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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Eating & Body Image
Best Foods to Eat for Optimal Mental Health 

The food you eat can have just as profound an effect on your brain and your mental health as the drugs prescribed by your doctor. The reason: Your gut and your brain are in constant communication with each other. Read More 

  • Uma Naidoo
  • February 18, 2021
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Expert Interviews
8 Ways Healthcare Workers Can Reduce Stress 

Dr. Reena Kotecha and Dr. Chris Willard offer a collection of quick tips to help other healthcare professionals rediscover moments of calm and self-care, even during a grueling work day. Read More 

  • Christopher Willard and Dr. Reena Kotecha
  • November 24, 2020
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Guided Meditations
A Compassion Practice for Healthcare Workers 

In this guided loving-kindness meditation, Dr. Mark Bertin offers an opportunity to bring awareness to patterns of thinking, settle the mind, and dedicate a few minutes to self-care. Read More 

  • Mark Bertin
  • June 5, 2020
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