How To Use Mindfulness And The Breath For Breast Cancer Recovery

Breast Cancer: A-Z Mindful Practices

By:  Breast Cancer Yoga

Why is it so Important?  What Does Mindful mean?

Mindful Means “being conscious or aware of something directly.” Once mindful, you then can then foster positive change through the development of a mindful practice, like yoga or breathing. Mindfulness, whereby combining the breath consciously with yoga movements brings this awareness of the mind right into the present moment. Right where it needs to be in order to move forward and heal.

Why It is so Important to be Mindful

Because it stops the negative chatter of a restless and wandering mind. Stress and anxiety are some of the byproducts of this unmindfulness. We may also become careless and lack clarity in making good decisions, especially health decisions. It is right now, here where you become “present” to whatever is, or isn’t.  Learning how to stay in a mindful state allows you to get past that which may cause undue stress or harm. This can be attained through the proper training of the breath, focus of the mind and movement of the body.  When both the breath, mind and body come together, consciously, the ability to create relaxation and a new found state of clarity is then realized.  Here you can tackle recovery head on and with deep purpose.

How Does the Breath Make us Mindful?

“When the mind wanders; the breath is sure to follow.” It is stated in yogic practices  that when the mind jumps all over it is called “the monkey mind.” This unfocused mind can create a lot of stress and anxiety, all of which has a negative impact on the mind and body causing a profound effect on the autonomic nervous system which then increases stress hormones and overall emotional responses.

How Does it Help Breast Cancer Recovery?

The reason being mindful is so valuable is that the mind is deeply incorporated with the breath.  A mindful practice is cultivated through learning how to use the breath positively,  or in partnership with the mind.  It is an intentional act of unity, whereby unconscious thoughts and feelings of the mind are then brought to a single point of attention. This is achieved one way by focusing fully on the breath.  Through rhythmically breathing (inhale and exhale of the same duration) we tap into our deepest inner resources for healing, and for relaxation. By flowing through a series of breaths, the body experiences an inner calm which then awakens the prana (life energy) and moves the mind towards a higher level of understanding.  It is through the control of the breath, that the mind will reflect a higher knowledge and a positive state of confidence and self-esteem.  It is  emotionally  challenging to learn you have cancer.  A natural response is “Can I do this? “ Let this be the yoga practice of self-understanding.

Mindful Yoga And Breathing Exercises For Breast Cancer

The deeper the commitment to a Mindful Yoga and Breathing practice, the deeper the relaxation response will manifest, healing the trauma of worry, anxiety and fear associated with the diagnosis of breast cancer. It is challenging to start a yoga practice when this the fear, stress, anxiety and depression surface. It is precisely at that time that we need support, not only from our doctors, families and friends, but most importantly from other women who have breast cancer or even another type of cancer. These personal connections help us to feel “part of” a community who understands our emotions and experiences. Unconditional love creates miracles!  Creating a strong support system and a safe place to be (oneself) are paramount to alleviating the stress that derives from breast cancer.  A clear mind, a full breath and a body in motion are paramount for recovery. YOU are responsible for your healing process and progress so breathe deeply and move freely. 

Breast Cancer: A-Z Mindful Practices

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Yoga For The Holidays

Restorative Yoga for Breast Cancer Recovery
This class will be offered in 6-week modules
Beginning Saturday November 14, 2015 - January, 2016
Saturdays 12:00-1:15pm

Angela will lead a gentle, nurturing Restorative Yoga practice focusing on poses and flows designed specifically for breast cancer prevention, recovery, and lymphedema management.

The stress that treatment and recovery bring about isn't beneficial to healing. Research and personal experience show that the gentle practice of Yoga decreases recovery time while assisting to heal the body, mind, and heart. Research has shown that those taking Yoga experienced significantly improved sleep, as well as that the more Yoga the women practiced, the greater the improvement was shown in level of fatigue, vitality, depressive symptoms, and level of inflammation-related proteins in the body.

Our desire is to fill these classes and share this amazing healing system of yoga with as many people as possible, so please share this information with anyone whom you think could benefit from these classes!

To Register:
Email Us at angela@ajewelinthelotus.com or Call (631) 316-9871

Location:
A Jewel In The Lotus Yoga Studio
560 Main Street • Suite 3
Islip, New York 11751

Donation:
If you would like to make a donation to help ensure that we are able to continue holding these classes.

About Dawn Bradford Lange:  Co-founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Dawn is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

Yoga for Sleep During Cancer Recovery

Yoga For Sleep

 

Gentle Yoga DVD

Practicing restorative yoga has shown to improve sleep and overall quality of life in cancer survivors. Along with improved sleep it appears to also improve fatigue, which along with impaired sleep quality are the most prevalent and troublesome adverse effects experienced by cancer survivors. Both can significantly affect quality of life.  All this creates greater consistent energy in the body and a mental balance in the mind. 

