Mindfulness has been shown to reduce cancer-related symptoms, improve the childbirth experience, reduce stress and more.
The technique has been embraced by doctors, therapists, and lifestyle gurus alike, but it's not a cure-all.
Today on Wellness Wednesday, we explore the benefits and limits of mindfulness.
Guests:
Dr. Jade Wu, clinical psychologist and sleep health researcher, Duke University School of Medicine, and host, Savvy Psychologist podcast
Lauren Stiles, founder and president, Dysautonomia International, and research assistant professor of neurology, Stony Brook University Renaissance School of Medicine
Peter Grinspoon, MD, primary care doctor, Massachusetts General Hospital, and author of the book "Free Refills: A Doctor Confronts His Addiction"