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Michael Baime, MD

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  • Founder and director of the Penn Program for Mindfulness
  • Director of Mind-Body Programs for the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania Health System
  • Clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
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Michael J. Baime, MD, is the founder and director of the Penn Program for Mindfulness and director of Mind-Body Programs for the Abramson Cancer Center at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. He is also a clinical associate professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.

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Dr. Baime’s research focuses on mindfulness meditation and its uses in hospital and care settings. He studies how mindfulness meditation impacts patient care and how it can be used to treat obesity, ADHD, multiple sclerosis and cancer-related insomnia. Since 1992, the Penn Program for Mindfulness has trained more than 10,000 people in mindfulness-based stress management.

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Contributions

Methods of self-care to deal with stress and anxiety

08/27/22 | BY: Kauser Ahmed, Michael Baime, Sage Bolte, Kathryn Tumelty

It’s common to feel stressed and anxious after a breast cancer diagnosis. Less stress often means less tension, fewer aches and pains, better sleep, and more enjoyment with those you love.

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Stress and anxiety with metastatic breast cancer

08/13/19 | BY: Kauser Ahmed, Michael Baime, Kathryn Tumelty, Sage Bolte

When you first learn that you have metastatic breast cancer, you are likely to feel all sorts of emotions: shock, disbelief, fear, anger, sadness, worry, grief, and more.

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 | 6 Min. Read |

Building your community of support for MBC

08/13/19 | BY: Kauser Ahmed, Michael Baime, Sage Bolte

We know that some days bring a roller coaster of emotions. The LBBC community is here for you with medical information, guidance, and connection for your emotional well-being, and resources for your day-to-day concerns.

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Complementary therapy

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

Post-treatment, managing side effects is key. Integrating complementary therapies alongside conventional treatment is increasingly common, offering holistic care.

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Types of complementary therapy

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

There are many different types of complementary therapy, including body-based and energy, expressive art, diet/nutrition/exercise, and mind-body therapies.

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Acupuncture

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

Acupuncture is sometimes used as a way to manage symptoms and treatment side effects in those with breast cancer. Learn how acupuncture may benefit you.

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Art therapy

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

Art therapy involves the use of visual arts to express emotions, communicate with others, build self-esteem and learn what is important to you. It is a type of expressive art therapy.

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Expressive writing

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

Expressive writing, a tool for emotional release and understanding, is utilized in therapy, writing groups, or individually to process emotions and experiences.

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Guided imagery

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

The goal of guided imagery is to shift your mood. Using a series of cues on your own or with a guide who helps you, you imagine sensations or visualize images that remind you of good feelings, happiness or calm.

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Hypnosis

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

Hypnosis induces a trance-like state to alleviate stress, anxiety, pain, or hot flashes. It's often used pre-surgery or during medical procedures for anxious individuals.

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Massage therapy

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

Massage is known to help reduce stress, anxiety and pain, and relieve tension. Research shows a cancer diagnosis and treatment can make it harder to relax and be calm.

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Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR)

08/31/15 | BY: Donald Abrams, Michael Baime, Sharon Bray, Lorenzo Cohen, Debra DeMille, Michael Richardson, Steven Rosenzweig

The most widely researched meditation program is called Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction or MBSR. It combines a variety of techniques, including body scan, sitting meditation, and gentle and mindful yoga.

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 | 4 Min. Read |