Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Mindful Exercise™ is needed for a healthy life, but many Americans are not getting enough daily physical activity. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only one in three adults receive the recommended amount of physical activity each week. Furthermore, 80 percent of adolescents do not get enough physical activity either. This…
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From shampoos to hair gels, we use a lot of products to keep our hair looking beautiful. Yet, the cost of beauty could mean jeopardizing our health and the environment. Fortunately, there are organic hair products and natural hair care tips that can help nourish your hair. The Dangers of Parabens, Silicones, Sulfates, and More…
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When you get tired and depressed getting out in the sun feels good for your body and soul. A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry found men with higher levels of vitamin D consistently performed better on memory tests as well as on mood and physical activity levels. This study reinforces medical…
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Sometimes the struggles that come with adulthood require a childlike perspective. If we open ourselves up to childlike joy and enthusiasm, we can renew our energy and become more optimistic about life. Children fill their day with games, laughter, and their imagination. If we follow their example and embrace the child within each of us,…
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Book clubs have become popular in our culture. They can help you meet new people, discuss intellectual topics, and grow in your own wisdom. Now, people across the country are taking extra steps to learn more about others and themselves in a new trend called dream clubs. Dream clubs are similar to book clubs. Groups…
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Tired of sneezing, coughing, and red eyes? Spring has sprung and you must be tired of visiting expensive allergist/doctors/specialists and taking over-the-counter (OTC) drug after drug and incessant visits to the health food store. All this takes time, energy and money. Instead of feeling miserable and resorting to OTC or prescription anti-histamines, try nature’s solution…
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Vacation is coming to an end and kids are heading back to school. How do you mediate the stress from work and having to manage you and your kids’ stresses from school? When stressors collide, upsetting situations are created that often lead to anger, misunderstanding, and resentment. There are many tips for alleviating stress as…
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Are you feeling stressed? Are you low on energy? You may not be getting enough nutrients in your diet. Fortunately, you can make your own vitamin water to stay refreshed and properly nourished throughout the day. According to the World Health Organizations, 2.7 million people die due to improper nutrition, including low intakes of fruits…
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We can all do with a walk every now and then, but taking a Mindful approach to your exercise routine can turn your nature walk into eco-therapy. Nature walks have been used to treat an array of medical conditions like hypertension, headaches, stress, depression, diabetes, and digestive disorders. Walking releases endorphins in your body that…
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Get digging around in the dirt because it is great stress reliever; as it is enjoying the flowers and the beauty of nature around you. A garden symbolizes creativity, connection, beauty, and hope. In all major global religious traditions, gardens represent paradises on earth, where God created safe enclosures representing innocence and fertility. In Eastern traditions, gardens…
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