Friday, December 28, 2012

3 Simple Qigong Exercises

Qigong shares the same slow, meditative movement as Tai Chi. Give these 3 simple Qigong Exercises a try. They are easy enough to follow along in the video.

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Are you an overdoer?

Master the art of pacing and you'll be able to get more done without flaring up. Just click here to see how to change your daily routine and feel better.

Too busy to meditate?

Meditation can be productive in as little as one-minute increments. Don't believe me? Watch this 5-minute video to learn the technique.

How Meditation Works

I've been looking for a video that talks about how meditation works. This one is not scientific by any means, but does a nice job of explaining the benefits of meditation using a Rubik's Cube of all things.

Tuesday, December 4, 2012

The Power of Gentle Movement

Gentle exercise is an essential part of any chronic pain treatment plan. Here is a simple Tai Chi sequence that can be done in sitting or standing. When first starting out with any new form of exercise, I recommend that you do half as much as you think you can.

A Broken Body

Sometimes coping with chronic pain means completely letting go of the life we think we should be living. Watch this Olympic-hopeful tell her inspirational story. You may need some Kleenex for this one.