The Healing Power Of Mindfulness for Cancer Patients

The Healing Power Of Mindfulness for Cancer Patients

The Benefits of Mindfulness for Cancer Patients are Many… 

Mindfulness is a type of meditation where you use breathing exercises and gentle, repetitive, peaceful sounds (such as running water) to calm the mind. Mindfulness is not just meditation, however, it is also a philosophy of being in the present, enjoying the moment, anchoring yourself in the positive aspects of reality, and taking time out to discover, and explore your hobbies. It can teach you how to be kinder to yourself. 

Some people write it off because it seems to be a ‘buzzword’, but just giving yourself a break, taking deep breaths, and relaxing your mind and body is surprisingly powerful. People participating in studies on mindfulness report relief from anxiety and stress and improved mood. You only need five to 20 minutes to yourself to take a mental break, but it has many proven benefits for everyone. 

Mindfulness for cancer patients…

BOOSTING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH

Can something as simple as a meditation break improve your health? The answer is yes!

Stress is a major contributor to poor physical and mental health (which, themselves, also cause stress.) Stress can cause increased inflammation, interfere with sleeping, eating, and other essential routines, including taking medications. It also causes damage in the body and can directly affect treatment. Stress is difficult, if not impossible to avoid: We live in a chaotic, stressful world – chronic illness and treatments only add to it. Mindfulness gives people a moment to themselves, a sanctuary from that stress in their own heads that they can take anywhere, at any time, and this can be incredibly helpful. 

People who meditate feel more positively about their life and find it easier to self-regulate and remain calm. Because of this, mindfulness meditation has also been used as a tool for recovering from trauma and stabilising mood swings. This sense of stability, even in the face of great adversity, is also known as ‘resilience,’ and allows people to survive, overcome hardship, and make the most out of their life. Mindfulness is just one way to cultivate resilience, but it’s one of the easiest methods out there. In other words, mindfulness meditation might just be a brain-break that allows you to feel safe and secure within yourself, but it is a very powerful brain break that can have lasting effects on physical and mental health. Not bad for something that is easy, and portable, 

What else can mindfulness do? 

MINDFULNESS & PAIN REDUCTION

People using mindfulness report being able to better tolerate both their symptoms and their treatments, and also feel more free to enjoy their life. This is because mindfulness meditation can reduce the perception of pain and stress. However, the greatest benefit of mindfulness meditation is that it is portable, so it can be done anywhere – whether at home, in transit, at work, or in the hospital! If you need specific soothing sounds, or meditations, these can be provided for you. 

Obviously, meditation alone is not a cure – for sure, do not skip the standard of care – but finding the time to take a break and build a sanctuary inside your mind can give you incredible benefits. If you need help taking a break, taking classes can help you build a separation between your everyday life and your meditation space. 

Give it a try! 

 

Rochelle

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Mindfulness For Cancer Patients References 

Bueno V.F., et al., Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mood, Quality of Life, and Attention in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Biomed Res Int. 2015; 2015: 962857. 

Published online 2015 Jun 7. doi: 10.1155/2015/962857

Lesdema D. and Kumano H., Mindfulness-based stress reduction and cancer: a meta-analysis., Psycho-Oncology, 20 November 2008, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/Pon.1400 

Seiler A., Jenewein J., Resilience in Cancer Patients., Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2019; 10: 208. 

Published online 2019 Apr 5. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00208 

Phlippe R.A., et al., Effects of Physical Activity and Mindfulness on Resilience and Depression During the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic., Frontiers in Psychology., 29 July 2021 

 

 

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Holistic facial therapist Deborah Phillips shares her tips and tricks!

Holistic facial therapist Deborah Phillips shares her tips and tricks!

Deborah would come to me for massage treatments, and when I wasn’t trigger-pointing around her shoulder, we would have the age-old conversation comparing our personal experiences of being the stay-at-home mum/mom taking care of the children (especially as both of us didn’t have family close by) working part-time, fitting in university courses, exercise, and at the end of every treatment, with her shoulders no longer stuck by her ears and relaxed, Deborah would say “You know, I just want to do facials”.  The next thing I knew, I was booking facials with Deborah!  She became a qualified facialist through Champney’s, and Neal’s Yard in the UK, as well as The Green Beauty Academy in New York. Just for your information, it proved difficult to get an appointment because she is always booked solid!   It may seem a strange comment to say, but Deborah’s facials are very hands-on, and what’s a facial if not hands-on.  As she has researched and practised her trade, massage has certainly come to the forefront of her facials.  Not only do I leave my treatment with the aesthetic physical benefits of plumping, lifting and firming, but I also leave with my shoulders and mind relaxed because of Deborah’s approach to facials.

