Mind + Body

Coping with Chronic Pain

My name is Brooke Gottesman. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in mental health since 2004. I am currently in part-time private practice in NY with a specialization in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). I work with patients managing chronic pain. I am writing this article to share my story of chronic pain …

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Slow Down for Summer: Mindfulness for Patients with Peripheral Neuropathy

Shanna Patterson, MD, and Kripa Ahuja provide insight on mindfulness and its positive impact for patients with peripheral neuropathy. Does Mindfulness Help? Summer is a time for relaxation, reflection, and rejuvenation. In the spirit of slowing down, we wanted to take this opportunity to delve into the topic of mindfulness. Mindfulness has proliferated in the …

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Living with Neuropathy: Meditation

Can meditation make living with neuropathy easier? Meditation is simply the practice of being still, paying attention to the body, and focusing on breathing. There are as many ways to meditate as there are people who practice meditation. They range from the simple action of breathing slowly and deeply, and counting the breaths, to meditations, such …

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Ezy Tai Chi: A Simpler Practice for Seniors

As a form of exercise, tai chi increasingly appeals to the growing proportion of older adults that looks for alternative and convenient ways to exercise for health. Originally developed for martial arts purposes in China more than 300 hundred years ago, this practice has been used as a traditional exercise to improve fitness, health and …

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