Mind-Body Therapies

Mind-Body Therapies

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Q How does biofeedback therapy work?
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Biofeedback therapy is a method to help you make subtle changes to control your body. With this treatment, electrical sensors are placed on your body. These sensors help to measure and receive information about your muscles and movement. The... Full Answer
Q How can using visualization (guided imagery) reduce stress?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Cardiology
Nothing rejuvenates you more than deep rest. It's important to be able to rest even while you are still awake. Visualization can help this happen. Visualization is very powerful in changing your thoughts, emotions, and feelings. Try doing the... Full Answer
Q What is visualization or guided imagery?
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Visualization (or guided imagery) is a stress-release activity that you can do wherever you are, any time of the day or night. Imagery is a flow of thoughts you can see, hear, feel, smell or taste or an inner representation of your experience or... Full Answer
Q What natural remedies can I take after a sudden fright or shock?
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Burke Lennihan RN CCH, Integrative Medicine
Aconite and Gelsemium are two possible natural remedies to take after a sudden fright or shock. We use Aconite for a close call, like someone was almost hit by a car -- they almost died, and as soon as they are out of the situation and realize... Full Answer
Q What is guided imagery?
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Guided imagery, also called visualization, is a method of communication between body and mind that utilizes perception, position and movement. Guided imagery involves mentally seeing pictures of relaxing situations, such as a sunset on the beach,... Full Answer
Q How can visualization help me stick to my resolution?
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Dr. John Norcross, Psychology
Decades of research have demonstrated that visualization – or imagery – contributes to behavioral success. Successful resolvers visualize the rewards of success, while unsuccessful resolvers visualize the penalties of failure. Let’s... Full Answer
Q What is the mind-body-spirit connection?
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Dr. Bill Salt, Gastroenterology
The mind, body and spirit are one. It no longer makes sense to classify problems as either stress/emotional (mind) or physical (body). For example, a physical symptom such as abdominal cramping may trigger or be triggered by emotional stress. The... Full Answer
Q What mindfulness technique can I practice to connect with my true self?
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Dr. Dean Ornish, Internal Medicine
What’s in the way is the way. It can be helpful to remind ourselves that the “stumbling” stone along life’s path is often also the “stepping” stone. Although stress and suffering are inevitable parts of the human... Full Answer
Q What technique can I practice to reconnect with my inner peace?
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Dr. Dean Ornish, Internal Medicine
Sometimes, it can feel like a jungle outside. Fortunately, your own private sanctuary awaits you inside, and it is only a few breaths away. Let’s begin by adopting any posture you like that’s essentially at ease, supported, and relaxed. Take... Full Answer
Q How can I envision each day of my life as a new day?
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Dr. Dean Ornish, Internal Medicine
Begin each day as the author of your life! Because if not you, then who? By imbuing attention with intention, you can effectively manifest the vision for your day, every day. As Winston Churchill said, “You create your own universe as you go... Full Answer