MED2029 (SENT ON BEHALF OF DR. KAUSHAL NANAVATI) -- Weekly Wellness PEARL

[Barbara Glover]

Good morning,

Each weekly message includes a technique that can support your well-being and is grounded in scientific evidence and practical application.  Incorporating these strategies into your daily routine can significantly enhance your overall health and wellness.

Guided Imagery

  *   Scientific Evidence: Guided imagery can reduce anxiety and improve focus by promoting relaxation.
     *   Reference: Cully, J. A., & Philip, D. (2016). The effects of guided imagery on pain and distress in patients undergoing surgery: A systematic review. Clinical Psychology Review, 32(6), 705-720.
  *   Daily Implementation:
     *   Listen to a guided imagery audio track before studying.
     *   Visualize success in your studies or exams during meditation.
     *   Use guided imagery to relax before sleep.

Have a great day!

Kaushal B. Nanavati, MD FAAFP, ABOIM, ABIHM
Assistant Dean of Wellness
Director, Integrative Medicine and Survivorship
Upstate Cancer Center
Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Upstate Medical University

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