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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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.
Patients who have been diagnosed with cancer have a lot of stress to deal with—they have to focus on their health, while making the necessary changes to their everyday life. Many doctors recommend that cancer patients take stress management steps in order to cope, and studies now show that those who do take stress training…
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Health Effects of Stress Stress is a natural and essential part of life. Our stress response is designed to protect and preserve our lives. Our bodies are constantly responding to positive and negative stress. Positive stress motivates and drives us. Negative stress affects our physical and mental health and can rob us from experiencing real happiness. If you…
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Art in itself is very therapeutic; therefore, it comes as no surprise that art therapy is a popular form of mental health treatment. Engaging the creative side of your brain on a regular basis will help you relax and may even benefit your health. What is Art Therapy? What is art therapy? It’s an established…
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