DFCI Zakim Center

Digital Library

Content

  • Description: This standing, or sitting moving meditation is a great technique to help reduce side effects and symptoms of breast cancer and its treatment on a mental, physical, and energetic level. The gentle movements of your arms, or wings, help stretch, strengthen, and massage the upper body. Together with the deep breathing, the abdominal and back muscles moving in and out, as well as the visualization of the lower energy center, or the Sun, two inches below the navel in the center of the body. This series of medical and martial arts qigong movement is based on the crane, a symbol of longevity in eastern philosophies. 
    May help with: 
    Frozen shoulders and Arthritis 

    Preparing and recovering from surgery 

    Anxiety and lack of energy 

    Strengthening your core 

    Bringing oxygen into your body 

    Emptying the mind from any negative thoughts and evoking the Spirit 

    Aches, pain, and inflammations 

    Releasing happy hormones 
    Practice 1 to 5 tim...
  • Description: This standing, or sitting moving meditation is a great technique to help reduce side effects and symptoms of breast cancer and its treatment on a mental, physical, and energetic level. The gentle movements of your arms, or wings, help stretch, strengthen, and massage the upper body. Together with the deep breathing, the abdominal and back muscles moving in and out, as well as the visualization of the lower energy center, or the Sun, two inches below the navel in the center of the body. This series of medical and martial arts qigong movement is based on the crane, a symbol of longevity in eastern philosophies. 
    May help with: 
    Frozen shoulders and Arthritis 

    Preparing and recovering from surgery 

    Anxiety and lack of energy 

    Strengthening your core 

    Bringing oxygen into your body 

    Emptying the mind from any negative thoughts and evoking the Spirit 

    Aches, pain, and inflammations 

    Releasing happy hormones 
    Practice 1 to 5 tim...
  • Description: This standing, or sitting moving meditation is a great technique to help reduce side effects and symptoms of breast cancer and its treatment on a mental, physical, and energetic level. The gentle movements of your arms, or wings, help stretch, strengthen, and massage the upper body. Together with the deep breathing, the abdominal and back muscles moving in and out, as well as the visualization of the lower energy center, or the Sun, two inches below the navel in the center of the body. This series of medical and martial arts qigong movement is based on the crane, a symbol of longevity in eastern philosophies. 
    May help with: 
    Frozen shoulders and Arthritis 

    Preparing and recovering from surgery 

    Anxiety and lack of energy 

    Strengthening your core 

    Bringing oxygen into your body 

    Emptying the mind from any negative thoughts and evoking the Spirit 

    Aches, pain, and inflammations 

    Releasing happy hormones 
    Practice 1 to 5 tim...
  • Description: Crystal singing bowls create a soothing sound that can help promote relaxation, reduce stress, and deepen meditation. This ancient practice meets modern day technology as the rich tones and vibrations travel from our virtual space to yours. As you take in the singing bowl experience, please feel welcome to notice the varieties of sound present in the moment. We invite you to notice your breath, and perhaps even hum along, as the sound waves create an immersive “bath.” Engaging in this practice in the way that feels right to you can reduce feelings of tension and promote well-being.
  • Description:
    Ingredients:

    ·  2 cups long grain white rice (uncooked)

    ·  3 cups broth

    ·  ½ bunch cilantro

    ·  1 lime (or 3 tablespoons lime juice)

    Directions

    1.  Rinse the rice in cool water, then let drain well.

    2.  Add the rice and broth to a sauce pot, place a lid on top, and bring it to a full boil over high heat without removing the lid or stirring.

    3.  Once it reaches a full boil, turn the heat down to low, or just above low, and let the rice simmer for 15 minutes (not stirring or removing the lid).  After 15 minutes, turn off the heat and let the pot rest for an additional 5 minutes.

    4.  While the rice is cooking, finely chop the cilantro. 

    5.  Once the rice has rested off the heat for 5 minutes, remove the lid and fluff with a fork.

    6.  Add the cilantro and lime juice to the rice, then gently fold to combine.  Make sure to not stir the rice vigor...
  • Description: Christina Conte, RDN, LDN highlights how integrating plant-based foods into your diet may reduce the risk of certain types of cancers. She shares helpful tips for maintaining a well-balanced diet.