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Meditation is a helpful complementary treatment for fibromyalgia and chronic pain. It improves breathing and promotes calmness. Yoga that includes meditation and stretching soothes symptoms of fibromyalgia. Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese which combines meditation, breathing exercises and slow movement, relieves fibromyalgia symptoms like muscle pain, depression, and sleeplessness.
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Study Finds Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Does Not Help Fibromyalgia
I've been hearing a lot lately about a technique called mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) that is said to help reduce pain and improve the quality of life for chronic pain patients through the use of mindfulness meditation and gentle yoga postures. Now I'm all for any therapy that can help us gain better control of our pain without…
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Lene Andersen, Health Guide, commented on Study Finds Mindfulness-Based Stress… I'm surprised at the results of the study. I've used mindfulness on and off…
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