Mindfulness Benefits Injured Athletes

Node Smith, ND A recent study looked at how mindfulness can be beneficial for athletes who have sustained injuries as part of their rehab.1 It has been noted to help with pain tolerance as well as body awareness. Millions of athletic injuries occur every year Athletic injuries have both psychological and physiological effects, and the […]

Mindfulness Benefits: Beyond the Mind

Dr. Olisa Mak, ND Mind over Matter Really Matters Mindfulness increases one’s overall quality of life and alleviates symptoms of a number of health concerns including Diabetes1, joint pain2, cancer3, depression2 and eating disorders.4 Being mindful is a process. It involves paying purposeful, non-judgmental attention to the present moment.5   Simply noticing the thoughts, feelings and […]