 

Interview with Deborah Phillips

 

Q. Why were you drawn to becoming a facial therapist?

I have always been a skincare geek. I grew up in the era of supermodels and I was absolutely fascinated by their beauty and elegance.I suppose from a young age I was always trying to work out how I could emulate Elle MacPherson, but with a headful of red hair and an aversion to the sun, it was an impossible task!    I really did become fascinated by their fresh, clear skin and beauty and thought that if I used the right product, I’d get the same skin! My first job was at Harvey Nichols, and I’d spend my lunch hours browsing through the beauty halls, becoming familiar with brands, ingredients and what each product promised they could achieve.  There began a life long fascination with skin and how to achieve that ‘glow’.

Q. You sound like a scientist?

I was intrigued to know how certain products affected the skin. I left the corporate world to raise my family and during that time, started trying various potions that would revive and rejuvenate my face after years of commuting, socialising, unhelpful eating habits and stress! However, I realised that glowing skin cannot be achieved from a product alone. Eating well, drinking water and exercise, amongst other activities are the answer – a holistic approach I suppose.   Fortunately, I have experienced your facials and know how you vet the products you use! I’ve also noticed that you are incorporating more massage as time goes on.

Q. Why is that?

After qualifying at Champneys, I decided to continue my training at Neals Yard. It was during a ‘Holistic Facial Therapy’ course that I had a moment of epiphany in that I realised that the foundation of a rejuvenated, glowing complexion lies within the ability to release tension from the muscles, drain the lymph of all stagnation and massage the face to bring nutrients and oxygen to the skin. However, to achieve this successfully, the environment must be calming and relaxing. It is then that the client’s parasympathetic nervous system is engaged (rest or digest element of the nervous system that only works when someone is completely relaxed) and then the magic happens!   This realisation has driven me to understand more about the vital roles that facial and neck muscle release, fascial release and lymphatic drainage play in achieving a glowing complexion – it really isn’t just about smearing a cream on your skin.

Q. Why did you want to create a sanctuary?

My therapy room is a ‘Women Only’ space.  This is because I have wanted to create an experience where a woman feels safe and cocooned so that they can fully relax and enjoy their treatment.  It is only when someone has completely engaged with their ‘parasympathetic’ brain that I am able to work to achieve a change in their skin and the appearance of their face. A number of my clients have told me that not only does their skin and face feel better, but that they feel calmer, happier and more settled when they leave me.  That brings me happiness and a sense of great fulfilment.

Q. What are your top tips for Skincare?

Water, Water, Water! – our bodies are composed of approximately 60% water and when we don’t drink enough, the water goes straight to our vital organs and our skin suffers! When we drink enough water, our skin is more hydrated, fine lines diminish and our lymphatic system (that carries the ‘rubbish’ out) can work effectively   Ceramides – at this time of year, ceramides in face creams are key.  Ceramides are lipids (fats) that are found naturally in skin. They protect skin from the environment (cold, heat, sun) and helps it to look younger. Skin cells and ceramides are like bricks and mortar. Skin is the brick and ceramide is the mortar. Ceramides hold our skin together, prevents moisture loss, and keeps skin supple. I use Tropic Skin Dream and Eye dream as they are rich in ceramides, however, any facial moisturiser that contains ceramides will be good for your skin to combat winter weather!   Don’t over exfoliate – the beauty industry has gone crazy in recent years, promoting the use of acids and granular exfoliants. Whilst exfoliation is important for sloughing off dead skin to reveal a brighter complexion and to enable products to penetrate more effectively, over-exfoliation can cause sensitivity, redness, breakouts and dryness. At this time of year, it’s important to only exfoliate once or twice a week at most.   Essential fatty acids – essential fatty acids can be found in fatty fish such as salmon avocado, nuts and seeds to name a few and play a large role in achieving and maintaining good skin health.   Retinol – has often had a bad reputation amongst women because of the peeling and redness it can cause.  However, there are some great retinols on the market now that are ‘encapsulated’ in ingredients that deliver the retinol deep into the skin without the reaction. Retinol is the only product that has been proven to increase cell turnover and therefore is wonderful for addressing fine lines, acne and acne scarring and overall radiance, so it’s worth finding one that works for your skin.   Massage – self-massage is free and can make a huge difference to the tone and look of your skin.  Always opt for a plant-based facial oil (not mineral) and it needn’t be expensive.  Even olive oil or jojoba oil will do!  Begin by warming the oil between your palms, then press it into your face and neck.  Start by massaging the neck, and then work up to your face.  As long as you’re massaging ‘up and out’, you’ll feed your skin with nutrients and oxygen, relax your muscles and provide that healthy glow that we all love.

