At the New Year people made commitments to change their health for the better. Now is a great time to review and start if you have not done so, staying at home offers a splendid opportunity kick in those good health resolutions, and boost your immune system against the coronavirus. Here is a ideas focus […]
$SPY You may have heard that trading meditation can help you trade better, but it is not for everyone, though I have yet to hear a case where it has not helped after giving it an honest effort Here, I will introduce you meditation for traders and hopefully remove some of the roadblocks that have […]
Some call it an energy vortex… “You need to go behind the closed doors, peek inside the court-yards in San Miguel de Allende,” said Bertha González Nieves, the co-founder of Casa Dragones, a luxury, small-batch tequila company she started with media veteran Bob Pittman in Y 2008. “Here, everything goes back deep.” Ms. González was […]
A healthy blood pressure is 1 of the Key measures of a healthy heart, so our blood pressure is vitally important. The Big Q: What is blood pressure? The Big A: Blood pressure is a measure of the force against the walls of the human bodies arteries in response to the pumping of the heart. […]
“Do not be afraid to dream your biggest dream, then turn it into a reality.”– PE It is believed by the experts that the more tasks 1 has, the more stressed out 1 becomes. I suppose that is right for the majority of people. So, if you are 1 of them, take the time to […]
FLASH A day the beach is fun and healthy, as 2 leading researchers say the regenerative powers of sand, sun and surf are scientifically proven to reduce stress and improve sleep. Dr. Deborah Cracknell, author of “By the Sea,” says the vitamin D you absorb not only helps build strong bones but also boosts your […]
In today’s world is hard to escape stress of modern living. Beyond affecting mood, it can damage one’s health, from lost sleep and stress-eating to weight gain and heart disease. Fortunately, there are easy steps to take to counter all of the negatives. A simple solution is a 20-min daily break to practice relaxation in […]
An effective diet begins with a plan that maps meals and snacks based on foods that help you feel full longer. Why? If you feel satisfied, you will be less likely to get up in the middle of the night and make yourself a ‘Dagwood’ sandwich. Sometimes cravings can get the better of you. You […]
Scientist Discover that Stress and Depression Can Shrink the Brain Major depression or chronic stress can cause the loss of brain volume, a condition that contributes to both emotional and cognitive impairment. A team of researchers led by Yale scientists has discovered one reason why this occurs , a single genetic switch that triggers loss […]
Naturally Increase Your Blood Flow, Eliminate Stress Most people rarely think about “blood flow” or “circulation” … Or what’s happening inside their veins and arteries because they think “well, my heart is pumping, I can see my veins… things must be working fine”. But this is not always the case and that’s why a heart attack […]
Subdue Stress Without Rx Drugs Try them, they work, and with the money you save at the drug store, you can buy Real food and have lots of money to spare. Most of us are keenly aware of the opioid epidemic in the US, but now as the opioid prescriptions decline physicians are Rx’ing benzos […]
The Link Between Food and Mood Recent research looking at the effects of the antihypertensive diet on mental health concluded this kind of dietary pattern, which is low in sugar and high in fresh fruits and vegetables, can help reduce the risk of depression in many people especially seniors. Overall, people who followed the DASH diet […]
Rx Medications, Not the Only Answer to Relieving High Blood Pressure The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about 30% of Americans have high blood pressure, also called hypertension, and only 50% of them have their blood pressure under control. Now, under controversial new guidelines released in November 2017, which advised that […]
Meditation: The Mind-Body Connector I believe meditation practice can be an important part of health and well-being. Because, not only is a powerful means of relaxing, but also useful for relieving stress, anxiety, managing pain, and preventing disease. There is growing scientific evidence that demonstrates the human mind and body are intricately connected, and wide […]
On Staying Calm, Some Things to Do to Manage Stress The ability to manage your emotions and remain calm under pressure has a direct link to your performance. TalentSmart has conducted research with more than a million people, and we’ve found that 90% of top performers are skilled at managing their emotions in times of stress […]
Using Meditation to Prevent Heart Disease Meditation may help reduce some risk factors for heart disease, according to a new statement from the American Heart Association. The statement, released Thursday, noted that a healthy lifestyle and medicines to control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and other heart threats are the most effective ways to prevent […]
Anxiety is America’s #1 Mental Health Problem An estimated 40-M Americans, about 18% of the population over 18 anni, struggle with anxiety, including more than 50% of all American college students Anxiety is the new depression, recent research shows anxiety, a condition characterized by constant and overwhelming worry and fear, is now 800% more prevalent […]
The Importance of Being Calm in the Chaos Stress is often regarded as a psychological issue, but stress is definitely not all in our heads. When the chaos that is life starts to get oppressive, excess stress hormones are released, including cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. This is supposed to happen, as the body is getting […]
Breathing Is a Key Good Health, Learn How… Fact: 1 in 3 American adults have high blood pressure, and another large segment of the US adult population has prehypertension, meaning your pressure is higher than normal but not high enough to qualify as hypertension. Fact: 1 in 4 American adults reports feeling extremely stressed, and […]
Proper Breathing is the Cornerstone to Good Health Notably, 9 out of 10 adults breathe incorrectly, thereby impairing their health and exacerbating anxiety and depression. Fortunately, learning to breathe correctly is not a complicated, and easy to learn. Belisa Vranich, a clinical psychologist and author of “Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve Your […]
Stress, the Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke Stress has enormous implications for our health, and from an evolutionary perspective, the stress response is a lifesaving biological function that enables us to confront an assailant, run away from a predator or take down an animal to cook and eat. Now, we are living in a […]
Pessimism Can Take a Toll on Our Health According to some recent research,2,3,4 people with health anxiety have a significantly higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those who do not worry about it in the absence of any serious symptoms. In all, 7,050 people filled out questionnaires to assess their overall health, including thoughts […]
Controlled Breathing Helps Relieve Stress and Anxiety Controlled breathing, or pranayama as its known in the practice of yoga, is a central part of many ancient traditions. Yogic breathing exercises are described in an ancient Tamil script called Thirumanthiram and breath meditations have long been used in Buddhism as a way to help reach Enlightenment. […]
A Daily Yoga Routine Is Life Changing Yoga postures may not be something you’ve thought about for the purposes of improving your overall health and wellness. But research shows that even a daily, 2-minute routine can strengthen core muscles throughout your body. Simple yoga moves can also improve your balance, increase your flexibility and even […]
Emotional Factors Can Sabotage the Best Diets They Key to addressing emotional eating disorders is awareness People who struggle with their weight know that it is not only at mealtime that they get into trouble; emotional factors can sabotage the best of diets. “Negative emotions often cause people to eat when they are bored, angry […]
Yoga is a Gentle Solution to Good Health, Breathe More Americans are practicing Yoga than ever before, experts say the reason is that it has practical health benefits. More than 36-M people in the US regularly engage in the practice, according to the Yoga in America Study 2016, conducted by Yoga Journal and the Yoga […]
The Best & Worst US Cities for Air Pollution Last month the American Lung Association published its”State of the Air” report. The results were more positive than the report released in Y 2014, more than 50% of Americans continue to live in areas where they are exposed to unhealthy levels of air pollutants. The “State […]