Meditation Archives - Integrative Medical Institute of Orange County

Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D.
January 30, 2023

Daily Meditation May Work as Well as Popular Drug in Calming Anxiety

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Researchers have found that daily meditation may work as well as popular drug, escitalopram (also known as Lexapro), in calming anxiety. read more

Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D.
January 18, 2023

How Meditation Helps You Make Fewer Mistakes

How Meditation Helps You Make Fewer Mistakes https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/imi_jan2023_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 18, 2023 January 18, 2023

Research has found that if you are forgetful or error prone in a hurry, meditation helps you make fewer mistakes. read more

Exercise & Meditation Together Help Beat Depression

Gary Ruelas, D.O., Ph.D.
February 8, 2021

Health & Wellness

Exercise & Meditation Together Help Beat Depression

Exercise & Meditation Together Help Beat Depression https://integrative-med.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/imi_feb2021_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, 2021 February 8, 2021

By using a mind and body combination of meditation and exercise, people found a reduction in depression symptoms by 40 percent. read more