
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 #5: Daily Virtual Reality: Sensation vs. Perception and the Production of Neuroplastic Symptoms
Reality is greatly influenced by perception and perception is influenced by life experiences. How can we heal stress-related symptoms if they are based on past experiences coded in the unconscious? Change your habits of mind and you can create a new reality. Includes personal anecdotes and 6 ways to prevent and unlearn neuroplastic symptoms like chronic pain and others.
by Rachel Hollander, MD, MPH
6 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