Ads say, “Ask your doctor” for a pill. But, in fact, sleep specialists say that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) is the FIRST step to take … before any kind of medication.
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Chronic Back Pain
This post explains the multidisciplinary approach to managing chronic pain, emphasizing that effective treatment requires a collaborative team of specialists. Leading experts from Stanford’s Division of Pain Medicine briefly discuss how psychological interventions, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, can address the emotional and mental aspects of long-term suffering. The material also covers medical and physical strategies, including the role of specialized medications, spinal cord stimulation, and the therapeutic benefits of movement. As well, it highlights the impact of social relationships and sleep hygiene on physical well-being, framing pain as a complex disease rather than just a symptom. Ultimately, this video collection aims to promote personalized care models and advanced diagnostic tools to improve quality of life for the millions of adults facing chronic disability.
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Fibromyalgia (FM)
I’ve worked with 100’s of those with FM (Fibromyalgia) and collaboratively with world famous Dr. Dan Clauw. Here you will find excellent videos to help you understand the state-of-the-art treatment for FM.
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Kicking the Insomnia Habit
This 'Learned Insomnia' graphic shows all of the common pitfalls that maintain the insomnia habit. It also indicates the main elements of the CBT protocol that helps you eliminate insomnia. Also, take a look below for more in-depth descriptions of the elements of this behavioral treatment.
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Understanding Pain
If you are one of 100 million Americans with chronic pain, you’re likely under-treated and have not been taught by health providers how to improve your quality of life.
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Headaches and Biofeedback
Daily stress is an unavoidable part of daily life. It’s how you manage the stress that’s most important.
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Poor sleep: It’s neuroscience, not just a nuisance
In this short video, Oxford University Professor Foster explains that his new findings in neuroscience show that lack of adequate sleep is not just an inconvenience.
My 2016 Favorite: “How Not to Die”
These videos, by the most important thought leaders of our day, share what’s proven to work to reverse (or prevent) cancer, heart disease, as well as the wear and tear of chronic stress.
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Learning to Manage Stress
Daily stress is an unavoidable part of daily life. It’s how you manage the stress that’s most important.
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Smoking and Other Killer Habits
Daily stress is an unavoidable part of daily life. It’s how you manage the stress that’s most important.
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