Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
Research studies have been commissioned by the University of Essex on Eco therapy. Eco therapy is about getting outdoors and becoming active in a natural environment as a way of boosting mental health. The research findings are fascinating. This study showed: 71 percent of participants reported decreased levels of depression after a walk in nature.…
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Procrastination and disorganization can cause incredible stress. It can also cost you your job, fracture your relationships, and cause you live an insufficient life. Successful people who live happy lives of balance and prosperity have learned the basics of time management. Listed below are three time management tips to A.C.E. your life. A=Awareness Activity Log. The…
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Drinking coffee may offer protection against a stroke. According to a study by researcher Susanna Larsson found in Stroke: Journal of the American Heart Association, women who drank more than a cup of coffee a day had a 22 percent to 25 percent lower risk of stroke than those who drank less. Larsson discovered similar…
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Acupuncture is an integrative medical approach to healing various conditions in the mind and body. This practice involves inserting thin needles into the skin or tissue at specific places on the body to move healing energy throughout the body. Acupuncture originated in China but is now commonly used in Western alternative medicine. Acupuncture is based…
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Want a simple, inexpensive, fun way to reduce your stress? Stop stress by birding. I began birding many years ago and it brings more pure joy to my life than I had ever imagined. Birding is the practice of observing birds in their natural habitat. You can do this in your backyard, a local park…
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We can all do with a walk every now and then, but taking the Mindful approach to your exercise routine can turn your nature walk into eco-therapy. Nature walks have been used to treat an array of medical conditions like hypertension, headaches, stress, depression, diabetes, and digestive disorders. Walking releases endorphins in your body that…
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It’s fall and a very busy time of the year for most of us. It becomes easy for us to grab a quick lunch and hastily eat it. We invite you to invest a few minutes in packing yourself a mindful lunch. Packing your lunch is less expensive, it’s healthier, and it tastes better. Easy…
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Gardening is a physical activity that reduces stress and also has numerous other health benefits. One of the resulting benefits of lowering stress is relaxing your mind and body and nourishing your soul. So, if you are interested in lowering your stress this spring consider gardening. Gardening is very popular in America. According to the…
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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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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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