11/18/2025
Calm isn’t just a mindset, it’s a biological state that directly influences how the body heals.
When we’re under stress, the brain activates the ‘fight or flight’ response, releasing cortisol and adrenaline. These hormones are helpful in short bursts, but when stress becomes constant, they can work against the body.
Chronic stress can weaken immune function, heighten inflammation, disrupt sleep, and slow the body’s natural repair processes. For someone supporting their body through a health challenge, especially cancer, these changes can make healing feel harder.
This is why cultivating calm is more than self-care, it’s part of integrative healing.
Gentle breathing, mindful movement, grounding outdoors, journaling, and simple moments of stillness all signal safety to the nervous system. When the body feels safe, it shifts from ‘survival mode’ into ‘rest and repair,’ where the immune system can function at its best.
At Hoxsey Bio Medical, we believe healing begins when the mind and body work together.
Supporting your nervous system is supporting your recovery, one calm moment at a time. 💚
