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fearfulness…the burden is largely placed on the individual to fi nd some place of equilibrium which allows for a reasonable quality of life. The defi nition of quality of life is very personal, and most of us have really not defi ned what that means in an active sense. We have an idea as to what we want our bodies to do, or how our bodies should look, but rarely do we stop to address the activity
Though we have traditions that teach us to pray,
meditate, contemplate, do we really practice these
techniques to the degree that allows us to shift from a place of negativity?
A Gym for the Brain:
Learn how the mind can be trained to support optimal physical health by Kathleen MacIsaac, MD
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he 5-point model put forth by Dr. Sangeeta Pati is simple, but comprehensive. Those of you who read this magazine often will recall that her model for wellness illustrates the relationship among the areas of Body, Mind, Hormones, Nutrition and Toxins. In order to be really “well,” one must investigate how each category applies to the individual, thereby allowing a working wellness plan to evolve. Each of these areas has been discussed exhaustively in various health journals, but the key is really how dedicated one
might be to implement change once defi ciencies are identifi ed. Let us concentrate on the area of the Mind which is, of course, intriguing. We all have a different concept as to what constitutes “mind,” and the expression “mindfulness.” In the SaJune model, it is that aspect of wellness which is the least tangible and the most diffi cult to illuminate. As physicians, we can test for imbalances in the body and assess how an individual compares to the norm. However, when asked to assist with such problems as stress, anxiety, depression,
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of our minds: how critical this is in order to enjoy a truly balanced life. Our society demands constant action.
We are overwhelmed with information input, which requires a huge amount of energy to decipher. The means by which we receive information is additionally exhausting, with 24/7/365 access to the world beyond ourselves. Time for Self is rarely valued, and usually does not include an element of introspection. In the midst of all of this brain activation, when is there a time to unplug? Though we have traditions that teach us to pray, meditate, contemplate, do we really practice these techniques to the degree that allows us to shift from a place of negativity? The practices of mindfulness and meditation have been described in many ways, and, no doubt, many of us have tried some aspect of them. Yoga is incredibly popular throughout the world, largely as a physical
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