The Secret Power of Talking to Yourself

Do you ever talk to yourself? Not silently, but by actually speaking words out loud? Many of us do, which doesn’t keep us from...

Gardening Therapy Helps Women on Long-term Sick Leave

Women are at greater risk of becoming chronically ill and going on long-term sick leave, which can have financial as well as physical and...
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Beat the Holiday Blues and Depression: 5 Simple Ways to Stay Happy and Centered

It’s time to bring out the tinsel, trees, presents, lights, menorah, family meals, kinara, and the holiday depression. Why are you more prone to...

How Silence Regenerates the Brain

Can you remember the last time you experienced a moment of true silence? In the world we live in, silence is becoming increasingly rare....
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This Breathing Technique Helps Alleviate Depression in Just One Session

A growing body of evidence shows that a breathing-based meditation practice called Sudarshan Kriya can help to lift depression and release negative emotions. Sundarshan Kriya...
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5-Minute Health Tip: Tai Chi: The Anti-Aging Exercise

The traditional martial art and sport of tai chi has been praised for its many health benefits. Studies have shown that this low-impact exercise...
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This is Your Brain on Fear … and What to Do About It

Fear and anxiety are ancient and useful emotions. These deeply-encoded feelings help keep us safe—for instance, when our “fight-or-flight” response shapes how we respond...
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Healing Emotional Traumas with Mind-Body Connection Technique

A Simple, Proven Effective Solution to Heal the Emotional Traumas that Cause 95% of All Diseases One of the most effective therapies for healing past...

How Reading Boosts Brain Power and Protects Brain Health

The more you use your brain, the more your thinking capacity expands. This is one of those deceptively simple facts. On the surface, it...
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How Transcendental Meditation May Increase Longevity

Transcendental meditation (TM) is a mind-body meditation technique designed to settle the mind inward and quiet your thoughts. The practice, like many other meditation...