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Stress LESS through Mindful Living®

Stress Impacts Beauty

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. Many consumers turn to makeup and other beauty products in order to continue to…
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It’s Puzzle Time! Puzzles Reduce Stress!

Puzzles are a great way to reduce stress. Puzzles are a powerful tool that increase your memory and as a result help slow the aging process of the brain. Research suggests puzzles and brain teasers may ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s, as well as improve overall brain and memory function. Working puzzles stimulate the brain…
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Mindful Alzheimer’s Tips

You can preserve your mental health by reducing your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. And there are many Mindful tips that can help you do just that. Alzheimer’s disease is “a type of dementia that causes problems with memory, thinking, and behavior.” It is the most common form of dementia, and it’s also a progressive disease…
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Nature Affects Your Brain

You maybe surprised to see how much nature affects your brain. No matter the season,  Mother Nature is beckoning you to get outside and join her majesty today. Ecotherapy is about getting outdoors and becoming active in a natural environment as a way of boosting mental and physical health. Studies reported decreased levels of depression…
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Worrying Impacts Your Health

Now, more than ever, we are worrying ourselves sick! Constant worrying eventually leads to anxiety and directly impacts your mental and physical health. Compulsive worry stops us from working effectively. It has physical effects such as rapid pulse, trembling, dry mouth, chest pains, digestive problems, headaches, insomnia, and more. Compulsive worrying also causes emotional and behavioral…
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Compulsive Worrying Impacts Your Health

Now, more than ever, we are worrying ourselves sick! Constant worrying eventually leads to anxiety and directly impacts your mental and physical health. Compulsive worrying stops us from working effectively. It has physical effects such as rapid pulse, trembling, dry mouth, chest pains, digestive problems, headaches, insomnia, and more. Compulsive worrying also causes emotional and behavioral…
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Aromatherapy

Stress LESS With Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is a holistic healing treatment. It uses natural plant extracts to promote health and well-being. Sometimes it’s called essential oil therapy. Aromatherapy uses essential oils medicinally to enhance both physical and emotional health. Smelling essential oils stimulates the brain. The scent sends a signal to the part of the brain that regulates emotions. This…
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stress prevention month

It’s Stress Prevention Month

October is Stress Prevention Month. We are entering the stressful holiday season. We are approaching a time of seasonal stress. However each day we are also living in a more stressful world. Stress prevention month is an invitation to build stress resilience. For example, try just a quick breathing exercise. Research shows stress affects your…
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Stress and Breast Cancer Risk

Mammograms aren’t the only way to safeguard yourself against breast cancer. Studies show that reducing stress can also be a contributing factor. A study from Ohio State University found that stress could spread breast cancer to other parts of the body. If you are worried that your stress may increase your risk of breast cancer or worsen…
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Animals Are Stress Busters

Animals are natural stress busters. Our four-legged friends reduce stress and are good for your physical, mental and emotional health. The shelters are overflowing with animals so please consider bringing home a new member of your family. Reasons to Get a Pet Animals relieve stress and boosts your mood.  Research shows our pets help relieve…
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