In Your Own Hands: 7 Myths of Meditation

Every Monday, my blog post “In Your Own Hands” is where I’ll be featuring articles I find interesting or that I think are a good resource to help you take charge of your health. What articles have you read recently that caught your attention? Leave a comment and let me know.

7 Myths of Meditation 
Deepak Chopra debunks seven common myths of meditation and shows you how to receive its profound benefits for your body and mind.

6 Things People Suffering From Chronic Pain Want Their Friends and Family to Know
If you know someone dealing with chronic pain, take a look at this short list of things Jill Knapp says you must know!

New Study Looks at Alternatives to Drugs in Chronic Pain 
A recent study from the Medical College of Wisconsin looked into ways to manage chronic pain while avoiding drug use. 

Mindfulness Meditation Could Lower Levels of Cortisol, The Stress Hormone 
A new study from the journal Health Psychology shows that increased mindfulness is associated with decreased levels of the stress hormone, cortisol. 

Mindfulness Means Keeping Things Simple
Here are eight tips that provide you with ways to use mindfulness in order to manage your busy schedule, pain and stress.