Caring for the caregiver has never been more important - MD/'s, RN's, providers of all kinds dealing with great stress levels. #nccamchat

Incorporating massage therapy into a weekly practice can be one approach to helping caregivers prevent burnout. #nccamchat

Adding massage to other wellness practices (e.g. meditation, acupuncture, exercise) can be a synergistic approach to health. #nccamchat

Many studies of massage show reduction in depression or depressive symptoms. Anxiety is also frequently reduced. #nccamchat

Some of the most heartfelt comments i have seen from patients are those who received massage as part of their hospital care. #nccamchat

Thanks for letting me join in the conversation - i learned a lot as always! Best wishes for health and wellness! Brent Bauer #nccamchat

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Brent Bauer My colleague The Resilient Option has created a charming story on how to get our brains to be happier. goo.gl/yDyVRd

Integrative medicine at the Wisconsin Dells in July - with Drs. Sood and Chon...what could be better?!- celinks.mayo.edu/integrativemed

Side effects of #StJohnsWort include babies! Watch for interactions with OCPs & other meds Brent Bauer Mayo Clinic #integrativemedicine

Manage loneliness to improve health - may be worse than obesity Brent Bauer Mayo Clinic #integrativemedicine ind.pn/1AswEJi

Important of #microbiome in health is not the same as blanket endorsement of #probiotics Brent Bauer #integrativemedicine

Just joining now! Brent Bauer, Director of Research for the Integrative Medicine Program at Mayo Clinic. Glad to be here! #talkpain

There are a number of studies showing acupuncture can be effective to both treat and prevent migraine headaches #talkpain

Integrative medicine means finding the right combination of conventional and evidence-based complementary txs that work for you! #talkpain

I have many chronic pain patients who aren't able to exercise - I often have them try tai chi, as gentle way to get moving again #talkpain

Great reminder of importance of both nutrition and exercise! x.com/drb_well/statu…

At Mayo Clinic, volunteer services (Caring Canines, Caring Hands massage, Reiki) are at front lines of helping patients with pain #talkpain

Integrative medicine means bringing together best of CAM & conventional medicine to help the individual, one size does not fit all #talkpain

Nice overview of acupuncture from Mayo Clinic Proceedings mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-… #talkpain