Theologians and scientists are not always on the same side of issues. But the emerging field of "neurotheology" might someday bridge the gap between science …
Category: Integrative medicine
Ommmmm… Mindfulness therapy appears to help prevent depression relapse
The mind is a powerful thing. And it turns out it may also be therapeutic. New research, published in the Archives of General Psychiatry, has …
Pine-bark extract doesn't lower blood pressure levels
The list of nutritional supplements that live up to their promises keeps getting shorter. The latest one on the firing line is pine-bark extract. Although …
Study shows yoga may improve mood, reduce anxiety
Many yogis will tell you that regularly practicing the ancient art calms them down and lifts their spirits. Now findings published today in Journal of …
Both real and "fake" acupuncture appear to help with pain
A new study from MD Anderson Cancer Center shows that acupuncture may help patients with knee arthritis manage their pain. Perhaps the more interesting finding, …
Might "healing prayer" actually heal?
Prayer can be unimaginably beautiful - or just really, really awkward, a la Ben Stiller's dinner grace in the film Meet the Parents: "We thank …
Imaging study shows how meditating helps brain cope with pain
In a recently published imaging study, people with a long-time meditation practice appeared better able to cope with pain than those who didn't meditate. As …
Tai chi linked to mental-health boost, but more study is needed
The ancient Chinese martial art tai chi appears to have positive psychological effects for both healthy people and patients with chronic disease. According to a …
Can training soldiers to meditate combat PTSD?
Meditation exercises could boost mental toughness in soldiers and help them better cope with the trauma of war, according to findings recently published in Emotion. …
Meditation may be able to lessen symptoms of depression
People suffering from depression may have another treatment option, according to findings from two (small) UCLA studies. During the research, participants were randomized to use …
Acupuncture shown to be effective in treating depression during pregnancy
I've previously written about a bout of depression I experienced before the birth of my first daughter. My dark period, as I like to call …