Your Brain and Yoga: Proof that Yoga Practices Reduce Stress
Yogis everywhere have long touted the beneficial side effects of a healthy yoga practice for years. Yoga has been recommended for people who are looking to relieve stress, aid chronic paint pain and joint function, help insomnia, treat symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and of course, increase overall health and well-being. Well, science is finally catching up and...
An Easy 2 Minute Practice to Relieve Stress
Phew! What a day. Sometimes the long hours at work, the traffic jams, the parking tickets and everything else can hit you all at once. We've all been there, stuck in the middle of a chaotic situation, with our blood pressure rising and our patience dropping. Everyone knows that stress is harmful, not only to ourselves, but also to...
Awareness: The Personal Development Concept That Rises Above The Rest
Our thoughts create our realities. Therefore, if we want to change your behavior, our way of thinking, or our lives, awareness is the first step. Unfortunately, many of us go through life oblivious to our actions and thoughts. The good news is that once we're aware, we can change them. So let's explore how awareness can lead us to...
Energy On-the-Go: Simple Tips for Maintaining Health While Traveling
One of the most difficult aspects of staying healthy and maintaining energy levels is planning ahead for trips. Whether you are traveling with your family, commuting to work or simply on-the-go for every day errands, it can be tricky to make healthy decisions. There are a few simple ways you can stay energized and healthy even when you’re not...
Are Your Bones Brittle?
As babies, our bones are soft and certain bones are not even completely matured at birth. An infant's skull is made up of six separate cranial bones (the frontal bone, the occipital bone, two parietal bones, and two temporal bones). These bones are held together by strong, fibrous, elastic tissues called cranial sutures. The spaces between the bones where...
5 Myths Of Detoxifying Your Body
Detoxification has been practiced for centuries in cultures throughout the world. A vital part of Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, the concept of detoxifying your body is becoming more mainstream and people are talking about it more and more. But there are some common misconceptions floating around about detoxification that need attention and some clearing up. 1. You need to fast...
4 Reasons Why Coconut Water is Better for You Than Sports Drinks
It is a well-known fact that if you exercise, you should drink lots of fluids to hydrate your body properly to avoid health problems resulting from a drastic drop in your electrolytes. For many people, downing a bottle of Gatorade or other sports drinks has been the way they accomplished this necessary task. However, with the introduction of coconut...
Want Sexy Skin? Battle Blemishes with Food
How horrifying can it be to wake up and be greeted with a huge, attention grabbing pimple right in the middle of your face? Regardless of age, sex, or occupation, you will spend your upcoming days wondering if everyone you speak to is looking at you, or your new companion. Nothing kills confidence quite like something on your face. When your...
How Do I Achieve Peace of Mind? Move Beyond the Mind to Find Real Peace
People around the world are seeking peace of mind. The field of psychology in which I trained is all about helping people arrive at and achieve peace of mind. What I realized very early on in my experience of working with other psychologists is that they don’t arrive at peace of mind. They sometimes experience peaceful moments and psychology is...
How Exercise Can Build Up Motivation
Do you ever feel sluggish or incapable of doing anything that needs to be done? You may call this lazy, but it’s simply a lack of motivation. The quickest cure for the lazies is shifting your energy by moving around. In essence, we call this…exercise. Fitness does not have to be punishing, painful or boring. It fact, approaching exercise in...
