Gentle Recovery
Strong Back, Soft Front: The Power of Yoga in Breast Cancer Recovery Recovery from breast cancer is a journey that touches every part of our being—body, mind, and spirit. It challenges us to meet fear, uncertainty, and grief with resilience […]
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Gentle Movement, Stronger Recovery: Why Exercise Matters After Breast Cancer Recovery from breast cancer is about more than treatment—it’s about rebuilding strength, confidence, and well-being. Exercise after breast cancer is one of the most effective tools we have, yet […]
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Dealing with physical scars from cancer treatments can be both emotionally and physically challenging, as they serve as reminders of past battles and can cause discomfort. However, scar tissue therapy can offer relief and numerous benefits. DO YOU FEEL PAIN, […]
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Living with hormonal cancer treatments often comes with its own set of challenges, one of which can be joint pain. Hormonal therapies, designed to manage or treat certain cancers like breast or prostate cancer, can impact the body in various […]
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The Gentle Recovery Method was designed by myself, India Gooderham. My background is working as a Physiotherapist in the NHS and I witnessed time and time again that women were receiving high standards of care when it came to treatments […]
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Introduction: The festive season brings with it an air of joy and celebration, but it’s essential to remember that amid the festivities, our well-being should remain a top priority. For those of you already on the Gentle Recovery for Breast […]
Continue ReadingIntroduction: Embarking on the journey of recovery after a mastectomy or lumpectomy is a unique and personal experience. Recent research has shed light on an empowering addition to the recovery toolkit: yoga. Beyond its physical benefits, yoga is now being […]
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It is estimated that around 60% of people diagnosed with cancer will have surgery, and 50% will have radiotherapy as part of their treatment plan. Advice about how to take care of your scar should be given after any surgery […]
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Having lymph nodes removed or radiated as a result of breast cancer treatment puts the body at life-long risk of lymphoedema. This risk does not mean that everyone will develop lymphoedema but it is worth doing what you can to […]
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In this blog post we are going to explore a holistic approach to self-care after active breast cancer treatment finishes. For so many women, the end of active treatment is, understandably, such a huge relief, but then the shock of […]
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This article discusses the potential for yoga in cancer recovery, and how misconceptions about this practice can act as a barrier to benefitting from this ancient, adaptable and all-encompassing form of self-care. We will explore the common myths and misconceptions […]
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I was recently waiting in the doctor’s surgery for a routine procedure that always make me apprehensive. Before seeing the doctor, a lovely nurse asked to take my blood pressure (BP). On taking my BP she looked at me in […]
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