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Stress Management

Stress is the cause of a multitude of conditions, not the least of which is heart disease. Learn to manage your stress levels through a host of practices and get the 411 on why stress can be your body and your mind's Enemy No. 1.

We offer mind/body approaches as well diet and supplement advice.

Quick Reads

Short on time? Looking for the latest research briefs, news items and topic tidbits? Click below to get started!

Take the Single-Tasking Challenge

Stop multitasking by training yourself to focus.

Rx: Blow away—HYPERTENSION

Use guided breathing to ward off hypertension.

Outside Insight: walking meditation

Why take meditation outside? Hike, paddle, and ride your way to equilibrium.

Reiki can relieve teen angst

The Spirit of Gardening

With research demonstrating that simply looking at a garden lowers blood pressure and stimulates relaxation, developing a green thumb might be a wise intention for everyone.

My First Time—On the Road Again

One reader’s first time fixing up an old car as a metaphor for him getting back into shape.

Health Matters—Fun find: Balance Drops

Balance Drops are delicious fruit-juice based lozenges designed to either calm your nerves or boost your energy.

Lift Brain Fog

Here are five common causes of “brain fog” and what you can do to bring back the sunshine.

From our readers: A Balance Journal

Peaceful thoughts from a reader.

Inner Balance—Don’t leave Om without it

The Om Pass allows travellers to access an international network of yoga instructors so they can take their yoga practice on the road.

Divorced From Wellness

Divorce may have an adverse effect on women's health especially those who live in rural areas.

Rlaxing Cups of Tea

Drink four cups of black tea a day for six weeks, and you’ll recover from stressful events faster, says a study in Psychopharmacology.

Heal Thyself—Laugh Yourself Healthy

In case you need another reason to be silly, watching funny movies increases blood flow to the arteries, while watching violent, trouble scenes constricts the arteries.

Heal Thyself—Mood-Mellowing Nutrients

Feed your brain to calm your nerves.

Living Spaces—RX-Feng Shui to Alleviate Anxiety

Anxiety escalates around the holidays as life’s frantic pace shifts into overdrive.

Inflamed Emotions

We’ve long suspected it, and now we know with certainty: Anger and hostility hurt your heart.

Survive Winter With Winter Cherry

In the East it’s called ashwagandha; in the West it’s called winter cherry; in your winter medicine chest, you’ll call it a superstar.

Will Away High Glucose Levels

Stress can raise blood glucose levels, but new research has found that the ability to relax at will using biofeedback techniques can reduce blood glucose levels.

Hands-On Therapies Get Rave Reviews

Alternative medicine has definitely become more popular in recent years with more people trying chiropractic care, massage, exercise, and dietary supplements.

Romancing Your Prana

Where there is energy, there is prana. Prana is the universal life force that exists everywhere.

Read All About It

This section delves deep into the heart of the matter. Click below to read in-depth investigations, article features, cover stories, and the inspirational journeys of others.

Is Stress Ruining Your Health?

Stress can be a wrecking ball to your body, mind, and spirit. Here’s what to do about it.

Slow Down, You Move Too Fast

Giving up multitasking brings surprising rewards.

Oil Change

Choosing the right oil for the right heat can add flavor—and good health!

Yoga RX: Reduce Hypertension

Study finds yoga as effective as drugs in reducing hypertension. Try our 4 poses.

Get Rhythm

Unleashing your inner drummer may rock you back to health.

Healthy in the City

Fast-paced life getting to you? Get on the slow track for a more balanced lifestyle.

Rejuvenating Heat Baths

Feel the Heat
Sweating it out in saunas and steam

Putting Stress to the Test

Biofeedback takes the pressure off.

Happy Trails

Tips to make your travel hassle-free

Saying No to Fear

Don't let fear and anxiety keep you from doing things you want in life. Use yoga breathing techniques to calm your brain.

Show Yourself Some Love

Your home is your castle so why not stay in tonight and pamper yourself like your at a world famous spa.

Home for the Holidays

Tensions running high this holiday season? Learn how to put the joy back in your world during family gatherings.

Depression and heart health

Having a broken heart can be more than just hard luck; it might put you at greater risk for a host of heart issues.

Mood Menders

Looking for a mood mender? Try these essential oils.

High Anxiety

With a little understanding and a few coping techniques, like biofeedback, deep breathing, and diet changes, you can corral galloping worries.

Seeing into the Life of Change

Often, it is not the change itself that we fear, but the fear that we will have to adapt our rigid sense of self to a new set of circumstances.

Meditation: Flowing With Grace

The best strategy for coping with change is to cultivate an attitude of willingness.

Healing Power of Flowers

Whether as bouquets in our homes or blooming in our gardens, flowers have a wondrous ability to bring joy and rejuvenation in our lives.

Walking the Labyrinth

Meditation in Motion

It's All About Focus

How to create all the time you need. Hint: It’s all about focus.

Ask The Doctor

Everyone can use good advice. Below, we've gathered top queries and answers for you. Don't see the answer to your question? Email us and our team of experts with respond!

Support for Adrenal Exhaustion

Adrenal Stress

Q&A with David Simon, MD

Vital Breath

Q&A with David Simon, MD

Family and Community

Q&A with David Simon, MD

Ideal Weight

Q&A with David Simon, MD

Healing Your Heart

About High Blood Pressure and Stress

Questions about Ayurvedic help for high blood pressure.

Easing Anxiety

Easing anxiety through hypnosis.

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