Einstein Quote

"A human being is a part of the whole, called by us, "Universe," a part limited in time and space. He experiences himself, his thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest -- a kind of optical delusion of his consciousness.

This delusion is a kind of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to affection for a few persons nearest to us. Our task must be to free ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its beauty.
Nobody is able to achieve this completely, but the striving for such achievement is in itself a part of the liberation and a foundation for inner security." Albert Einstein - (1879-1955)
Psilocybin should only be taken with a spiritual mindset in a supportive environment.
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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

New Mindfulness Therapy Program for Veterans with PTSD

A Multisite Randomized Controlled Trial of Mindfulness Meditation Therapy for PTSD This study is currently recruiting participants in Alabama, South Carolina, and Georgia.
Currently, veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are typically treated with antidepressants which have limited efficacy and yield extremely low remission rates. New and improved treatments are sorely needed, especially in light of the inadequate evidence to support the efficacy of most pharmacologic and most psychotherapy treatments for PTSD. Complementary and Alternative Medicine practices, such as meditation, may fill this void. Several other illnesses often found in association with PTSD, such as chronic pain, anxiety, and depression, have shown positive response to meditation, specifically Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR).
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Sunday, February 26, 2012

PTSD and Mindfulness from the DoD

Mind Body Skills for Regulating the Autonomic Nervous System
Since the beginning of Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom, more than two million U.S. troops have been deployed. The operational tempo associated with these conflicts, in conjunction with extended and multiple deployments, exposure to nontraditional combat (e.g., urban settings and use of improvised explosive devices), and shortened dwell time between deployments, has placed unprecedented stress on service members as well as their families. With the complex, varied and prolonged operational demands of these missions, it is crucial that the military continue to develop and refine strategies for promoting and sustaining the health and resilience of service members. A systems perspective on health and resilience seeks to establish good functioning and balance across all body systems (e.g., homeostasis and harmony) through integration of beneficial health and mind body practices.
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PTSD and Mindfulness from the Veterans Administration

Mindfulness Practice in the Treatment of Traumatic Stress
Mindfulness is a way of thinking and focusing that can help you become more aware of your present experiences. Practicing mindfulness can be as simple as noticing the taste of a mint on your tongue. There are some things you might do every day without even thinking about them, like brushing your teeth in the morning. Mindfulness involves paying attention to the feelings and sensations of these experiences.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012

An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders

An Overview of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Anxiety and Depressive Disorders: Supplement to Efficacy of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Therapies for Posttraumatic Stress Disorder [Internet].  VA (Veterans Administration) is committed to expanding the breadth of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)-related services available to Veterans. Since depressive and anxiety disorders share common features with PTSD, this report was commissioned to examine the efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) therapies for the treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders as a means to detect treatments that might be applicable to PTSD. Williams JW, Gierisch JM, McDuffie J, Strauss JL, Nagi A. Washington (DC): Department of Veterans Affairs; 2011 Aug. PMID: 22238805
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An early study on PTSD and psilocybin

Post-traumatic neurosis--theme and variations. Fellner CH. IMS Ind Med Surg. 1968 May;37(5):347-50. No abstract available. PMID: 5239850[PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE] Related citations

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