Stress LESS through Mindful Living®
When you experience a series of terrible circumstances or unfortunate events it can be a challenge to find anything to be grateful. But studies show that when you practice gratitude exercises it can not only benefit your health, it can also reduce your stress. In two longitudinal studies, researchers Alex M. Wood, John Maltby, Raphael…
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Cocoa, known as “god food,” has been beloved by civilizations for centuries. It was considered an aphrodisiac and today, it’s consumed in large amounts. In fact, the average American eats about 9.5 pounds of chocolate each year. And this delicious dessert, when eaten in moderation, can have health benefits. Types of Chocolate While modern chocolate…
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Are you drinking enough water daily? The health benefits of drinking water are endless. You need water, not only for your physical health but for your mental health as well. In fact, studies show that drinking lots of water can boost your mood and alter your emotions. According to the U.D. Institute of Medicine (IOM), women should…
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It is easy to get overwhelmed with parenting these days with all the top myths about parenting . There are societal pressures and ever changing child rearing theories that have created a lot of stress and anxiety for parents. It’s time to clear up some misguided notions about good and bad parenting so that parents…
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Have you noticed how your mind and body changes immediately when you experience fear? Your fight or flight response kicks in immediately to respond to fear to protect you. Research shows us there are a few practices that can slow down and even help you dissolve your fear. It is time to stop your fight…
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As the temperatures drop and the days get shorter it is usual to feel a bit blue, but when these feelings become overwhelming and last for days on end you may be suffering from something else: depression. Depression Awareness Month October is Depression Awareness Month and it’s important for us to realize how many people are…
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A study by the lead author, Dr. Kathleen Mullan Harris, a professor at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, revealed that 19 percent, about one in five young adults, have high blood pressure. Here are a few tips for dealing with hypertension prevention in your family. Starting in 1995, Dr. Harris studied 14,000 young people,…
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Every parent has experienced the phenomena of their child begging for their favourite story to read, their favourite song to be played or their favourite movie to be watched for the 100th time. Children teach their parents everyday through the choices they make and here is why we can learn about them so much if…
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Is your career enriching your life? It can. Studies show that occupational happiness can boost your overall health. Here are some helpful mindful jobs that are known for having happy workers. Studies show that the happier you are the easier it is to develop and maintain good habits such as “exercising, eating a balanced diet,…
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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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