How Meditation, Placebos And Virtual Reality Help Power ‘Mind Over Body’

Science writer Jo Marchant investigated the healing power of the mind for her new book, Cure.

Science writer Jo Marchant investigated the healing power of the mind for her new book, Cure.

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How Meditation, Placebos And Virtual Reality Help Power ‘Mind Over Body’

Published January 26, 2016pm

Terry Gross interviews Jo Marchant, PhD, Science Writer

http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/01/26/464372009/how-meditation-placebos-and-virtual-reality-help-power-mind-over-body

Mindfulness Meditation – Quick 15 Min Stress Relief Version

Comfort Care Connection

(Jon-Kabat Zinn style Mindfulness Meditation)

https://youtu.be/8v45WSuAeYI

Published on Nov 27, 2013

This is a Jon-Kabat Zinn style Mindfulness Meditation. As you listen you learn to value the transient nature of life and realize that you can tolerate anything for the moment. It’s great for those who may have tried silent meditation and found it difficult. Traditionally, mindfulness meditation is done with your eyes closed. However, the video offers you the ability to refocus your thoughts should you feel the need to open your eyes. 15 Minutes

For more meditations by Vicki Panagotacos, Go to www.vickipanagotacos.com