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There are over 80 kinds of autoimmune disorders, where the body is either attacking itself and causing physical problems in the organ or system it is attacking, or where it is creating excessive amounts of inflammation. Treatment focuses mostly on symptom management,...
Mindfulness is a specific form of meditation that has been proven to reduce pain. Clinical trials have shown it to reduce chronic pain by 57%, and accomplished meditators can achieve even higher levels of pain relief. Other studies have shown that it does not use the...
There are many ways to incorporate mindfulness throughout your work day, and you only need a few minutes at a time. Here are 8 ideas to get you started: 1. Take a moment when you wake up: Take 2 minutes to just notice your breath when you first wake up. We release...
Back pain is one of the most common reasons people go to the doctor, and there are new guidelines on how to treat it. Researchers analyzed more than 150 studies to understand what really works and what doesn't. The conclusion: instead of medication, try yoga,...
There is a difference between alertness and awareness. Alertness is a state of being ready to react immediately to a stimulus. It activates the sympathetic nervous system, which prepares for a quick response. The body becomes ready to run or fight, but also to think...
The change of seasons can shake things up in a body and affect the balance of health. The roots of our systems, rhythms, and routines loosen. New order is about to be established, but hopefully not before a good cleansing. Here are several simple ways to support your...
by Elmo Shade There are simple ways to begin a mindfulness practice. It’s not mystical or magical; anyone can do this. 1. The Easy Way: The 3-Breath Technique (sit or stand) Picture an hourglass wide at the top & bottom with a narrow center. Breathe IN (count of...
Sleep is a complex biological process that is vital to our overall wellbeing. There are now 85 different recognized sleep disorders that affect almost 70 million Americans, and the long-term consequences of sleep loss are associated with a long list of chronic and...
by Elmo Shade CONTACT- Breath, Body, Sounds, 5 Senses The formal training of mindfulness takes place on the meditation cushion by re-directing the wandering attention. Breath and body awareness is the best place to start. By re-directing attention from the thinking...
from Elmo Shade The most common reasons people come to a Mindfulness Practice are Physical pain or chronic pain Emotional pain due to loss, death, or serious or potentially fatal diagnosis Inability to manage the day to day stressors of life The benefits of...