Is It True ?

Science Has Found that our bodies & our overall health benefit from mindfulness & meditation practices…..Yes, it is True!

Meditation and Mindfulness Offer Many Health Benefits – and May Be As Effective as Medication in Some Cases, with Hilary A. Marusak, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, at Wayne State University in Detroit.

Dr. Hilary A. Marusak, PhD studying Translational Neuroscience from Wayne State University, Detroit, MI and John discuss the recent study that claims meditation may work as well as a common drug named Lexapro for the treatment of anxiety plus additional evidence about mindfulness and meditations broad array of health benefits for purposes ranging from STRESS and PAIN reduction to DEPRESSION treatments.

Hilary is a neuroscientist studying the effects of stress and trauma on brain development in children and adolescents and in particular, children and adolescents grappling with cancer and the perspectives these youth have in common.

Join us as we discuss mindfulness and meditation and their opportunity to help humans navigate anxiety, pain and trauma coupled with the science behind these discoveries.

RESOURCES:

· Article in the Conversation - https://theconversation.com/meditation-and-mindfulness-offer-an-abundance-of-health-benefits-and-may-be-as-effective-as-medication-for-treating-certain-conditions-195276

· Kids Kicking Cancer – a global organization

· Wayne State University, THINK LAB –

· Solopassages.com – additional information & resources