Editor’s Note: This is the second and final part of Dr. Li Feng’s personal account. Like Part 1, it presents her personal recollections, lifestyle choices, and health beliefs. Some of her views — particularly those regarding exercise, oxygen, diet, and emotional states in relation to cancer — reflect her individual perspective and are not supported by current medical consensus. This article is published as a historical personal narrative, not as medical guidance. Readers should consult a qualified healthcare professional before making any changes to their health regimen.
Learning to move: Walking and physical recovery
For a long time, exercise was the last thing I wanted to do. After undergoing cancer treatments, my body was extremely weak, my blood circulation was poor, and my hands and feet were perpetually icy. The simple act of walking along farm roads on small hills felt less like healing and more like an ordeal.
If it had been left entirely up to me, I likely would have stayed indoors. But my husband insisted. Every Sunday morning, he prepared our backpacks, water bottles, and simple food, pulled me out of bed, and brought me out the door.
At first, I complained constantly. If the sun was shining, I resisted walking because exposure often made my skin itch. If it rained, I worried that I would catch a cold. If the wind blew, my poor circulation made me colder rather than warmer as I walked.
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