Inner-Medicine

08/10/2023

This is Tod. My oversized Cockapoo. He is so goofy. Brings so much joy into my life. Every day he does something that makes me laugh...
Research indicates that laughing has tremendous positive psychological effects, such as improving symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress.
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What about the physiological effects? What happens in our bodies when we laugh? Let's see two research articles and review what scientists found!

“…the materials reviewed in this section support that the act of laughter can lead to immediate increases in heart rate, respiratory rate, respiratory depth and oxygen consumption. These increases are then followed by a period of muscle relaxation, with a corresponding decrease in heart rate, respiratory rate and blood pressure.”

Bennett MP, Lengacher C. Humor and Laughter May Influence Health: III. Laughter and Health Outcomes. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2008 Mar;5(1):37-40. doi: 10.1093/ecam/nem041. PMID: 18317546; PMCID: PMC2249748.

“Currently, research is indicating that the physical act of laughing, even without humor, is linked to chemical changes in the body that potentially reduce stress and increase pain tolerance.”

Louie D, Brook K, Frates E. The Laughter Prescription: A Tool for Lifestyle Medicine. Am J Lifestyle Med. 2016 Jun 23;10(4):262-267. doi: 10.1177/1559827614550279. PMID: 30202281; PMCID: PMC6125057.

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How about you? What makes you laugh?
😀 😃 😄

08/07/2023

07/25/2023

Yesterday we held our very first Mindful Monday session.
I was delighted to see some new and some old faces.
Thank you everyone for your openness and willingness to practice.
In case you are interested please book with us.
We are always thrilled to see newcomers and long-term meditators as well.

https://inner-medicine.com/online-appointments/ola/services/mindful-mondays

07/19/2023

Hi, I am Edita.

Let me Welcome You to Inner-Medicine. Allow me to tell a little about myself.

I am a qualified MBSR and a mindfulness educator, a certified yoga instructor, an International Medical Graduate and a registered General Physician in Hungary.
I reside in Vancouver, BC, on the beautiful unceded territories of Coast Salish peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and Sel̓íl̓witulh(Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

I am passionate about mental health, and how our emotional well-being affects our physical body. My academic background allows me to understand not only the neuroscience behind meditation and mindfulness practices but also the anatomy and physiology of yoga.

I have gained outstanding experience internationally, while I was studying, working and volunteering all over the globe including Canada, USA, Brazil, Indonesia, Lebanon, and Hungary. I have had the privilege to not only work with but teach some amazing people from many different fields, like health care, wellness, education and film.

As for my curious nature and dedication to self-development, I constantly take new courses and join retreats and relevant conferences. Furthermore, I recently started my MA in Counselling Psychology so that I can maximize my potential to serve humanity. I am honoured to follow a path that is so much aligned with my values.