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| | SUMMER 2024 | | | | Welcome to the summer issue of our newsletter, where warmth meets wellness in a season of renewal and vitality. As the sun’s rays brighten our days, we offer insights and inspiration to cultivate resilience and well-being in the midst of the summer season. Through research, herbal medicine, fitness and mind-body classes, we illuminate pathways to holistic healing, infusing the season with hope and joy.
In this issue, we recap a special one-day conference that marked 25 years of integrative medicine at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) and hear from patient advocate Dr. Joan Rodman Smoller about the importance of holistic care in her cancer journey. Integrative Medicine at Home (IM@Home) fitness instructor and yoga therapist Tina Paul shares how yoga can increase bone strength, and we explore the evidence for a traditional Chinese medicine herbal formula, Xiao Yao San, for the treatment of anxiety, depression, and stress.
Be well.
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Dr. Jun J. Mao Chief, Integrative Medicine Service
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| | | IMS Insights: Tina Paul on Yoga for Bone Strength
| Tina Paul is a yoga therapist at MSK.
Why is bone health important? The body contains 206 bones which offer structural support and carry us through our lives. Healthy bones support physical strength, movement, balance, coordination, and provide protection for our vital organs, among many other duties. Bone health supports long term health and independence.
How can yoga help strengthen my bones? Through yoga, we use our physical body, breath, mind, and emotions for an integrated practice that supports balance, posture, and stability. Together, these elements help increase bone strength and reduce the possibility of fractures. A combination of weight-bearing postures, breathing practices, and mindfulness offers an opportunity to notice our relationship to the floor beneath us, our relationship with gravity, and the space around us.
Visit msk.org/athome to learn more about weekly yoga classes.
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| | | About Herbs: Xiao Yao San
| | Xiao Yao San (XYS) is a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) formula made up of eight different herbs. It has a long history of use as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and stress. Current evidence suggests that XYS is effective against depression. It also has fewer, less severe side effects compared to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), medications that are commonly used to treat depression.
For more details about XYS, 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).
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| | | Celebrating 25 Years of Integrative Oncology | | On May 17, 2024, the Integrative Medicine Service (IMS) at MSK hosted a symposium commemorating 25 years of patient focused care. Healthcare professionals who diagnose, manage, and treat side effects of cancer treatments came together with patient advocates for Innovation in Integrative Oncology: Recent Advances and Future Opportunities to learn about advancements in the field of integrative medicine.
This one-day event – now available on demand – offered a full agenda of lectures, discussions, and experiences from experts in the field.
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