Living with breast cancer is a stressful deed as you need to cope with the treatment and also follow a timely monitoring of your condition. While eating healthy and regular check-ups will be your priorities, meditation can act as a simple yet effective way to improve your overall well-being. According to a study published in the journal Cancer, breast cancer survivors who performed meditation for 45 minutes every day showed significant signs of improvement in their treatment.
This body-mind technique not only lowers the levels of stress hormones but also helps your body to heal. Research studies (1) have proved that meditation acts as a complementary medicine for cancer as it not only helps you tolerate pain from the radiation but also makes you calmer. It also improves your immunity and helps beat oxidative stress which is common in the case of cancer.
Hence, apart from eating a healthy diet, ensure to perform mediation without fail. You don’t have to be a professional at this as simple breathing exercises can do the trick. Don’t know how to meditate? Here is the 10-step meditation guide for beginners.
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For more articles on cancer, visit our diseases and conditions section. For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. For disease-related queries, visit our forum. References: Tacón AM. Meditation as a complementary therapy in cancer. Fam Community Health. 2003 Jan-Mar;26(1):64-73. Review. PubMed PMID: 12802129.
For more articles on cancer, visit our diseases and conditions section. For daily free health tips, sign up for our newsletter. For disease-related queries, visit our forum. References: Tacón AM. Meditation as a complementary therapy in cancer. Fam Community Health. 2003 Jan-Mar;26(1):64-73. Review. PubMed PMID: 12802129.