Dr. David Alter at Partners in Healing

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A Single Step to Whole Health

Chiang Mai, Thailand Mountain Temple

Would you be surprised if I said there was one action step you could take that would produce:

  • Powerful mental wellness benefits involving reduced anxiety and depression, and greater emotional, mental, and physical resilience

  • Improved cardiac functioning with lowered blood pressure

  • Slowed cognitive decline by improving and sharpening attention abilities

  • Improved immune system functioning and illness resistance

  • Potential slowing of cell aging, which impacts the overall aging process

This action step is free. It is available 24-hours a day essentially anywhere on the face of the planet. The only investments needed to take advantage of this ageless “medicine” are time and consistency.

What I am referring to are the powerful benefits we derive from developing our ability to slow down, focus, and tune into honing our mind-body awareness. The approach most actively studied by contemporary researchers is mindfulness meditation. However, there are many different approaches to meditation. Not all involve sitting quietly with our eyes closed. In short, there are likely to be approaches well-suited to you, your personality, and your lifestyle.

The only remaining question is whether you are ready to invest the time and consistency needed to receive the whole health benefits that this practice helps you to develop. Are you ready?

To learn more about how to incorporate a meditative practice into your overall health care treatment plan, contact us at Partners in Healing.

Take care…