Meditation can be very daunting. I have always been a huge supporter of meditation. As a surgeon and a mom, I don’t always personally find the time. That being said, especially in times like this it is important to prioritize mental health. Meditation is hands down one of the best ways to do that. Why,ContinueContinue reading “Never Meditated Before? Try These Beginners Tips!”
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How to Maintain Your Sanity as a Very Busy Person, Despite Technology
No matter how busy you are, your mental health should be a priority. As an athlete, an orthopaedic surgeon, and a mother of four, I consider myself to be a very busy person. Honestly, without my Google calendar I would probably melt into a puddle of disorganization. These are modern times, and with the aidContinueContinue reading “How to Maintain Your Sanity as a Very Busy Person, Despite Technology”
Five Reasons to Practice Active Mindfulness
If meditation doesn’t work for you, try mindfulness. As an orthopaedic surgeon and a mom, I am no stranger to stress. I try and meditate as much as possible, but with the fast pace of life, sometimes it just isn’t realistic for me. The other evening, I caught myself with a free moment and foundContinueContinue reading “Five Reasons to Practice Active Mindfulness”
Chronic Pain Sufferers: Can Meditation Help as Much as Medication?
Does your chronic pain treatment plan call for a strong dose of meditation? It’s a proven fact that meditation can improve your overall health, if only for the fact that it significantly reduces stress, and stress has a huge impact on all of our bodily systems. There is also evidence that meditation can affect theContinueContinue reading “Chronic Pain Sufferers: Can Meditation Help as Much as Medication?”
Should Your Child be Meditating Before Bed?
Studies have shown that children who meditate do better in school, have more self-control, and experience less stress. For many people I know, meditation is an idea that everybody loves, but not everybody can seem to master. I will openly admit I have struggled with meditation in the past, because knowing that I need toContinueContinue reading “Should Your Child be Meditating Before Bed?”
Instant Stress Relief: The 30 Second Meditation
Discover how to calm down and refocus your energy in just 30 seconds. As a medical professional, I am always in favor of anything that helps relieve stress, especially meditation. As a working mother however, I understand that other working mothers probably roll their eyes at the word meditation. As someone who has tried andContinueContinue reading “Instant Stress Relief: The 30 Second Meditation”
Your First Time Meditating: What NOT to Do
How to work meditation into your daily routine. I am surrounded by people who meditate; my brother, my friends, and patients all rave about how it brings them zen. Since I am a mom on the go, my goal for meditation was to bring a sense of peace to my home of four children. IContinueContinue reading “Your First Time Meditating: What NOT to Do”