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Med Students Benefit from Yoga, Meditation

Can mind-body practices help medical students?

The answer appears to be yes, according to a Boston University School of Medicine study, published in Medical Education Online.

Ayurveda–Traditional Indian Medicine

By Issac Mathai M.D. and Suja Issac M.Sc., M.Phil.

Issac Mathai M.D. and Suja Issac M.Sc., M.Phil.

Ayurveda is an ancient traditional system of medicine.

Ayurveda has literature going back 5000 years and an oral tradition that is much older, and is considered to be the oldest system of healthcare. The healing system of Ayurveda has been practiced in daily life in India for more than 5000 years.

Health Benefits of Various Yoga Styles

by Dr. Nancy Ann Cotter

As I explained in What Is Yoga Good For ?, Yoga differs from conventional exercise programs in that it emphasizes body awareness, an attitude of kindness toward the body, and gentle movement past current limitations.

Here is a introduction to some of the more popular styles of yoga.

What Is Yoga Good For ?

by Dr. Nancy Ann Cotter

“Initially, yoga is a gift you give yourself. With consistent practice, your Self is a gift that yoga gives to you”

Stress Counseling Needed In Primary Care

While stress may be a factor in 60 to 80 percent of all visits to primary care physicians, only three percent of patients actually receive stress management counseling, say researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Continue reading »

Computers and Exercise Keep Memory Sharp

A Mayo Clinic study shows combining mentally stimulating activities, such as using a computer, with moderate exercise decreases your odds of having memory loss more than computer use or exercise alone.