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Health Tips: Mindfulness Meditation May Relieve Chronic Inflammation
March 1st, 2013People suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions in which psychological stress plays a major role—such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, and asthma— may benefit from mindfulness meditation techniques according to a new study published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity.
Health News: Mindful Eating Equals Lower Weight and Blood Sugar
January 1st, 2013Eating mindfully, or consuming food in response to physical cues of hunger and fullness, is just as effective as adhering to nutrition-based guidelines in reducing weight and blood-sugar levels in adults with type 2 diabetes, a new study suggests.
The Mindful Mother
October 1st, 2012Thanks to raging hormones, new mothers often experience an array of unpleasant emotions during pregnancy. In fact, one in five women go through major depression during these nine months, and many don’t like the idea of taking antidepressants out of concern for the safety of their baby.
Mindfulness yoga is here to save the day!
Health Tips: The Mindful Mother
September 1st, 2012Thanks to raging hormones, expecting mothers often experience an array of unpleasant emotions during pregnancy. In fact, one in five women go through major depression during these nine months, and many don’t like the idea of taking antidepressants out of concern for the safety of their baby.
Mindfulness yoga is here to save the day!
Shift Awareness for Well-Being
September 1st, 2011Our bodies are innately wise and have much to teach us about restoring and preserving our health…if we are willing to listen. A symptom is more than an isolated event. It is a messenger from our body giving us a “heads up” that an underlying problem exists and needs attention.
Your body has a message for you. Are you listening?Springtime!
March 1st, 2011Spring is almost here! The spring—or Vernal—Equinox on March 20 this year symbolizes the birth of a new season, a time of renewal, and our departure from Old Man Winter’s icy grip. For thousands of years the equinoxes have been celebrated by various cultures and, in general, encompassing a theme of rebirth and balance.
Take a moment to Breathe
January 1st, 2008Meditation teachers tell us that simply observing the chatter going on in our minds without analyzing or judging our thoughts will lead us to a deep sense of calm. Alas, it’s not always easy to shut off the mental noise and sit in silence, even when we know it’s good for us. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t keep trying—and not just to stay calm.
Make mindfulness part of your routine.
