THE POWER OF ONE – BECAME THE POWER OF MANY
From: PiNK SUMMER 2017 p.16-p.18 (Click here to view online magazine) BY TERRY ARNOLD I was told: “We are sorry, but it is most likely too late.” This came after four months of hearing that “there is nothing seriously wrong.” You can imagine my shock after being aware of my body’s condition — getting regular […]
Cancer Survivorship: Insomnia and Sleep Disturbance
From: PiNK SUMMER 2017 p.12-P.13 (Click here to view online magazine) BY BARRIE CASSILETH, MS, PHD Many cancer patients face sleep problems, such as difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime waking, difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime waking, rising too early in the morning, or excessive sleeping during the day. Such symptoms may occur in more than […]
Easy Yoga for Everyday『野外ヨガ編』
From: PiNK SUMMER 2017 p.17 (オンライン雑誌はこちらをクリック） BY Sunroom YOGA ポーズを取ることがヨガの目的と考えられがちですが、本来は自分の「意識を向ける」練習対象として、 まず分かりやすい身体を使ったポーズに取り組んでいきます。 自分が今の瞬間体験していることに「意識を向ける」ことができれば、それはもうヨガをしているということ。五感を呼び覚ましてくれる野外は、そんなプラクティスをするのに最適。 ヨガマットやヨガウエアも用意する必要ありません。自分が一番心地良く感じる服を着て、静かに座ることからまず始めてみましょう。 心地よい座り方で背筋を引き上げ、自分の骨盤を地に根をはるように安定させます。呼吸を繰り返しながら、今聞こえてくる風の音や、土の匂い、肌に触れる太陽の温かさ、 目に入ってくる緑に身を委ねて。細かいことはわからなくても大丈夫、その「意識を向ける」ことが大事なのです。 自分の体の赴くままにすこしずつ首や腕、肩などを動かしていきましょう。 難しいポーズを繰り広げるのではなく、シンプルなポーズを丁寧に意識して行っていく。そうすると普段気づかなかった繊細な感覚に包まれていきます。 身体を動かしたくなったら、バックナンバーを持参して以前紹介したポーズを是非野外でもやってみてください。室内の時とはまた違った体験になるでしょう。 木々も鳥たちも虫たちも、私たちも、ただそこに存在する。それだけでいい。命を育んでくれる自然、命を運んでくれる身体、命を繋いでくれる呼吸、胸の中心に手を当て感謝の気持ちを。 監修：渡部 累（わたなべ るい） SunroomYOGA 主宰。ホリスティックな生き方を教えてくれるヨガを広めるため、都内中心にレッスンを運営。 自然保護ボランティア活動を始め、倫理的、社会的な問題に積極的に取り組むなど活躍は多岐に渡る。www.sunroomyoga.com写真:Richard Grehan (www.imagemill.jp)
Metastatic Breast Cancer – PROGRESS and HOPE
From PiNK SUMMER 2017 p.2-p.5 BY JENNIFER MURAR-MAXON, RN, BSN As cancer treatment enters a new era of personalized medicine, progress and hope have become a new mantra for those diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). For many patients living with MBC, their focus is on living each day with quality, coupled with the understanding […]
Avoiding Weight Gain After Breast Cancer
Excess weight can be an unwanted side effect of chemotherapy, but it doesn’t have to be. By Beth W. Orenstein Reviewed by Judy Mouchawar, MD, MSPH | everydayHEALTH Breast cancer survivors with a family history of breast or ovarian cancer gained more weight within five years of treatment than women who didn’t have the disease, […]
SUMMER COOKING – BROTH RECIPES!
From: PiNK SUMMER 2017 p.9 (Click here to view online magazine) BY REBECCA KATZ THAI COCONUT BROTH PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES | COOKING TIME: 50 MINUTES Am I allowed to say I love this broth? This is like taking your taste buds on a trip to Thailand—infusing Magic Mineral Broth or, if you prefer, chicken […]
31 Important Facts About Breasts
By Elizabeth Chabner Thompson, MD, MPH | everydayHEALTH Ditch the pink this October and spread breast-cancer awareness with these 31 facts about breasts. 1. The average U.S. woman wears a size 40 D bra. This equates to about 3 lbs total or 1.5 lbs per breast. 2. In most women, the left breast is usually […]
Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care
An ongoing series highlighting complementary therapies, adapted from The Complete Guide to Complementary Therapies in Cancer Care
Iron May Help Fight Fatigue
Everyone gets tired every once in a while; however, if you start to feel chronically tired- even after a good night’s rest- you may have an iron deficiency. A new study has shown that women, who may not have anemia, but a small iron deficiency, may still benefit from iron supplements.
Why the Annual Mammogram Matters
By SUSAN R. DROSSMAN, ELISA R. PORT and EMILY B. SONNENBLICK | The New York Times LAST week, the American Cancer Society announced changes to its influential guidelines for breast cancer screening. The society no longer recommends that women at average risk between the ages of 40 and 44 have mammograms and advises reducing the […]