Posts Tagged ‘health and wellness’
11 Ways to Make Your Life Infinitely Better in 2017
“Despise no new accident in your body, but ask opinion of it…. There is a wisdom in this beyond the rules of physic. A man’s observation, what he finds good and of what he finds hurt of, is the best physic to preserve health.” – Francis Bacon The following article is written by guest author…
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Jump-Start New Year’s Resolutions & Healthy Habits
“Yesterday is gone. Tomorrow has not come. We have only today. Let us begin.” – Mother Teresa Did you make a New Year’s resolution this year? Many people view the beginning of a new year as an opportunity to make positive behavioral changes and let go of unhealthy habits. According to research conducted at the…
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Loving-Kindness Meditation Improves Health & Wellness
“Joy and Temperance and Repose Slam the door on the doctor’s nose.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Most people recognize the multitude of connections between nutrition, exercise, and physical health. It’s easy to see how the nutrients we put into our bodies and the activities we perform impact our overall physical wellness. Perhaps it’s simpler for…
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Start the Morning Right: 10 Mood Boosters – Part Two
“This is a wonderful day. And I have never seen this one ever before.” – Maya Angelou What type of attitude do you bring to the dawn of each new day? The way that you choose to look at the world around you has a significant impact on your overall mood. Imagine the difference between…
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Start the Morning Right: 10 Mood Boosters – Part One
“Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each moment.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh Each morning offers the opportunity to start the day with an attitude of hopefulness, gratitude, and mindfulness. The way that you choose to greet the morning and move through your…
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10 Ways to Improve Body Image
“Outside show is a poor substitute for inner worth.” – Aesop The way that you see yourself when you look into the mirror and the way that you feel about your body when you put on your clothes can be potentially sensitive topics for many people. Even people who feel comfortable within their own skin…
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Yoga: Mindfulness in Motion
“Inhale, and God approaches you. Hold the inhalation, and God remains with you. Exhale, and you approach God. Hold the exhalation, and surrender to God.” – Krishnamacharya Mindfulness is about being fully present in the moment and noticing all aspects of your internal and external experience with equanimity. You do not have to engage in…
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Top 10 Self-Care Strategies
“When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” – Benjamin Franklin Most of us are familiar with the consequences of not taking adequate care of our physical, mental, or emotional health. We typically feel depleted, drained, or frazzled. Dr. Tamara McClintock Greenberg, associate clinical professor of psychiatry, discusses the human tendency to engage…
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