People with cancer often tap into their spiritual side when battling the illness. This might include prayer, attending religious services, reading passages from a holy book, or simply expressing gratitude and love. Spiritual activities have not been proved to heal or lessen cancer. But many people … [Read more...] about Spiritual Healing
Archives for February 2023
Speech Therapy
Some people with cancers of the head and neck or cancer of the brain may need speech therapy to learn how to speak again after treatment. Speech therapists (also called speech-language pathologists) assess and treat speech problems. They work closely with surgeons and oncologists to make sure you … [Read more...] about Speech Therapy
Reflexology
Reflexology is a type of therapy that uses gentle pressure on specific points along your feet(and possibly on your hands or ears as well) to help you feel better. The theory is that this eases stress, and that helps your body work better. It’s also known as zone therapy. The way reflexology connects … [Read more...] about Reflexology
Patient Advocacy and Navigation
A Patient Advocate can help with all aspects of cancer care and treatment. Here are some of the many ways a Patient Advocate can help with your cancer journey. 1. Find a second opinion: A Patient Advocate can find a great doctor, make the appointment, verify your insurance, and even attend … [Read more...] about Patient Advocacy and Navigation
Oncology Physical Therapy
Oncology physical therapy assists individuals who have been diagnosed with cancer to recover from these impairments – and in some cases to help prevent them all together! Our goal, as oncologic physical therapists, is to help you optimize your physical function, independence, and overall quality of … [Read more...] about Oncology Physical Therapy
Integrative Internal Medicine Physicians, Mind Body Medicine, Spiritual Healing
Integrative medicine uses an evidence-based approach to treat the whole person — your mind, body, and soul. Your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs are all involved, so integrative medicine uses a combination of therapies. It “integrates” conventional approaches and complementary … [Read more...] about Integrative Internal Medicine Physicians, Mind Body Medicine, Spiritual Healing
Healing Circles Global, A Program of Commonweal
The impulse to share the healing experience — to help others face what we have faced — is built into the human psyche. As Rachel Naomi Remen puts it, We heal in community. Healing circles help us step out of ordinary time into a safe and accepting environment in which we can explore our healing. … [Read more...] about Healing Circles Global, A Program of Commonweal
Bobbi Kline M.D., ObGyn Physician, Genomics and Integrative Personalized Medicine Specialist, RESET for Balance and Longevity Program
As an Ob-Gyn physician and genomics specialist, I have spent the better part of 10 years translating research in the genomic and gene expression areas into clinically usable information for healthcare professionals. One of the biggest challenges we face when connecting research with patient care is … [Read more...] about Bobbi Kline M.D., ObGyn Physician, Genomics and Integrative Personalized Medicine Specialist, RESET for Balance and Longevity Program