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Mindfulness Bell Meditation

This bell meditation is wonderful for whenever you want to clear your mind or relax

5 Minute Mindfulness Guided Meditation

A wonderful 5 minute video that has been layered with ocean waves by Dr. Robert E. Dinenberg

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Thousands Walked Out But The Fight’s Not Over

After the Parkland shooting this past Valentine’s Day, the survivors of Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School let it be known that they had had enough. Teens from the high school organized the March for Our Lives movement that’s gained the attention and financial backing of Oprah, George and Amal Clooney, and other people all around…
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Can Acupuncture Lower Blood Pressure?

UC Irvine researchers have found that acupuncture, performed once or twice weekly for four-to-eight weeks, significantly reduces blood pressure in patients with hypertension. Can Acupuncture Lower Blood Pressure? In this study, the researchers identified specific acupressure points for high blood pressure patients that trigger neurons in the brain to release chemicals that reduce excitatory responses…
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Gardening & Getting in the Dirt Reduces Stress

Gardening is a physical activity that reduces stress and also has numerous other health benefits. One of the resulting benefits of lowering stress is relaxing your mind and body and nourishing your soul. So, if you are interested in lowering your stress this spring consider gardening. Gardening is very popular in America. According to the…
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Stress and High Blood Pressure

Stress and high blood pressure are very connected. Hypertension, also known as high blood pressure, is one of the growing causes of death in America. Fortunately, reducing your stress can help ensure that you live a long and healthy life. Over 1.5 billion people in the world today suffer from hypertension and over nine million…
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Midlife Crisis vs Midlife Transition

It’s common for a middle-aged American to experience a midlife crisis, but this chapter in their lives doesn’t have to be a breaking point. With Mindful direction, a midlife “crisis” could be an opportunity for growth. The term “midlife crisis” was first coined in 1965 by psychoanalyst, Elliot Jacques. It’s defined as a time in…
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International Women’s Day

#PressforProgress

It’s International Women’s Day, a time in which both men and women assess and push for women’s rights and equality. Festivals, talks, marches, and other events will be held all over the world for #womensday. Last year, International Women’s Day was part of an important reckoning. From the Women’s March on Washington to the #MeToo…
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Plan a Mindful Family Meeting

Weekly family meetings are an invaluable tool and can be the glue that keeps a family’s busy life from spinning out of control.  Creating a time and place for the family to meet weekly provides a place for communication, building trust, organizes the family’s lives, and keeps the family focused on what is important. This…
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Holi: The Festival of Colors

Spring rouses a sense of joy and excitement in us all. Each of us celebrates the new season in different ways. For the Hindu community, this means gathering around bonfires and tossing colored powder and water during Holi Festival, also known as the festival of colors. Holi signifies the victory of good over evil as…
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