By Ann Pizer — 2020
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It’s no surprise that when a person gets a diagnosis of heart disease, cancer or some other life-limiting or life-threatening physical ailment, they become anxious or depressed.
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Modern science and yoga agree: our present pain and suffering have their roots in our past pain, trauma, stress, loss, and illness.
For the owners of Magnolia Wellness, LLC, mental health is more than just a brain issue. Rather, say Gizelle Tircuit and her daughter Janelle Posey-Green, emotional wellness goes far beyond what’s inside someone’s head, encompassing their body, their community, their culture and more.
Soften the shoulders, rest the eyes, feel the breath — Sister Chan Khong on how to release the stress in our bodies.
Relaxing the mind is a big goal of Buddhist practice, but to do that you need to relax your body as well. Sister Chan Khong teaches us a three-step practice to access a deep restfulness that rivals sleep.
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.
Just one incident can make the brain overreact to future experiences. Researchers believe the solution is to reframe and retrain.
Mindfulness teacher Jason Gant reflects on a heartfelt memory when he was able to lean on his deep practice and mindfully take action.