Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine: The Power of the Mind By R. Murali Krishna, M.D. R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA, noted and well respected Oklahoma City psychiatrist, has recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole - From India to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news at OPUBCO. For more information visit http://www.drkrishna.com.

1. Dr. R. Murali Krishna, M.D.
President and COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health and James L. Hall,
Jr. Center for Mind, Body and Spirit
Medical Science Discovers a Powerful New Medicine:
The Power of the
Mind
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2. 1.
If you’re sick for a few days, chances are you’ll end up
in your doctor’s office.
When you’re examined, you’ll tell your doctor each and every way in which your body is
isn’t working right.
It’s our culture’s way, after all, to understand illness as a physical problem.
When we’re sick, it’s due to a stray germ, a troublesome gene or an unfortunate
chemical reaction, and we expect our physician to prescribe a medication or procedure
to fix it.
In the future, though, there may be another element added to standard healing
therapies: a visit with a psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker or therapist.
Why?
There is increasing evidence that the emotional states and behavioral factors in which
mental health professionals specialized play a critical role in the prevention,onset and
progression of disease.
Most doctors have noticed that a patient’s attitude makes a difference in recovery.
Now, though, it’s beginning to be realized on a much broader basis just how much
influence the brain can have over the body.
The proof is coming more and more quickly that the physical world and the human
mind and soul are linked at the deepest levels, and each one influences the others.
Research indicates that almost all visits to primary care physicians are in some
way related to mental health.
About a third of “medically ill” people have psychological problems expressed as
physical symptoms.
Another third have illnesses as a result of dysfunctional behavior, such as addiction to
alcohol, drugs, chemicals or cigarettes.
The final third suffer from physical illnesses in which the cure may be influenced by the
state of the patient’s mind.
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3. Slowly but surely, our nation’s health-care system is
beginning to pay attention to the power of the mind.
In part, that’s because researchers continue to provide evidence that the mind is a key
player in disease and health.
Economics also play a role.
Every dollar spent in mental health services saves $3 in other medical costs.
For consumers, that may mean the time is coming when the practice and delivery of
medicine will routinely include attention to mental health and emotional needs.
Until that time, what can you do to tap the power of your mind? A healthy, open and
caring outlook lays the groundwork for a healthy body.
The first step toward achieving that outlook is to be able to recognize, process
and share feelings as soon as possible with someone you trust.
Unshared feelings leave an “electrophysical residue.” The longer you wait to share feelings,
the more likely you are to experience them as a destructive force that leads to physical
symptoms.
You may also wish to adopt these approaches:
Have empathy for others.
Develop healthy human relationships.
Have a purpose in life.
Be interested in your community.
Seek a balance in life between work, play, creativity and soul.
Does this mean you can cure yourself through the power of positive thinking or happy
thoughts? Not at all. It is, however, a recognition that attending to mental and emotional
states may result both in a sound mind and a sound body.
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4. About the Author
R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA is a psychiatric expert and pioneer in mind, body, spirit
connection. His study of the brain has given him insight to the why of mental health and the how
of living a healthy, vibrant life. Dr. Krishna’s mental health knowledge and experience is valuable
and unique not only because of his extensive study and research of brain function, but also
because of his true empathy. He has recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be
Whole From India to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news
at OPUBCO.
R. Murali Krishna, MD, DLFAPA
Co-Founder & President, James L. Hall, Jr Center for Mind, Body and Spirit
President & COO, INTEGRIS Mental Health
President, Oklahoma State Board of Health
Founding President, Health Alliance for the Uninsured
Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at the Univ. of OK Health Sciences Center
Dr. Krishna, an inspiring and engaging speaker, educates his audiences on the latest science in
mental health and the healing power of the mind, body, spirit medicine connection. He is often
interviewed by television and print news organizations for his expert opinion on mental and
emotional health issues. For more information visit www.drkrishna.com
About the Book
Dr. Krishna has recently published his first book, VIBRANT: To Heal and Be Whole From India
to Oklahoma City which he coauthored with Kelly Dyer Fry, president of news at OPUBCO.
In this book, Dr. Krishna shares his insights on human resilience and the power of living a
vibrant life. He draws upon his own childhood experiences in India; coming to Oklahoma, his
passion for helping people understand the importance of a mind, body, spirit connection; and his
efforts to help people move forward following the tragic 1995 bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah
Federal Building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
In this book Dr. Krishna reveals the secrets to living a vibrant life while overcoming:
Anxiety
Trauma
Sleep dysfunction
Stress
Obesity
Emotional dysfunction
Depression
Addiction
Substance abuse
Loss
Anger
Unresolved issues
Relationship stress
Mental illness
Alcoholism
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