Mind and Body Wellness for Multiple Myeloma

Exercise and Physical Activity

Proper wellness for people living with myeloma and caregivers is partly comprised of movement. Our comprehensive myeloma wellness resources include:

• Mobility and safety tips
• Recommended physical activities
• Exercises that should be avoided
• Light exercises and stretches on rough treatment days
• Common questions about physical activities to discuss with your healthcare provider

Viewing our exercise guides for people with myeloma (https://www.myeloma.org/cancer-exercise-guidelines)can provide extra knowledge for your care team. Be sure to discuss physical activity with your physician before you begin exercising.

Diet and Nutrition

Good nutrition (https://www.myeloma.org/diet-and-nutrition) is a cornerstone of well-being, especially when managing multiple myeloma. Our resources and guides are here to help. Thoughtful dietary choices can support your overall health during treatment and recovery. Eating well can help manage common side effects, maintain energy levels, and strengthen your body's ability to heal.

We take pride in supporting you with resources that cover:

• The role of nutrition during treatment
• How food choices can help the body
• Recommended foods to eat
• Foods that are best avoided
• How to build a diet plan easily
   

You'll inevitably have good days during treatment. Bad days, too. When your fatigue is heavy, having straightforward information on eating healthy can help.

Mental and Emotional Well-Being

Myeloma wellness isn't just about a healthy diet and gentle exercise routines. A strong mental and emotional support system is also needed during treatment. From talking openly about how you feel to finding motivational resources, it's a natural part of self-care for people living with myeloma.

Our range of materials includes mindfulness tips, stress reduction ideas, and information on the importance of having the right people around you.

Resources for mindfulness

The anxiety and stress of having myeloma shouldn't be an off-limits conversation. We take pride in offering guided meditation, breathing exercises, and other resources to help you manage these perfectly normal feelings. Some of our free audio meditations (https://soundcloud.com/imf_myeloma/sets/mind-and-body-experience) cover subjects such as:

• Loving your body
• Manifesting your goals
• Achieving a sense of contentment
• Cultivating joy
• Regaining calmness and confidence
• Healing through hope meditation
• Controlled breathing to reduce anxious thoughts

Support Programs and Other Information

Insight, understanding, and help are pivotal parts of going through myeloma treatment. You're never alone with a kind, supportive group of people who know exactly what you're going through. We've spent years cultivating a comprehensive network of over 160 groups for people with myeloma.

Do you want to find survivors and care partners to help you feel seen and understood? We can connect you with these people, whether through an existing group or by putting the plans in place to form a new one. Learn more about IMF's support groups (https://www.myeloma.org/support-groups)and peer programs.

Podcasts

Every voice matters when it comes to myeloma. Hear inspirational stories from people who've been in your position. Our library of podcasts (https://www.myeloma.org/imf-podcasts?_gl=1%2Agz6bm1%2A_gcl_au%2ANjMyMzg0ODAxLjE3Nzg4NDgzMzQ.%2A_ga%2ANDE2MjUxNjM4LjE3Nzg4NDgzMzQ.%2A_ga_2EJEFWRS4D%2AczE3NzkwOTE2NzckbzIkZzEkdDE3NzkxMTQ3MzgkajU4JGwwJGg4Nzc5Mzk0NjU.&field_category=All&search_api_fulltext=&items_per_page=6&sort_bef_combine=created_DESC) includes fascinating stories, interviews, and resources that offer priceless insights.

Wellness Strategies for Care Partners

Care partners are a much-appreciated source of support. Ensuring everyone involved in care has access to myeloma wellness resources helps create a stronger long-term plan. Whether a good friend or a family member, they provide incredible support.

We help care partners (https://www.myeloma.org/caregivers-or-care-partners-myeloma-patients) by providing articles and resources that include:

• Digital support: An app for people with myeloma and their care partners, offering easy access to publications, articles, and event information
• Webinars: Regular videos that openly discuss living well with myeloma and specific wellness strategies to try
• Blogs: Our comprehensive list of blogs (https://www.myeloma.org/blog/cure), sharing updates and information on the latest news and tips about myeloma treatment

Reach out to Discuss Wellness Resources for People Living With Myeloma

A myeloma diagnosis can lead to a thousand questions. They won't all come at once. It's a process that takes time and requires guidance. The InfoLine is our friendly support line for people who have questions or concerns about multiple myeloma. You can schedule a talk with one of our dedicated InfoLine team members at a date and time that suits you.

We respond to every inquiry, offering a warm and supportive voice to help you with your long-term wellness plan. There's always someone waiting to build you up and offer practical answers to your questions. Reach out to discuss (https://www.myeloma.org/infoline)your wellness concerns today.