Meet the Practitioner: Dr. Amy Price Neff, Exploring Body Terrain and Fasting
Amy Price Neff is the founder of MindStream Integrative Medicine, a full-spectrum primary care, mental health, metabolic and integrative medicine practice in Nashville. Our discussion explored the foundations of body terrain, how fasting affects the body’s healing environment, and how to safely explore self-care practices. Read five key questions from the conversation—along with Dr. Neff’s thoughtful responses, in her own words.
. Last modified on : Oct 22 2025Meet the Practitioner: Marion Werner, Reiki Master
Marion Werner, MEd is a Reiki Master-Teacher, with professional training in mind-body practices for self-regulation and self-care from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, DC. In 2018, Marion collaborated with two colleagues to establish the Reiki Program for the cancer community at Sibley Memorial Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, Oncology Survivorship Program in Washington DC. Marion describes Reiki as a spiritual healing practice that has a calming effect on your whole being, body, heart, mind, and spirit.
. Last modified on : Oct 22 2025Protecting Your Heart During Anthracycline Chemotherapy
If you’re undergoing chemotherapy with anthracycline drugs (such as Adriamycin/doxorubicin, daunorubicin, epirubicin, or idarubicin), protecting your heart health is crucial. These medications, while effective against cancer, can potentially cause heart problems that might not show up until years later.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Meet the Practitioner: Dr. Linda E. Carlson, Psychosocial Oncology
Dr. Linda Carlson is a globally recognized leader in psychosocial and integrative oncology, specializing in developing and evaluating complementary therapies to improve the lives of people with cancer. These include mindfulness-based programs, yoga, acupuncture and creative therapies. Known for her research creativity and productivity, she blends cutting-edge research with clinical expertise to advance holistic cancer […]
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Helping Patients Decrease Stress and Increase a Sense of Control with Donald Abrams, MD
CancerChoices advisor Donald Abrams, MD, shares the ways in which he helps his patients with cancer decrease stress and increase a sense of control, including lifestyle practices and social support.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Remembering Ourselves through Breathing with Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
CancerChoices advisor Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, demonstrates a breathing technique to help lower anxiety.
. Last modified on : Oct 22 2025Sleeping Well with Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS
Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, senior clinical consultant at CancerChoices, provides an overview of sleeping well, one of the 7 Lifestyle Practices.
. First published on : Oct 31 2024Managing Stress with Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS
CancerChoices senior clinical consultant Laura Pole, RN, MSN, OCNS, discusses the effects of stress on the body and how to manage stress.
. First published on : Oct 31 2024Remembering Ourselves through Breathing with Rachel Naomi Remen, MD
CancerChoices advisor Rachel Naomi Remen, MD, demonstrates a breathing technique to help lower anxiety.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025Lifestyle Medicine with Dean Ornish, MD
CancerChoices advisor Dean Ornish, MD, describes lifestyle medicine and the research behind its effectiveness in nurturing healing.
. Last modified on : Oct 23 2025