Breathe With Purpose CD

The breath will maintain balance in every activity you perform or need to perform. The breath dictates performance, and the performance dictates the breath. When you are tiring you will notice your breath becoming shallow and even labored. This shallow breathing boost the sympathetic nervous system, which in turns makes you nervous, thus zapping you of the much required energy. This energy is needed to perform the most simplest tasks when we are not feeling up for doing anything; yet we do need to move forward.  

Deep full breathing, like a COMPLETE BREATH will stimulate the parasympathetic nervous system and form inner calm for the brain. Maintaining the awareness of the breath when we need this energy will support us.  

Learn more about breathing for Breast Cancer Recovery at Breast Cancer Yoga

 

Laughter As Medicine For Breast Cancer Recovery

By Diana Ross, E-RYT 500

Founder, Breast Cancer Yoga

I want to share my feelings on laughter and joy  as part of the healing cycle of cancer recovery, and for that matter, many conditions. Undoubtedly, laughter has  a real beneficial effect on our physical and emotional health. A robust, gut explosive laugh simply feels good. It literally melts stress away.

So why aren’t we laughing more to relieve our stress and improve our health?

It may be a challenge to get out of our own way. So often we take life and our circumstances too seriously, and it doesn’t serve us to do so. Truth be told, some days you might have to fake it when you just don’t feel like laughing, and here’s a good reason to go through the motions: studies show that even when manipulated to smile people actually feel happier. Laughter stops depression in its tracks.

I know for myself when I stop and watch a good sitcom or read a funny email from a friend, I focus only  on this lighter side, and it lifts me. Even studies show the more you laugh the more positive you become; you just feel better about practically everything. Medical research on laughter Studies at the University  of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore (2005)   are among many that show groundbreaking results in terms of laughter’s role in  the health of the mind and body.  There is a strong connection between blood  vessel expansion (vasodilation) through laughter, at least during those seconds and moments when we are laughing and for a little while beyond. Improvements in blood flow have actually  found to be equal to those from a 15-30 minute  workout. Researchers believe laughing causes the body  to release endorphins, or “natural pain killers.” These endorphins contribute to a sense of well being; they counteract the effects of stress hormones, and cause dilation of the blood vessels. Even anticipating laughter can increase endorphin levels.

Laughter and our immune system

Studies show that when we laugh, lymph fluid moves more efficiently through our bodies; an immune system booster and way to eliminate what we do not need. That’s because with better lymph flow we clear out old, dead waste and toxins from our organs and muscle tissue. It’s important to understand that our lymph system doesn’t have it’s own pump; we need to move around (and breath deeply) to properly circulate lymph. Laughter supports this function.

Laughter’s greatest power

We know that now is the time to pull out all the stops and help ourselves get better. Laughter’s ability to help in this arena is perhaps its greatest power. It puts us in a positive state of mind, and that’s just what we need to bring us through the physical and emotional roller coaster ride of cancer. We need to reduce our levels of chronic stress (our journey with cancer may  have just begun). 

We need to boost our immune system function; protect our nervous system; and 

my God, our sanity. Well, “Laughter is the Best Medicine.”

I cannot say  enough about laughing, right down to the fact that the people around us will enjoy  our company, which will support our well being.  Go check out funny videos; YouTube is full of funny. Rent funny  movies. I guarantee you a good laugh or two.

About Diana Ross:  E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

Top 5 Reasons To Do Yoga For Breast Cancer Recovery

5 Reasons To Do Yoga

Top 5 Reasons To Do Yoga For Breast Cancer Recovery, a photo by Breast Cancer Yoga on Flickr.

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Yoga Practice for Breast Cancer will provide a way to de-stress and detoxify with movement. Yoga is a most healing practice and whether you choose to join a local or online class, be sure your instructor is well trained and privy to the fact that you are dealing with a serious illness. Visit www.breastcanceryoga.com

Yoga DVD

Healthy Exercise For Breast Cancer

About Diana Ross:  E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

Calendula And Its Therapeutic Benefits For Breast Cancer

Calendula is a renowned, herbalist remedy for keeping breast tissue healthy. Using a Calendula hydrosol spray or using Calendula as a massage oil is known to excel at preventing, and with patience, possibly removing adhesions and scar tissue, even keloid scars. Keloid scars are the raised, hard scars with irregular edges which can be painful.  Calendula also helps with post surgical adhesions, which differ from scar tissue and keloids.  are bands of scar tissue that bind together. Calendula essential oil hydrosol spray is used to treat and lessen radiation-induced pain. It can vastly improve skin damaged by radiation.

