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Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.

The purpose of this blog and the entire website is to provide evidence-based information on how to live with self-care mastery. It is for all medical patients, caregivers, and advocates who want to learn how to collaborate with physicians…

Video: A Healthy Energy Booster (part twelve of series)

A quick walk around the block will give you an energy boost and is a lot healthier than using caffeine. Working out in a gym generates endorphins. Also, working out in a gym provides for social community, which is extremely healthy in and of…

In Your Own Hands – Mind-Body Therapies for Chronic Back Pain

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?…
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Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.

This weekly column is for people living with chronic health challenges and their family caregivers, who want to learn to live with mastery & wellbeing. I invite you to post your questions in the comments box below. When I get a certain…

Video: Altruism Improves Health (part eleven of series)

Numerous epidemiological studies reveal a strong association between health and doing volunteer work. The reason is not well understood, but the results are clear. If you do volunteer work on a regular basis, you are likely to improve your health.…

In Your Own Hands – Federal pain research database launched 

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?…
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Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.

This weekly column is for people living with chronic health challenges and their family caregivers, who want to learn to live with mastery & wellbeing. I invite you to post your questions in the comments box below. When I get a certain…

Video: Mindful Breathing for health and Wellbeing (part ten of series)

This is a brief description of a formal mindfulness practice involving the most evidence-based method of conscious breathing. Breathing is an automatic process that, with training, can be tweaked to enhance health and wellbeing. Simply, it involves…
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In Your Own Hands – Lifestyle Choices Influence Pain Sensitivity

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?…