<a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/1824572/open_sms">Tell us your thoughts on this episode!</a>Gratitude is good for you, but we know it can sometimes be challenging too. Leah discusses the wide variety of responses from our community to a survey asking,  “Do you practice gratitude? If so, how?" Then, we look at the science, which shows exactly what improves by practicing gratitude. Spoiler: Some studies have proven measurable physical benefits, including <a href='https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11223047/'>living longer</a>! So, thank you for reading this far. Now, please hit that play button! <a href='https://ggsc.berkeley.edu/images/uploads/GGSC-JTF_White_Paper-Gratitude-FINAL.pdf'>Gratitude Defined and more... (from The Greater Good Science Center)</a> <a href='https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychores.2020.110165'>Gratitude studies show, at the very least, sleep improves</a> <a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37809310/'>Gratitude has positive effects on cardiovascular health</a> <a href='https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/wellness/gratitude'>Mayo Clinic's "Discover Gratitude" Program</a> <a href='https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18954193/'>Positivity Begets Positivity</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thecancerpod">Support the show</a>Our website: <a href='https://www.thecancerpod.com/'>https://www.thecancerpod.com</a> <a href='https://buymeacoffee.com/thecancerpod'>Become a member of The Cancer Pod Community</a>! Gain access to live events, exclusive content, and so much more. Join us today and be part of the journey! Email us: thecancerpod@gmail.com Follow @TheCancerPod on: <ul> <li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/thecancerpod/'>Instagram</a></li> <li><a href='https://bsky.app/profile/thecancerpod.bsky.social'>Bluesky</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.facebook.com/thecancerpod/'>Facebook</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-cancer-pod-a8127a286'>LinkedIn</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@thecancerpod'>YouTube</a></li> </ul> THANK YOU for listening!

The Cancer Pod: Integrative Medicine Talk

The Science Behind Gratitude

Join Tina and Leah, two naturopathic physicians with years of experience in natural medicine and cancer care. Leah is the ”cancer insider.“ Tina is the science-y one. Listen in and join us as we talk with each other or respected experts in integrative oncology. Whether it is you or a loved one, whether you are in treatment or beyond, you’ll find helpful info, tips, and tricks to get through tough times. We frame things around cancer, but honestly, anyone can benefit.  So, tune in, join our community of like-minded folks, and please let us know what you think! Disclaimer: This pod...