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The evidence has been there for years…so why is U.S. medicine lagging behind?
We need to incorporate Eastern beliefs that are THOUSANDS of years old—yoga, meditation, simple relaxation breathing techniques—into our current way of thinking in medicine.
Many physicians have begun to do this, realizing that viewing a person as a whole, not just a set of numbers, is the best way to heal. More and more medical schools are incorporating these so-called “alternative therapies” into their curriculum.
One reason why? They can work synergistically with medicine. Your daily meditation can help your blood pressure pill work better! Maybe you will even need less medication over time! One study shows a strong link between meditation and lower risk of heart attack in patients on blood pressure medication.
Another great example: if you suffer from migraines, why rely solely on waiting for your medication to work? Why not try a yoga pose?
http://www.artofliving.org/…/health-and-w…/yoga-for-migraine
