In his enlightening TEDx talk titled “Quand le corps aide à vaincre le cancer,” Jean-Marc Descotes delves into the profound connection between body awareness and cancer recovery. He emphasizes that our physical state plays a pivotal role in healing, advocating for an integrative approach that combines traditional medical treatments with body-centric therapies. Descotes highlights various practices, such as mindfulness, movement, and breathwork, which can empower patients to engage actively in their healing process. He shares inspiring stories of individuals who have harnessed their body’s potential to combat cancer, illustrating how a holistic perspective can significantly enhance one’s quality of life. By fostering a greater understanding of the body-mind connection, Descotes encourages audiences to rethink conventional cancer care, emphasizing that personal agency and awareness can be transformative in the journey toward recovery. This talk is a compelling reminder of the strength that lies within us and the untapped potential of our bodies in the fight against illness.
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Fort de son expertise du geste juste, Jean-Marc développe une méthode permettant aux patients de mieux ressentir leur corps pour soulager et renforcer leur système musculosquelettique. Cette approche, enseignée depuis 2009 grâce à un diplôme universitaire cofondé à l’université Paris 13, bénéficie aujourd’hui à plus de 3000 patients par semaine dans une centaine de lieux en France, en collaboration avec de grands centres hospitaliers. Jean-Marc Descotes, ancien vice-champion du monde de karaté SKA par équipe, a mis sa maîtrise du mouvement au service de la santé. Au début des années 2000, sa rencontre avec le médecin cancérologue Thierry Bouillet aboutit à la création de la CAMI, une association qui accompagne les personnes atteintes de cancer pendant et après les traitements, en les aidant à maintenir ou améliorer leur condition physique. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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