Cancer Education

The call comes in. You are suddenly hearing the word cancer in the same sentence as your name. Now you are in a swirl of emotions, such as fear, confusion, dismay, and oh so many questions. What to do now?

The most important thing to do initially is, well... nothing. Nothing?! But there is this cancer thing, and I have research to do, and phone calls to make, and... No, really, nothing. Just for now - action steps will come later. Why start with nothing?

Your body heals best in a state of relaxation. Taking a few minutes to do nothing and quiet your mind will help your body to relax. Why is this so important? The opposite state of relaxation is stress. When your body is in a stressed state, hormones such as cortisol increase, causing changes that dramatically decrease your body's ability to heal. Changes such as increasing blood glucose, shutting down digestion and reducing immune system function will significantly reduce your body's ability to heal.

The changes associated with the stress response are meant to be short-lived; once the crisis is handled, your body returns to a state of relaxation. This process is normal. It is the effects of prolonged stress that dramatically decrease your body's ability to heal. It is understandable to see cancer as a threat, but the truth of the matter is, you have a choice in how approach your diagnosis. Your body has an amazing ability to heal, and this is the message you want to focus on, not the alternative message that your life is in danger.

This is not about stuffing emotions. You should acknowledge every emotion that you feel - keeping them inside will also have negative health consequences. It is much healthier to act as an observer to your emotions; notice them, acknowledge them, and even thank them for visiting. The important thing to remember is that you are not your emotions. Your true being is constant; your emotions can change with your thoughts and perspective.

By taking a few moments to do nothing, you are sending the message to your body that there is not an immediate threat, and your body will stay in a more relaxed state. Now I am not saying that cancer is something to be taken lightly. On the contrary, you will have many difficult decisions, conversations and treatments in the coming weeks and months. My question for you is, can you approach these situations from a state of relaxation? If so, your body will have a much better chance of healing.

So how do you achieve this state of relaxation? It is a skill that takes practice. Here are some ideas, try one or two and see how they work for you:

1) Sit quietly, close your eyes and just notice your breath for 5-10 minutes. Breathe slowly. Rapid breathing signals the body that there is danger present. Breathe in for a count of 5, pause for a count of 5, and then exhale for a count of 5.

2) Spend time in nature. Go for a walk, or just sit where you can observe plants and wildlife. Stop and put your feet in the grass or stick your toes in a creek or lake. Nature has an inherent ability to heal and impart wisdom.

3) Have some fun - listen to your favorite music, dance, laugh (think of something that has made you laugh or smile in the past).

4) Exercise, if it is part of your normal routine, will help your body to relax. Do not do something extreme that your body is not used to doing; this will cause another stress response.

5) Keep an attitude of gratitude; we all have something to be thankful for. Further, tell someone how much you appreciate them; it will brighten both of your days.

The more time your body stays in a state of relaxation, the greater your healing potential will be. Try to find ways to work these techniques into your daily routine whenever you are feeling stressed. Relaxation is your body's normal state, and it will want to return there. Doing things that help your body relax will serve as a reminder that it is OK to relax. Performing one of the above exercises at the beginning of your day will help set a tone of relaxation to carry into your day.

Any time you choose relaxation over stress, your body will benefit. You can do all the same tasks, just in a more relaxed state. You will also find that in a state of relaxation, you will be more efficient, think more clearly, and have more productive interactions with others. It is a win all around.

From this state of relaxation, you can begin to ask your body what it needs most to heal. You will not gain this awareness from a state of stress.

You are amazing, a miracle waiting to happen. Believe it into life!

For a limited time, I am offering complimentary strategy sessions to find your path to healing. Contact me today. Nothing is more valuable than your health. judy@theinnertrail.com


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If you or your loved one has got cancer, make sure you get the best medical treatment. What you need to do is choose a good cancer treatment hospital. Given below are some tips to help you make the choice without any problem. Read on.

About Quality Cancer Care

First of all, you should seek advice from the doctor who first diagnosed you with cancer. The doctor may refer you to a good specialist. Ideally, it's a good idea to ask for a few reputable doctors or hospitals. However, you may want to keep in mind that you should choose a hospital where specialist offer their services for cancer patients. The quality of service is the first thing that you should consider when choosing a hospital.

Choosing the Doctor

    Before start your search for a good doctor, make sure you know the quality a good doctor must have. Given below is what you should keep in mind:
    You should go for a doctor with experience in treating patients with the type of cancer you have. According to studies, the treatment success rate will be higher if you choose a specialist.
    You may want to choose a doctor who provides his services in the hospital you chose.
    Lastly, you may want to opt for a doctor who you feel comfortable with. Apart from this, the language, education, gender and ethnicity of the doctor is also important.
    It's a great idea to hire a doctor who you already know or who your family member or friend is recommended.

Choosing a Good Hospital for Cancer Treatment

You should talk to your doctors and ask for their recommendations when choosing a good hospital. Make sure you look for a cancer treatment center that can treat the type of cancer you have. For instance, big hospitals have more experience treating almost all types of cancers. So, the chances of the treatment success will be higher at these hospitals.

Bigger Hospitals

When is it absolutely necessary for you to choose a large hospital? If you have a rare type of cancer, we suggest that you choose a large hospital. As a matter of fact, bigger hospitals have more experienced doctors and the best equipment to treat even the rare types of cancers. Therefore, it's a good idea to choose a large hospital for your cancer treatment.

The great thing about these hospitals is that they offer a host of services in addition to the basic services offered at any cancer treatment hospital. Moreover, they may charge you a bit less relatively as far as the cost of treatment is concerned.

So, if you have been looking for the best cancer treatment hospital, we suggest that follow the tips given in this article. You need to keep in mind that cancer is on the list of the most dangerous diseases. Therefore, you may not want to be negligent and should choose a treatment center after a lot of careful thinking. Hope this helps.

Are you in search of the best Cancer Treatment Hospital In Delhi? If so, we suggest that you check out KALRA Hospital.