Meditation is an art and while some might think of it as closing your eyes and going into a trance-like state this is not always the case! Meditation is about focusing and putting your attention on one area. There are many health benefits including increasing concentration, decreasing anxiety, and overall happiness. A great number of […]
7 Different Types of Meditation
Meditation allows us to experience relaxation and heightened awareness in a stressful world where our senses are often dulled. Research suggests that meditation has the potential for more than just temporary stress relief. Spiritual leaders, educators, and mental health experts have developed dozens of forms of meditation. The variety suggests there is a form of […]
How Does Meditation Change the Brain?
Researchers have known for decades that meditation can improve someone’s physical and mental health. It can: Relieve stress Lower blood pressure Lift the mood Only in the last 10 years have neuroscientists taken a serious look at the changes in brain structure when it comes to meditation’s benefits. Like everything else we do, meditation rewires […]
Understanding and Managing Stress
Stress is a normal physical response to events that make you feel threatened or upset in some way. It can be a real physical danger, such as a fire or just a daily upset of life like job stress or financial worry. By the end of this blog, you will have an understanding of what […]
Losing Weight and Mental Health
Losing weight is the goal of many people around the world, but there is no simple way to lose it. Unfortunately, weight loss requires determination and commitment to a healthy diet and exercise program. So what can you do to lose weight and keep your mental health positive? These tips should help you get started: […]
Insomnia: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
If you are reading this blog, you most likely have or have had trouble sleeping! You are in the right place for more insight on why it occurs and how to handle it. We will cover what insomnia is, what causes it, its symptoms, and how to treat it. What is Insomnia? Insomnia is a […]