Have you ever wanted to take you to a distant place, where all your worries and stress are left?
You can, in your mind's eye ??.
guided imagery (GI) involves the development of imagination and senses. It is a form of relaxation that promotes harmony between body and mind.
IM is a complete experience all the sensory body. People are led to imagine a relaxing place and the way it sounds, smells, tastes and feels.
For example, the image of a serene beach imply smell the salt in the air, hear the waves and feel the breeze and sand.
integration of all senses stimulates the connection between body and mind, while the peaceful imaging guide gently the body and mind in a relaxed state.
this way, GI becomes a powerful and healthy coping strategy to deal with stress. Those who regularly use a quicker notice and more sustainable benefits
Some of these benefits include :.
- Better sleep
- increased immunity
- Reduced anxiety, pain, fatigue and nausea
The guided imagery is led by a skilled practitioner and is available in person or listening to recorded audio on CD or online.
online you can find guided imagery designed especially for cancer patients, such as guided imagery in reducing pain and anxiety. Some guided imagery is available.
guided imagery stimulates the immune system
A number of studies in the past decade has revealed direct. Benefits of GI stimulate the immune system
research shows IM can increase the cells and the subsequent immune proteins:
- white blood cells
- natural killer cells
- neutrophils
- cells
- activated T cells
- killer cells activated by lymphokines
- interleukin-2
- factor of tumor necrosis alpha
the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 07 determined that the hypnotic guided imagery has significantly increased natural killer cells, cancer cells and attack them virus.
in 08, a critical review published in the International Journal of Neuroscience has confirmed that IM can counteract stress and boost the immune system. It also describes how the cell of the specific imaging affects the corresponding white blood cells, neutrophils and lymphocytes.
A year later, a British study of the impact of GI ?? on breast cancer patients showed a significant increase in natural killer cells, activated T cells and natural killer cells activated by lymphokines before and after chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
In 2011, an MD Anderson study GI teaches and diaphragmatic breathing for patients with prostate cancer to see if stress management before surgery improved immune outcomes. It turns out he does. The group using IM has significantly increased the power of natural killer cells and higher levels of interleukin-2 and tumor necrosis factor.
Other types of imaging
Guided imagery is one of several types of pictures that promotes relaxation and well-being.
Palming is a form of imaging that involves color visualization. Palms are placed on the eyes and the practitioner is considering a color to represent the stress, often shades of red. The practitioner then consciously change color to a more relaxing color as shades of blue or green.
Purpose and process imaging involves visualization to achieve a goal, and the process needed to achieve the goal. For someone with cancer, this could involve viewing the steps it will take to successfully recover from the surgery. The vision can include healthy responses to setbacks, and ways to celebrate progress.
image Dream holds significant meaning. Some people keep a dream journal to keep track of dreams and discover patterns or a deeper meaning in a row.
cancer patients can find purpose and imaging equally beneficial process for guided imagery, because it helps them envision a positive future. Adding other types of images to a regular practice of GI may improve mind-body connection and promote emotional well-being.
Questions and answers Support Group in December 2015
Patients and caregivers have asked a number of questions during the latest online support group. Here, we include answers to some of them
Q :. Can I call a patient lawyer mesothelioma center to ask about the validity of specific complementary and alternative therapies
[a: Yes, sick defenders are available seven days a week, day and nights, to answer questions related to mesothelioma. We regularly receive questions about complementary and alternative therapies and have many reputable resources to share on these therapies
Q :. My beloved is having great difficulty sleeping at night because of anxiety. Are there medications that might help
A :? Anxiety is common among people with cancer. Doctors often prescribe anti-anxiety medications to cancer patients and these drugs are effective in controlling anxiety.
Your doctor can help you identify the cause of insomnia and anxiety. Sometimes uncontrolled pain is the cause of these symptoms. Talk with your doctor about your symptoms will help you determine the best treatment
Q :. Is it OK for me to get a vaccine against the flu if I ?? am about to start chemotherapy ?
A: That is the best answer for your cancer doctor called an oncologist. Your oncologist knows your best case and can provide information on when you should get a vaccine against influenza.
In general, cancer patients undergoing treatment are strongly encouraged to get an annual flu shot. Cancer patients can not to make the living vaccine, which is available as a nasal spray. They should take the dead, inactivated vaccine, which is available as a shot.
Cancer patients aged over 65 can safely take the vaccine against the high-dose influenza, which promotes the immune response in the elderly. However, you should check with your oncologist to make sure that the vaccine against influenza is good for you.
After receiving the vaccine, it takes two weeks for the body to build immunity against the flu.
