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Too much of the stress response can lower the immune system’s ability to respond. These changes occur at the cellular
level. They work up to a suppression of function on a larger, systemic scale.
There are gentle ways for you to effectively manage stress levels. You can train your body away from that heightened
response and return it to an appropriate, calm state:
Yoga: The practice of yoga is beneficial for reducing stress and improving relaxation. It’s also helpful as a preventive
measure to improve immune system functioning.
Yoga involves stretching and a focus on breathing. It helps to boost the relaxation response. In turn, that boosts your
immune system.
Women diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer were enrolled in a yoga study to measure its effects on their
symptoms.
Each time the women practiced yoga, they reported significantly lower levels of pain and fatigue. They also experienced
an increase in feelings of relaxation the following day. xxix
Tai chi: Another movement‐focused practice is tai chi. It also focuses on breathing through the movements. It helps to
relax the body while gently stretching it. Studies show that it alleviates pain and improves immune system functioning. xxx
Biofeedback: This relaxation method teaches you to regulate your automatic physical responses. Those include heart
rate, muscle tension, and breathing rate. Remember that being on a constant state of high alert can change the way
your body responds to stress. Every stimulus receives the same high‐alert response. Using a monitoring device, you can
learn to control this stress response. It can boost your ability to relax and improve immune functioning.
A monitoring device measures the various bio‐functions. It displays the information back as a signal or an image. You
then focus on changing the signal by concentrating on regulating that particular response. The equipment gives you
direct feedback on what’s occurring internally.
Meditation: The practice of controlling the breath helps regulate stress. There are different varieties of meditation.
Some can decrease pain levels while boosting the immune response. xxxi
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS ON THE HORIZON
Have you noticed the common theme in this report? Your immune system is crucial! It’s your main line of defense in
preventing and defeating cancer.
A following is being developed around immunotherapy. It’s designed to promote the immune system’s ability to kill off
cancer.
Gene therapy is another potential cancer treatment that’s being developed. Many cancers develop due to hereditary
factors. The thought of giving up the idea that you’re at the mercy of your genes could come as a relief for many. Many
people suffer from thoughts of things “running in the family.”
Antineoplaston therapy has been used with success to treat patients with cancer. Antineoplastons are peptides that
work at the molecular level. They can target cancer cells specifically and shut off their capacity to live. In essence, they
kill off cancer cells by turning on tumor‐suppressing genes. This leaves healthy cells undamaged.
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