Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Physical activity increases blood flow to the brain, feeding it with oxygen and learning-boosting nutrients like glucose. In a study, researchers found that 15-45 minutes of exercise before school reduces fidgeting among children by 50 percent. In another study, with different groups of students, the group that exercised the most did the best on tests.…
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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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Have you been feeling down lately? Do you have a book on your nightstand that you’ve been meaning to read? Today is the day to start making progress on that book and boosting your mood. Everyone can benefit from the health benefits of reading. 3 Tips to Read Your Blues Away Listed below are a…
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Stress and depression can compromise your internal organs—from your stomach to your brain. They can also have negative effects on your kidneys. One in three Americans is at risk for kidney disease. Stress and depression can increase the risk of kidney disease or exacerbate kidney problems. What Do Kidneys Do? It’s your kidney’s job to…
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Preserving food is an ancient ritual that remains popular today. This concept is one of the key tenements of Mindful Eating Everyday®. At the end of the growing season I have fond memories of canning everything: cherries, tomatoes, green beans, pickles and corn. We also froze many fruits and vegetables; peaches, corn, peas, and peppers. Many of…
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Gardening is a physical activity that has numerous health benefits. One such benefit is stress relief, which is great as April is coming and it is known to be Stress Awareness Month. So, if you are in the need of Eco-therapy (also known as horticultural therapy) this spring, put on your gardening gloves because gardening reduces stress naturally!…
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We are tired of the gloomy days, short days with little sunlight, heavy thick clothes, being sequestered in our homes. It is spring! It is time to open the windows, shed our heavy winter clothes and get outside. It is time for a spring redo just for you and your home. Tips For a Spring…
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Now that spring is here it’s time to get active. Coming out of your winter hibernation can be difficult without the right sort of inspiration. This year try a few new takes on spring exercises that will motivate you to stay active. Here are a few ideal spring exercises to get you in shape: Yoga…
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Do you need help releasing stress? Ecotherapy and exercise cannot only relieve stress—it can also boost your mental health and decrease levels of depression. Combine Eco-therapy with exercise and get an extra large dose of stress relief when you practice outdoor yoga. Yoga is a very popular pastime in the United States. And with incredible…
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Today marks the first day of spring. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll be putting away our coats and sweaters and grabbing our sandals and shades. Not feeling in the “spring mood?” We can fix that! Celebrate spring and start the season off right with the eight tips listed below. 8 Ways to Celebrate…
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