MEDICINAL MEDICATION FOR THE MIND & BODY Presented By CJ Pickering

Live Your Best Life

"The natural healing force within each one of us is the greatest force in getting well." - Hippocrates

Agenda

What is mind-body medicine? Why you should know more about it? The history of mind-body medicine? Mind-body techniques What is mind-body medicine used for?

What is Mind-Body Medicine?

According to the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), mind-body medicine "uses a variety of techniques designed to enhance the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms“ ( 2012).

The focal point of mind-body medicine is on intervention strategies such as: relation techniques, visual imagery, tai chi, qi gong, hypnosis, and cognitive-behavioral therapy.

Why YOU Should Know More About Mind-Body Medicine

Mind- body medicine approaches the healing process from the inside out.

History of Mind-Body Medicine I

The practice dates back to ancient times

It is a huge part of the healing practices of Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)

- strongly believe in connection between mind-body

History of Mind-Body Medicine II

1960S and 1970s – physician Herbert Benson, studied how meditation can affect blood pressure

- coined term “relaxation response” Present day – ancient traditions are being

renewed

- yoga, meditation

- being taught more widely at medical schools throughout US and abroad

Mind-Body Techniques

Biofeedback- focuses on training people to control certain bodily functions (ie heart rate and blood pressure)

- person watches a monitor that provides feedback on bodily functions

Mind-Body Techniques Continued…

Mind-Body Techniques Continued…

Hypnosis

Progressive Muscle Relaxation

Autogenic Training

Mind-Body Techniques Continued…

Meditation

Meditation - is an approach that anyone can incorporate into their lives to help them deal with stress, anxiety, and medical problems

It elicits a heightened state of thought, contemplation, and reflection.

Different Types Of Meditation

Transcendental Meditation

Prayer Zen

Meditation Taoist

Meditation Mindfulness

meditation Buddhist

Meditation  

Types Of Meditation Part I…

Transcendental Meditation

Types Of Meditation Part II…

Prayer

Zen Meditation

Types Of Meditation Part III…

Taoist Meditation focuses on the natural flow of the breath in and out of nostrils and the expansion and contraction of the abdomen.

It is a great way to increase focused awareness

Types Of Meditation Part IV…

Mindfulness Meditation The next time you eat a meal think about..

- why you are eating it?

- what does each bit taste, feel, and smell like?

- how does it make your body feel?

- what thoughts are you thinking about?

Types Of Meditation Part V…

Buddhist Meditation -Teaches the practitioner how to have complete control over his/her mind

-Brings the mind, body, and soul into complete balance

Types Of Meditation Part VI…

Vipassana Meditation

Buddha also discovered and taught another type of meditation thousands of years ago. It is called vipassana meditation.

Vipassana Meditation - is taught as a way to cleanse impurities and toxins in body

- heals mind/body - vipassana means “to see things clearly” - to benefit from utmost level of purification and reflection, strongly suggested to perform with professional assistance

What Is All of This Good For?...

Asthma Anxiety Depression Diabetes Obesity Heart Disease High Blood Pressure Stomach and Intestinal problems (constipation,

diarrhea, etc.) Insomnia Pain and Vomiting (from chemotherapy)

Reflection…

We feed, nourish, and stimulate our bodies with food and exercise.

We recharge the mind/body with sleep and rest. These things and much more are imperative to

not only staying alive but living fully. It is just as equally important to feed, nourish,

stimulate, and recharge our mind-body-spirit connection.

So start in the present moment with some medicinal medication for your mind-body-spirit connection.

References

Arlington Acupuncture Clinic. (2012). Mind-body medicine. Retrieved from http://painfree.homestead.com/mindbody.html

Chopra, Deepak. (1990 May 1). Quantum healing: exploring the frontiers of mind/body medicine. Bantam.

National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM), (nd). http://nccam.nih.gov/

http://www.project-meditation.org/ http://www.nih.gov/ Pert, Candace B. (1999 Feb 17). Molecules of emotion: the

science behind mind-body medicine. Simon and Schuster. Sha, Zhi Gang. (2006 Apr 14). Soul mind body medicine: a

complete soul healing system for optimum health and vitality. New World Library.

References Continued…

University of Maryland Medical Center. (2011). Mind-body medicine. Retrieved from http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/mind-body- 000355.htm

University of Minnesota. (2012). Taking charge of your health: meditation. Retrieved from http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/explore- healing-practices/meditation

Vipassana Meditation. (2012 Aug 22). The technique. Retrieved from http://www.dhamma.org/en/vipassana.shtml

WebMD. (2012). Transcendental meditation. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/balance/guide/transcendental-

meditation- benefits-technique