Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
The adage that laughter is the best medicine has been backed by an unusual investigation which says that people who seethe with anger take longer to recover from injury. Previous studies have linked ill-tempered behavior, whether brow-beating or road rage, with higher incidence of coronary heart disease, hypertension, and stroke, especially among men. But the…
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Do you have a forgotten bottle of apple cider vinegar in the back of your pantry or fridge? Well, now is the perfect occasion to dig it out. Turns out that apple cider vinegar, commonly used in homemade salad dressings and marinades, has some surprisingly helpful uses—from improving your health to cleaning your home. With…
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Pregnancy can be a stressful, but wonderful experience. And with the right mindful approach, like pregnancy journaling, you can minimize your stress in order to truly enjoy the arrival of your baby. Stress in Pregnancy According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are nearly four million births in the U.S. every year,…
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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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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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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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Stress takes a toll on beauty. Many of us take complicated steps in order to look younger and retain our youth. However, many of us overlook one important step: reducing our chronic stress, which can have great consequences on our appearance. The worldwide cosmetic industry is worth about $382 billion. While this is a staggering…
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Acupuncture treatment is an integrative medical approach to healing various conditions in the mind and body. This practice involves inserting thin needles into the skin or tissue at specific places on the body to move healing energy throughout the body. Acupuncture originated in China but is now commonly used in Western alternative medicine. Acupuncture is…
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Insomnia is a global problem that is affecting the mental and physical health of millions of people. Learn helpful tips to help overcome your sleepless nights.
