Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Look Back | Ayur
Vol.18 of the Ayur Newsletter
Breast Cancer Awareness Month: A Look Back
As we mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is important to reflect on the ongoing journey faced by survivors and their families. Breast cancer remains one of the most common cancers worldwide, with 1 in 8 women in the U.S. expected to be diagnosed in their lifetime. While treatments continue to improve, the physical, emotional, and mental challenges persist long after the initial diagnosis.
At the Time of Diagnosis
A breast cancer diagnosis is often accompanied by acute stress, anxiety about treatment and prognosis, and sleep disturbances. Integrative approaches such as mind-body therapies and clinical hypnotherapy can help manage this emotional turmoil, offering techniques to calm the mind and prepare the body for the road ahead. Clinical hypnotherapy, in particular, has been shown to ease anxiety and improve resilience as patients face upcoming treatments.
During Treatment
The physical side effects of cancer treatment—nausea, fatigue, and pain—can be overwhelming. Acupuncture and mind-body therapies offer a way to manage these side effects, reducing pain, improving energy, and fostering emotional balance. Many patients have found that integrative care allows them to continue their cancer treatments with greater ease and fewer interruptions.
Post-Treatment Survivorship
Support for Families
It’s not just survivors who benefit from integrative care—families also play a crucial role in supporting their loved ones and reducing their own cancer risk.
We recognize that each stage of the cancer journey presents unique
challenges, and Ayur offers guidance on lifestyle changes, nutrition, and wellness strategies that can help protect family members and reduce cancer risk. Ayur recently sponsored the 25th Annual Fundraiser of HERS Breast Cancer Foundation. We were glad to see and meet so many survivors 👏 ->
Check out The Previous Newsletters
Some Earlier Topics:
- Crafting a Nutritious Salad
- Perfect is the Enemy of Progress
- Value of Connections
- Recovering from Illness
- Nature’s Tools for Holistic Health
- Incredible Power of Plants
- Our Environmental Commitment
- Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness
- What is Integrative Medicine
Learn more about our Practice
If you’re ready to feel more balanced, energized, and in control of your health, I invite you to explore Ayur’s holistic approach.
At Ayur Integrative Medicine, we blend the best of Eastern and Western medicine. Our goal is to help you achieve lasting wellness in a way that feels empowering, sustainable, and aligned with your values and beliefs. More info: www.ayur.today
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Ayur Integrative Medicine
Portola Valley, California
Pleasanton, California