Mind body medicine offers powerful tools to support you on your healing journey.

Free Online iThrive Cancer Prevention Program: http://ww:w.aicr.org/patients-survivors/ithrive/

Free Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Program: Online MBSR/Mindfulness (Free) (palousemindfulness.com)

Alpha Stim: Clients of Dr Green can drop in to use one of the Alpha Stim machines free of charge any time Mon-Friday 9am-4pm. Alpha stim is an electrical device that clips on your ears and transmits alpha waves into your brain to alleviate fear and anxiety. It is an excellent tool for pre-surgical anxiety or stress management. It cannot be used with a pacemaker, but is safe to combine with any medications. More info: http://www.alpha-stim.com/alpha-stim-technology/anxiety/

Guided Imagery: Guided Imagery harnesses the power of the mind to impact stress response, immune function and wellness. Free guided imagery for surgery preparation is here: http://www.preparingforyoursurgery.org/ Free guided imagery for stress & anxiety is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vO1wPAmiMQ  Fabulous guided imagery CD’s & downloads for a huge array of health concerns are available here: http://www.healthjourneys.com/

Journaling: Free Journaling workbooks for cancer recovery: http://www.healingjourney.ca/resource.htm

Self Compassion Exercises: Short and effective: http://selfcompassion.org/category/exercises/#exercises

Support Groups for Cancer: One on one phone support: www.zimmermanangels.org,  Online cancer support groups: http://www.cancercare.org  Online prostate cancer support: https://www.myroadahead.org

HeartMath: HeartMath is a biofeedback tool that uses your breath to create a relaxation response. It facilitates emotional regulation, living from your heart, and connecting with your deep intuition. The Heartmath sensor connects to any ipod or ipad. It is available in our waiting room for use at any time. More info: http://www.heartmath.com/

Inhaled Aromatherapy: Organic lavender essential oil and orange essential oil have been researched for their ability to decrease anxiety. They can be diffused (water diffusers please so as not to burn the oils) or put in a spray bottle (15 drops per 50mL).