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Research

Dr. Miriam Franco has conducted several pilot studies on the use of Relaxation and Guided Imagery to Reduce Anxiety and Injection Anxiety Associated with MS. Here are several posters of her pilot in 2008 and a study she co-authored with Brant Oliver, RN, MSN, Ph.D. at MS Center of Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital.

Dr. Miriam Franco has spoken with many healthcare providers and health organizations regarding how GI can be effective in working with Auto Immune Disorders, Coping with Chronic Pain Conditions, Relieving Carepartner Stress, and Improving Quality of Life. Here are a number of powerpoint slides of her presentations at the Consortium of MS Centers meetings and at other professional organizations.

Pilot Study – Relaxation and GI

CMSC SIMS Poster

Application of Relaxation

Motivator

Poster Abstract

GI for Childbirth

Relaxation and GI for Chronic Illness

GI and Parkinsons

GI and Diabetes

GI and Cancer

GI and Breast Cancer

BIB for Hospice

Research Articles:

After the Diagnosis of MS MSAA18

Imagine the Possibilities; Guided Imagery for MS, Motivator08

Motivator Summer 2012 Evolution of Diagnosis, History and Treatment of Emotional Issues in MS

MS Focus article on Cog with Rita Carrol

The Emotional and Psychological Symptoms of MS. MSAA Motivator Magazine WS2014

Seasonal Affective Disorder

THE VALUE OF RELAXATION & GUIDED IMAGERY TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS