When mind and body turn to the East
With the rise of antidepressants and anti-inflammatories as well as other mind and physiological pharmaceuticals in a vast part of Western society, a growing number of individuals and medical professionals are asking if it’s time to re-evaluate how we approach modern medicine. Interestingly, the suggested “cure” for this problem has been to look for a […]
Alpha Brainwave Meditation
Everything about you would not be possible without billions of electro-chemical messages your brain and nervous system send throughout your body to help you do everything – from making a bowl of cereal in the morning, to abstract thoughts that help you understand things like who you are and where you fit into this world. […]
Study finds Mindfulness Training Enhances Brain Function
Mindfulness Training Enhances Brain Function in Older Adults A new study published by Scientific Reports has found mindfulness training can enhance neural processes associated with attention in older adults. Researchers examined the effects of an 8-week mindfulness program on brain activity using electroencephalography (EEG) in older adults. The study found that after six months of […]
Can breathing exercises help you lose weight?
Breathing exercise for weight loss Healtline Breathing exercises have long been used in Eastern cultures to promote relaxation and well-being. Recent studies suggest these practices may also reduce stress and improve focus. Some even claim they can aid weight loss. While breathing exercises like deep breathing, alternate nostril breathing, and diaphragmatic breathing can promote relaxation […]
Don’t hold your breath…seriously don’t
Did you know that you can live about 3 weeks without food? And water…you can spend about 7 days without it before your body completely shuts down. But what about breathing? If you’ve ever challenged your friends to a breath-holding contest as a child, you probably already know that you can’t go more than a […]
Exploring the Mind-Body Connection
The belief that the mind and the body lack connection is a predominantly Western view that dates back to the 17th Century. In the 1600s Mathematition and philosopher Rene Descartes famously theorised that the body functions like a machine but the mind does not follow the laws of nature. “I consider the body of a man […]
Could mindfulness help you lose weight?
The effects of a Novel Deep Breathing Program for Weight Loss A study has investigated the effects of a 12-minute deep breathing program on weight reduction and cholesterol metabolism in overweight patients. Participants in the intervention group followed a daily program of three short bouts of deep breathing performed throughout the day. The control group […]
Pulling your brain
It has been known for several centuries that all matter in the universe acts upon all other matter through the force of gravity. The famous story of Isaac Newton “discovering” gravity while sitting under a tree and getting hit with a falling apple is how most of us learn about this topic in school. But […]