Healing My Body and Spirit After Pancreatic Cancer
…went to the gym. Now, I had to accept that cancer had changed everything. I am so grateful that a friend told me about the Leonard P. Zakim Center for…
…went to the gym. Now, I had to accept that cancer had changed everything. I am so grateful that a friend told me about the Leonard P. Zakim Center for…
…speech at the 13th annual Lenny Lecture sponsored by Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, Adult Survivorship Program, and Perini Family Survivors’ Center. His talk centered on the…
Ramel Rones, the Zakim Center instructor who introduced Sirlin to tai chi, qigong, and the mind-body connection, co-founded Cancer Wellness TV. Jeff Sirlin seemed to experience every side effect imaginable…
…Read More: Beyond Cancer Podcast – Episode #4: Exercise and Cancer How Exercise Can Help Neuropathy Zakim Center Programs Jennifer Ligibel, MD, MPH, director of the Leonard P. Zakim for…
…Mathay, MD, LMT, oncology massage therapist and reiki master practitioner at Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. Lung cancer patients often feel pain in the nerves or in…
Zakim Center qigong and tai chi master, Ramel Romes, teaches qigong to Dana-Farber patients. Cancer therapy can take a toll on one’s body and mind. Thankfully, there are a variety…
…of qi — a type of energy that flows through channels known as meridians. Dana-Farber staff acupuncturist Weidong Lu, MB, MPH, PhD, of the Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for…
…Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living provides music therapy consultations and group programs free of charge to Dana-Farber patients. For more information, please call 617-632-3322 or email Zakim_Center@dfci.harvard.edu ….
…Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “Instead, it’s incredibly important for patients to stay active throughout treatment.” Studies show that patients who have more…
…improving the overall quality of life for cancer patients,” says David Rosenthal, MD, medical director of Dana-Farber’s Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. “Integrative and complementary therapies are helpful in all…
…today? If you’re a patient at Dana-Farber, make sure to explore the ongoing virtual classes offered by the Institute’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living. The…
…talk with Patricia Arcari, PhD, RN, program manager for meditation and mindfulness at Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living, in this podcast. We cover topics…
…body weight or from gym equipment. We spoke to Nancy Campbell, MS, an exercise physiologist at Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies, who offers exercise consults to cancer…
…adapted from Zakim’s Kitchen: Healthier Spins on Holiday Favorites, an event by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber. The event was also sponsored by the Friends…
…Transport fruit to a mixing bowl and gently stir in crumbled goat cheese and walnuts. Refrigerate until ready to serve. This content was adapted from Zakim’s Kitchen: Healthier Spins on…
…In this podcast, we explore the evidence behind the use of alternative therapies in patients with cancer with Jennifer Ligibel, MD, director of the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative…
…from Zakim’s Kitchen: Healthier Spins on Holiday Favorites, an event by the Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies and Healthy Living at Dana-Farber. The event was also sponsored by…
…Aytekin joined the drum circle group offered through Dana-Farber’s Leonard P. Zakim Center for Integrative Therapies. The drum circle, Aytekin says, is a great way to spend her free time…
“Fun” is not a term largely associated with trips to Dana-Farber, but that’s exactly how Yvette Colon describes the Expressive Art Therapy Program at the Leonard P. Zakim Center for…
…of the Zakim Center. Specific benefits of regular yoga practice include: Increased body awareness Improved cardiovascular, respiratory, and bone health Better blood flow Enhanced mood, sleep, and concentration, which are…