Studies show that using relaxation and imagery can help patients reduce pain, enhance the effects of pain medications, decrease the length of hospital stays, reduce high blood pressure, relieve anxiety and promote overall comfort. Patients find these techniques easy to learn and can begin using them immediately.

Continued practice of your personal imagery can be used to promote feelings of calm during any type of procedure, including:

• MRI
• Biopsy
• Chemotherapy
• Endoscopy
• Radiation Therapy
• Cardiac Catherization
• Physical or Cardiac Rehabilitation
• Any minor or major therapies or procedures