… • Pain reduction. NIH-funded neuroimaging studies found that long-term meditation can mitigate the brain's response to pain by 40 to 50 percent. In other words, meditation is actually capable of modifying how the brain perceives pain, which could be good news for chronic pain sufferers. It's important to mention that treatment or cure is a coincidental benefit of Sahaja Meditation — a wonderful byproduct — not Sahaja's ultimate goal. Healing is not Sahaja's core objective, nor was Sahaja …

I decided to start the New York Fibromyalgia Association Support Group because I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia in 2003 and with RA in 2008. I searched for a long time and found no support groups so I started NYFA, Inc. NYFA, Inc is to spread awareness, advocacy, education, and much more. Please join us if you have Fibromyalgia. Become part of our family, advocate with us, spread awareness, be involved in the community who strives to make a difference with the medical field and government in or …

I decided to start the group because I know that there are a lot of people out there, like myself, who are suffering from an autoimmune illness. I think that this group would benefit from being able to share with others and help them to deal with their everyday obstacles in life. Not everyone can understand what a person with an autoimmune illness experiences on a daily basis, unless he or she has been diagnosed with one. People should join this group to encourage others to be positive and to he …

This group is here to help people get the sleep they seek, or, to find enjoyable things to do in the wee hours, if they cannot. Join, if you would like to learn ways to obtain the sleep that you crave, and often don't get. Also, join, if you would like to try alternatives to sleep: such as finding wee hours activities that are enjoyable, and that would build the fatigue necessary for enjoyable sleep! Also, this group is for people who do not sleep well because of chronic pain, bad breathing habi …

… Past panel discussion topics have included chronic pain, pediatrics, mental health, and more. We invite you to participate, learn more, and share this group with other passionate proponents of Integrative Medicine.

Laughter is the Best Medicine. Humans were designed to laugh. Laughter is nature's stress-buster. Laugh yourself healthy! We all know that laughter makes us feel good. A regular 20 minute laughter session can have a profound impact on our health and well-being. Laughter is gentle exercise. It fills your lungs and body with oxygen, deep-clears your breathing passages and exercises your lungs. This is really important for people who don't get regular aerobic exercise. If this is something you'd li …

… The Results People report feeling lighter, feeling free from pain or the weight of guilt and anger, more compassionate and more loving.   Experience the amazing power of this fun board game.  Satori promotes laughter, enlightenment,  personal growth and new found energy. This is a really fun way to let go of emotional baggage — forgiving yourself and others in the process — easily and quickly in a safe, friendly, supportive and fun environment.   Satori is a board game for between 2 and 5 player …