With its focus on controlling breath, holding postures and meditation, yoga increases how much a person pays attention to the sensations of their body and the present moment. This mindfulness leads to many benefits not found from other forms of exercise.
An interesting trend has developed: Opioid emergency room visits drop by nearly 8% and opioid prescriptions are modestly lower in states where marijuana is legalized.
When most people hear the term palliative care, they look worried or confused. Introducing myself to patients and families as a palliative medicine physician, I commonly hear things like, “Does this mean I am dying?” or “I am not ready for hospice.”
The reality is that a mindful approach to pain has nothing to do with denying your experience. It’s all about getting real with it, accepting it, and even embracing it. Mindfulness is a way to be more present with whatever you’re feeling.
Since 1998, I have been a pain management practitioner. I hold a diploma in Complimentary Alternative Medicine and a NLP Hypnotist. All therapy sessions are now online via Zoom.
Over 30 years experience assisting in healing old, chronic & new injuries, and guiding clients to a healthy and pain free living.
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