Techniques you can try at home:

Contouring the jawline

 

Enhancing your cheekbones

Products you can try at home with a fantastic 15% discount:

Oskia has a wonderful skincare range and by using Deborah’s discount code DeborahP you can get yourself a 15% discount! Who doesn’t love a little bit of retail therapy!?

Booking a facial:

I’m sure you are all chomping at the bit to book a fabulous facial with Deborah. Sadly, when we emerge from lockdown, Deborah has a large list of clients waiting for treatments, so she is, unfortunately, unable to take any new bookings at this time. But we will let you know when her books re-open again!

 

Rochelle

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Mindfulness For Cancer Patients References 

Bueno V.F., et al., Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mood, Quality of Life, and Attention in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Biomed Res Int. 2015; 2015: 962857. 

Published online 2015 Jun 7. doi: 10.1155/2015/962857

Lesdema D. and Kumano H., Mindfulness-based stress reduction and cancer: a meta-analysis., Psycho-Oncology, 20 November 2008, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/Pon.1400 

Seiler A., Jenewein J., Resilience in Cancer Patients., Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2019; 10: 208. 

Published online 2019 Apr 5. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00208 

Phlippe R.A., et al., Effects of Physical Activity and Mindfulness on Resilience and Depression During the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic., Frontiers in Psychology., 29 July 2021 

 

 

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Discover the Deliciousness of Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Discover the Deliciousness of Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Another research and development cookie!  The humble Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.

There is something about the crunchy and chewy texture of an Oatmeal Raisin cookie that never leaves my memory. I did mix and adapt this recipe a bit to see what would happen. I think I was a scientist in another life.

I replaced the all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour and used coconut oil instead of butter. I also used dried cranberries instead of raisins and topped the cookie with a pecan.  I’m no mathematician and fractions are part of my worst nightmare; I was glad to discover that the replace ingredients were 1:1 ratio. So, 1 cup of gluten-free flour replaces 1 cup of all-purpose flour.  1/2 cup melted coconut oil replaced 1/2 cup butter.

The cookies were crunchy and chewy and didn’t have a coconut flavour. They most certainly reinforced why I love oatmeal raisin cookies.  And apart from being a happy memory cookie,  they will certainly be on my trail running food list for energy!

Original Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Live Well Bake Often – 

Ingredients

1 cup (125 grams) all-purpose flour or (or I used gluten-free flour) (spooned & levelled)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup (115 grams) melted butter (or I substituted for coconut oil)
1/2 cup (100 grams) brown sugar
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 and 1/2 cups (150 grams) old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup (150 grams) raising (I opted for cranberries)

Method

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large mixing bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for 1-2 minutes until well combined. Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix until fully combined.
  • Slowly mix in the flour mixture and continue mixing until just combined, then mix in the oats and raisins until fully combined, making sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • Cover the cookie dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats and set aside.
  • Once the dough is chilled, remove it from the refrigerator. Using a 1.5-2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and drop onto the prepared baking sheets. Roll the cookie dough into balls and very gently press down with your hand to flatten each ball of cookie dough slightly (make sure not to flatten them completely, just slightly). Make sure to leave a little room between each ball of cookie dough as they will spread a little while they bake.
  • Bake in separate batches at 350°F for 10-12 minutes or until the edges of the cookies are lightly golden brown and the top is set. Remove from the oven and cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer the cookies to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Prep time includes 30 minutes of chilling time.
Allowing the cookie dough to chill for 30 minutes will help the cookies to bake up thicker. If you prefer for your cookies to be a little thinner, you may skip the dough chilling.
Cookies may be stored on the counter in an airtight container for up to five days.

If you give this recipe a go, feel free to share your results on our Facebook page, we would love to see your baking!

