| | | | | | | | | | | | Lavender is a perennial shrub widespread in the Mediterranean region. It has a long history of use as a culinary ingredient, in cosmetics and in traditional medicine. Lavender is currently used to treat headaches, toothaches, sore joints, skin diseases, colic, and to reduce anxiety and depression. It is also used by itself or in combination with other essential oils as a fragrance in soaps, moisturizers, for massage and in aromatherapy.
Clinical studies show benefits of lavender aromatherapy in improving memory loss in patients with dementia, in decreasing preoperative anxiety, and in reducing the need for pain medication following surgery. Lavender was also reported to improve sleep quality, dysmenorrhea and emotional symptoms, renal colic, and to reduce the severity of migraine headaches.
Oral preparations of lavender were found to relieve symptoms in patients with mild to moderate depression and in those with generalized anxiety disorder. Although laboratory studies reported anticancer effects, lavender did not lower anxiety in cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy. More research is needed. | | | | | | |
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| Essential Updates | | | | | Glutamine: A randomized trial reported benefits of a glutamine derivative in decreasing the frequency and severity of diarrhea in colon cancer patients treated with modified FOLFOX-6 …Learn more |
| | | | | Cannabis: Incorporating medical cannabis early in the treatment as opposed to delayed start was shown to decrease opioid use and improve pain control in a randomized trial of advanced cancer patients… Learn more |
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| | | Integrative Medicine Therapies
| | | Join Qigong for Balance and Strength: A New Integrative Medicine at Home Online Class
Build strength and improve balance in this low impact class for all levels. Qigong is composed of energy building exercises and moving meditations taught as a complement to tai chi and other martial arts. Together, we will practice whole body coordination and creativity, while learning to adapt to constant change.
Qigong for Balance and Strength is taught by MSK mind-body instructor Malik Cadwell, a grandmaster of martial arts who has more than 43 years of experience. Day and time: Wednesdays, 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm Eastern Time You must be able to stand or sit comfortably. No prior experience necessary. All are welcome. Register for Qigong for Balance and Strength by starting your Integrative Medicine at Home membership using our easy online registration. | | |
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Martial Artist Malik Cadwell Featured in MSK Bridges
We invite you to learn more about martial arts in the Winter 2023 issue of Bridges, MSK’s newsletter for those living with and beyond cancer. In this resource review, MSK mind-body instructor Malik Cadwell shares his more than four-decade journey with martial arts and how this group of mind-body practices can support people affected by cancer.
Bridges offers a forum where patients and their families can share stories of inspiration and hope, and of the challenges that can accompany a cancer journey. You can read issues and sign up to receive the newsletter at mskcc.org/bridges. | | |
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| | | | | | | Take Note Of: Tai Chi (Tai Ji) | | | An ancient practice that originated in China, tai chi involves a sequence of precise body movements, meditation, and synchronized breathing to improve health and well-being. It can be practiced by individuals of any age as the movements are gentle with little stress on the body.
Tai chi has been studied in elderly, frail, and disabled patients, as well as in those with fibromyalgia, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, heart disease, and cancer. Data show that tai chi reduces risk of falls, inflammation, and bone loss. It was also found to improve strength, sleep, balance, flexibility, blood pressure, immune function, and mental outlook.
To support the recovery and well-being of cancer patients, the Integrative Medicine Service offers tai chi as part of our online program, Integrative Medicine at Home, as well as other classes and therapies. | | | | | | |
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