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Mindfulness-Based Therapy Helps Reduce Chronic Pain & Opioid Misuse

Mindfulness-Based Therapy Helps Reduce Chronic Pain & Opioid Misuse https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/imi_june_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g June 13, 2022 June 13, 2022

June 13, 2022

Mindfulness-Based Therapy Helps Reduce Chronic Pain & Opioid Misuse

According to a recent study, a mindfulness-based intervention is more effective in reducing chronic pain and opioid misuse than psychotherapy.

Path to Enlightenment

Path to Enlightenment https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/imi_may2022_blogv2.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 25, 2022 May 25, 2022

May 25, 2022

Path to Enlightenment

To experience what many have known as enlightenment is to experience a lighter side of life.

Meditation and Yoga Reduce Chronic Pain

Meditation and Yoga Reduce Chronic Pain https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/imi_may2022_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g May 9, 2022 May 9, 2022

May 9, 2022

Meditation and Yoga Reduce Chronic Pain

Recent research has shown there may be a cost effective and easy-to-follow program people can do to better cope with their chronic pain.

All You Need is Love

All You Need is Love https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/imi_april2022_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 21, 2022 April 21, 2022

April 21, 2022

All You Need is Love

Now, more than ever we need to remember the words of John Lennon and Paul McCartney: “All you need is LOVE!”

Protect Your Vision with Goji Berries

Protect Your Vision with Goji Berries https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/imi_april2022_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g April 14, 2022 April 14, 2022

April 14, 2022

Protect Your Vision with Goji Berries

New research has shown that eating goji berries may help provide protection and delay any age-related vision deterioration.

The Brain and the Mind: Moving into Harmony and Peace of Mind https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/imi_feb2021_blog_header.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 27, 2022 March 28, 2022

March 27, 2022

The Brain and the Mind: Moving into Harmony and Peace of Mind

The brain and the mind… how are these interrelated? How can we experience optimal levels?

Gut Microbes: A Key to Normal Sleep

Gut Microbes: A Key to Normal Sleep https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/imi_march2022_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g March 14, 2022 March 14, 2022

March 14, 2022

Gut Microbes: A Key to Normal Sleep

If you’re having trouble with sleep, your gut microbes may be the issue.

Letting Go

The Art of Letting Go https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/imi_march22_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g February 23, 2022 February 23, 2022

February 23, 2022

The Art of Letting Go

Letting go may feel like removing a splinter that has been hurting us. Here are some tips that will help you with the process.

Getting No Sleep May Increase Risk of Dementia & Death

Getting Little Sleep May Increase Risk of Dementia & Death https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/imi_feb2022_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g February 8, 2022 February 8, 2022

February 8, 2022

Getting Little Sleep May Increase Risk of Dementia & Death

Research has shown that getting nightly sleep of five hours of less may increase the risk of dementia and death among older adults.

Covid-19 and Embracing the New Normal

COVID-19 and Embracing the New Normal https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/imi_jan2022_blog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 25, 2022 January 25, 2022

January 25, 2022

COVID-19 and Embracing the New Normal

It is here and will most likely remain. What we can do to keep the virus(s) in check is to focus on preventive measures and to continue to work on our overall immunity.

How to Live a Happy Life

How to Live a Happy Life https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/imi_jan2022_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g January 11, 2022 January 11, 2022

January 11, 2022

How to Live a Happy Life

Learn three good life lessons from the longest study every done on happiness.

The ability to rise above and go beyond is the definition of transcendence

Transcendence https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/imi_dec2021_officialblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 21, 2021 December 21, 2021

December 21, 2021

Transcendence

Western Civilization has been one of the most advanced cultures of current times, yet here we are in a struggle with the evolving turbulence of our biosocial psychological dilemmas.

Consuming Omega-3 Could Prevent Asthma

Consuming Omega-3 Could Prevent Asthma https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/imi_dec2021_outsideblog.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g December 9, 2021 December 9, 2021

December 9, 2021

Consuming Omega-3 Could Prevent Asthma

New research suggests that eating more long chain omega-3 fatty acids during childhood may reduce the risk of developing asthma.

Distinct Gut Microbiome Linked with Depression

Distinct Gut Microbiome Linked with Depression https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/imi_nov2021_outsideblog2.jpg 1920 1280 Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D. https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/92f2bac450152f6b881afdc5f1b40472?s=96&d=mm&r=g November 28, 2021 December 1, 2021

November 28, 2021

Distinct Gut Microbiome Linked with Depression

A study recently discovered a possible connection with our gut microbiome and major depressive disorder (MDD).

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