Research shows that the mind does not dominate the body; instead, it becomes the body. The body and mind are one. No separation exists between the mind and body. The mind feeds the body; the body feeds the mind. Emotions, feelings, thoughts, beliefs, actions, behavior, and the ego impact and literally shape biological functioning. Studies indicate that mind-body vitality strengthens the mental and emotional inner life. Empower yourself with knowledge and practices that promote your mind-body for optimal health and healing.

Reflect on your self-care and lifestyle routines related to your mind and mind-body connection. How do you feel minute-to-minute, hour-to-hour, day-to-day, week-to-week, month-to-month? What are your daily practices to support your mental and emotional health? How do you cultivate and maintain calm, including when you feel stress associated with cancer and other aspects of your life? How do you power and empower yourself? What actions are you taking to move more fully to your inner peace and any other improved situations? Ponder these essential questions as you learn more about your mental and emotional inner life, mind-body connection, and whole person of body, mind, spirit, social, and environmental health, with and without cancer.

Mind-body healing can be strengthened and deepened through a variety of strategies and practices. By embracing mind-body strategies, you can support your journey toward optimal health and healing.