Do you want to meditate but never seem to be able to find the time? Don’t give up. Meditation’s many benefits are worth pursuing, even if you have to use your “time popcorn,” those random small moments such as waiting in line, that pop up randomly throughout the day and make us instinctively reach for… Continue reading Don’t Have Time for Meditation? Try Meditative Moments
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How to Stay Youthful, No Matter What Your Age
We live in a culture that worships youth and beauty and often disregards, disrespects and diminishes age. This is silly for so many reasons, not the least of which is the fact that everyone is growing older every single day. Don’t allow others to diminish you in any way. It’s time to take back control… Continue reading How to Stay Youthful, No Matter What Your Age
How to Conquer Panic Attacks
Over 40 million adults in the U.S. suffer from anxiety and panic disorders. And as privileged as they are, celebrities are no exception when it comes to panic attacks. Whether it’s a one-time event or something they consistently struggle with, dealing with a panic attack is never easy. Most recently, supermodel Gisele Bundchen described in… Continue reading How to Conquer Panic Attacks
To Be Your Own Best Friend, Start by Loving Yourself
The less we care for ourselves, the more unlovable we feel, the less we connect with others, and the easier it is to spiral out into depression and despair. I propose a solution to this painful cycle: Be your own BFF. If you believe you are not enough, you may not be able to handle… Continue reading To Be Your Own Best Friend, Start by Loving Yourself
Five Tips for Body Trust, Connection and Acceptance
Body Trust involves developing a deep connection with your body so that you can make choices around food, exercise, sleep, and other practices that resonate with who you are. Body acceptance encourages care for your body and being. How do you get there if you are feeling disconnected and not so cared for in your… Continue reading Five Tips for Body Trust, Connection and Acceptance
Relaxation Response May Lower Blood Pressure
High blood pressure — or hypertension — is a major risk factor for heart attack and stroke that affects as many as 100 million Americans and 1 billion people worldwide. Decades of research have demonstrated that the relaxation response that can be achieved through relaxation techniques such as yoga or mediation can reduce blood pressure… Continue reading Relaxation Response May Lower Blood Pressure
10 Ways to Micro-Meditate (No Sitting Still Required)
Meditation, the act of practicing awareness of one’s thoughts, body, and surroundings, has an incredibly long list of mental and physical health benefits. In fact–just ten minutes of meditation each day can help protect against heart attacks, depression, and insomnia among other conditions. And yet, if meditation truly has as many benefits as it is… Continue reading 10 Ways to Micro-Meditate (No Sitting Still Required)
Meditation Might Be Useful Addition to Heart-Healthy Lifestyle and Medical Treatment
Meditation has the potential to reduce some risk factors for heart disease, but the gold standard for lowering risk remains a heart-healthy lifestyle and following medical recommendations, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association. Studies have shown that meditation can have long-term effects on the brain and how it works, and… Continue reading Meditation Might Be Useful Addition to Heart-Healthy Lifestyle and Medical Treatment
How to Overcome Negativity and Inspire Others
Many people today are concerned that the divide that has arisen in the United states is going to get worse before it gets better, and that there’s nothing they can do about it. The truth is that the answer to the turmoil lies within each of us. We have to ask ourselves every day: What… Continue reading How to Overcome Negativity and Inspire Others
Mind-Body Therapies During Breast Cancer Treatment
Researchers have come up with an evidence-based list of appropriate integrative therapies for patients with breast cancer. The list includes meditation and music therapy. The therapies are an addition to conventional medical care, not a replacement. The newly updated guidelines came from research by experts at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health and the… Continue reading Mind-Body Therapies During Breast Cancer Treatment
Mental-Health Advice: Straight from Your Smartphone
Researchers are working on apps that can enable you to seek mental health advice on your smartphone, and it seems to be effective. A novel suite of 13 speedy mini-apps called IntelliCare resulted in participants reporting significantly less depression and anxiety by using the apps on their smartphones up to four times a day, reports… Continue reading Mental-Health Advice: Straight from Your Smartphone
7 Strategies to Curb Cravings, Practice Mindful Eating and Lose Weight for Good
America, we have a problem. More than two-thirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese. The statistics are staggering, but they shouldn’t lead us to believe the problem is insurmountable. In fact, it’s not, and there’s plenty of proof. More than a half-million people have lost over 50 million pounds by learning to conquer their… Continue reading 7 Strategies to Curb Cravings, Practice Mindful Eating and Lose Weight for Good
How to Have A Harmonious 2017
A new year has started, and you’ve probably made yourself some promises. In case you haven’t, here are some suggestions: try to achieve serenity, to feel calmer, more peaceful, less worried. Tranquility may seem an elusive goal, but it’s one that can change your life. Here are a few tips to help you get going:… Continue reading How to Have A Harmonious 2017
7 Things to Know about Anxiety and Complementary Health
Editor’s note: If your anxiety is overwhelming, or you’d rather avoid prescription medications for the conditions, you may be thinking about using some natural “remedies.” But before you do, read these tips from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health, part of the National Institutes of Health. They might surprise you. Occasional anxiety is… Continue reading 7 Things to Know about Anxiety and Complementary Health
Anxiety: Is It “All In Your Head?”
Everyone suffers from anxiety occasionally. And it’s not always a bad thing. Anxiety before a test, for example, can help us study harder. If we want to do well on a job interview, we’ll be spurred to do our homework on our prospective employer. But it’s a problem if anxiety becomes so exaggerated or severe… Continue reading Anxiety: Is It “All In Your Head?”
Strengthening Self-Control Is Better Than a “Quit Date” to Kick the Smoking Habit
The desire to quit smoking — often considered a requirement for enrolling in treatment programs — is not always necessary to reduce cigarette cravings, argues a review of addiction research published July 30TH 2015 in Trends in Cognitive Sciences. Early evidence suggests that exercises aimed at increasing self-control, such as mindfulness meditation, can decrease the… Continue reading Strengthening Self-Control Is Better Than a “Quit Date” to Kick the Smoking Habit
Meditation May Help Fight Brain Aging
Researchers from UCLA have founded that meditation seems to help preserve the brain’s “gray matter” – i.e. tissue that contains neurons. The scientists looked specifically at the association between age and gray matter, according to a news release from the university, comparing 50 people who had meditated for an average of 20 years and 50… Continue reading Meditation May Help Fight Brain Aging
The Benefits of Meditation and Waking Up
by Barb Schmidt, author of THE PRACTICE Waking Up is a daily morning meditation that helps you tap into your inner source of strength and wisdom. These quiet minutes establish your intention to be present and mindful throughout the day. This morning meditation helps to calm, center, and empower you as you establish a peaceful… Continue reading The Benefits of Meditation and Waking Up