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The Pain of the Present: How Can We Stop Deaths of Despair?
In my spare moments I voluntarily serve on the board of directors of my local homelessness charity. Last week a client died from an overdose in our shelter, and that…
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Exploring Mindfulness for Treating Chronic Low Back Pain
One of the most frustrating myths I encounter about cognitive behavioral therapy is that it is all about changing thoughts. Since I have already covered why this is incorrect in…
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NFL awards Emory $200,000 grant to research pain management strategies
The National Football League (NFL) and the National Football League Players Association’s (NFLPA) Joint Pain Management Committee awarded Emory University a $200,000 grant to research and develop pain management solutions…
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Mindfulness 2.0: A Tech-Augmented Path to Pain Control?
Source: Philipp Marquetand/ Pixabay In the age of exponential technological growth, the fusion of mindfulness and technology may be an interesting reality. The multidimensional nature of pain, encompassing sensory, cognitive,…
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A Mindful Approach to Pain with Michelle Walz
Submitted by Heart of Wellness Michelle Walz MPT can usually see that somebody is in pain before they tell her. There is something about the way they hold themselves, guarded…
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Let go of past pain: A mind-body approach to healing ancestral trauma
Sign up for CNN’s Stress, But Less newsletter. Our six-part mindfulness guide will inform and inspire you to reduce stress while learning how to harness it. CNN — In an age…
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🌱 Mindfulness For Chronic Pain + ‘The Prophets’ Author + School Expo
Hello, everybody! I’m back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what’s happening these days in town. Today you’ll read about: Christmas in July Bingo…
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Mindfulness for Sickness and Pain
Rustrock Buddha Josh Bartok/used with permission Sensations of pain and illness in our bodies naturally grab our attention. Noticing an aching in our neck or back can remind us that…
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Novel Intervention Helps Pain Patients Discontinue Opioids
A novel intervention that blends individualized care, mindfulness, and a tapering plan is more successful than usual care in helping patients discontinue opioids for chronic pain, new research shows. As…
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The Healing Power of Mindfulness: How It Can Help Manage Chronic Pain and Illness
Mindfulness is a powerful tool that can help manage chronic pain and illness. It involves paying attention to the present moment, without judgment or distraction, and can help reduce stress,…
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Poem – Empathy from Pain: The Helping Hand of the Broken
The Hidden Strength in Brokenness: How Our Pain Fuels Compassion Life is an intricate mosaic of experiences, some filled with joy and love, others marked by trials and suffering. Within…