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Heart and Soul Healing

A women's health physician explores avenues to greater wellness.

Stress
Dr. Herbert Benson’s Relaxation Response

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on March 29, 2013

One of the most valuable things we can do in life is to learn deep relaxation — making an effort every day to quiet our minds, in order to create inner peace.

One of the most valuable things we can do in life is to learn deep relaxation — making an effort every day to quiet our minds, in order to create inner peace.

Relationships
Undefended Love

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on March 18, 2013

Holding up our inner defenses requires a lot of work and energy to maintain. The only way we can experience emotional growth in relationships is by learning to be open and honest with ourselves

Holding up our inner defenses requires a lot of work and energy to maintain. The only way we can experience emotional growth in relationships is by learning to be open and honest with ourselves

Meditation
Mindfulness Through Meditation

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on March 7, 2013

Meditation techniques can help an individual to apply mindfulness to the daily life, which can bring about positive change in reactions, emotion and behavior, leading to a more satisfying and fuller life.

Meditation techniques can help an individual to apply mindfulness to the daily life, which can bring about positive change in reactions, emotion and behavior, leading to a more satisfying and fuller life.

Health
Proof of Heaven

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on February 4, 2013

"This world of consciousness beyond the body is the true new frontier, not just of science but of humankind itself, and it is my profound hope that what happened to me will bring the world one step closer to accepting it.”

"This world of consciousness beyond the body is the true new frontier, not just of science but of humankind itself, and it is my profound hope that what happened to me will bring the world one step closer to accepting it.”

Relationships
The Four Agreements

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on January 25, 2013

In his best-selling book The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz discusses some basic self-limiting beliefs that deprive us of joy and create unnecessary suffering.

In his best-selling book The Four Agreements, Don Miguel Ruiz discusses some basic self-limiting beliefs that deprive us of joy and create unnecessary suffering.

Forgiveness
9 Steps to Forgiveness

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on January 14, 2013

By following these steps to forgiveness, you can reduce your negative feelings and give yourself the benefit of happiness and wellbeing

By following these steps to forgiveness, you can reduce your negative feelings and give yourself the benefit of happiness and wellbeing

Health
Thought Patterns and Beliefs: The Mind

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on December 10, 2012

If you concentrate on what is wrong with you and what you lack, you will continue these imperfections and lack. By shifting to positive, encouraging thoughts, seeing things as you wish them to be, you can create the life and health you want.

If you concentrate on what is wrong with you and what you lack, you will continue these imperfections and lack. By shifting to positive, encouraging thoughts, seeing things as you wish them to be, you can create the life and health you want.

Midlife
Sexual Issues in Midlife

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on September 21, 2012

When dealing with the sometimes sudden changes that come in midlife sexuality, it is important to approach as much openness and honesty as possible.

When dealing with the sometimes sudden changes that come in midlife sexuality, it is important to approach as much openness and honesty as possible.

Cross-Cultural Psychology
Mind and Heart: Who Am I?

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on February 22, 2012

When describing our two aspects of Heart and Mind, it begins to sound like these are separate from who we are. In truth, we are complex beings with a large repertoire of potential behaviors and powers.

When describing our two aspects of Heart and Mind, it begins to sound like these are separate from who we are. In truth, we are complex beings with a large repertoire of potential behaviors and powers.

Beauty
Mind and Heart: The Doorways to Existence

Marilyn Mitchell M.D. on January 24, 2012

We get into trouble when we listen to the voice of our mind and identify it as who we are. We are not our minds, but a much greater consciousness.

We get into trouble when we listen to the voice of our mind and identify it as who we are. We are not our minds, but a much greater consciousness.