The relationship between trauma and cancer can go both ways. Trauma can be a long-time foundational stressor which kicks in the cancer process. Other times, a cancer diagnosis can create its own trauma. A well-established psychological tool called EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing) Therapy has been shown by several
One of the major changes that occurs when a person suffers from chronic stress is too much adrenaline and cortisol in the system. Now research has discovered a direct link between adrenaline and Breast Cancer. Adrenaline and the Fight or Flight Response Adrenaline, also known as epinephrine, is a hormone
It’s October. “Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM),” as promoted by mainstream organizations, is in full swing. Instead of BCAM, Healing Divas celebrate BHAM, Breast Health Awareness Month! What’s the difference? While conventional campaigns are pushing for more mammograms and conventional research dollars, we know better. We are educating ourselves more on
It’s officially BHAM month again, Healing Divas. This stands for Breast Health Awareness Month and it happens every October. I decided to rename “Pink Month” to this a few years ago and the movement has really taken off! If you are on the Healthy Breast path, then you know that