Other recipes you might enjoy:
Try These Easy Spelt Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Banana bread! A delicious quick recipe using paleo coconut flour
Jakes Tiger Boost Nut Butter Recipe – Cherry Overnight Oats

 

 

Rochelle

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Try These Easy Spelt Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Try These Easy Spelt Dark Chocolate Chunk Cookies

I came upon this chocolate chunk cookies recipe as I’m researching and developing my own perfect chocolate chip cookies.  After reading through the ingredients and um-ing and ah-ing over what I could do, I just decided to follow the instructions!  I can’t not share these as in my opinion, they are a mix of traditional after-school snack ‘milk and cookies’ chocolate chip cookies, and grown-up ‘I think I’ll have a cookie with my coffee/tea cookie.’

If you haven’t used Spelt flour, give it a try. It imparts a touch of ‘nuttiness’ and ‘richness’ without detracting from the feel-good factor of an old school chocolate chip cookie!

I got this great recipe from Butter and Brioche

Ingredients for Chocolate Chunk Cookies

200 g unsalted butter, cubed
285 g light brown sugar
80 g granulated sugar
175 g all-purpose flour
175 g spelt flour
1 ¼ tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 large egg
1 tbsp. vanilla bean extract
225 g dark chocolate, roughly chopped
Flaked salt or fleur de sel, for sprinkling

Method

  • Place the butter into a medium-sized saucepan, set over medium-low heat. Heat, stirring occasionally until the butter is melted.
  • Remove from the heat and pour the butter into a large mixing bowl. Add in the light brown sugar and granulated sugar. Whisk until smooth and combined. Set the bowl aside.
  • In a separate medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, spelt flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Set the bowl with the dry ingredients aside.
  • Add the egg into the bowl with the butter and sugar mixture. Whisk until smooth and glossy, then, add in the vanilla bean extract. Whisk until combined.
  • Incorporate half of the dry ingredients into the bowl, using a wooden spoon to mix until just combined (some dry flour pockets should remain).
  • Add in the remaining dry ingredients, again, mix until just combined.
  • Fold in the dark chocolate chunks until evenly incorporated throughout the dough.
  • Cover the bowl with a layer of plastic wrap and set the dough in the refrigerator to chill for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour (any time longer and the dough will be hard to roll. If this happens, let the dough sit out at room temperature until it’s soft enough to roll but firm enough to hold it’s shape).
  • Preheat the oven to 180 c (350 f). Line three large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Using a small cookie scoop, or a generous tablespoon as a measure, roll out as many cookie balls out of the dough as possible. Arrange the dough balls evenly amongst the baking trays, then, sprinkle over a little of the flaked salt.
  • Bake, for 9 to 11 minutes. Three-quarters of the way into baking (about 8 minutes in), open the oven door and raise the cookie sheet by a few inches (the cookies should just be beginning to puff in the middle). Use a little force to tap it against the oven rack, so that the cookies deflate slightly. You should see the chocolate begin to spread. Close the oven door and let the cookies bake and inflate again, for a further 30 seconds. Again, repeat the raising and tapping process above for a total of 3 times. The cookies should be golden, crisp around the edges and the middles should be just set with chocolate puddles throughout.
  • Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on their baking trays for 10 minutes, before carefully transferring them to a wire rack to further cool slightly, before serving.

If you give this recipe a go, feel free to share your results on our Facebook page, we would love to see your baking!

Other articles you might be interested in:
Discover the Deliciousness of Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Banana bread! A delicious quick recipe using paleo coconut flour
Jakes Tiger Boost Nut Butter Recipe – Cherry Overnight Oats 

 

Rochelle

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Mindfulness For Cancer Patients References 

Bueno V.F., et al., Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mood, Quality of Life, and Attention in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Biomed Res Int. 2015; 2015: 962857. 

Published online 2015 Jun 7. doi: 10.1155/2015/962857

Lesdema D. and Kumano H., Mindfulness-based stress reduction and cancer: a meta-analysis., Psycho-Oncology, 20 November 2008, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/Pon.1400 

Seiler A., Jenewein J., Resilience in Cancer Patients., Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2019; 10: 208. 

Published online 2019 Apr 5. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00208 

Phlippe R.A., et al., Effects of Physical Activity and Mindfulness on Resilience and Depression During the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic., Frontiers in Psychology., 29 July 2021 

 

 

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A Little Behavioural Change and Cookie Baking Scheduling

A Little Behavioural Change and Cookie Baking Scheduling

I gotta say, cookies make me happy! 

