News: Health and therapy
Mindfulness therapy alleviates depression
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Monday, 01 December 08 - 01:48 PM (GMT) By Chris Ward in Health and therapy |
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The BBC has publicised a recent study providing yet more evidence for the efficacy of mindfulness based cognitive therapy in treating and preventing depression. Mindfulness is a fundamental Buddhist teaching known as ‘sati’ and refers to the practice of bringing attention to the curre...
Buddhists and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill
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Tuesday, 20 May 08 - 08:53 AM (GMT) By TG Staff in Health and therapy |
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The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill is generating important ethical debates that have seen some Christian religious representatives claiming it is proposing to allow ‘Frankenstein’ creations and weakening the traditional family. Over two days, MPs will be addressing these ques...
Stroke induced nirvana
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Saturday, 19 April 08 - 11:49 AM (GMT) By Chris Ward in Health and therapy |
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A fascinating, short, and moving video of the profound results of a stroke can be seen here A Neuroanatomist (Jill Bolte-Taylor) experienced a massive stroke. As she felt her brain functions slip away one by one, speech, movement, understanding -- she studied and remembered every moment. Of parti...
Science and meditation
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Thursday, 03 April 08 - 09:57 AM (GMT) By Chris Ward in Health and therapy |
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The BBC reports on work being done to study the effects of meditation. We read of the spread of mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and its value in treating and avoiding depression. Changes to the structure of the brain are also reported in Buddhist monks and others who had meditated for ...
'Monstrous' human embryo bill
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Sunday, 23 March 08 - 04:25 PM (GMT) By TG Staff in Health and therapy |
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Using strong and emotive language, and conjuring images from horror movies, Scottish Catholic Cardinal Keith O'Brian states that “It is difficult to imagine a single piece of legislation which more comprehensively attacks the sanctity and dignity of human life than this particular bill.&rdq...
Army of Therapists planned as antidepressants don’t work.
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Wednesday, 12 March 08 - 03:26 PM (GMT) By Chris Ward in Health and therapy |
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At the end of February, there was a flurry of headlines connected with the treatment of depression. It appears that powerful and modern drugs such as seroxat and prozac are about as good as placebos in alleviating the symptoms of depression. [Also see note 1] Research at Hull University suggests ...
Buddhist healthcare chaplains
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Tuesday, 26 February 08 - 07:17 PM (GMT) By Alison Moore in Health and therapy |
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Christian chaplains have long been available within NHS hospitals to provide spiritual support to patients, relatives and staff. Now Buddhist chaplains may become just as familiar a presence on the wards.
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