Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Local. Sustainable. Organic. These are the buzzwords when we hear and talk about food these days. To practice sustainability as a community, consider the concept of the “local food movement.” It is a collaborative effort by farmers and businesses (markets and consumers) to build more locally based and self-reliant food economies. Many chef-driven restaurants are…
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The United States is a diverse country that isn’t always united. More than half of American adults say they experience discrimination on a day-to-day basis. This discrimination has large consequences, not just on the individuals but on society as a whole. And, according to new research from the American Psychological Association (APA), it has a…
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Earth Day is just around the corner. How are you planning to celebrate? History of Earth Day In the spring of 1970, Senator Gaylord Nelson created Earth Day as a way to convince the government that radical changes needed to be made to protect our environment. Around 20 million Americans around the country celebrated the first…
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There are many myths about stress. Some of them based on personal experiences and some based on everyday life expectations. However, dangerous stress myths can make our life more complicated than usual. Here are our top five stress myths. Let’s talk about five common stress myths Stress is unavoidable This is a fatalist concept and…
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These six simple steps are all part of my Unplug Yourself Everyday® regimen. Practice these tips to achieve a life of balance! 6 Simple Stress Tips to Unplug Everyday 1. Laughter. Laugh as often as possible to release the healing hormones known as endorphins—they are the body’s natural painkillers. You don’t have to buy pills for…
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It’s National Garlic Day, an unusual but tasty holiday. Garlic is an ancient traditional medicine that has antiviral and antibacterial properties. Its antioxidants can help boost your immune system and lower your cholesterol. Garlic is also delicious, so, it’s no surprise that you find it tons of savory recipes, from soups to casseroles. But did you…
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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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If you’re feeling stressed at the office there is a way for you to reduce office stress without falling behind on your work. If you can spare five-minutes you can re-energize and lower your office stress. According to the American Psychological Association, 75 percent of Americans list work as a significant source of stress in…
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Who doesn’t want to workout and save the planet at the same time? Earlier this week we featured a few Mindful ideas on eco-workout apparel. Today, we take a closer look at eco-friendly workout gear equipment. If you need some inspiration to help you get started, check out some of the suggestions listed below. Eco-Friendly…
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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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