Mindfulness to Relieve Stress

Shared by Dr. Trent Yeomans

Mindfulness isn’t just a buzzword — it’s a proven way to reduce stress and improve health. Yet most people don’t practice it consistently. Recent research shows why that needs to change.

In a 2023 randomized controlled trial, Gallo and colleagues studied university students who completed an eight-week mindfulness program. Compared to a control group, the students who practiced mindfulness experienced lower stress, fewer symptoms of depression, and better sleep quality. These benefits came from short, structured mindfulness sessions each week — showing that even busy people can fit this into their lives.

The study highlights that mindfulness is not limited to students — everyone can benefit. Stress is universal, and so is the body’s response. Making mindfulness a habit is like giving your brain a reset button: it clears mental clutter, reduces tension, and improves focus.

In our East Dallas clinic, Think Well means teaching tools that strengthen both body and mind. Just as we adjust the spine to restore movement, we encourage patients to “adjust the mind” through practices like mindfulness. With a few minutes of daily attention, anyone can experience the benefits this research describes.

Gallo et al. (2023)
Gallo, G. G., Salerno, L., Di Blasi, M., La Grutta, S., Lo Baido, R., Spatola, C. A. M., & Giordano, C. (2023). Effectiveness of an eight-week mindfulness program on stress, depression, and insomnia in university students: A randomized controlled trial. International Journal of Mental Health Systems, 17(1), 70. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13033-023-00604-8

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When you are looking for a Chiropractor near you that you can trust, choose one who will not only get rid of your back pain, neck pain, or headaches but who will also guide you to living a healthier lifestyle to keep you out of pain. Our East Dallas Chiropractors located in Lakewood, near the corner of Mockingbird Ln. and Abrams Rd., are here to teach you that taking care of your mental health and getting the proper nutrients are just as important as the chiropractic adjustment to stay healthy.