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09/23/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Mindfulness, meditation and other stress-relieving exercises may reduce risk of seizures

Prevention, as they say, is still the best cure. Brain disorders like epilepsy can strike anytime, anywhere. Its consequences, like loss of consciousness, hamper our relationships, our work and normal activities. Most of all, epilepsy threatens patients’ safety. That’s why it pays to be prepared. One of the best ways to do this is through […]

09/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Reduce anxiety FAST by knowing how to breathe properly

Did you know that a breathing technique can help reduce anxiety? According to Dr. Danny Penman’s article on PsychologyToday.com, mindfulness “has been clinically proven to beat depression and enhance happiness, clarity of thought, and even decision-making and creativity.” Penman added that breathing, which is the cornerstone of mindfulness, can help ease your anxiety and stress. Breathing […]

07/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Anger is a TOOL: Learn the 4 types that are actually healthy for you

People usually say that anger is a useless emotion. However, it’s not healthy to suppress your emotions. Anger is not the problem. In fact, you can even use your anger as a tool. Using anger to your advantage Anger itself isn’t problematic. It’s how you channel your anger that can make or break a situation. Knowing how to […]

07/01/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Ease anxiety with meditation and essential oils

One of the negative effects of living in today’s high-paced world is an elevated level of anxiety. With the pressures brought about by work, studies, or even home, most people always live in constant worry, with some even turning to drugs for relief – with seriously detrimental effects. The results of a study by researchers […]

06/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Meditation, yoga, and prayer reduces your need for health care services by 43%

Health care costs continue to soar in the U.S., and the Affordable Care Act hasn’t really done much to actually make healthcare more affordable. This is part of the reason behind the growing level of health-consciousness in the country, with organic food and other healthy trends gaining popularity as people strive to avoid becoming ill […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

The benefits of intensive meditation last for 7 years, study shows

More than just a solution to overcome one’s daily dose of stress, researchers have found that the benefits of regular meditation can affect one’s life for at least seven years. According to a study conducted at University of California, Davis, the effects of joining an intensive meditation program can be expected to last for years. This was […]

06/03/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A single one-hour meditation session can do wonders for your heart, study shows

As the years go by, more people struggle with anxiety and stress – two “mental monsters” that can significantly affect the well-being of millions every day. In some cases, these mental burdens can even affect our physical health. To address this concern, a team of researchers studied how a “single, hour-long meditation session” can help […]

05/30/2018 / By Russel Davis

Alternatives for opioids: Does Integrative Medicine hold the answers for non-addictive pain treatment?

A meta-analysis published online in the Anesthesia & Analgesia journal shows that integrative medicine treatments — such as yoga, acupuncture and mindfulness meditation as well as relaxation techniques and massage therapy — show preliminary efficacy in pain management. A team of researchers at the Harvard Medical School reviewed up to 32 studies as part of the review. The experts observed that […]

05/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

All it takes is 16 seconds: Why meditation should become part of your everyday routine

Looking for a way to de-stress and relax? Try mindfulness meditation: It uses both the body and mind to attain calmness, focus, and relaxation. A lot of people have practiced it to help them cope with the daily challenges they face, and it could also help people manage certain mental and physical health conditions. “We multitask, we’re […]

01/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Can mindfulness save the world? Here’s an example of how it cultivates insight

At mindfulness retreats, participants often have the chance to ask their meditation teachers questions. The questions often involve anger management, discussing politics with family and friends, or simply “using mindfulness to not take that extra cookie.” However, someone will occasionally ask a challenging or provocative question. For example, during a particular retreat, a participant asked Thich […]

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