Dis-ease tells a story, not just of the cells (biology) but of the self (biography). We need to listen to, and integrate, both stories in our clinical care.
Trauma and stress are contributing factors in illness. The latest research is confirming and expanding on this idea in ways that can, and should, revolutionize our treatment approach.
Mindfulness has recently become very popular as a tool for reducing stress and increasing relaxation. We, as naturopaths, certainly understand the importance of stress reduction in the treatment of illness and disease. This alone makes Mindfulness a potentially powerful therapeutic technique to consider when it comes to treating our patients. Yet Mindfulness has actual healing properties that extend far beyond this well-known benefit.
I am delighted to present the closing talk at the NUNM Health-Biz Expo in Portland, OR on October 6, 2018.
As winter approaches, we’re entering the busy holiday season. As the saying goes, “tis the season to be jolly.” Sometimes, however, our stresses and challenges can get in the way of enjoying all that the season has to offer.
I will be presenting at their Fellowship Retreat, in Portland Oregon, on October 8, 2018. My topic is, "Contemplative Medicine: The New Frontier in the Evolution of Medicine."
Dis-ease tells a story, not just of the cells (biology) but of the self (biography). We need to listen to, and integrate, both stories in our clinical care. Stress is a contributing factor in illness. The latest research is confirming and expanding on this idea in ways that can, and should, revolutionize our treatment approach.
Naturopathic doctor Paul Epstein explores biology and biography and teaches you to integrate mind-body therapies into clinical practice.
Disease tells a story, not just of biology but also biography. It is important for clinicians to listen to, and integrate, both stories in our work with patients in their quest for healing.
