Happy July, everyone!
My favorite article this month is the nice, nuanced overview of the rise of integrative medicine by David H. Freedman of the Atlantic. It is especially important to note the comments about the huge role stress plays in disease, and the role mind-body medicine could play in creating better, evidence-based care. Also note the comment at the end from one of the biggest alternative medicine critics, in regards to hypnosis: “But I believe it works.”
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Wishing you a wonderful month!
Chanel Helgason, MD
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
Conscience is that still, small voice that is sometimes too loud for comfort.
– Bert Murray
THIS MONTH’S LINKS
Integrative Medicine overview:
http://www.theatlantic.com/
The importance of focus to improve all areas of our lives:
http://www.utne.com/Mind-Body/
Given the link between inflammation and depression, this result has interesting implications for the use of massage for mental health: http://www.
More on accepting our feelings – which helps them pass most easily:
http://www.wiseheartpdx.org/
Thought-provoking article on the stories we tell ourselves about others, how that affects our reactions – and how we can have more compassion:
http://www.danoah.com/2012/05/
Patient centered care as a way to bring down costs. “People healed quicker, they were discharged more quickly, and so the cost of care came down.”
http://www.npr.org/blogs/
I am a huge fan of pranayama as a way to build energy naturally, without needing caffeine/energy drinks/etc.
http://www.mindbodygreen.com/
You are not special – and that’s a good thing. Great video on using our own commonalities as a call to choose a life that contributes.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Love this blog post on embracing our own completeness, just as we are:
http://us2.campaign-archive2.
Yoga helps protect caregivers from depression and improves their cognitive function:
http://www.mdlinx.com/
A BIT OF HUMOR
These videos just make me smile. Enjoy!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?
