And coaches have long used mind-body techniques to motivate professional athletes.

Some mind-body techniques, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, were once considered complementary medicine, but are now a part of conventional medicine in the United States.

The two are experts in mind-body techniques and other readily accessible methods for alleviating stress, fear and anger.

Pain is complex, so there are many treatment options - medications, therapies, and mind-body techniques.

Medications, mind-body techniques, and acupuncture can help relieve chronic pain.

Sri, 33, suffered two herniated discs in his lower back and lived with intense pain for four years until finding relief through mind-body techniques.

"Turnover, employee absenteeism, commitment to the organization, pride at work - there's no good evidence that any of those things are affected" by mind-body techniques, he said.

"That's significant toxicity, when there are effective things like ginger, turmeric, mind-body techniques and Omega-3 fatty acids," he said.

Can these mind-body techniques ease pain, enhance quality of life, and extend longevity?

But empowerment means something more: not just being an informed medical consumer, but also using the new mind-body techniques to help in your own healing.