Calendula Herbal Oil
This medicinal oil is simple to prepare and has so many uses. The gentle, soothing, and healing oil is perfect for cradle cap, diaper rash, chapped or chafed skin, bruises, and sore or inflamed muscles. The oil can be used alone, or incorporated into salves, massage oils, lip balms, ointments, creams, and

Calendula Salve
A soothing and healing salve. Rub into sore or inflamed muscles, apply to minor cuts, scrapes, insect bites, rashes, diaper rashes, stretch marks, chapped lips, chafed skin, bruises, and other skin irritations.

Calendula & Shea Butter Lip Balm
This nourishing lip balm is made from healing ingredients which soothe dry and chapped lips.

Calendula Therapeutic Actions:

• Circulatory specific for cleansing lymph by boosting immune resistance
• Softens hard tumors and prevents tumors from metastasizing
• Naturally promotes fibrin production over the surface of wounds
• Offers emotional support
• Lessens external bleeding, bruise or strain.
• Aids repair from minor burns such as radiation burns
• Helpful for insomnia
• Dispels depression with its uplifting aromatic properties
• Used in muscular spasms, tightness, and tension
• Heals tissue loss from acute damage from wounds
• Reduces irritability

Where to Find Calendula Products
If you cannot grow your own for the above uses or you prefer to purchase rather than make, consider purchasing Calendula products from Mountain Rose Herbs. Their quality and prices are unsurpassed.

About Dawn Bradford Lange: Co-founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Dawn is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

Holistic Healing & Herbal Teas For Breast Cancer

The earth is a living entity with the equivalent of senses, intelligence, memory, and the capacity to act. Healing is a Gaian quality as it is a very personal expression of balance and wholeness.

A herb is a plant in relationship with humanity and herbalism becomes the exploration of humanities relationship with the plant kingdom.

From a holistic stand point, a person isn’t a patient with a disease syndrome but a whole being.

1. This wholeness necessitates the appreciation of the mental, emotional, spiritual, social and environmental aspects of their life as well as the physical.  
2. An herbalist has deep respect and an understanding that healing oneself is inherent in all of us.  
3. We have a dual relationship in our self healing process and in our relationship with the earth’s powerful herbal bounties.

A holistic approach is important and unique in that illness is an opportunity for self discovery. Herbal medicine is uniquely suited for the treatment of illness of the digestive system. Throughout out time food and the use of plants has been our medicine, ensuring that the special healing properties of the herbs had a direct effect due to metabolism and absorption of the entire range of plant chemicals, but also an action directly on contact to issue. Digestion and subsequent elimination are pivotal as is the nervous system.

About Dawn Bradford Lange:  Co-founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Dawn is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

Air Purifiers For Breast Cancer

By: Diana Ross, Co-Founder of Breast Cancer Yoga.
“Indoor Air Pollution is America’s number one environmental health concern. Fifty percent of all illness is caused by indoor air pollution”. – Environmental Protection Agency. You inhale roughly; 1 liter of air with each breath along with 70,000 particles. Less than one half of one percent of those particles are visible. All of the bad stuff in the air – bacteria, mold, viruses, and pollen -are less than one micron. A smoke particle released in the air at 8 feet will come crashing to the ground 408 days later. That means it’s in your breathing space, along with all of the other pathogens, for months.
If you don’t have an efficient air purification system, you and your family are the air purification system.

Imagine a frying pan of fish cooking on the stove with your ceiling fans running and your air conditioning system circulating the air. Within just a few minutes it is in every nook and cranny of the house. You can’t filter smoke out because the particles are too small. The only way to remove it is to open every door and window in the house and try to vent it. Even after four hours you can still smell the fish smoke.
Vollara’s ActivePure technology is recognized as a Certified Space Technology for having effectively applied space-based technology to address the real and growing concern of indoor air pollution for all people on earth. ActivePure’s technology using (RCI) Radiant Catalytic Ionization) that ionization will cause the smoke particles to stick together, get bigger, and fall out of the indoor air 250 times faster. Much like snowflakes float and snowballs crash.
Let’s talk about another technology that’s called oxidation, they are systems sending out invisible plasma of friendly oxidizers. They spread through the house much like the smoke that is coming off that burning frying pan. We take oxygen and water vapor and through the use of a UVX light that activates the honeycomb catalyst we breakdown the oxygen(O2) and water vapor (H2O) that occur naturally in our air to vaporous hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) and other friendly oxidizers. These oxidizers have a few things in common. They all occur naturally. They are all combinations of oxygen and hydrogen. And they are all very unstable. As these invisible oxidizers go out, they bump into mold, viruses, bacteria and other pollutants. They oxidize those things and they revert back to water vapor and oxygen which is a very natural process. This process actively cleans the air; it cleans the flush handles, the door knobs, the countertops and then literally every surface in the house, 24 hours a day, and 7 days a week.

If I had influenza and I touch the doorknob that virus will stay viable for 48 hours. Using ActivePure technology with RCI, the virus on the doorknob is up against a 99.9% kill rate in the very first hour.
Bad viruses and other pathogens can evolve against certain antibiotic and antiviral medicines, but they cannot evolve against oxidation.

How often can you wash your Mattress? The reality is you really can’t.
In a book by Dr. Alan Somersall a statistic is presented. He writes that three out of four asthmatics die between 2:00 o’clock and 4:00 o’clock in the morning and it’s because of breathing dust mite feces and bacteria that are imbedded in the pillows and bedding. The worst part of most people’s day is first thing in the morning after getting up. Sinuses are stuffy or clogged and eyes have that nasty crust that forms magically in the middle of the night. Not only is this greatly reduced or eliminated after a bed sanitization, but snoring usually stops and a better and longer night’s sleep is the result.

Snowflakes float and snowballs crash. A smoke particle, at .01 microns, takes 408 days to fall a distance of eight feet and is in your breathing space for four to five months! Remember that every time you inhale a breath of indoor air (about one liter) it contains 70,000 particles composed of dead skin, dust, dust mites, dust mite feces, viruses, bacteria, mold spores, pollen, carcinogenic volatile organic compounds (VOCs), smoke and particulate. If you don’t have an efficient, active advanced air purification system, you and your family become the air purification system.

A huge point about Vollara technology; and this has to do with Nosocomial Infections (occurring in hospitals), MRSA and so called Super Bugs. One thing I love about this technology is that bad viruses and other pathogens can and do evolve against antibiotics and antiviral medicines (and are doing so at an alarming rate), but they cannot evolve against oxidation any more than they can evolve against fire.
About Diana Ross:  E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal

Calming Breast Cancer Medicinal Tea

Calm Tea - Organic Loose Leaf Tea Blend For Breast Cancer

Ease Tense Moments

Breast Cancer Yoga's relaxing calm tea blend is intended to calm the nerves, balance the mind & create restfulness. All the ingredients are organic, ethically harvested and hand picked. This loose leaf tea combination is used in steaming hot water and should be consumed throughout the day or as needed. Calm the nerves, balance the mind & create restfulness.

Benefits

Calms Nerves 

Balances The Mind 

Creates Restfulness 

Breast Cancer Yoga's own blend to help ease those tense moments. Oatstraw, Nettle Leaf, Red Clover Blossoms, Lemon Balm, and Chamomile

About Diana Ross:  E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

A Holistic Approach To Breast Cancer - Organic Tea Gift Set

BREAST CANCER ORGANIC TUMMY TEA GIFT SET - LIMITED EDITION Breast Cancer Yoga has created natural, organic tea gift set to maximize the effectiveness of a holistic approach to cancer prevention.
 

Product Detail:
BREAST CANCER ORGANIC TUMMY TEA GIFT SET - LIMITED EDITION
Breast Cancer Yoga has created natural, organic tea gift set to maximize the effectiveness of a holistic approach to cancer prevention and recovery. Gift set includes Tummy Tea Loose Leaf Blend 2 ounce container, 5-7 piece Sweet Organic Ginger, 6 American Honey Sticks and a tea cup. All our products combined are chosen to increase vitality and hope.Think of the unlimited comfort you will have, or give with this new limited edition gift set with (4) items.

Gift Set Includes:

1. Tummy Tea 2 ounces
2. 5-7 Pieces Sweet Organic Ginger
3. 6 Honey Sticks
4. Tea Cup

Meet the owner of BreastCancerGifts.

Learn more about her shop and process.

Dawn Bradford

Breathe With Purpose - Breathing Exercise CD For Breast Cancer Recovery

“Breathe With Purpose”

Easy to Learn Breathing Exercises for Creating Inner Calm, the Sense of Being Present and the Ability to Release Mental Tension.

“Breathe with Purpose” is a step by step instructional audio CD that will teach you how easy it can be to learn how to breath properly.   You will also learn that the quality of the mind is linked directly to the quality of the breath.

With our breathing exercise CD you will receive 6 breathing exercises for breast cancer recovery, stress management and cancer related fatigue. Each CD is 60 minutes with an introduction, benefits and 6 breathing exercises. This collection of therapeutic breathing exercises was created specifically for breast cancer recovery management.

Spiritual: By learning how to breath with awareness you will become the recipient of the benefits that“true breathing” has to offer.  From one ambit is the unconscious, instinctive breath and within the other ambit is the ability to restraint and manage the breath. Somewhere in between lies the intrinsic breath, a conscious continuous flow of air which arises from deep inside of us and returns from whence it came. “Breathing Within the Breath” allows you to seek out insight - insight into the impermanent nature of all mental and physical knowledge.  Allowing for the quiet continuous breath you can begin to hear what the internal heart has to truly say.  The body relaxes and the feeling of releasing tension is felt. Through clear and continuous instruction, each breath will guide you there, and the sense of “being, or being present” will prevail.

Physical: There are two great systems at work when breathing that are instrumental in the flow of vital air.  These two systems, the respiratory and circulatory system bind together to support one another when breathing is in harmony. The respiratory system serves as the vehicle for the gas exchange between oxygen and carbon dioxide.  The circulatory system takes charge of the circulation of oxygen for the metabolic process and for the removal of carbon dioxide.  Carbon dioxide forms as a waste product once it has oxidized. It is here that the physical benefits avail themselves. When there is a quality to breathing we absorb more (prana) life energy and more oxygen from the air. Anything that restricts the movement of the diaphragm restricts the breath. When taking in deeper, fuller inhalations more oxygen can be absorbed which then effectively releases carbon dioxide from the lungs. There is another very important aspect to using the breath correctly and that it becomes the conduit for stress and anxiety relief.

About Dawn Bradford Lange:  Co-founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Dawn is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

Breast Cancer Gift Ideas

The The holiday season is a time of giving and receiving.  But what do you give to the breast cancer patient to show you truly care?  Here are some ideas to find the perfect gift that suits her needs. On this page we offer a collection of gifts that will be highly appreciated and will help along the journey.

 Stress Relief

Aromatherapy and Breathing Exercises CD’s can offer a great deal of stress relief for the patient who is undergoing surgery or dealing with body aches and pains. These products enhance psychological and physical healing.

With this breathing exercise CD you will receive 6 breathing exercises for breast cancer recovery, stress management and cancer related fatigue. Each CD is 60 minutes with an introduction, benefits and 6 breathing exercises. This collection of therapeutic breathing exercises was created specifically for breast cancer recovery management. Learn More/Buy Now

Aromatherapy pendant diffuser necklaces are worn by men and women to feel happier and healthier, especially when conflicted with emotional and physical stress and anxiety. To enjoy the aromatherapy benefits of essential oils in your diffuser pendant necklace, simply remove the diffuser cork, add the scent to the pendant, dab some on the diffuser cork, gently pop the diffuser cork back on the pendant and wear the necklace around your neck.These make great holiday gifts! Learn More / Buy Now

Keep ‘em Entertained

Activity levels will wane during active cancer treatment. Consider giving her uplifting books, movies, and music that will brighten her day in the comfort of her home.

Breast Cancer Yoga has created a new yoga DVD of unique restorative yoga poses that are gentle, flowing and meditative. The DVD’s focus is on building strength, flexibility and potential for breast cancer recovery. Breast Cancer Yoga is designed to repair breast tissue, improve circulation of lymph and blood flow. It encourages feelings of safety and support through the use of props. Synchronized movement and breath create a mood of meditation, and relaxation. All combined there is increased vitality and hope. Get This DVD  
This restorative yoga book was created for a therapeutic healing experience while being affordable to all. Restorative Yoga For Breast Cancer Recovery: Gentle Flowing Yoga For Breast Health, Breast Cancer Related Fatigue & Lymphedema Management is an unique restorative yoga therapy book for you or a loved one who has been recently diagnosed, is in treatment, or in recovery. Get This Book

Pamper Her

Pampering the cancer patient is a trickier prospect.  An organic  gift basket is a good idea.

“The Organic Bath Gift Basket For Breast Cancer” gift basket offers true love and support for the receiver. This gift basket was created for a therapeutic bath experience while being affordable to all. Exfoliate body with a dry brush, add 4 ounces of Pink Salt bath crystals to water, listen to breathing exercises while experiencing the soft light of the Lotus flower candle, after bath mist your body with organic Lavender Hydrosol and moisturize your body with aloe vera cream. Give the gift of love.

“The Organic Tea Gift Basket For Breast Cancer”  What a wonderful and thoughtful gift to cheer someone up. This special medicinal herbal tea gift basket contains (9) items. It is the perfect combination of soothing tea products. The basket contains (1) beautiful tea cup. Just add a scoop of organic (2&3) Calm or Immune tea inside the (4) tea ball and experience the tasty and soothing flavor for yourself, especially when you add either (5) crystalized ginger, (6) papaya or one of the (7) honey sticks to your cup of tea. Experience the soft and peaceful lighting of the (8) vanilla Lotus Flower candle. Now for the best part: we have included the (9) “Breathe With Purpose” (CD). It is a step-by-step, learn how to breathe CD. Settle down and learn how to breathe effortlessly. Breathing with such awareness will help create such a balanced and peaceful mind. Can you just imagine? A warm cup of tummy tea with the sweetness of either ginger, papaya or honey, soft lighting, and a guiding breathing CD? All items are placed in a beautiful (10) Natural Basket. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.  Give this gift of love.

Warmth and Comfort

During cancer treatment it is especially troublesome as the weather turns cold!  Pajamas and Soothing Care Products may be just what she needs to feel warm and comfortable.

If someone you know is facing breast cancer surgery, let them know your thoughts are with them with a post-surgical gift basket.Send a friend or loved one a Recovery Gift Basket, available in four unique styles.  Contents include premium teas, lip balm, a journal, note cards, an Awareness pin, inspirational Uplift book, magazine, candle, tissues and more. Recovery Camisole Gift Set Recovery Gift Basket with Pajama Short Set Includes our Recovery Pajama Short Set and items from above list to aid in recovery. Recovery Quilted Gift Tote with Pajama Pant Set Learn More/ Buy Now


Looking for the perfect gift for someone who is going through chemotherapy treatments? Look no further! Here it is – 5 items to take to chemo treatments to help reduce side effects. 1. Breathe With Purpose CD Deep breathing is vital in that it encourages the release of body toxins, rebuild healthy tissue which consequently increases overall energy.2. Atopalm Moisturizing Hand Treatment (full-sized) Moisturizing Hand Treatment is formulated with a rich blend of moisturizers, antioxidants, and protective ingredients. Hands can become dry during chemo treatment, and Atopalm helps revitalize the skin.3. Mouth Kote Moisturizing Mouth Spray OR Biotene Moisturizing Mouth Spray (depending on availability) Carry to chemo treatments to quickly spray and control dry mouth symptom. 4.  Queasy Drops (assorted flavors) Queasy Drops are an effective way to help provide relief from nausea associated with chemotherapy treatments.. 5. SolRx Lip Protectant SPF 15 Made with super moisturizers, aloe and vitamins A and E,. Carry in your purse to help combat dry lips caused by chemo treatments. Learn More / Buy Now

About Dawn Bradford Lange:  Co-founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Dawn is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

Healthy Breast Cancer Diet - Overnight Oatmeal Recipe

  

www.BreastCancerYoga.com Presents Overnight Oatmeal.

Ingredients:
1 Cup Rolled Oats
1 1/2 Cup Almond/Hemp Milk
1/4 Chia Seeds
1 Large Banana, Mashed
1/2 Tsp. Ground Cinnamon

Mix together ingredients, refrigerate overnight and serve with fresh berries.



 About Dawn Bradford Lange: Co-founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Dawn is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

In a Moment's Notice: CERTAINTY can be changed in a moment’s notice

YOUR LIFE A-Z: CERTAINTY

BE PREPARED AND FLEXIBLE

CERTAINTY

Posted by Robin Dilley
CERTAINTY is an illusion.  CERTAINTY can be changed in a moment’s notice.  Many people do not believe in the Divine or God because there is no CERTAINTY in that.  Guess what, there is no CERTAINTY that you will wake up tomorrow morning either.  It is important to make educated and calculated decisions in your life but do not let yourself drop into a dark space if those decisions do not pay off just like you thought they would.  You are responsible to investigate, research and educate yourself about the decisions you are moving toward but you cannot know the future.  Do the best you can and always do your home -work.  CERTAINTY is illusive and not something that one can count on.  Can you name the things in your life that you think are CERTAIN?  Go ahead and list those CERTAINTIES.  Then think about those CERTAINTIES by asking yourself, what is plan B?  Plan B is a necessary insurance policy about the CERTAINTY that you think that exists.  CERTAINTY is easy to default to, especially if one does his/her homework. CERTAINTY cannot be counted on.  CERTAINTY is a helpful target and the target needs to be as stable and planned as possible.  CERTAINTY is also helpful when making important choices in your life. Choosing the right college, the right health plan, the right retirement plan, and making those choices viable in your life are very important.  CERTAINTY often needs to be reduced to the question, “If I choose this, what is the worse that can happen? 

