Danilo Ramirez was afraid to seek treatment for his stage two lymphoma until he discovered the powers of meditation in helping him overcome his fear. He told his story to KABC-TV, the ABC affiliate for Los Angeles.
The 44-year-old's claustrophobia was so strong that he did not want to go through the recommended radiation treatment for his disease. It caused him great mental anguish to think about being cooped up in a tunnel or having to wear a mask during the procedure.
When prescription sedatives failed, his doctors recommended a meditation technique. After just a few weeks, the man was ready to face his fears.
"The body didn't control me," Ramirez told the news source. "My mind was strong enough to deal with it and say, 'You know what? I'm going to be all right.'"
Luckily, Ramirez is in remission after completing his treatment in December, KABC reports.
According to the Mayo Clinic, meditation is a safe way for all individuals to treat stress and anxiety.
Inspirational stories such as this man's add support to theories that meditative practices are effective holistic treatments for many illnesses. His story of personal growth should be a reminder to all individuals that sometimes the answer to life's problems lies within themselves.
