Physical Health & Pain

Your mind and body aren't separate systems - what happens in one affects the other. Explore how mindfulness and meditation can help with chronic pain, illness, recovery, and overall physical well-being.
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Magazine
The Secret of Success for MBSR 

Mindful practices alleviate pain and stress. Barry Boyce reports on a couple of doctors who are leading the way in mindful revolution and helping people along the way. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • August 24, 2010
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Guided Meditations
Meeting Pain with Awareness 

Jon Kabat-Zinn, a keynote speaker at the 2011 Creating a Mindful Society conference, teaches you how.  Read More 

  • Mindful Staff
  • August 23, 2010
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Magazine
Practicing with Cancer 

Barry Boyce explains how mindfulness teacher Elana Rosenbaum turned a cancer diagnosis into an opportunity to help others live. Read More 

  • Barry Boyce
  • August 23, 2010
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