Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Are you drinking enough water daily? The health benefits of drinking water are endless. You need water, not only for your physical health but for your mental health as well. In fact, studies show that drinking lots of water can boost your mood and alter your emotions. According to the U.D. Institute of Medicine (IOM), women should…
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Are you planning on decorating your home with pumpkins this holiday season? If you scoop out the pumpkin pulp to make a jack-o-lantern or a pumpkin vase, be sure to keep the pumpkin seeds—they make for a delicious, stress-busting snack. Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds (or pepitas) are packed with nutrients, including zinc,…
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Autumn, the time of spiced lattes, harvest festivals, and family dinners, is a beloved season for many people. However, the change of weather and family holiday stress can also be a source of stress and depression. If you or someone you love is suffering from depression, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy could be the perfect treatment to beat…
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Eating the right foods and participating in playful activities have been proven to increase your brain power. Now there are many apps (for cell phones and tablets) that can do the same. Our brain’s grey matter is like an information center where the computation of hearing, seeing, and speech resides. White matter’s like a series of…
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Just Two Daily Drinks Increases Your Risk of Death A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis reveals drinking a daily glass of wine may not be so healthy. The researchers analyzed data from more than 400,000 people ages 18 to 85. Their research found that consuming one to two drinks…
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Feeling alone? Suffering from heart health symptoms? Reaching out to friends can help both issues. Studies on the benefits of friendships show that being with friends increases a person’s oxytocin hormone levels. That’s the power of friendship! In short, the value of friendship is essential for better health. Studies also show that isolation decreases immune…
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As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter it is usual to feel a bit blue, but when these feelings become overwhelming and last for days on end you may be suffering from something else: depression. Depression Awareness Month October is Depression Awareness Month and it’s important for us to realize how many people are…
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Research studies have been commissioned by the University of Essex on Eco therapy. Eco therapy is about getting outdoors and becoming active in a natural environment as a way of boosting mental health. The research findings are fascinating. This study showed: 71 percent of participants reported decreased levels of depression after a walk in nature.…
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Play is the “brain candy” that dissolves stress. Play is hardwired into our genes. The benefits of play and laughter in overcoming and preventing stress are numerous. Halloween is the PLAY holiday Laughter is Internal Jogging Laughter is “internal jogging” and studies show laughing lowers blood pressure, reduces stress hormones, boosts your immune function and…
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Thousands of women today are working with breast cancer. It impacts their personal and professional lives (especially with cancer discrimination). This October, in honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’ve listed some Mindful tips for dealing with breast cancer treatment at the office. According to the American Cancer Society, female breast cancer incidence rates have decreased since…
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