Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
March is Irish-American Heritage Month and millions of people have been celebrating by making traditional foods or visiting Irish exhibits, but one of the biggest celebrations this month is St. Patrick’s Day and the many St. Patrick’s Day parade celebrations. Parades, religious ceremonies, and family gathering are all part of St. Patrick’s Day celebrations. Listed…
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Do you have a hard time staying focused at the office? Are you lacking inspiration at work? Then maybe you should consider giving your workspace a feng shui makeover to create new energy. The practice of feng shui, which means “wind-water,” is an ancient Chinese geomantic system. Through the system, individuals try to find spiritual…
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Pregnancy can be a stressful, but wonderful experience. And with the right mindful approach, like pregnancy journaling, you can minimize your stress in order to truly enjoy the arrival of your baby. Stress in Pregnancy According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are nearly four million births in the U.S. every year,…
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Do you love your morning cup of coffee? Do you feel guilty about indulging? Don’t! Research has found that with moderate coffee consumption, there may be some benefits of coffee, this rather delicious and addicting drink. Health Benefits of Coffee Coffee is a healthier drink than you might think. An eight-ounce cup of coffee, with…
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Research tells us the following practices create health in our mind-body connection and help with stress reduction. Breathe This is the foundation to de-stress and heal. We usually take shallow breaths, especially when they are stressed or ill. This starves the body and brain of oxygen which directly affects our immune system and our cardiopulmonary system. When…
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Disaster Stress: What to do? Create a plan. For your self, your family and your office or company as soon as you can after the disaster. Even if your future is uncertain, plan to walk, read, sleep or pray on a schedule and you will have a sense of control over your life. One person can change everything.…
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Why is a hug the best medicine? University of North Carolina researchers studied the effects of hugs on our health. The team studied partners as they measured the stress hormone cortisol level and the relaxation hormone oxytocin level before and after a hug. Both men and women had increased oxytocin, or the social bonding hormone,…
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Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival or the Lunar New Year, dates back to early 14th century B.C., and it’s a holiday that honors ancestors and celebrates togetherness. The Chinese New Year also welcomes a new year of the zodiac, which is based on lunar phases. This year, 2016, is the year…
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Grief is a natural, healthy process. And though the emotional suffering can be overwhelming there are Mindful tips for grieving and grief management. We all grieve for different reasons like when a loved one dies, when a relationship ends, and when we move away from our homes. We also mourn when we lose a job, a…
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Words matter, especially in the world of politics. Unfortunately, broken promises and offensive quotes are all too common. As the election season gets underway, let’s remember to stay mindful of our words, no matter which side of the aisle we’re on. Most of us grew up with the phrase, “sticks and stones may break my…
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