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Benson-Henry Institute for Mind Body Medicine at Mass General
The Benson-Henry Institute for mind body medicine is a world leader in the study, advancement and clinical practice of mind/...
Dean Ornish on Healing Website: TED ideas worth spreading
Dean Ornish talks about simple, low-tech and low-cost ways to take advantage of the body's natural desire to heal itself....
Meditation and prostate cancer: integrating a mind/body intervention with traditional therapies. Seminars in Urologic Oncology
Abstract:  There is growing attention to the health benefits of mind/body interventions, particularly relaxation and...
Meditation's impact on chronic illness. Holistic Nursing Practice
Abstract:  Meditation is becoming widely popular as an adjunct to conventional medical therapies. This article reviews...
Meditation, yoga, and guided imagery. The Nursing Clinics of North America
Abstract:  The author presents an introduction to insight or mindfulness meditation, yoga, and guided imagery from...
Mindfulness and healing intention: concepts, practice, and research evaluation. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine
Abstract:  This paper deals with the role of the health care professional in creating an optimal healing environment (...
Mindfulness meditation: a path of transformation & healing. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services
Abstract:  As nurses, we have the unique privilege of witnessing and nurturing the healing process of the whole person...
Pain management and yoga. International Journal of Psychosomatics
Abstract:  The use of yoga and yoga related techniques in pain management is reviewed and discussed. Self-awareness,...
The Urban Zen Foundation
This organization was just recommended to me and is a vision and project of fashion designer, Donna Karen.  The Urban...
Use of Complementary & Alternative Medicine in HIV/AIDS Palliative Care The Center for Palliative Care Education
This attachment is a power point presentation resource from the Center for Palliative Care Education.  It provides a...
Yoga for patients and carers in a palliative day care setting. International Journal of Palliative Nursing
Abstract:  This study suggests that yoga can be of benefit to patients (and carers) in palliative care settings....