Program Description Just meditating 15 minutes a day can help you reduce stress by strengthening your immune system and training your brain to not release stress hormones during periods of duress. Actions 1. Chose a time of day and a place to...
Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by excessive sadness, sleep problems, and loss of interest in pleasurable activities that persists for several weeks or longer. A study published in 2005 in the Archives of General Psychiatry...
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder that causes severe pain and inflammation at the joints. The wrists, fingers, knees and feet are most commonly affected. More woman than men suffer from rheumatoid arthritis. The disease can occur at...
Many movie stars, including Madonna, Jennifer Aniston, Liv Tyler and David Duchovny, practice yoga, as do supermodel Christy Turlington and popular singer and performer Sting and his wife Trudie Styler. Professional athletes practice yoga to...
Problems with one of the largest nerves in your head, the trigeminal nerve, can result in a painful condition known as trigeminal neuralgia. This chronic disorder, which most often appears in women over age 50, produces excruciating facial pain....
The Master Cleanse Diet is a mental, spiritual and physical detoxification system designed in 1941 by Stanley Burroughs. This detoxification system is also called the "Lemonade Diet." The Master Cleanse Diet can easily resemble a liquid fast where...
Strength can come in different forms -- mental, physical or spiritual. Meditation is a powerful tool you can use to enhance strength in any form you choose.
Blood pressure testing is a routine portion of any visit to a doctor's office. Unfortunately, some people suffer from "white coat syndrome," a colloquial term for anxiety in the doctor's office. Such anxiety can result in elevated readings, so...
There are many different approaches to losing weight, some of which are costly due to the fact that they include purchasing supplies or foods. Losing weight does not necessitate spending a lot of cash, but rather using simple, time-tested...
Program Description Stress is a contributing factor in chronic diseases such as heart disease and diabetes, and is associated with anxiety and depression. Meditation is a practical tool to reduce stress. Dr. Herbert Benson of Harvard University...
If your life is filled with responsibilities and demands, you likely wish you had more energy to get you through your day. Many people turn to caffeine, sugar, "energy drinks" and other substances to help them stay away, but doing this can cause...
Intelligence is one of the most mysterious attributes of human nature. Intelligence, as measured by the IQ test, means how much you are able to learn, rather than how much you have actually learned. Psychologists are divided on how much of...
According to Dr. Jeanne Segal, a psychologist and managing editor of HelpGuide.org, there is a difference between normal feelings of nervousness and extreme feelings of fear. Segal also states that most who suffer from anxiety suffer from...
Some use integral yoga meditation for a religious experience. Others use the meditation to raise consciousness. Many beginners of the practice of integral yoga simply want to clear the mind so that relaxation takes place. Meditation in Integral...
Anxiety and depression are both considered mood disorders, and have been known to co-occur in people, according to Mental Health America--most people who experience depression also show some signs of anxiety. Depression and anxiety can cause you...
The Mayo Clinic states that elevated blood pressure or hypertension can boost your risk of significant health problems, including stroke and heart attack. High blood pressure results from an increase in resistance to blood flow in your arteries;...
Holistic nutrition takes into account the whole person--mind, body and spirit--when considering the best diet for each person. How a person goes about his daily life, manages his work environment, relationships and types of activities are all...
According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases' Weight-Control Information Network, healthy eating and physical activity are important for optimizing your quality of life and reducing your risk of chronic disease...
Ayurveda is a system of holistic health care that originated in India at least 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda seeks to prevent and treat disease by maintaining balance between the mind, body and spirit through diet, herbal remedies and lifestyle...
Everyone has moments in their lives when sadness strikes, when they feel "depressed." This term is used much too frequently, as there is a difference between normal blues and clinical depression. Treatment is available for those who truly suffer...
Harmony yoga is not one of the many forms of yoga, rather it is a way of life which incorporates the five principles of yoga. While harmony yoga centers may teach multiple yoga styles, practice is combined with natural medicine, relaxation...
Brain trauma can range from mild to severe. Severe cases are also known as TBI or traumatic brain injury. Symptoms vary according to trauma level, but regardless of your level of injury, you can benefit from exercise of some kind. Brain trauma...
Proper diet and exercise are the key components to achieving maximum fat loss. A person who consumes more calories than they expend will store extra energy as fat. A study on obesity and the central nervous system discussed at the 2007 American...
Maintaining sound health requires a constant, conscientious effort. To be healthy means to be engaged in and deriving benefits from the activities that promote your physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being. According to the website...
According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the No. 1 killer in the United States. Each year, almost a million Americans die from the disease. Medical experts agree that prevention is the key. They have been educating the public...
Anxiety disorders affect about 18% of adults over age 18 in any given year, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). While anxiety disorders respond well to treatment, only about one third of people with an anxiety disorder...
The use of plant essential oils and the practice of focusing your attention have been around for thousands of years. Both have experienced a rise in popular culture in the mid- to late 20th century. Although you can often find references to...
Ayurveda is a holistic healing science that originated in India an estimated 5,000 years ago. Ayurveda teaches that excess weight is the result of an imbalance of the body's three energy types, known as doshas. Losing or maintaining weight...
Practicing mindfulness keeps you in the present, soothes the mind and relaxes the body. If you experience anxiety, practicing mindfulness regularly may greatly diminish your symptoms, according to internationally known anxiety expert Robert Leahy....
