This week's artwork was donated by Morgan , a pediatric cancer patient who received treatment at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia . MD Complementary medical techniques are gaining increased acceptance within the medical community. Some of the most helpful complementary techniques include the mind-body therapies. These include meditation, biofeedback , guided imagery , music therapy, art therapy, prayer, and hypnosis. Each of these may help the patient deal with anxiety, stress, and other subjective symptoms related to the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Meditation is a good technique to help with stress reduction.
It is an easy technique to learn and can be done without the help of therapist. It can be practiced in a variety of places including work, home, and in the hospital. Meditation originated in the Eastern religions and was used for calming and focusing the mind. It has been popularized in the United States through the introduction of transcendental meditation by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in the 1960 s. Deepak Chopra, who has been a strong supporter of meditation, has also helped spread its popularity.