Mindfulness is a way of being , a basic  human quality of awareness  that is cultivated by wise attention to whatever is happening in our lives.

 

Certain mindfulness practices are specifically geared to optimize one’s capacity to face stress, pain, and illness at any stage of life.

 

 

For more information on Mindfulness and it's effectiveness have a look at the link below. The video suggestion on the right has a lot of information about its effetiveness and use as well and connects the medical and mindful.

http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/mindfulness/definition