While interest in mindfulness meditation as a stress reliever has grown through the years, there’s been little evidence to support that it helps those suffering from chronic inflammation conditions in which psychological stress plays a major role. Until now. A new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison neuroscientists suggests mindfulness meditation techniques may help people suffering… Continue reading UW study shows benefits of mindfulness meditation for inflammation
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Meditation gets a thumbs-up for pain – latimes.com
By Melissa Healy, Los Angeles Times For the Booster Shots Blog Meditation this week won the scientific stamp of approval from a federal panel as a means of reducing the severity of chronic and acute pain. The influential committee also concluded the practice of mindfulness has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing stress and anxiety, but it… Continue reading Meditation gets a thumbs-up for pain – latimes.com
Free Guided Meditation Videos | Care2 Healthy Living
Have you been wanting to give meditation a try but feel like you don’t have the time? Check out these four videos – ranging from five to 20 minutes in length – to help you fit a little meditation into even the busiest day! I feel like those days when we don’t have time to… Continue reading Free Guided Meditation Videos | Care2 Healthy Living
It’s Time to Unwind your Mind!
Introduction to Meditation Here’s the Introductory track on the Unwind your Mind Meditation Instruction CD with transcript below: Unwind your Mind Intro Transcript: It’s time to unwind your mind. Find yourself a quiet place to sit while I explain a little about these techniques to clear and open your mind. We all struggle with stress,… Continue reading It’s Time to Unwind your Mind!
Relaxed mind leads to better health | Toowoomba Chronicle
Relaxed mind leads to better health | Toowoomba Health | Fitness and Medical News in Toowoomba | Toowoomba Chronicle. Emily Haynes | 29th June 2012 6:00 AM RELAXING the mind to heal the body and soothe the soul – that’s the last thing yoga beginners may think of when attempting the painful-looking lotus position.… Continue reading Relaxed mind leads to better health | Toowoomba Chronicle
What can I do to reduce stress? From the American Institute of Stress
From: http://www.stress.org/topic-reduction.htm Stress Reduction, Stress Relievers Just as stress is different for each of us there is no stress reduction strategy that is a panacea. Jogging and other aerobic exercises, different types of meditation, prayer, yoga and tai chi are great for many people but when arbitrarily imposed on others, prove dull, boring and stressful.… Continue reading What can I do to reduce stress? From the American Institute of Stress