Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
This question & answer column is for people living with chronic health challenges and their family caregivers, who want to learn to increase the odds of improving their health by learning to live with mastery & wellbeing.
I invite you…
Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
This question & answer column is for people living with chronic health challenges and their family caregivers, who want to learn to increase the odds of improving their health by learning to live with mastery & wellbeing.
I invite you…
Video: The Placebo Effect
Discussion about how what we believe to be true creates physiological changes that correlate with the specifics of the beliefs. Our beliefs alter our states of mind and health. The power of our thoughts can make us sick or well until we learn…
Mindfulness Practice Continued
A Word about Self-consciousness
At first, many people think that observing your thoughts throughout the day must lead to self-consciousness, or a preoccupation with yourself. But the truth is that self-consciousness is caused by thinking…
Video: Mindfulness-Based Behavioral Change | Part 2
In this discussion, we explore the various aspects of mindfulness practice. It is comprised of a formal sitting meditation practice as well as countless informal practices. Virtually every activity throughout the day can serve as an informal…
Vipassana Mindfulness Practice
Vipassana
There are several varieties of vipassana, and different kinds of practices within each type. Some are appropriate for beginners and others are achievable only after years of intensive work. The practice I follow is called samatha…
Chronic Illness Q&A with Dr. B.
This question & answer column is for people living with chronic health challenges, who want to learn to increase the odds of improving their health by learning to live with mastery & wellbeing.
I invite you to post your questions in…
Video: Mindfulness-Based Behavioral Change
We could all benefit by tweaking our behavior in ways that could optimize our health. But we can't change any behavior until we become aware that we are engaging in a specific behavior, aware that it is not conducive to optimal health, aware…
Video: Mindfulness-Based Mastery & Wellbeing Series Introduction
This is an introduction to the 26-part series on how to live better with chronic illness. The concept of mindfulness-based mastery & wellbeing practices is introduced. Mindfulness practice is described as the fundament of mastery & wellbeing…