Articles | Integrative Cancer Review

Boost Immunity with Ayurveda

Now, more than ever, our focus is staying healthy in every respect. We all know about handwashing, staying out of crowds, etc., but there is another aspect to the health equation: building immunity.

In Ayurvedic science, the ancient system of lifestyle and health, ojas is said to be a substance in our bodies that governs immunity, aging, […]

By Marianne Cirone|April 4th, 2020|Ayurveda & Cancer, Featured, Immune System, Nutrition, Other Modalities|

Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health

Yoga therapy is a field with tremendous growth and potential in supporting health and wellness, particularly in the area of cancer. We are pleased to feature an interview with Lee Majewski, C-IAYT, co-author of the new book, Yoga Therapy as a Whole-Person Approach to Health by Lee Majewski and Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani...

By Lee Majewski|April 4th, 2020|Featured, For Yoga Teachers, Yoga & Meditation|

Inner Calm: The Science of Mindfulness with Todd Fink, CADC

Recently, we were privileged to have mindfulness educator Todd Fink, CADC, present an incredible workshop for the Cancer Care class that I teach at Prana Yoga Center in Geneva, Illinois. Todd had come highly recommended by those who had attended his lectures, so we were thrilled to have him visit our class in November, 2017 to talk about mindfulness...

By Todd Fink, CADC|April 2nd, 2020|Featured, Meditation & Mindfulness|

Using Mudras in Cancer Recovery

An Interview by Marianne Woods Cirone, MS, MFA, CYT-500 with Indu Arora, Ayurvedic clinician and yoga therapist, E-RYT 500, and author of Mudra: The Sacred Secret...

By Indu Arora|March 29th, 2020|Breathing & Mudra, Fatigue & Energy, Featured, For Yoga Teachers, Immune System, Mental & Emotional, Yoga & Meditation, Yoga Poses & Practices|

The Power of Mindfulness after a Cancer Diagnosis with Dr. Kristen Brendel

When I began my career in social work nearly twenty years ago, I never thought I’d be teaching mindfulness and yoga to people with cancer. Today, in addition to my career in academia, I volunteer to teach mindfulness workshops, meditation, and yoga to participants...

By Kristen Brendel|February 13th, 2020|Featured, Meditation & Mindfulness, Mental & Emotional, Stress & Cancer|

Creative Prescriptions for Women with Cancer

Research confirms that creativity can be an important part of the path to healing and wholeness for cancer patients and survivors. Whether painting with watercolors, drawing, collaging, writing, or engaging in other creative processes, creativity engages us in the present moment and provides support for emotional and physical health...

By Annette Tello|February 12th, 2020|Featured, Resources, Survivor Inspiration, Writing & Art|

Developing Culturally Inclusive Programming at a Cancer Resource Center By Jill Setork, MS, LCPC

As the Program Coordinator for a new cancer resource center in a demographically diverse area, my colleagues and I are particularly focused on providing culturally inclusive programs. Waterford Place Cancer Resource Center, a department of RushCopley Medical Center, opened in December of 2015 in Aurora, Illinois. Our programs have expanded geometrically since then, but we […]

By Jill Setork|December 14th, 2019|Featured, Integrative Care, Psychosocial Support, Resources|

The Power of Safe Exercise for Cancer Survivors with Recovery Fitness® Founder Carol Michaels

In the following interview with the Integrative Cancer Review, Carol shares her wealth of knowledge on the critical importance of exercise for cancer patients and survivors-- and what every person diagnosed with cancer should know about exercising...

By Carol Michaels|December 7th, 2019|Bone Loss, Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, Fatigue & Energy, Featured, Lymphedema, Motion & Joints, Stress & Cancer|

Tips for Preparing for a Mastectomy and Other Surgeries

When finding out how best to prepare for surgery and other aspects of cancer treatment, who better to ask than those who have gone through it? The following list of things to consider before cancer surgery includes suggestions from cancer patients and survivors, as well as many from oncology-focused health and wellness professionals...

By Marianne Cirone|September 1st, 2019|Cancer & Treatments, Exercise & Movement, Featured, Integrative Care, Meditation & Mindfulness, Nutrition, Oncology Skin Care, Psychosocial Support, Survivor Inspiration, The Cancer Journey|

Book Review of Radical Remission: The Nine Key Factors that Make a Real Difference for Cancer Patients

In her New York Times bestselling book, Radical Remission: Surviving Cancer Against All Odds, Kelly Turner, PhD, summarizes the results of her dissertation research: interviews with one hundred cancer survivors and analysis of over one thousand cases of people who experienced a “radical remission” from “incurable” illnesses...

By Marianne Cirone|August 22nd, 2019|Featured, Integrative Care, Psychosocial Support, Resources, Survivor Inspiration, Survivor Stories|