Meditation is a tool that helps you synchronize your mind and body by using your awareness and focus to be present in the moment. Although thinking is a natural consequence of having a brain, much like sweating is an effect of working out,...
When work, relationships and everyday life come at you so fast that you feel like you are spinning out of control, taking a break and collecting your thoughts can bring you back to a peaceful place of mind. Meditation is meant to tap into your...
Americans are experiencing severe stress. The federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Suicide Lifeline program, a national call-in line for people thinking about suicide, saw a jump in calls from 39,000 in 2008 to...
Meditation has been known to help many children overcome hyperactivity, ADHD, depression and anxiety. Since your kids are likely to have shorter attention spans that adults, it is important to use specific techniques to introduce them to...
Meditation is an effective, safe and practical way to manage anxiety. Depending upon the severity of your anxiety issues, meditation alone may be effective or can be used along with anti-anxiety medications. You can choose a special time to...
Walking as a form of exercise has a number of benefits, both physical and mental. Walking early in the morning works well for some people because they can do their exercise before the demands of the day make them want to skip doing it. It offers...
Meditation and breathing exercises can provide numerous emotional, mental, physical and spiritual benefits. According to the Project Meditation website, practicing meditation can help reduce anxiety, strengthen the mind, normalize blood pressure...
The lemonade diet, also called the Master Cleanse diet, is an all liquid diet of water, maple syrup, fresh lemon juice and cayenne pepper. This diet is very low calorie, which can cause weakness, dizziness and fatigue. Avoid exercises that are...
Restless, anxious, fidgety -- you're worried or nervous or hyped up on coffee and you can't stop moving. Or, it's 3 A.M. and your thoughts are racing, keeping you from a deep and much-needed sleep. Whatever causes it and however it manifests,...
Almost every woman who goes through pregnancy has some questions about diet, exercise and other lifestyle choices. Exercise can be highly beneficial at appropriate levels. Women who exercised a great deal prior to becoming pregnant may have to...
Meditation is an ancient practice that connects the mind and body and promotes tension relief and relaxation. Daily meditation has many proven health benefits and is recommended for those suffering from insomnia, anxiety, high blood pressure,...
Testosterone is a male sex hormone, produced in the testicles, which is regulated by the pituitary and hypothalamus glands, according to the National Institute on Aging. Low testosterone levels can result in a host of side effects, including...
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...
Anxiety is a natural mind and body reaction when life gets hectic or you feel overwhelmed by a current or upcoming situation, the Nemours hospital network explains through its website TeensHealth. Sometimes anxiety is severe enough to qualify as...
If you are feeling stressed, you should not ignore it. While some stress is normal, persistent stress can have serious health consequences including increasing your risk for stroke and substance abuse, according to the University of Maryland...
Eating is such a part of our social lives that it becomes easy to associate it with emotions. Weddings, birthdays, sports events and holidays all center around a full table and lots of food. When it comes time to deal with emotions on your own,...
Kids experiencing anxiety, hyperactivity, depression or ADHD have found solace in meditation. They key to teaching kids to meditate lies in understanding their lack of focus skills. All kids can benefit from the increased concentration and calm...
Tummy fat is a common target area for weight loss for both men and women. People do hundreds of crunches and countless other abdominal muscle exercises to achieve six-pack abs. But what people don't realize is that everyone has a layer of fat in...
If you've spent any time in the alternative healing community, you might have heard that you should "increase your vibration" or "raise your frequency." Chances are, no one stopped to explain what these mysterious terms mean. "Vibration" is a...
Many of those who suffer from sleepwalking report elevated levels of stress and challenge in their day-to-day lives. Avoiding or preventing stress is a daunting task, but making even subtle changes in your daily routine can help reduce stress and...
People have used fasting and cleansing techniques for thousands of years. In fact, philosophers and spiritual leaders such as Plato, Socrates and Buddha, have used fasting as a way of cleansing the body and soul. Juice fasts have become...
According to Dr. Andrew Weil in an interview posted on his website, meditation has been proven to have a positive effect on overall health because of its ability to combat stress. By training the mind to observe silence and focus on proper...
Meditation techniques have existed in history since the first religions and philosophies appeared. Meditation exists in Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and other spiritual and secular paths. The best meditation techniques are...
For most smokers, quitting requires more than sheer willpower. In order to maximize your chances of success, you will need to understand how addiction works and which strategies have worked for others. You will then be in a position to create an...
Tai chi chaun is a style of marital arts. Tai chi is considered a soft style used to build internal power. Tai chi practitioners develop an internal strength through increasing their chi, or life force. Tai chi is still a martial art that some may...
Positive thinking can be simple optimism about the future. You can go through periods of feeling happier with your situation or more upset, although your actual conditions may remain unchanged. Noting the tone of your emotion can help break a...
If you suffer from panic attacks, or anxiety attacks, you probably worry about having panic attacks in the future and suffer from severe physical and emotional symptoms during an attack. The Mayo Clinic reports that treatments such as medication...
If you've put in the effort to lose weight but have some stubborn belly fat that you just cannot seem to get rid of, don't be discouraged. Although conventional weight-loss methods don't let you pick which part of your body you lose weight from,...
If you have ever experienced heart palpitations while walking, you know firsthand how unpleasant and frightening they can be. Fortunately, heart palpitations are rarely serious. Many external factors can contribute to the odd sensation you feel in...
Meditation is a calming and peaceful activity that helps create a balanced life. Learn how to get started meditating from a licensed professional psychotherapist in this video.
