Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
This animal friendship transcends species and gives a new meaning to the term the “Odd Couple”. When you see the bond between this miniature donkey and little chihuahua, you will fall in love. Both were rescued and brought to an animal sanctuary in Texas called Pair A Dice Ranch, a private animal sanctuary located in…
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Tasha loves playing outside, and she has mastered how to avoid being called back in from a beautiful, sunny day. Watch as this adorable dog plays a clever game of hide-and-seek with her owner! He keeps calling her to go back inside, but he’s going to have to find her first. Every time she doesn’t…
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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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Stress can cause indigestion, break your back, and give you a migraine, but did you know that it could also damage your smile? Lets take a closer look at how stress can impact the dental health of adults and children alike. Listed below are just three ways in which stress can negatively impact your oral…
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When a traumatic event occurs, such as a car accident or the sudden death of a loved one, the incident often triggers symptoms that are felt almost instantly. Some people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) start reliving their ordeal and have trouble sleeping within a few hours or a day. But this isn’t always the…
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One of the most powerful, effective and simple practices to boost your mental and physical health is guided imagery. Guided imagery uses words and images to help the mind focus and guide you into a state of mind-body healing. The mind is a powerful tool that controls the functions of the body. Our body responds…
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The Great Recession has been one of the most stressful periods of our generation. And though we are starting to recover as a nation, the stress from these difficult economic times continues to have a great impact on our health. In fact, a new study shows that the national life expectancy rate has dropped and…
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Research shows massages reduce stress, relax your muscles and give you an immune boost. Researchers measured immune function in healthy adults who received a massage. The massaged group had more white blood cells — including natural killer cells, which help the body fight viruses and other pathogens. For example, this group also had fewer types…
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When you’re stressed it can impact your appetite and alter your food cravings. Too much stress can lead to overeating and weight gain. Fortunately, there is a way to beat this overeating pattern even if you continue to experience stress. When it comes to overeating, it’s long-term stress that causes the most damage. According to…
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When you’re bogged down by stress it sometimes feels like the world is on your shoulders. That metaphorical weight can actually be wary for your back—experts say that stress can contribute to back pain. Back pain is a common medical complaint—80 percent of Americans will experience acute or chronic back pain at some point in…
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