Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Connecting with nature has always been beneficial for our lives. Now, a new type of treatment, forest therapy, is examining the ways in which massive green spaces can heal us. Shinrin Yoku (Forest Bathing) Last year, Outside Magazine featured an article on shinrin yoku or “forest bathing,” a growing health trend in Japan since 1982.…
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It’s tax time. Most of us are experiencing some level of a reality check about our financial situation. Let’s talk about what concrete steps you can take today to lower your financial stress. Financial stress has a tremendous affect on your health so be aware for these symptoms listed below. Physical GI, headaches, sleep…
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What’s good for the heart may hurt the brain, according to a new study of the effects of alcohol. People who drink alcohol — even the moderate amounts that help prevent heart disease — have a smaller brain volume than those who do not, according to a study in the Archives of Neurology. A small…
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Stress Is Eating You Up When we feel stressed, many of us turn to food to ease the tension. This incessant snacking can lead to low energy and excess weight. However, with the right foods in our kitchens, we can literally eat our troubles away. According to an American Psychological Association study, 22 percent of Americans report extreme…
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If we all take the time to recycle it could save the planet and sustain the community for future generations. The US Environmental Protection Agency says that 75 percent of solid waste is recyclable, but only 30 percent of it is actually recycled. Some may not recycle, but frequently people throw away items they do…
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Writing can reduce stress. According to experts from PsychCentral and OutWitTrade, writing engages your left-brain, which is known for critical thinking and logic. Writing distracts your left-brain and allows your creative right-brain to “create and feel.” Writing and connecting with your inner feelings may help reduce your anxiety, stress, insomnia, and depression. It can also…
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Are you sharing meals with your family on a regular basis? You should! Studies now show that mealtime with family can benefit the health of your children and Altar Your Life®. Eating with your family is one of the most powerful human rituals we can practice. Research shows that children of families who eat together…
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An emergency first aid kit can help cure sudden burns and cuts, but an emergency stress kit can cure physical and emotional symptoms of stress. A stress kit is simple to make and can be a Mindful way to promote Mindful Health®. A stress kit contains prepared tools and supplies that’ll stop stress in its…
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Studies show that optimism can affect your health and how long you live. Repeating positive affirmations throughout your day actually reduces stress and creates health. A study at the University of California, Los Angeles shows that students that were repeating positive affirmations when they were stressed actually produced less stress hormones. When a person repeats…
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