Let’s Live Now
Dr. Rachel Hollander’s blog on mindful living
for recovery from chronic pain & neuroplastic disorders
and for ongoing wellness of mind, body & spirit
Post #3: The Mind-Gut Connection
Life is like the bathroom: Sometimes everything comes out smoothly, but other times we find ourselves pushing through it. “Full” of a lot of puns and a little bathroom humor, the following is a brief selection of conditions for which a mind-body approach can restore GI function.
by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
7 min read
Post #2: Mind-Body Healing Through Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity describes how the brain responds to life experiences, and emotional and structural injury, by creating new neural circuits, not just in childhood, but throughout the lifespan. The interrelationship of thoughts, emotions, and hormones can create debilitating health conditions. Fortunately, guided techniques and emotional processing can produce healing.
by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
7 min read
Post #1: Mindful Courage
Mindfulness means being fully present in the now. Yet it does not disregard the past or future. Be mindful and courageous in confronting your past experiences and in guiding your future to free yourself from chronic pain and neuroplastic symptoms.
by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
6 min read