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STRESS AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: GET MOVING!
April 2013
Do you find yourself saying, “I’m too busy and stressed to fit exercise into my daily routine”? You’re not alone. Seven out of ten adults say they experience stress every day—it’s an inevitable part of life and impossible to eliminate, but you can learn to manage it. Physical activity is one of the best antidotes for stress, so get moving. What are you waiting for?! Read More...
TECHNOSTRESS--CAN TECHNOLOGY AFFECT HEALTH?
February 2013
With cell phones chirping and playing music, wireless devices vibrating, and emails signaling their arrival at the computer’s inbox, is it any wonder that many people feel stressed and distracted by technology? Our minds may wander as we start to read a book, or we can be surprised to look at a browser window and see how many tabs we’ve opened. This can lead to feeling fatigued, anxious, and disconnected from the real world, or overwhelmed by technology. Read More...
COLOR AND HEALING--WHAT'S THE CONNECTION?
January 2013
We all have natural reactions to color. A clear blue sky can lift our spirits. A bouquet of sunflowers can make us feel optimistic. The green grass of a meadow can make us feel relaxed and rejuvenated. A bright red car can make us feel adventurous, while a white room can leave us feeling unsettled. Our culturally learned associations and our individualized physiological and psychological makeup produce our emotional responses to color. Read More...
THE BENEFITS OF MEDITATION
November 2012
You’ve probably heard about meditation and may wonder, What is meditation, and what can meditation do for me? Doesn’t it mean sitting all day in silence? Isn’t it for monks in far-away countries who can chant for hours? Meditation is actually becoming quite popular in the Western world, among people from all walks of life, as a powerful and effective practice for reducing stress and creating relaxation. Read More...
OBESITY AND MINDFUL EATING
August 2012
Mindful eating has the potential to transform our relationship to food and eating, and to improve our overall health, body image, relationships, and self-esteem.Mindful eating means enjoying your food. When you are eating, savor your food with your eyes and nose as well as your mouth. Let all of your senses enhance your enjoyment of your meal. Read More...
THE MOST IMPORTANT LISTS OF ALL
July 2012
We all love to make lists, don't we? They help keep us organized and relieve stress because we feel more in control once we've written things down. While many of our lists are essential, probably no other lists are more important than those we make for the kitchen. Do you know about The Dirty Dozen™, The Clean Fifteen™, and the Healing Fifteen? These three great lists help you stay both organized and healthy! Read More...
BE GRATEFUL, BE HAPPY
June 2012
Are you looking for ways to relax and reduce the effects of stress? We are all faced with stress at some point in our lives, and controlling it is crucial to our overall health and well-being. Many people use aromatherapy to help them relax and reduce the stress they feel from their busy lives and the continually changing world environment. Read More...
FOLLOW YOUR BLISS
June 2012
Is your hectic lifestyle getting you down? Your kids need help with homework, your husband can’t find his shirt, you have an unscheduled meeting at work, your dog needs a walk, and your friend needs your help—all at the same time! Do you ever wonder how you can get a minute to relax? If you are like most people, you might even have forgotten how to relax. Read More...
PRESERVING AND IMPROVING YOUR MEMORY
May 2012
Is it normal to forget things from time to time, or to get a bit more forgetful as we age? Yes! But how much forgetfulness is too much? How can you tell if your memory lapses are normal—or a sign of something more serious? What can you do to preserve or boost your memory? Read More...
AROMATHERAPY AND THE POWER OF SCENT FOR REDUCING STRESS
April 2012
Are you looking for ways to relax and reduce the effects of stress? We are all faced with stress at some point in our lives, and controlling it is crucial to our overall health and well-being. Many people use aromatherapy to help them relax and reduce the stress they feel from their busy lives and the continually changing world environment. Read More...
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