Laughter yoga helps chronic pain patients cope in Sacramento
In a Mercy Midtown Medical Building class, Dr. Topher Stephenson led a group of chronic pain patients through laughter exercises as part of integrative medicine. He cites research from Loma Linda University showing laughter raises beta endorphins and growth hormone while lowering stress hormones, and recalls his clown college past and Bobo Doodle Meyer persona.
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Sacramento
Calif
Topher Stephenson
Eric Haynes
Mercy Midtown
Stephenson
Mercy Behavioral Health
Pat Hanson
Mercy
Norman Cousins
Loma Linda University
Southern California
American Physiological Society
Clown College
Mooseburger University
Oklahoma
Bobo Doodlemeyer
University of New Mexico Children’s Hospital
Bobo
Mercy Medical Group
Knee Lifts with Extension for Arthritis Awareness Month
Kathy Hungerman a nurse and trainer from EMH Avon leads a seven week series of head to toe exercises for arthritis sufferers. The routine focuses on sitting tall lifting knees extending legs and returning to the floor with four repeats per leg and a five minute warm up to strengthen the quadriceps and knee joint.
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Kathy Hungerman
EMH
Chrissy Kadleck
Kristen Davis
Sibling Rivalry Turns Tender in Daily Household Strife
A mother describes relentless squabbling among three children aged 9, 6, and younger sister with periodic acts of kindness. She notes injuries and punishment for fighting, but also moments where brothers hug and share, reflecting love amid rivalry and parental concern.
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Ryan
Ethan
Keira
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EMH Center For Health & Fitness
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