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Brain Mechanisms that Give the Iceman Unusual Resistance to Cold

By Wayne State University—Office of the Vice President for Research — 2018

Dutch adventurer Wim Hof is known as ‘The Iceman’ for good reason. Hof established several world records for prolonged resistance to cold exposure, an ability he attributes to a self-developed set of techniques of breathing and meditation—known as the Wim Hof Method. Yet, how his brain responds during cold exposure and what brain mechanisms may endow him with this resistance have not been studied—until now.

Read on www.sciencedaily.com

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Bodymind

An established classic in its field, Ken Dychtwald's Bodymind has been updated in this latest edition to reflect the author's ongoing exploration of the vital body and mind connection.

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The Embodied Mind: Cognitive Science and Human Experience

This classic book, first published in 1991, was one of the first to propose the “embodied cognition” approach in cognitive science. It pioneered the connections between phenomenology and science and between Buddhist practices and science—claims that have since become highly influential.

Francisco J. Varela, Evan Thompson, Eleanor Rosch, Jon Kabat-Zinn (preface)

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74: Connie Zweig – The Inner Work of Age: Shifting from Role to Soul

In this episode, John W. Price interviews author, book editor, meditation teacher, and psychotherapist, Dr. Connie Zweig.

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Dr. Joaquin Farias’ Lecture on Dystonia at Harvard University

Dr. Farias talks about dystonia, a movement disorder.

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Is Psychosomatic Medicine Real?

A short lecture from the Psychosomatics Student Group Riga by Kamiar-K. Rückert. Talking about the History of the Mind and Body in medicine as well as the Physiology (Stress-Fear Axis, Epigenetics and Psychoimmunology).

Franz Alexander

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What is Psychosomatic?

The term ‘psychosomatic’ means mind and body related. A psychosomatic disorder is a physical disease which is caused, or worsened, by mental factors. The term is also used when mental factors cause physical symptoms but where there is no physical disease.

Franz Alexander

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Theories of Psychosomatic Disorders

A short lecture from the Psychosomatics Student Group Riga by Kamiar-K. Rückert. Talking about the different psychodynamic theories of Psychosomatic Medicine.

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5-Minute Breathwork for Stress Relief with Ashley Neese

The act of breathing seems simple enough (we do it upwards of 17,000 times a day), but there is a vast difference between the automatic and the mindful breath. The latter—the foundation of breathwork—“is the most powerful tool for self-regulation,” says Ashley Neese, leading breathwork expert.

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How to Manage Chronic Pain Naturally

In today’s episode, Nicole unravels the secrets to overcoming chronic pain. She’ll share with you exactly what you need to do to overcome your pain. If you suffer from chronic pain, like how Mikhaila suffered from chronic fatigue, watching this episode is a must.

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Meditation Secrets for Women: Discovering Your Passion, Pleasure, and Inner Peace

Finally—an approach to meditation especially for women! The benefits of meditations are manifold—but so few practices are tailored to the special needs and interests of women.

Camille Maurine, Lorin Roche

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