Lifestyle

  The intention to be mindful is growing around the world, particularly in the West. Tired of overwork, approximately one-third of Americans now strive to meditate in the morning. In fact, the poll of 2,000 people found that time set aside for mindfulness is considered to be nearly as…
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  With all the panic and hysteria in the air, many of us tend to forget that the world around us is a beautiful place around us. The sun is still shining, the birds are chirping and the flowers are emerging. Let’s move into the pre-frontal cortex (rational thinking)…
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  Statistics indicate that around a quarter of all adults have a condition known as metabolic syndrome, a cluster of risk factors associated with an elevated risk of Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease and stroke. The risk of metabolic syndrome increases with age, and lifestyle issues like not exercising enough,…
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Water is a basic necessity, needed to maintain a healthy body, a clear consciousness, and a good balance within your tissues. About 60 percent of your body is water, and you must constantly replenish the supply, as it’s used continuously in the processes of life. Many people fail to drink enough of it. The standard…
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When your body clock is not on “schedule,” it can cause physical, mental and emotional problems. This is especially the case for sleeping. However, you don’t need to rely on medications to help you get good rest. There are natural ways to reset your body clock, so you can get a good night’s sleep.…
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  You may think it’s best to seal your windows shut when it’s cold outside, but by doing so, you may be subjecting your immune system to fending off symptoms from indoor allergens or have respiratory problems. The reason being is air quality in homes can diminish due to low ventilation and your immune…
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  Have you ever gone ahead and eaten that piece of sugary chocolate, despite being perfectly aware it is not good for you? Do you inadvertently make decisions because you are hungry or cold? In other words, does the brain’s processing of internal bodily signals interfere with your ability to act in the manner you know is…
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  According to a study published by the American Society for Horticultural Science in December of 2019, having plants around your home or office could reduce your stress levels. In the study, 63 office workers at an electric company in Japan were monitored during their day to day activities to test how their pulse rates were…
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  Clutter in our home or office certainly does cause stress, according to an article in Psychology Today. Psychologist Sherrie Bourg Carter lists the following 8 reasons that stress may ensue from a cluttered environment: 1. Clutter bombards our consciousness with excessive stimuli (visual, olfactory, tactile),…
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