Dr. Robin B. Dilley, author of In A Moment’s Notice: A Psychologist’s Journey with Breast Cancer is a licensed psychologist in the State of Arizona. Her eclectic practice allows her to cross diagnostic barriers and meet clients in their need assisting them to respond to life in healthy and empowering ways rather than react to life’s circumstances.

Aromatherapy Diffusers and Essential Oils For Breast Cancer

Aromatherapy AnyWear and Essential Oils by Tabs.

Aromatherapy pendant diffuser necklaces are worn by men and women to feel happier and healthier, especially when conflicted with emotional and physical stress and anxiety.

People with cancer and other ailments benefit greatly from scents that smell good to them. An aromatherapy pedant diffuser necklace worn around the neck with a favorite scent in it can be very cheering.

Just add the scent to the pendant, dab some on the diffuser cork, pop the cork in the pendant and wear the necklace around your neck. Anyone can wear one anywhere. Some people even use them as car diffusers (around the rear view mirror).

Our Story:
My 11 year old daughter Tabetha (Tabs) and I co-founded Aromatherapy AnyWear and Essential Oils by Tabs in January 2014. Our goal was to help people heal and feel happy through aromatherapy.
The idea for the business came from SummerFest, an annual vegan festival held in Johnstown, PA, in July 2013. A vendor gave Tabs a small glass vial to wear on a necklace string and told her to put fairy dust in it. Instead, we put essential oils of ylang ylang and lavender in it and added a cork top to diffuse the oils. We test marketed around Rochester. People really liked the concept so we decided to design our own diffuser necklaces, and started marketing around the US.

We feature our diffusers in retail outlets, spas, through Essential Oil consultants, on Facebook – aromatherapy anywear and essential oils by tabs and on our blogsite - http://aromatherapybytabs.blogspot.com. We sell via retail & wholesale channels.

Tabs has been featured on Rochester’s YNN Cable’s R News – Business Now as a Young Entrepreneur and on WHAM/Fox News’ Morning Show as the Youngest Entrepreneur ever interviewed on the show.

We donate 1/3+ of sales to animal and vegan causes, with additional donations going toward education, cancer, autism, & fundraisers.

My two sisters are cancer survivors. My husband lost both his mom and sister to cancer.
We blog at and show our wares at http://aromatherapybytabs.blogspot.com.

About Beth Garver Beha: Beth and her 10 year old daughter Tabetha (Tabs) co-founded their business Aromatherapy (and Essential Oils) by Tabs in January 2014 (http://aromatherapybytabs.blogspot.com; facebook-essential oils by tabs). They sell and design aromatherapy pendant necklaces and create custom essential oil products. Beth’s sisters are both cancer survivors: breast and cervical. Beth is vegan, Tabs is vegetarian. Beth and Tabetha both run, swim and cycle. Aromatherapy by Tabs donates a portion of its profits to Relay for Life and animal causes. To learn more, visit us at aromatherapybytabs.blogspot.com or e-mail Beth at bgarver@rochester.rr.com.

Breast Cancer Restorative Yoga Pose - L Seat Half Butterfly Twist

This is a classic twisting yoga pose that helps to squeeze out toxins. Using resistance to really go a bit further helps to squeeze out tensions too. When you are in breast cancer recovery, twists play a vital role in wellness. We typically do not twist in our day-to-day routines so the toxins remain until we go directly after a pose to begin the process of elimination. Letting the knee externally rotate out to side also releases any pent up tensions or tightness in the groin and hip area. Try it for yourself and use your breath fully so that every drop of tension leaves your mind and body.

About Diana Ross: E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

 

Yoga: Helping Breast Cancer Patients & Survivors

Do you do yoga?

If you practice yoga, you know how therapeutic it is & how relaxed you feel afterward.

Today, this 5,000-year-old practice is even proving to help breast cancer patients & survivors.

A recent study finds that when these patients add yoga to their routine, it helps counter some common side effects of radiation treatments, including fatigue.

Watch this video as Breast Cancer Answers Co-Founder Wendy Hartley & Breast Cancer Yoga's Diana Ross discuss the benefits of yoga for breast cancer patients & survivors.

http://www.breastcanceryoga.com
http://twitter.com/#!/BreastYoga
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Breast-Cancer-Yoga/161298470576850

Amma Therapy For Breast Cancer

So What is Amma Therapy?

Amma Therapy is an ancient healing system which dates back some 5000 years ago during the Yellow Emperor era. It is a highly skilled system of body work therapy which employs massage techniques, manipulations, and the application of pressure, friction and touch-to-points on the energy channels on which they are found. The channels are the pathways through which energy passes throughout our bodies. Amma, is less defined by a specific technique than by its purpose, philosophy, and sophisticated practice as a healing art.

