Clinical Care Implications
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Studies continue to report that over 50% of patients do not tell their physicians that they have tried or use any complementary therapies. It is important to routinely ask your patients.
Practicing evidence-based medicine requires you to recommend mind-body practices to your patients. Many healthcare practitioners with this expertise are available in your community. There are also excellent resources for self-instruction.
Besides the relaxation response, there are many other simple ways to teach stress reduction to patients in your office.
Encourage Your Patient's Efforts
It is important to support your patients to continue with a practice after they begin. As with any lifestyle change, becoming regular takes time.
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