Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Do you love your morning cup of coffee? Do you feel guilty about indulging? Don’t! Research has found that with moderate coffee consumption, there may be some benefits of coffee, this rather delicious and addicting drink. Health Benefits of Coffee Coffee is a healthier drink than you might think. An eight-ounce cup of coffee, with…
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Research tells us the following practices create health in our mind-body connection and help with stress reduction. Breathe This is the foundation to de-stress and heal. We usually take shallow breaths, especially when they are stressed or ill. This starves the body and brain of oxygen which directly affects our immune system and our cardiopulmonary system. When…
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Disaster Stress: What to do? Create a plan. For your self, your family and your office or company as soon as you can after the disaster. Even if your future is uncertain, plan to walk, read, sleep or pray on a schedule and you will have a sense of control over your life. One person can change everything.…
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Why is a hug the best medicine? University of North Carolina researchers studied the effects of hugs on our health. The team studied partners as they measured the stress hormone cortisol level and the relaxation hormone oxytocin level before and after a hug. Both men and women had increased oxytocin, or the social bonding hormone,…
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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, dates back to early 14th century B.C., and it’s a holiday that honors ancestors and celebrates togetherness. The Chinese New Year also welcomes a new year of the zodiac, which is based on lunar phases. This year, 2016, is the year…
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Grief is a natural, healthy process. And though the emotional suffering can be overwhelming there are Mindful tips for grieving and grief management. We all grieve for different reasons like when a loved one dies, when a relationship ends, and when we move away from our homes. We also mourn when we lose a job, a…
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Words matter, especially in the world of politics. Unfortunately, broken promises and offensive quotes are all too common. As the election season gets underway, let’s remember to stay mindful of our words, no matter which side of the aisle we’re on. Most of us grew up with the phrase, “sticks and stones may break my…
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A first impression is a lasting impression and unfortunately studies show that we don’t have much time to make a good one. In 2006, Princeton researchers conducted a study where participants were shown pictures of random people and were supposed to make judgments about them within a limited time frame. They found that people were…
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What is noise pollution? Noise pollution is defined as an “unwanted or disturbing sound.” It can include any sounds from traffic and construction sites to residential noise (like neighbors) and social noise (from firecrackers or concerts). The EPA notes that many people do not think that noise pollution is harmful as air or water pollution, but…
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In the aftermath of the Paris attack, we are sending light, healing, and love to our dear Parisian family. My family and the Mindful Living Network staff are heartbroken along with the people of Paris and the world. I have friends in Paris and have spent quite a bit of time there. This sacred city is our…
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