HELEN YENI-KOMSHIAN, MD
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These are some of the books and other resources that I often recommend to patients in my practice.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Books


Mindfulness Books and Apps

Calm App

Insight Timer App

Headspace App

MBSR Classes Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction is an 8 week group program developed by Jon Kabat-Zinn, PhD at the University of Massachussetts.  Participants increase mind and body awareness through body scanning, gentle yoga, and mindfulness meditation.  Locally, classes are offered at Stanford University, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and El Camino Hospital.   


Relationship and Family Books






Personal Growth

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CBT for Healthy Eating, Sleep Book, and Sleep Hypnosis CD



Nutrition Information
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Exercise

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Good nutrition is the foundation for good health. It can be difficult to sort through all the information available, especially since some of it is conflicting.  There does seem to be consensus that a diet based primarily on unprocessed plant foods with minimal added sugar and processed foods is optimal.  Here are a few websites that I find useful:
Harvard School of Public Health
Nutrition Action Health Letter: A wonderful newsletter on nutrition published by the Center for Science in the Public Interest.
Consumer Lab: This is a site that requires a paid subscription.  It provides information and independent testing of herbal and nutritional supplements.
Exercise is an important part of overall health, and it is a proven treatment for depression and anxiety. Many people find it hard to fit exercise into busy schedules. One resource I often recommend to people is Fitness Blender. This website offers over 500 free, high quality workout videos produced by a husband and wife team. With videos on everything from strength training to yoga to HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training), you can use their search function to find a workout that fits your fitness level and available time.  
This website is for informational use only. Visiting this website does not constitute a doctor patient relationship. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition or to be used as medical advice. Copyright 2009, Helen Yeni-Komshian, MD
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