitter, etc.

ACEF created a Cancer Survivorship Program Information Document Repository to inform you about our West Michigan programs.

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Healing Vibrations: The Effects of Music Therapy in Cancer Patients

July 29, 2016 by Werner Absenger

Healing vibrations-effects of music therapy in cancer patients

We hope you spread the word about ACEF’s classes. Here is information about our music therapy program.

Music therapy is slowly recognized to address the physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs of cancer patients.

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Filed Under: Articles, Music Therapy

9 Reasons Yoga Makes Life Better for Breast Cancer Survivors

July 22, 2016 by Werner Absenger

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African American women are less likely to use yoga than their White counterparts. ACEF wants to change that!

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Filed Under: Articles, Yoga & Cancer

ACEF’s Mindful Eating and Living (MEAL) Class

July 14, 2016 by Werner Absenger

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MEAL is a clinically proven, six-week mindful eating program*. You’ll learn an entirely new approach to healthy eating, weight loss, and stress reduction.

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Filed Under: Articles, Nutrition & Cancer

The Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship Program Class Information

April 24, 2016 by Werner Absenger

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The Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship program addresses the psychosocial needs of survivors in Muskegon County.

Whether you’ve just been diagnosed or in breast cancer survivorship years, you deserve a little tender, loving care, right?

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Filed Under: Articles, Meditation Program, Mindful Eating, Music Therapy Programs, Yoga Programs

You give up things when you join ACEF’s FREE Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship program…

February 21, 2016 by Werner Absenger

 

…Things like stress, anxiety, fatigue, and depression.*

(with the help of a $23,971 Susan G. Komen Michigan grant).

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Coming April 1, 2016: A FREE Breast Cancer Survivorship Program for West Michigan. Click the image to contact ACEF about our FREE Living Well in Breast Cancer Survivorship Program

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Filed Under: ACEF Programs, Articles, Audio, Meditation Program, Mindful Eating, Stress Management & Cancer, Yoga Programs

6 Simple Steps Every Cancer Journey Needs to Meet Survivorship Demands

January 4, 2016 by Werner Absenger

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A talk about mapping the cancer journey and how good information and a solid plan help you make sense of a new emerging Self.

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Cancer Seminars for Self-Care Empower West Michigan’s Cancer Survivors

December 11, 2015 by Werner Absenger

Cancer Seminars for Self-Care Empower Cancer Survivors

Please contact Megan Trombka by phone 231.672.2008 or email at Megan.Trombka[at]Mercyhealth.com for more information or to RSVP for cancer seminars.

Werner to present twelve educational cancer seminars at Mercy Health’s Johnson Family Cancer Center (JFCC) in Muskegon.

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Filed Under: Articles, Mind-Body Medicine & Cancer

ACEF & Surfer Mick’s 1st Annual Wellness Day at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon: Official 2015 Event Schedule and Program Brochure

August 19, 2015 by Werner Absenger

It’s Gonna be A Perfect Day at the Beach with these 3 Exciting Move, Eat, and Live Wellness Day Activities

It’s Gonna be A Perfect Day at the Beach with these 3 Exciting Move, Eat, and Live Wellness Day Activities

ACEF & Surfer Mick present the 1st Annual Hot Sand Volleyball Tournament and Wellness Day at Pere Marquette Beach in Muskegon

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Filed Under: Exercise & Cancer

5 Mindful Eating Tips to Put One Over Obesity and Pull Off Weight Loss

August 5, 2015 by Werner Absenger

5 Mindful Eating Tips to Put One Over Obesity and Pull Off a Healthy BMI

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The hypothetical gut-brain-gut communication from Part 1 of how mindful eating can help you achieve weight loss in practice.

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Filed Under: Articles, Nutrition & Cancer

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About Werner Absenger

Werner Absenger

Werner is the founder of the Absenger Cancer Education Foundation (ACEF) a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. He helps empower and improve the quality of life of West Michigan’s cancer survivors, their loved ones, caregivers, and people living with chronic disease. This goal is accomplished through research, education, and integration of evidence-based nutrition and mind-body modalities. Continue reading...

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