Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
We all know that driving after drinking is dangerous, but bad driving habits can be just as risky. These habits not only lead to tickets, fines, and higher insurance rates, they can also cause injuries and cost lives. Listed below are six examples of bad driving habits. Calling/Texting Using your cellphone to talk or text…
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Today over a billion of people are getting ready for the Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, which begins tomorrow on January 28th. This year get in on the fun and usher in the year of the rooster. Chinese Zodiac The Chinese New Year celebration can last up to 15 days, in…
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If you are looking for a delicious, vegetarian recipe, why not try meatless chicken Parmesan? It is low fat and loaded with protein, lycopene, and antioxidants. It’s also very simple to make. This meal is full of tomatoes, onions, garlic, peppers, and olive oil, all of which offer nutritional benefits to your diet. Vitamin C and…
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When a traumatic event occurs, such as a car accident or the sudden death of a loved one, the incident often triggers symptoms that are felt almost instantly. Some people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) start reliving their ordeal and have trouble sleeping within a few hours or a day. But this isn’t always the…
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It is the end of another year of your life. Before jumping into the next year why not take a few minutes to reflect on the last 12 months of your life. This is a great venture to do with your partner, family and friends. Sharing your year reflections with others can inspire and transform…
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One of the most powerful, effective and simple practices to boost your mental and physical health is guided imagery. Guided imagery uses words and images to help the mind focus and guide you into a state of mind-body healing. The mind is a powerful tool that controls the functions of the body. Our body responds…
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The Great Recession has been one of the most stressful periods of our generation. And though we are starting to recover as a nation, the stress from these difficult economic times continues to have a great impact on our health. In fact, a new study shows that the national life expectancy rate has dropped and…
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Research shows massages reduce stress, relax your muscles and give you an immune boost. Researchers measured immune function in healthy adults who received a massage. The massaged group had more white blood cells — including natural killer cells, which help the body fight viruses and other pathogens. For example, this group also had fewer types…
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The election has stressed out over half of American adults and it has caused a political divide in our country. But now, after over a year of angst and arguments, the 2016 election cycle (and the political stress) is finally over. Whether you are elated or disappointed by the results, it’s now time that we…
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It’s Tuesday and today millions of Americans are facing long commutes, packed work schedules, impromptu meetings, and more. This leaves little time for voting. This constitutional right is too important for Americans to put on the back burner because they’re too busy. That’s why so many Americans want to make Election Day a federal holiday.…
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