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| | | Happy New Year! As we ring in 2022, we are excited to welcome you to our new space. We will continue to provide you with personalized, nurturing therapies, including private acupuncture and massage therapy, in our beautiful modern new home. In this issue, we share information about our new space and introduce you to our two new mind-body experts, Malik Cadwell and Camila Casaw. Patient advocate Jodi MacLeod tells us about a wonderful library of on-demand interactive videos to help kids and their parents manage treatment side effects. We also explore the evidence for chamomile, and MSK fitness expert Lauren Chiarello Mika helps you get through the winter months by sharing some core strength exercises to keep you strong and active during and beyond cancer. Be well, | | Dr. Jun J. Mao Chief, Integrative Medicine Service | | |
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| Ask the Expert: Building Core Strength with Lauren Chiarello Mika Lauren Chiarello Mika teaches Core Strength classes every week with the MSK Integrative Medicine at Home membership program. A two-time Hodgkin lymphoma survivor, Lauren brings passion, a deep sense of community, and expertise in core strength to inspire people impacted by cancer to make physical activity a part of their daily lives. Why is it important to strengthen our core? Our core muscles, which include our abdominals, are like a strong, central column that connects our lower and upper body. Improving our core strength protects our spine, supports our posture, and improves balance (which can help in the prevention of falls). Everyone uses their core muscles every day for essential tasks of daily living. When we carry groceries, lift our kids or grandkids, or reach up high to get something from a kitchen cabinet, we are using our core. Can working on our core help address cancer-related side effects? Yes! With modifications and a combination of balance exercises, I help people living with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy, also known as CIPN, strengthen their core and feel more comfortable exercising. Core-strengthening exercises can also contribute to reduced fatigue, improved lymphatic flow, and better breathing. In my classes, my goal is to offer perspective about exercise and rebuilding strength after cancer that people can relate to. Download our issue to follow Lauren’s simple tips for an effective core strength workout at home. Join Lauren and MSK yoga therapist Tina Paul on January 13, 2022 for a new workshop, Building Body Awareness with Core Strength and Yoga. Check our upcoming events calendar for details. | | |
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| | What is Chamomile?
| | Chamomile is an aromatic herb that is native to Europe, North Africa, and Northwest Asia. It has a long history of use in traditional medicine for treating muscle spasms, menstrual disorders, insomnia, stomach disorders, pain in the muscles and joints, and hay fever. Studies done in the laboratory and in animal models indicate that chamomile can reduce inflammation, anxiety, and may prevent cancer. Clinical data suggest its benefits in alleviating chronic insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), in affecting substantial reductions in depressive symptoms in patients with GAD and comorbid depression, and in improving biological markers of stress in people with chronic anxiety. | | About Herbs Library
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| | On-Demand Videos for MSK Kids | | A new MSK Kids video series is helping children with cancer and their caregivers access integrative medicine wherever and whenever they need it. Developed by MSK experts, this on-demand resource provides extra support for management of common cancer symptoms and treatment side effects. Nirupa Raghunathan, MSK Director of Pediatric Integrative Oncology, says, “We want people to be able to reach for resources in any circumstance — at home, in the car, even in the waiting room.” The series offers techniques for each age group, from identifying sensory activities for soothing infants to yoga full-body relaxation practices for adolescents and young adults. The response has been “overwhelmingly positive,” says Rocco Caputo, an MSK touch therapist, who developed several videos for the playlist. | | Watch This Video |
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| | | | | Workshop: Building Body Awareness with Core Strength and Yoga Thursday, January 13, 2022 6:00 PM EST Developing body awareness is a helpful tool for coping with both physical changes and stress during and after your cancer treatment. An MSK fitness instructor and an MSK yoga therapist will introduce you to safe, effective core strengthening movements, gentle yoga, and breathwork. This workshop is open to everyone. It is safe for all experience levels and abilities. |
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| | | | | Series: Yoga Essentials: Focus on Balance and Relaxation Wednesday, January 19, 2022 11:00 AM EST In this six-week virtual yoga basics class, an MSK yoga therapist will lead a 30-minute moderately paced mat practice followed by a 30-minute restorative practice. In the mat practice, you will learn exercises that stretch and strengthen your muscles and improve your balance. In the slower-paced restorative practice, you will use props to support a deeper stretch. This class is open to the whole MSK community. It is safe for all experience levels and abilities. |
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| | | | | Workshop: Mindful Menopausal Transition Tuesday, January 25, 2022 12:00 PM EST This online workshop is designed for people preparing for or currently living through naturally occurring or treatment-related menopause. An MSK integrative medicine doctor and an MSK mind-body instructor, who are both certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction teachers, will help you relate to your experience with self-awareness and compassion, and apply mindfulness to support you in challenging moments. |
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| | | | | Series: Tai Chi for Beginners Wednesday, February 2, 2022 6:00 PM EST In this virtual class, you will learn and practice tai chi, a type of martial arts exercise known for its smooth and gentle movements. Research has shown that tai chi is helpful for strengthening muscles, improving balance, and reducing stress. Tai Chi for Beginners is easy to learn, fun, and provides many health benefits for people of all ages who are recovering from a serious illness or surgery. |
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| | | | | Workshop: Finding Meaning Through Talk and Movement Saturday, February 5, 2022 12:00 PM EST A cancer diagnosis can challenge us emotionally, spiritually, and physically. It can be hard to find meaning in our lives when we are facing the reality of cancer. This workshop was designed by an MSK Integrative Medicine doctor and an MSK dance/movement therapist for patients and their caregivers. As a group, we will learn ways to change how we think about the cancer experience. |
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| | | | | Series: Mindful Self‑Compassion Sunday, February 6, 2022 7:00 PM EST Most of us feel compassion for our close friends when they are struggling. What would it be like to receive the same caring attention from yourself when you need it most? This six-week live virtual class can help people impacted by cancer cultivate self-compassion, one of the greatest resources for coping and building resilience we have available to us. |
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| | | | | Series: Morning Mat Yoga Tuesday, March 1, 2022 8:30 AM EST In this six-week virtual class, an MSK yoga instructor will lead you through a series of yoga poses, also known as asanas, to help you manage short- and long-term side effects of cancer treatment. Each class will set aside time for a guided meditation. This time can help reduce feelings of stress a cancer diagnosis brings into your daily life. |
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| | | | | Workshop: Massage and Movement for Lymphatic Flow Monday, March 7, 2022 7:00 PM EST The lymphatic system is essential for healthy body functioning. In this workshop, an MSK clinical fitness specialist and oncology nurse will teach you gentle movements to improve posture and support the upper back and shoulders. An MSK massage therapist will demonstrate a basic Manual Lymph Drainage (MLD) massage sequence. The use of MLD as part of a self-care routine, can help promote better lymphatic flow. |
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| | | | | Series: Barre Basics Tuesday, March 22, 2022 6:00 PM EST Join this beginner-level online barre class taught by an MSK dance/movement therapist to strengthen your pelvic floor and improve your balance and flexibility. Our Barre Basics virtual series is a safe, evidence-informed option to strengthen these muscles before, during, and after cancer treatment. |
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| | | Join Integrative Medicine at Home | | Visit www.MSK.org/AtHome to start your membership today. Schedule a telemedicine visit with our nurse practitioner, a specialist in lifestyle medicine, to make a personal wellness plan that may include Integrative Medicine at Home. Call 646‑888‑0845. | | | |
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