Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine: The Power of the Mind
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Dr. R. Murali Krishna, M.D. President and COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health and James L. Hall, Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit The Power of the Mind www.drkrishna.com Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine:
Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine: The Power of the Mind
Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine: The Power of the Mind By R. Murali Krishna, M.D. R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA, noted and well respected Oklahoma City psychiatrist, has recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole - From India to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news at OPUBCO. For more information visit http://www.drkrishna.com.
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1. Dr. R. Murali Krishna, M.D. President and COO, INTEGRIS
Mental Health and James L. Hall, Jr. Center for Mind, Body and
Spirit Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine: The Power
of the Mind www.drkrishna.com
2. 1. If youre sick for a few days, chances are youll end up in
your doctors office. When youre examined, youll tell your doctor
each and every way in which your body is isnt working right. Its
our cultures way, after all, to understand illness as a physical
problem. When were sick, its due to a stray germ, a troublesome
gene or an unfortunate chemical reaction, and we expect our
physician to prescribe a medication or procedure to fix it. In the
future, though, there may be another element added to standard
healing therapies: a visit with a psychiatrist, psychologist,
social worker or therapist. Why? There is increasing evidence that
the emotional states and behavioral factors in which mental health
professionals specialized play a critical role in the
prevention,onset and progression of disease. Most doctors have
noticed that a patients attitude makes a difference in recovery.
Now, though, its beginning to be realized on a much broader basis
just how much influence the brain can have over the body. The proof
is coming more and more quickly that the physical world and the
human mind and soul are linked at the deepest levels, and each one
influences the others. Research indicates that almost all visits to
primary care physicians are in some way related to mental health.
About a third of medically ill people have psychological problems
expressed as physical symptoms. Another third have illnesses as a
result of dysfunctional behavior, such as addiction to alcohol,
drugs, chemicals or cigarettes. The final third suffer from
physical illnesses in which the cure may be influenced by the state
of the patients mind. www.drkrishna.com
3. Slowly but surely, our nations health-care system is
beginning to pay attention to the power of the mind. In part, thats
because researchers continue to provide evidence that the mind is a
key player in disease and health. Economics also play a role. Every
dollar spent in mental health services saves $3 in other medical
costs. For consumers, that may mean the time is coming when the
practice and delivery of medicine will routinely include attention
to mental health and emotional needs. Until that time, what can you
do to tap the power of your mind? A healthy, open and caring
outlook lays the groundwork for a healthy body. The first step
toward achieving that outlook is to be able to recognize, process
and share feelings as soon as possible with someone you trust.
Unshared feelings leave an electrophysical residue. The longer you
wait to share feelings, the more likely you are to experience them
as a destructive force that leads to physical symptoms. You may
also wish to adopt these approaches: Have empathy for others.
Develop healthy human relationships. Have a purpose in life. Be
interested in your community. Seek a balance in life between work,
play, creativity and soul. Does this mean you can cure yourself
through the power of positive thinking or happy thoughts? Not at
all. It is, however, a recognition that attending to mental and
emotional states may result both in a sound mind and a sound body.
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4. About the Author R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA is a
psychiatric expert and pioneer in mind, body, spirit connection.
His study of the brain has given him insight to the why of mental
health and the how of living a healthy, vibrant life. Dr. Krishnas
mental health knowledge and experience is valuable and unique not
only because of his extensive study and research of brain function,
but also because of his true empathy. He has recently published his
first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole From India to Oklahoma
City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news at
OPUBCO. R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA Co-Founder & President,
James L. Hall, Jr Center for Mind, Body and Spirit President &
COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health President, Oklahoma State Board of
Health Founding President, Health Alliance for the Uninsured
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Univ. of OK Health Sciences
Center Dr. Krishna, an inspiring and engaging speaker, educates his
audiences on the latest science in mental health and the healing
power of the mind, body, spirit medicine connection. He is often
interviewed by television and print news organizations for his
expert opinion on mental and emotional health issues. For more
information visit www.drkrishna.com About the Book Dr. Krishna has
recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole
From India to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer
Fry, president of news at OPUBCO. In this book, Dr. Krishna shares
his insights on human resilience and the power of living a vibrant
life. He draws upon his own childhood experiences in India; coming
to Oklahoma, his passion for helping people understand the
importance of a mind, body, spirit connection; and his efforts to
help people move forward following the tragic 1995 bombing of the
Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In
this book Dr. Krishna reveals the secrets to living a vibrant life
while overcoming: Anxiety Trauma Sleep dysfunction Stress Obesity
Emotional dysfunction Depression Addiction Substance abuse Loss
Anger Unresolved issues Relationship stress Mental illness
Alcoholism www.drkrishna.com