Getting enough sleep is important for our health and happiness. Our body and mind function better when they are well rested. When we don’t get enough rest, we are tired, irritable, sluggish, forgetful and foggy-brained. We aren’t happy. We don’t READ MORE
Category: Healing Minds
What Running and Fighting Cancer have Taught Me
I am a runner and I am a cancer survivor. When I started to teach cancer survivors to run, I started to recognize that learning to run and fighting cancer both teach us similar things. Starting is scary and the READ MORE
Mindful Meditation During Running
While it is fun to run in groups, running alone can be the perfect opportunity to practice mindful meditation. We can’t always run with friends. However, a solo run can be a great way to relieve the stress of a READ MORE
Running Helps Brain Function in Cancer Survivors
Most cancer survivors will list “chemo brain” as one of their experiences with cancer treatments. This is the phrase used for a group of cognitive symptoms, including mental fogginess, trouble concentrating, memory loss, confusion, difficulty learning, and slower mental processes. READ MORE