Cognitive-behavioral therapy, guided imagery, hypnotherapy, therapeutic massage, #acupuncture, #aromatherapy, and #musictherapy are just some of the many complementary and alternative treatments that allow people to cope with cancer.
https://t.co/lbMh9mFFfh from @Coping_Cancer
Do you or someone you care about have a #mammogram scheduled? Check out 7 things to know before you go. https://t.co/sIGFoM8LLf // From Facebook- @AmericanCancerSociety Twitter- @americancancer
Did you know music can lift our moods, combat #depression, improve blood flow in ways similar to statins, lower levels of stress-related hormones such as cortisol & ease pain. So if you're feeling a little low, pop on your favorite song & turn up the volume! from @moveitorloseit1
Writing heals by taking something inside of you – a feeling or idea – and getting it onto paper so you can see it, read it, reread it, share it, and save it.
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#CopingWithCancer#WritingCommunity from @Coping_Cancer
Some cancer patients benefit from mind-body like meditation, yoga, and tai chi. These combine mental focus, breathing, and body movements to help relax the body and mind. https://t.co/dbEyAXMiaE from @NCISymptomMgmt
Did you know art therapy can help you process your emotions? Art therapist and thyroid cancer survivor, Lacy Mucklow, shares the art of coping with cancer.
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#CopingWithCancer#ArtHeals from @Coping_Cancer
Resistance training, like weight lifting, can reduce fatigue and improve quality of life for some people with cancer. Aerobic exercises like walking are also helpful. https://t.co/j7SVNoe2Rx from @NCISymptomMgmt
Research has found that people who laugh more are better equipped to deal with stressful life events. Apparently, researchers found they often reported #stress symptoms as being more minor through difficult times.
#Moveitorloseit#healthyageing#ageing From @moveitorloseit1