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Online ranting can make you angry!

20 Tuesday Jul 2021

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A lot of us blow off steam by posting rants online about everything from traffic… to bad customer service… to a roommate’s dirty dishes. But Ohio State research shows writing a rant – or just reading one – makes us even angrier. Because we’re stuck on the negative. And people who regularly rant online are more prone to anger in real life, too… and tend to engage in more negative and rage-driven behaviors, like reckless driving. So, find a better way to blow off steam – like swimming, or meditation.

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Who has time to meditate?

05 Friday Feb 2021

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You do! Because all you need is 16 SECONDS a day to alter your brain! Yale University researchers found meditation decreases activity in the brain area responsible for negative thoughts, and a wandering mind – which is typically linked to ruminating, worrying about the past and future, and being less happy. But meditation keeps you focused in the present. It also physically changes the brain. It increases brain cell volume in the hippocampus, which regulates emotions. And decreases it in the amygdala, which is responsible for fear, anxiety, and stress. 

And all you need is 16 SECONDS a day – as long as you’re consistent! So breathe in for a count of 4… hold it for 4… exhale for 4 seconds… and pause for 4. Done.

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Here’s a one-minute meditation to help kick your food cravings.

04 Friday Sep 2020

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It comes from Bob Roth, one of the most experienced and sought-after meditation teachers in North America. 

Here’s what to do:

Place 3 fingers of your left hand on your right wrist and find your pulse. 

Then, let both hands rest in your lap. 

Close your eyes.

Focus on the feeling of your pulse.

Allow your thoughts to come and go, not focusing or dwelling on them. 

After a minute, you’ll feel more relaxed – and you’ll be less likely to reach for food to self-medicate your stress.

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Guys, want to keep the hair you have?

20 Monday Jul 2020

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Start meditating! The Cleveland Clinic says stress can cause your hair to thin. Because stress-related hormone fluctuations in the body accelerate balding and thinning by making the follicles age faster. So do something to reduce stress, like meditation, or tai chi. Men who do that regularly have 42% less cortisol coursing through their bodies, and are more likely to keep their hair.

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Don’t give up on your goals!

19 Wednesday Feb 2020

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If you’ve already abandoned your New Year’s Resolution, it may be because you only made ONE. Try again right now, but make FOUR resolutions and start them all at once. A study from UC Santa Barbara found people who vowed to eat better, exercise more, sleep better, AND find time to meditate, were more likely to succeed with EVERY goal. It’s because complementary goals feed off each other. For example, it’s easier to eat healthier when you sleep better… and you’ll sleep better if you exercise and meditate. Bottom line: Making four resolutions at once makes you much more likely to succeed.

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After a long, stressful day – feel free to plop down on the couch and watch TV.

29 Friday Sep 2017

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A study from the University of Georgia found that people’s stress hormones were slashed after watching their favorite shows. Sure, meditation and yoga can also lower stress levels – but unless you’re really “in” to those things, feeling the pressure to do something “healthy” can prevent your stress from dropping. So, if you’re really into certain TV shows – don’t feel guilty anymore – enjoy! Because this study found that getting absorbed in the plot and characters of a show takes your mind off your own stresses, which can go a long way toward helping you relax.

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Visiting an aquarium can help you to de-stress & relax…

01 Tuesday Aug 2017

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If meditation isn’t your thing, but you need to chill out, go to an aquarium – or even a fish supply store! Because watching fish swim is calming and can improve your mood. Scientists measured the heart rates and blood pressure of people before and after visiting an aquarium… and they found that afterward, people had significantly lower readings and felt more relaxed. And the effects lasted for hours.

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What can 5 to 10 minutes of meditation a day do for you?

17 Monday Jul 2017

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A lot… in not a lot of time.
For example: It increases alpha and theta brain wave activity – which leaves you in a state of relaxed wakefulness.
Twice-daily meditation sessions have also been proven to lower blood pressure naturally.
Plus, meditation can help reduce symptoms of psoriasis – by controlling the output of the stress hormone, cortisol.
And that reduction in cortisol means daily meditation makes us less likely to retain belly fat, too.

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If you’re prone to migraines, you may want to try meditation!

17 Tuesday May 2016

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Because 30 minutes of daily meditation has been shown to shorten migraines by a mega 3 hours! That’s according to Wake Forest School of Medicine. And the best part is, you don’t have to spend a solid 30 minutes Ohm-ing…You can spread it out.  One of the easiest ways is to incorporate meditation into things you’re already doing. For example, when you’re brushing your teeth – have a moment of mindfulness. Focus on the taste of the toothpaste, the sensation of brushing, the sound it makes. You can also have a mini-meditation while you’re eating – focus on the smell, taste and texture of your food. Do that 30 minutes a day, and you’ll really cut down on migraine pain.

Getting stuck in heavy traffic triples our risk of having a heart attack.

14 Tuesday Apr 2015

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According to studies, a significant number of heart attack patients have been stuck in traffic within an hour of their medical emergency. Researchers say it boils down to a combination of air pollution from car exhaust, and stress. So make sure the air in your car is re-circulated to cut down on pollution – and try some mindful meditation techniques to de-stress while driving.