Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
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. This group also had fewer types of inflammatory…
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Do you smile as a spiritual or health practice? Or do you smile only when you feel like smiling? Research tells us a lot about the health benefits of smiling . Its proven to lower heart rate, reduce stress, and slow breathing. Research also shows that when we smile, our insides produce more happiness hormones…
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Let your worries float away as you watch the serene surface of the water drift along. Imagine them simply floating away in the slow and smooth motion of the water’s current.
Many of us turn to puzzles, exercises, and even apps to help improve our memory, but there are other tastier solutions. Healthy eating is key to preserving your mental health and jump start your memory, as well as preventing cognitive decline. Science has shown time and time again that certain foods help stimulate and repair…
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Do you need some ideas for a weekend adventure? These apps may be just what you’ve been looking for! With a simple tap on your smartphone, you can find cool things for you and your family to enjoy in your own town as well as safety tips for your weekend excursions. Check out these apps for…
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With the number of beach visitors slowly winding down and pools starting to close for the season, it’s time for us to assess the health of our skin after a long, heated summer. Many summer factors can wreak havoc on the health of your skin including ultraviolet rays from the sun, chlorine from your local…
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Whether you like painting or drawing, engaging in artistic projects can help you reduce stress. One particular coloring hobby that has gained popularity over the years is adult coloring books. Coloring in these books is a fun way to reduce stress and they come in a variety of designs. Taking a daily coloring break can…
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Welcome to a typical parents’ morning. It begins when your toddler leaps onto your bed at 6 a.m. You try to be happy to see them, but all you’re really thinking is, “Go away. I need my sleep”. Next, comes breakfast. The daily recipe of spilled milk and Cheerios that somehow finds it way to…
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Staying focused during the workday is a challenge for many Americans workers and it can have definite costs for both employers and employees. With the right mindful tips, you can increase your productivity. How many Americans are wasting time instead of being productive? In a survey, 89 percent of participants admitted to wasting time at…
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A strong immune system is important for a healthy, mindful life. Unfortunately, many of your habits and lifestyle choices impair your immune system. Give your immune system the boost it needs with a few Mindful Health tips. Your immune system keeps you healthy by riding your body of infections and helping you bounce back from…
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