Category Archives: Mindfulness

Finding Strength in the Journey: Chronic Illness Resilience Tips from Dr. Blied

Living with chronic illness means that managing symptoms is a daily part of my life. As someone who navigates living with lupus and fibromyalgia, I’ve developed strategies that help me balance my roles as a mother, wife, and clinician, while attempting to live gracefully with chronic illness. Here are some practical approaches rooted in both […]

New Year Vision Planning: A Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Intentions

As we head into the new year, it’s a great time to reflect on who we want to become and the values we want to embody. Instead of just focusing on tasks, let’s align our intentions with our true desires for growth. This guide will help you clarify your vision and set affirmations that inspire […]

Meditation May Effect Gut Microbes for Improved Health

Did you know that your brain and gut are connected? A new study reports that regular practice of deep meditation helps regulate the gut microbiome and may have the potential to lower anxiety, depression, and heart disease. The researchers studied 56 Tibetan Buddhist monks by examining their intestinal flora through fecal samples. Researchers also examined […]