What is yoga therapy?
While yoga may draw to mind images of mat-filled studios, yoga can be practiced in many places, including healthcare settings. The use of yoga in healthcare is called yoga therapy. Yoga therapy is tailored to the needs of individuals who are managing health conditions, including cancer, explains Smitha Mallaiah, a senior mind-body intervention specialist.
“Yoga therapy is a very focused area of clinically applying these yoga principles...
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That’s why we asked breast medical oncologist Banu Arun, M.D., and genetic counselor Hiam Abdel-Salam for advice on what to know if you’ve tested positive for a BRCA genetic mutation.
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How is pain psychology used in cancer care?
Pain is the body’s warning signal. The brain processes, interprets and uses pain to warn our bodies of danger and threat.
Unlike...
How to manage a mental health condition during cancer treatment
Cancer is intense, but it isn't something you have to go through alone.
As a psychiatrist, I help patients with mental health conditions...
5 ways our dietitians make their holidays healthier
It is that time of year. There are get-togethers to attend, presents to wrap and matching pajamas to wrangle family into.
With so much...