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Mind Body

Your state of mind impacts your body. Holistic, complementary approaches support the mind-body connection to increase your health and well-being.

10 Simple Ways to Cope with Stress

To improve your health, learn how to identify and deal with everyday stress.

Cultivate a Gratitude Attitude

Practice thankfulness to improve your health and increase your joy and satisfaction.

Mindfulness as Medicine

Decrease anxiety and improve health with mindful awareness and nonjudgmental acceptance.

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    Complementary Care for an Aching Back

    Try complementary self-care therapies, such as exercise, stretching and massage, to relieve back pain and strengthen core muscles.

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    7 Holistic Tips to Age Gracefully

    If you want to age well and happily, cultivate longevity-boosting practices, including optimism, forgiveness, humor, curiosity and gratitude.

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    Boost Productivity and Reduce Stress with Meditation

    Meditation can make you more productive by reducing stress, increasing your capacity to focus, and decreasing the tendency to pursue distractions.

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    5 Tips for Avoiding Holiday Depression

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    Invitation to Sleep: Guided Imagery

    Let Sutter Health mindfulness trainer Linda Meyers relax your body and mind into a restful, restorative slumber. 

    Invitation to Sleep: Guided Imagery

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    This guided imagery can help reduce physical pain and enhance recovery.

    Easing Pain: Guided Imagery

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    Follow this guided imagery to calm your mind and ease tension in your body.

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    My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant for a while. Are there any non-medical approaches, such as relaxation or meditation techniques, that could improve my chances of becoming pregnant?

    That question is best answered at an individual level. Infertility can be the result of a number of impairments of varying nature and severity. For this reason, we recommend a basic evaluation and individualize... continue reading  about  My partner and I have been trying to get pregnant for a while. Are there any non-medical approaches, such as relaxation or meditation techniques, that could improve my chances of becoming pregnant?

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    My husband had triple bypass open heart surgery with a terrific outcome. Since his heart attack, I'm not sleeping well. My doctor prescribed sleeping pills which I don't take in case he needs me. What can I do to feel more confident that he's doing ok?

    To The Caring Wife,Your concern is not uncommon among the over 1000 bypass surgeries I've followed through in the past 30 some years. By the time your husband leaves the hospital, he should be able to get in an... continue reading  about  My husband had triple bypass open heart surgery with a terrific outcome. Since his heart attack, I'm not sleeping well. My doctor prescribed sleeping pills which I don't take in case he needs me. What can I do to feel more confident that he's doing ok?

    Maxine L. Barish-Wreden

    Maxine L. Barish-Wreden, M.D., ABIHM

    Sutter Medical Foundation

    I am post-menopausal and dealing with adrenal fatigue. What do you recommend?

    Adrenal fatigue is a term used in functional medicine to describe a syndrome of chronic stress. When we experience stress, the hypothalamus in the brain activates a series of changes that lead to, among other t... continue reading  about  I am post-menopausal and dealing with adrenal fatigue. What do you recommend?

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    Does bee pollen help reduce allergies?

    There are two reasons that bee pollen would not be expected to help with allergies:The type of pollen that bees carry is not the kind of pollen that causes allergy. It's the wind-transported pollen that causes ... continue reading  about  Does bee pollen help reduce allergies?

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    Is it safe to have acupuncture if I have type 2 diabetes?

    The short answer: Yes.The long answer:Diabetics are more susceptible to infections, especially in their lower legs and feet. Therefore, make sure the facility is sanitary and, as required by the FDA, only prope... continue reading  about  Is it safe to have acupuncture if I have type 2 diabetes?

    Mark Saleh

    Mark Saleh, M.D.

    Palo Alto Medical Foundation

    I am a frequent migraine sufferer and I was told that acupuncture can actually help more than drugs to prevent attacks. Is this true?

    This question is frequently asked, and the answer is complicated. The effect of acupuncture on migraine and other chronic pain syndromes has been studied extensively. The data from these studies, unfortunately,... continue reading  about  I am a frequent migraine sufferer and I was told that acupuncture can actually help more than drugs to prevent attacks. Is this true?

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    How much does alcohol contribute to high cholesterol, and can I drink while taking Lipitor?

    Moderation is the key, as in many areas of health. In general, moderate alcohol consumption, medically defined as up to two drinks per day for men and one per day for women (different metabolism), has been show... continue reading  about  How much does alcohol contribute to high cholesterol, and can I drink while taking Lipitor?

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    Kathy O'Hare, ABT

    Sutter East Bay Medical Foundation

    What are some natural remedies you can take to improve sleep and to reduce frequent waking up at night?

    Insomnia can be a pretty frustrating condition. But before you go to your doctor for those sleeping pills, there may be some effective natural remedies that you can try to get a good night's sleep. One of the f... continue reading  about  What are some natural remedies you can take to improve sleep and to reduce frequent waking up at night?

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    I have my heart disease under control with diet and medication. Can work stress have a negative impact on my heart? If so, what can I do?

    There are known and frequently discussed risk factors for “heart disease”. These range from dietary habits (such as sodium intake) to disease states (such as hypertension). Stress is not a confirmed... continue reading  about  I have my heart disease under control with diet and medication. Can work stress have a negative impact on my heart? If so, what can I do?

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