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Mark Ellinger, Psy.D.
Dr. Mark Ellinger and his associate, Dr. Rebecca Ellinger, clinical psychologists in Delray Beach, FL, have referred over 150 patients to learn the TM technique since they themselves learned in 2013. Read about their experience using TM along with psychotherapy for patients with a wide variety of mental health disorders.
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Dear Colleagues,
With the new year dawning, it’s a great time to renew our own commitment to a healthy lifestyle. More and more health practitioners today are learning TM and recommending it to their patients because of its positive effects on mental, physical and emotional health, documented by solid research published in peer-reviewed journals. It’s a great start for anyone’s list of health resolutions. Here’s to a healthy 2016—for yourselves, your families and your patients.
Stuart Rothenberg, M.D.
National Director, TM Health Professionals Program
A SCIENTIST REVIEWS THREE TYPES OF MEDITATION
An Interview with David Orme-Johnson, Ph.D.
Are there real differences between different meditation practices—or are all meditation techniques essentially the same? After more than 40 years of scientific research, scientists have concluded that there are distinct differences in the way different meditation techniques are practiced, in the effects they have on the brain and body, and their outcomes. Research psychologist David Orme-Johnson, Ph.D., has published over 100 studies and served as principal investigator in research sponsored by the NIH. Here he explains the distinct differences between three categories of meditation techniques.
IN THE NEWS
Meditation and Lifestyle Modification Increase Telomerase, New Study Finds
Medical News Today (DEC 4, 2015)—A new study published in Plos One found that the Transcendental Meditation technique and lifestyle changes both appear to stimulate genes that produce telomerase, an enzyme associated with reduced blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and mortality.
REFERRING PATIENTS TO LEARN TM
Meditation and Lifestyle Modification Increase Telomerase, New Study Finds
How can my patients learn TM? The TM technique is taught only by certified TM teachers who provide one-on-one instruction to ensure successful, effortless practice. When you recommend the TM technique, your patients will receive a professional discount of $160 on the TM course fee. Free lifetime follow-up and support is included.
If you would like to be eligible to refer your patients to learn the TM technique at the discounted rate, please complete the simple sign-up form at usa.tm.org/healthpro. If you are already enrolled and would like to refer patients to learn TM at the discounted rate, simply write “TM instruction” on a signed prescription blank or office letterhead. You will also receive personalized vouchers that you can use for this purpose.
To locate the TM Center and teachers nearest to you, visit www.tm.org.