A few weeks back, I started to lose track of ‘Lockdown Groundhog Days’ because all days seem to blur into one.  I began to feel unmotivated.  I didn’t want to go for another run or do another yoga class. I was also bored, irritable, and agitated. While I’m all for acknowledging my unwelcome feelings and letting people know about them, after a few days, I wanted those feelings to stop. I knew from my past experience of ‘behavioural change’ and becoming a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, I had to find something different to do, something that brought me a ‘reward’. 

I searched my memory for these ‘things’ that might bring a sense of reward, and it didn’t take long for my grandmother and cookies to pop up.   My grandmother was a star. She would let me help her make the family favourite Chocolate Chip cookies and her own recipe Lemon Snowflake cookies.  

I’d stand next to her on a step stool, and she would let me beat the eggs with a hand-powered beater, and taught me how to measure flour and other dry ingredients by levelling off the filled measuring cups with the back of a knife.  She taught me to ‘pack sugar’ and whip butter until light and fluffy.  When it was time to clean up, my grandmother would leave a little more batter in the bowl than was necessary so I could lick the bowl clean before it went into the sink. 

When the cookies finished baking, I helped her put them in the huge airtight container ready for the family’s ‘cookie attack’. The cookies never lasted long.  This made me and my grandmother very pleased.  A job well done!

This makes me reminisce about simple family time with my grandmother, learning and practising a ‘craft’, knowing my family loved the results.  All these memories made me dig out my beloved Kitchen Aid mixer, search out recipes, start baking, and even sparked a quest to develop my own cookie. This holds value to me. I felt my motivation returning.

Now, I schedule cookie making on a Sunday mid-morning. It leaves me with a cheery smile and continuously talking about food science for the rest of the day. Two kitchen shelves have become home for every type of flour imaginable, different % dark chocolates, all types of sugar, and oils whilst the fridge is stocked with unsalted butter. I know a cookie passes the taste test if my son asks could I make it again. 

Now, just so you know, I do watch what I eat.  Basically, I watch what I eat, so I DON’T HAVE to watch what I eat.  I don’t eat all the cookies in the cookie jar,(I honestly probably eat more of the dough than the finished product!). I play around with ingredients, and I enjoy eating nutritionally.  I like to provide my body with what it needs to function and function well, hence cookie recipe development to satisfy all my needs. 

That’s just me. 

I’m not suggesting you bake cookies all day long; what I am suggesting is that if you happen to feel unmotivated, irritable, agitated, or just bored, think about what you used to enjoy, what used to make you smile, what brings value to your life, then go do it, or adapt it during lockdown, noting how you feel after.  Do you walk around with a cheery smile? Is your mood that bit brighter?  You never know, you may just find your sense of motivation returning. 

If you would like to know more regarding Behavioural Change and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, please get in touch via the form here I’ll be happy to chat.

PS. My son’s favourite home-baked delight: Paleo Coconut Flour Banana Bread!

Rochelle

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Mindfulness For Cancer Patients References 

Bueno V.F., et al., Mindfulness Meditation Improves Mood, Quality of Life, and Attention in Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Biomed Res Int. 2015; 2015: 962857. 

Published online 2015 Jun 7. doi: 10.1155/2015/962857

Lesdema D. and Kumano H., Mindfulness-based stress reduction and cancer: a meta-analysis., Psycho-Oncology, 20 November 2008, https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/Pon.1400 

Seiler A., Jenewein J., Resilience in Cancer Patients., Frontiers in Psychiatry. 2019; 10: 208. 

Published online 2019 Apr 5. doi: 10.3389/fpsyt.2019.00208 

Phlippe R.A., et al., Effects of Physical Activity and Mindfulness on Resilience and Depression During the First Wave of COVID-19 Pandemic., Frontiers in Psychology., 29 July 2021 

 

 

Disclaimer: Run Body Run is an online magazine that shares events and services related to fitness, health and well-being that may be of interest to our followers. Please note Run Body Run is not affiliated in any way with the pages or people whose stories and recipes are shared in our articles. However, this article may contain affiliate links for products that we feature on our Recommended Products Page. We only endorse products we use and truly believe in. If you are interested in any events, products or businesses mentioned, please contact the companies and organisers directly for full information. If you feel that parts of this blog relate to you and you’d like to discuss this further, please fill out the form on our contact page.