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| | SPRING 2023 | | | | The flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer and warmer, sure signs that spring is here. As we transition into this new season, I invite you to explore how integrative medicine can be a part of your routine. Daily online mind-body and fitness classes, massage and acupuncture treatments, and integrative medicine consultations with our expert team of doctors and advanced practice providers are just a few of the ways that you can connect with yourself and your community during and after cancer treatment. In this issue, massage therapist Khadijah Hewitt-Nelson shares the benefits of oncology massage – we offer 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. We also discover how Ayurveda can support us in the transition to spring and learn about a novel Herbal Oncology Program at MSK through a new publication on its development. Finally, we discover the evidence for the Mediterranean diet and invite you to join us for our upcoming programming. Be well.
| Dr. Jun J. Mao Chief, Integrative Medicine Service
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| | | IMS Insights: Khadijah Hewitt-Nelson on the Benefits of Oncology Massage
| Khadijah Hewitt-Nelson is a licensed massage therapist with board certification in oncology massage and nearly two decades of experience in cancer care. What is oncology massage? Oncology massage is the modification of existing massage therapy techniques to safely work with complications of cancer and cancer treatment. The touch we use is gentle, but very effective. For a long time, massage therapists were taught not to massage patients with cancer. But we’re learning a lot more about how cancers spread, and we’re finding the mechanisms that lead to metastasis are not connected to massage. Each session is customized based on patients’ medical history and the side effects they are experiencing. As therapists, we want to provide our patients with relief from their symptoms and address their treatment goals. MSK Integrative Medicine offers 30-minute and 60-minute oncology massage treatments. Call 646-449-1010 to make an appointment. | | | | |
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| | | About Herbs: Mediterranean Diet
| | The Mediterranean diet, inspired by cultures around the Mediterranean Sea, emphasizes whole, minimally processed foods. It is rich in fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, and olive oil with moderate amounts of red wine and smaller portions of dairy, poultry, and seafood. A key element of the Mediterranean lifestyle is promoting social connections by sharing and enjoying food with family and friends. For more details about the Mediterranean diet, see our full write-up on the About Herbs website or download the About Herbs app (available for Android via Google Play and iOS via the App Store). | | About Herbs Library
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| | Embracing Spring With Ayurveda | | Ayurveda is an ancient healing system of India. According to Ayurveda, we are a reflection of the universe and have the same qualities that exist in nature. This is why the seasons have a profound effect on our bodies. In Ayurveda, the emphasis is on staying in tune with Mother Nature through diet and lifestyle. Spring brings warmth and the blossoming of flowers. With the warmth of the season, just as the accumulated snow and ice of winter begin to melt, similarly, excess kapha, the water and earth element in the body that has accumulated from winter, also starts to liquefy. According to Ayurveda, this process can trigger spring-related health issues. Link to the full PDF of our newsletter to learn about the Ayurvedic approach to spring, including a recipe for khichari, a simple and nourishing dish. | | Learn More |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | Workshop: Mobilization Stretching for Movement, Flexibility, and Balance Tuesday, May 16, 2023 7:00 PM EST In this workshop, an MSK fitness instructor will share stretches for arms, shoulders, and hips that will support increased flexibility, range of motion, balance, and coordination. |
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