The EASE Cancer Foundation teaches about relaxation techniques such as The Relaxation Response (from Herbert Benson, MD of Harvard Medical School), visualization, guided imagery, diaphragmatic breathwork, progressive muscle relaxation, and affirmations. Our classes include lecture and experiential time to sample different relaxation techniques in a safe environment to find methods that appeal to each individual.

A Tufts University study estimates that 75-90% of all adult visits to primary care physicians are partially prompted by stress related complaints. Those surviving cancer have usually been subjected to stress in every area of their lives. Cancer is a multifactorial disease that requires a multifactorial solution, which addresses medical, nutritional, and lifestyle aspects, along with mental, emotional, and spiritual issues.

Stress is your mind’s and body’s reaction or response to any positive or negative situation. There are many factors in life with the potential to cause stress. Harmful adaptations in the body to stress may include: increased cholesterol and triglycerides, increased blood clotting, damage to coronary arteries, increased blood pressure, decreased immune function, and many other negative internal changes.

Relaxation techniques are methods of countering the effects of stress and creating a sense of peace in the mind and body. Research shows that the benefits of the regular use of relaxation techniques include: improved quality of life, enhanced outlook on life, improved sleep, less fatigue, improved healing time, greater oxygenation of blood, improved digestion, calmness of the nervous system, improved emotional state, improved relationships, reduced muscle tension, reduced neck & back pain, decreased heart rate and blood pressure, and reduced anxiety and depression, just to name a few.

If you- or someone you care about- could benefit from learning these powerful tools for improved mental and physical wellness, then please check out the Events calendar or Contact Us