By Cathy Wong — 2020
Acupressure is often called acupuncture without the needles. Instead of needles, acupressure involves the application of manual pressure (usually with the fingertips) to specific points on the body.
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Anxiety is a natural response to a cancer diagnosis, whether for ourselves or a loved one. Our bodies engage a flight, fight or freeze mechanism that can become overwhelming.
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Persistent depression can significantly shorten lung cancer survival—even if patients receive the latest cancer treatments, new research shows.
It’s no surprise that patients with cancer might become depressed, but now researchers say depression could precede a diagnosis. Here’s what you should know about the link between these two conditions.
Intense, persistent, and suppressed anger may have a connection to cancer.
Just one incident can make the brain overreact to future experiences. Researchers believe the solution is to reframe and retrain.
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Sarno’s basic message is that in the overwhelming majority of cases, back pain is a symptom created by the unconscious mind as a distraction to aid in the repression of strong unconscious emotional issues.
The next time you pull a muscle and think, “Oh my gosh, not another one,” you may need to consider the location of your pain may not be the cause. If you are plagued with chronic muscle pulls or tendonitis-like symptoms you’ll need a more holistic approach to the problem.
Health care providers are increasingly using wholistic approaches to treat chronic medical conditions. One new approach may have a significant impact for people who have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Catherine Ann Lombard explores how imagery and artistic expression can help clients cope with cancer.
The Feldenkrais method is one of several increasingly popular movement techniques, similar to the Alexander technique, that attempt to better integrate the connections between mind and body.