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Category: Journal

Medicate or Meditate ?

December 14, 2010

Trying to heal your depression with spiritual practice alone can make the condition chronic and prone to relapse, says a new study. Physicians and long-term meditators Roger Walsh, Robin Bitner, Bruce Victor, and Lorena Hillman explain why both antidepressants and…

The Boomerangers

November 23, 2010

As I was driving home from work last night and I happened to be listening to CBC radio. I love CBC radio by the way. I caught a bit of the program The Current: Shift which featured an interesting documentary…

Caring For A Loved One With Dementia

October 29, 2010

Caring for a family member or loved one with dementia or other health conditions can be overwhelming. Family caregivers are often referred to as “informal,” as their work is unpaid and often unrecognized. While paid, or “formal,” caregivers typically have…