Amma Therapy is fundamentally an energetic therapy focused on the balance and movement of “life energy” in the human body. Starting with the basic application of hand techniques used to balance the flow of energy. Then other methods were developed, including the use of needles (acupuncture), heat (moxibustion), skeletal manipulation, the appropriate use of herbal medications, diet, and then meditation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) all these methods target the flow and balance of energy in the channels. The modern Amma therapist is knowledgeable in all of these areas but relies primarily on the sensitivity and strength of the hands to manipulate life energy.

Am-ma means “push-pull” in Chinese. Amma Therapy utilizes all the techniques of the major forms of therapeutic massage:

Deep pressure and point manipulation used in Shiatsu massage are applied to attain the desired effects of energetic movement and release of muscular contraction.

Foot reflex points commonly referred to as “foot reflexology” are stimulated during to these points which often has a profound outcome on the deeper organs and tissues within the body.

Deep Facial manipulation techniques and connective tissue manipulation used in Rolfing are used for muscle stretching and pushing techniques that are common to European or Swedish massage.

In addition, the master therapist is well versed in, and fully capable of, the skeletal manipulations that are the basis of chiropractic. Elizabeth also uses essential oils and healing crystals. She feels the energy blockages and moves energy through. I can feel the warmth rising and my breath being

About Diana Ross: E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.

FIR Infrared - A Soothing and Healing Cancer Treatment

By Diana Ross Co-Founder of Breast Cancer Yoga.
FIR Infrared Therapy is a pretty incredible alternative cancer treatment. I was fortunate enough to buy this FIR Infrared “Rainbow” some time back for aches and pains for me and my family.  Now I use it all the time to generate heat “fever heat.” When cancer cells are heated past 41/43c degrees the blood flow is insufficient for the proper elimination of wastes (namely lactic acid) or proper oxygenation, due to the inability of the capillaries to dilate effectively at this higher temperature. Consequently the cancer cells become oxygen-deprived and lactic acid build ups, the pH of the cell will steadily drop, and the cell will die of its own acidity. Healthy cells have no problem regulating themselves at the same temperature (+ 41 degrees C) so I realized that this is a potential cancer treatment without damaging side effects to healthy cells!

What is Far Infrared therapy (FIR) and what does it do?

FIR Infrared Rays are waves of energy, totally invisible to the naked eye and capable of penetrating deep into the human body. The rays gently elevate the body's surface temperature (107.6F/42 celsius and above; this enables the destruction of cancer cells), and activate major bodily functions.

Another thing that I am doing is applying castor oil treatments (pack) over my chest and organs. I saturate the oil on a piece of flannel fabric. Placing a towel underneath my back (just in case) keeps the area clean from any leaks.

Castor oil works as an antiviral, antibacterial, and antifungal agent. When applied topically it treats a variety of skin conditions, reduces pain, and stimulates immune system function. It also acts as a lymphatic stimulant so for me to have lymphatic node tumors - it works. Castor oil has been thoroughly investigated for its industrial use but only a minimal amount of research has been focused on its medicinal benefits. That said, the healing properties of castor oil appears to have survived countless generations of scrutiny. One of the more compelling health benefits is castor oil's support of your immune system. This healing property does not require you ingest ing the oil but only to apply it externally. The benefits of castor oil packs were popularized by the late psychic healer Edgar Cayce.

My friend Lorraine Aguilar from www.yogaflowstudio.com is my model. We spent the day going through all my protocols. It was a lot of fun checking everything out. Lorraine brought a “Heart and Lung” Yoga Video for us to explore so there was a lot of sharing and caring.

Last note I am also doing FIR Infrared Sauna treatments which is far more intense for the whole body but very therapeutic. I will save that for another day. Lots more to share. love and light everyone. Please post comments. I enjoy dialoging.


FIR Infrared Studies:

\http://omicsonline.org/nonthermal-effects-of-farinfrared-ray-fir-on-human-hepatocellular-carcinoma-cells-hepg-and-their-tumors-1948-5956.1000012.php?aid=275
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ijp/2012/646845/abs/
http://europepmc.org/abstract/med/10628363   breast cancer study
http://www.journeyofhealth.net/energytherapy/hothouse_fir.php
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2386844/
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3546001/

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About Diana Ross: E-RYT 500 restorative yoga teacher, survivor that cares and founder of Breast Cancer Yoga. Diana is making a difference with Breast Cancer Yoga therapeutic products designed to support you emotionally and physically during breast cancer . We want to give you the attention and personal service you need so please email us at info@breastcanceryoga.com if you have questions.