This is the Practice of Yoga Of the activities available in the pursuit of fitness, the beginning and the end are relaxing the muscles. Stretching is the usual way to prepare for strenuous exercise, and the best way to cool down afterward. Ad for sure, extending and flexing all parts of your body will keep […]
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 Health Benefits of Eating Beets “ Beets are rich in nutrients that boost brain health, especially antioxidant flavonoids that protect the brain from age-related oxidative stress,” notes Dr. Gary Small, director of the UCLA Longevity Center and author of The Mind Health Report newsletter. Below is a rundown on what the latest studies show about how the red […]
Tough Minded People are Disciplined and Prepared Success in anything we do or attempt to do requires a mentally tough mind. All the resources are meaningless if your mind is cluttered, presumptions, prone to distraction or negitivity, you will fail. Like flying an airplane, if you do not pay full attention you will die. So […]
Bringing the Mind, Body and Soul Together takes Practice How we feel physically, mentally, and spiritually all play a role in our overall well being. The Big Q: What steps are you taking daily to ensure you are balanced? Our thoughts, feelings, beliefs, and attitudes can positively or negatively affect our biological functioning. Simplyput, our […]
You Can Change Your Mind, You Can Change Your Life Experts in psychiatry and psychology have long believed that peoples’ personalities are set in early childhood and remain consistent throughout life. But, the latest scientific evidence contradicts this long-held assumption. These groundbreaking findings have shattered the false belief that people are locked into their negative […]
Leverage the Mind-Body Connection Those of us who practice mind-body healthy living recognize the interconnection of all things: the mind, the body and the environment. So, every breath puts one in harmony, or out of harmony, with whatever is going on in and around us. That said, health is best defined as a state of […]
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 […]
Train Your Mind and Your Body Mindfulness helps to Start and Maintain an Exercise Program For all who are interested in staying healthy, overcoming mental barriers to exercise is Key, and this may become easier if you regularly practice mindfulness. Some people look forward to exercise and enjoy the rush of pleasurable feelings it creates, […]
Letting Our Minds ‘Wander’ is Healthy Having a wandering mind may not be a bad thing according to a new study, which suggests that daydreaming can actually be a sign of a smart, creative, and more efficient brain. The study carried out by the Georgia Institute of Technology in the US city of Atlanta analyzed […]
Studies Support Mind-Body Connection to Relieve Pain Be fully aware of the addictive potential of opioid drugs, and seriously weigh your need for a narcotic pain killer. While many pain experts disagree recent research supports the idea that pain, in many cases, has psychological underpinnings. A study published last year found emotion awareness and expression therapy […]
The “Marshmallow Test” and Your Mind Your unconscious mind needs direction, is most comfortable with emotions and symbols, deals with positives only and stores, organizes and surfaces your memories Expressing yourself artistically, meditating, rehearsing desired outcomes and using positive self-talk are some of the ways you can begin to harness the power of your unconscious […]
Some Good Things I Learned Along the Path… to leading a centered, contented successful life. Most people I know want to be successful, want to be happy, want to be free of stress, anxiety worry and concerns. 1st, do not be jealous of someone achieving more than you, and never count any others money when making […]
Get Smart, Learn to Say “I Don’t Know” There is an legend in which Socrates, the Greek philosopher, is recognized by Pythia, the Oracle of Delphi, as the wisest man alive. It is notable for Socrates’ response: “I am the wisest man alive, for I know one thing, and that is that I know nothing.” I believe […]
Healing: Tap into the Mind Body Connection Along with Conventional Medicine Conventional medicine is necessary to treat disease, but if you really want to prevent health problems and stay well, do consider integrating practices from holistic medicine too. “The field of integrative, or complementary, medicine, grew out of what used to be known as ‘alternative […]
Some of the Smart Things Productive People Do To be really productivity you need a commitment to excellence, intelligent planning, and focused effort, that according to guru Paul J. Meyer. Below is a list smart habits to adopt that will help you be your most productive self every day, as follows: 1. Book Time in […]
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 […]
Meditate Your Way to a Fit Mind & Body in 2017 With the New Year here it’s the perfect time to re-evaluate your goals and set intentions going forward. For a lot of people, resolutions include getting and staying healthy. This year you will not have to do all that “goal-getting” on your own. Working […]
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 Evidence Mounts, Grapes are Good for Body & Brain Evidence continues to mount revealing that grapes and their derivatives are linked to a massive cluster of important and sometimes surprising health benefits for body and brain alike. The latest finding in a new study conducted by the University of Leeds shows for the 1st […]
Gardening Can Improve Your Health, Fitness, Mood and Nutrition Of course, fresh air never hurt anyone, and research confirms that spending time in nature can have significant mental and emotional health benefits. Depression is sometimes rooted in a feeling of being disconnected, and reconnecting to nature can help you reconnect to your own self and […]
Rejection, A Painful Survival Tool Life coach Maryam Ghouth examines the cause, effect and remedies for rejection Rejection is by far one of the most distressing experiences known to humans. Whether we are rejected by someone we know, someone we dislike or someone entirely new, it hurts. The strongest and fittest of us all have […]
Practice Meditation for a Happier, Healthier Life There is growing evidence revealing that meditation can make us healthier and happier. For example, brain imaging technology suggests meditation actually changes the human brain in a number of beneficial ways. MRI scans have shown that long-term meditation can alter the structure of the cerebral cortex. Additionally, brain […]
Age is a State of Mind, We are Only as Old as We Feel Age is largely a State of Mind, and we are only as old or as young as we feel. Sure, doctors talk about all of the health changes associated with “Old Age,” they are just approximations, nothing more. Many of us […]
Start a Garden Reduce Stress The Big Q: Why Is Gardening Good for Us? Most people start gardening because they have a desire to grow their own food and/or beautify or otherwise alter their landscape, and then continue gardening because the benefits are just too good ignore. Among those many benefits are, as follows: 1. […]