New: Forest Bathing Away Cancer

Today on Beating Cancer Daily, Saranne discovers a unique and nature-integrated strategy for boosting well-being during and after cancer treatments: forest bathing. On vacation in the Adirondacks, Saranne uncovers the Japanese practice of Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing, transcending simple outdoor excursions by offering a holistic multi-sensory experience. As a Stage IV cancer survivor, Saranne shares her amazement and the scientifically backed benefits of this practice, emphasizing its potential to improve sleep quality, mood, focus, and stress levels—all crucial for those undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. "Can you imagine beyond the leaves, beyond the trees, beyond birds, and beyond just breathing in clean, fresh air? This is a multi-sensory exploration of the forest." ~Saranne Today on Beating Cancer Daily: ·     Exploring the Japanese practice of forest bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku·     The scientifically backed benefits of connecting deeply with nature·     How to engage in forest bathing using all five senses·     The importance of a digital detox to enhance the forest bathing experience·     Potential physical health benefits like reducing blood pressure and boosting the immune system·     Respecting safety guidelines, such as not forest bathing alone during cancer treatment·     The emotional and psychological healing from forest bathing·     Practical steps to find certified forest bathing programs nearby Resources Mentioned: ·     JapanTravel.com (source for detailed guides on Shinrin-yoku)·     National Geographic (highlighting the Adirondacks as a top forest bathing location)·     The book "Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness" by Dr. Qing Li  The #1 Rated Cancer Survivor Podcast by FeedSpot and Ranked the Top 5 Best Cancer Podcast by CancerCare News, Beating Cancer Daily is listened to in more than 91 countries on 6 continents and has over 300 original daily episodes hosted by stage IV survivor Saranne Rothberg!   Are you wondering How You Can Support Beating Cancer Daily and ComedyCures.org? By becoming a supporter of ComedyCures.org, you'll help us continue our essential programs and research. Your generosity will significantly impact cancer patients, caregivers, doctors, nurses, and researchers worldwide. Choose your level of support: • Supporter: $50 (or $5 per month)• Friend: $150 (or $15 per month)• Champion: $500 (or $50 per month)• VIP: $5,000 annually Donate Here (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDPQCM8PHJT)https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=GDPQCM8PHJT

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“Beating Cancer Daily'' is a unique bite-sized podcast helping cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and healthcare professionals in 99 countries on six continents. Ranked "The #1 Cancer Survivor Podcast of 2024"* for its 350+ original, creative, credible, fun daily episodes listened to on 7 continents. In just a few minutes each day, you'll get personal and science-backed techniques to immediately build your resilience, boost your hopefulness, and spark your humor to significantly improve the quality of your day. Your host, Saranne Rothberg, is a globally recognized stage IV survivor, cancer mindset researcher, health and happiness expert, was named as Oprah’s “Hero” and is featured in “Radical Remission”. Saranne founded ComedyCures.org from her chemo chair at her first treatment in 1999 while throwing a “Chemo Comedy Party” for all at her infusion center. To date, she has helped over one million people and is still cancer-free. By listening to “Beating Cancer Daily” a few minutes each day, you’ll learn Saranne’s transformative strategies and research findings, plus her fun, practical tips, and comic insights to uplift and empower you to better navigate your treatment and survivorship. Three very special recurring guests and survivors join Saranne for mini-features. Saranne takes Comedian Missy Hall from diagnosis through survivorship as they explore their comic perspective as a real-time coping strategy in over 40+ episodes. Functional Medicine Expert Jacqui Bryan, RN, CNS, WHE, CHC, and Saranne share science-backed wellness information and humor to help keep us mentally and physically healthier as we juggle our cancer experiences in 50+ episodes. Former NBC and Today Show Correspondent Kristen Dahlgren and Saranne talk and laugh about everything from fast-forwarding breast cancer vaccine clinical trials via their Cancer Vaccine Coalition, to fun celebrity encounters, and the every day oddities of surviving cancer. In 2023, CancerCare News ranked Beating Cancer Daily among its "Top 5 Patient Podcasts"**. Go to ComedyCures.org for more information on the program and comedy. This ComedyCures "Beating Cancer Daily" podcast is supported by donations from listeners like you. Disclaimer: “Beating Cancer Daily” is not in lieu of medical advice or treatment. (*#1 Ranking by Feedspot 2024 **Top 5 CancerCare News 2023)