Mindfulness — the awareness and acceptance of a situation without judgment — has been shown to have benefits in treating many conditions such as anxiety and depression. It turns out that even a brief introduction to mindfulness helps people deal with physical pain and negative … [Read more...] about Practicing mindfulness can help ease physical pain
Pain
ER patients report less pain after short visit from therapy dog
While hospitals often welcome therapy dogs within their wards as a means to comfort and uplift patients, the therapeutical benefits of these our best furry friends haven’t actually been proven clinically — that is, until now. A new study from the University of Saskatchewan shows … [Read more...] about ER patients report less pain after short visit from therapy dog
Your loved one suffers from migraines? Here’s how to help them
For anyone who suffers from migraines, the pain can be unbearable. On the one hand, there is the physical pain of these recurring headaches. On the other hand, there’s the frustration of people downplaying just how much people with migraines can suffer. According to the … [Read more...] about Your loved one suffers from migraines? Here’s how to help them
Framing pain as a positive makes life richer
We typically fear pain and try to avoid it at all cost. Yet it is an unparalleled gate to positive experiences involving richer connections to ourselves, others and our world, says Brock Bastian, ARC Future Fellow, School of Psychology at UNSW Australia. A heightened sense of … [Read more...] about Framing pain as a positive makes life richer
Hands-on healing
Craniosacral therapy, a form of light massage, may be controversial, but many patients are convinced of its benefits. Ana Karadarevic and Jessica Wapner | July/August 2010 issue We need more than multinationals to achieve economic well-being. … [Read more...] about Hands-on healing