In the multifaceted tapestry of human existence, the concept of the mind-body connection has emerged as a fascinating and essential element of holistic well-being. This intricate relationship underscores the profound interplay between our mental and physi…
Philosophy itself often arrives as a mind-altering experience, a new mode of perception unto our cosmos, at times so radical as to be hazardous. Thus can philosophy be seen as a psychoactive substance—yet the place of psychoactive substances in philosophy…
The most interesting things to be learned from a recent clinical trial of mindfulness-based stress reduction to cognitive behavior therapy for chronic back pain are not what the authors intend.
Noticing that some key information is missing from the study…
When most people hear the phrase “mind-and-body therapy,” they get images of old yogis practicing anatomically-impossible moves, or shamans sitting in a crumbling hut and chanting some ancient hymn.
But the truth of the matter is: Mind-and-body medicine …
Pain is subjective. It is a sensory and emotional experience that can be influenced by countless factors, ranging from expectations to mood or even faith. Chronic pain can be highly despairing and significantly affect one’s quality of life and emotional s…
Mind-Machine Interface: Exploring the Possibilities of Direct Brain-Computer Interaction
The field of neurotechnology has made incredible progress in recent years, allowing us to directly interact with computers using our brains. One fascinating applicat…
Have you ever noticed how sometimes your body seems out of balance when you’re stressed? Life’s stressors have an impact on more than just your head; your body also experiences them. The mind-body connection refers to this interesting relationship between…
Imagine a million year before today,how everything was where it Is supposed to be. The water fell as it pleases, ran freely and carelessly. It moved to where it pleased,and settled where it wanted. Imagine the minerals under neath us, how they laid in the…
It is something of a cliché among runners, how the activity never fails to clear your head. Does some creative block have you feeling stuck? Go for a run. Are you deliberating between one of two potentially life-altering decisions? Go for a run. Are you f…
What is mind-body medicine?
Mind-body medicine uses the power of thoughts and emotions to influence physical health. As Hippocrates once wrote, “The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well.” This is mind-body med…
Mind-Body Connection: Understanding the Basics
What exactly is the mind-body connection? In simple terms, it is the relationship between our mental and physical health. It’s the astounding concept that our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can po…
Two co-authors of a new landmark paper discuss their findings that MBCT may be comparable to antidepressants in treating recurrent depression.
The largest meta-analysis to date of randomized controlled trials of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)…
Mindfulness is Buddhist practice adapted to mental health purposes. The essence of mindfulness practice is focusing on one thing in the moment–each breath you take, each step as you walk, the sights or sounds around you.
Elisha Goldstein, PhD writes abou…
In today’s fast-paced and demanding world, stress has become an almost unavoidable aspect of daily life. While stress is a natural response to various challenges, excessive or chronic stress can have far-reaching consequences on our physical and mental we…
What if you could ease chronic pain, lower your blood pressure and improve other health issues simply with the power of your mind?
Proponents of an alternative therapy called biofeedback believe that you can train yourself to do just that, with the help …
Cognitive behavioral therapy has been shown to be effective in treating chronic back pain, but it requires regular visits with a psychotherapist and can be expensive.
A team from the University of Washington designed a study to determine whether mindfuln…
Stress is ubiquitous these days — it plays a role in the workplace, in the home, and virtually everywhere that people interact.
It can take a heavy toll unless it is recognized and managed effectively and insightfully.
Western medicine, in theory and pr…
One of the leading causes of disability in the United States isn’t physical—it’s mental. According to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA), 15 million adults—approximately 6.7 percent of the population—suffer from major depressive diso…
Don Juan Matus, the Yaqui Man of Knowledge who Carlos Castenada worked with for many years said :
“We have a predator that came from the depths of the cosmos and took over the rule of our lives. Human beings are its prisoners. The Predator is our lord an…
So, what is with all this talk about the “mind-body connection”? It pops up in arenas all over the internet, within communities such as alternative medicine, among health enthusiasts, and even amongst scholars such as psychologists and neuroscientists.
W…
Mindful eating is an approach to eating that involves being fully present and attentive to the experience of eating. It is a practice that draws on mindfulness, a technique that has been used for centuries in various spiritual and meditative practices. Mi…
Mindfulness and meditation produce changes inside our brains. The new science of brain imaging shows how critical networks in the brain become activated. The parts of the brain associated with positive emotions like happiness and compassion become more a…
When people turn to healthy eating, they generally do it with one goal in mind: to become healthier and skinnier. My goal was to improve my health. I wanted to eliminate my gut problems, my skin problems, minimize the rate at which I got colds and flu, an…
Minds in Motion: The Science of MAYA( Optical Illusions) of the Brain
Introduction:
Maya, a profound concept in Hindu philosophy, delves into the idea that our perceived truth is an illusion, a veil that conceals a deeper, religious fact. As we get to t…