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08/22/2018 / By Zoey Sky

A clinical trial looks at treating work burnout with mindfulness-based techniques

A study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine has determined that traditional yoga and different kinds of mindfulness-based therapies can help improve the mental health and quality of life of employees taking sick leaves due to work burnout. The authors shared that the clinical trial can help them determine if trying various techniques can have positive effects […]

06/27/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Meditation, yoga, and prayer reduces your need for health care services by 43%

Health care costs continue to soar in the U.S., and the Affordable Care Act hasn’t really done much to actually make healthcare more affordable. This is part of the reason behind the growing level of health-consciousness in the country, with organic food and other healthy trends gaining popularity as people strive to avoid becoming ill […]

05/27/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Healing through vibrational energy: The therapeutic art of Himalayan singing bowls and sound therapy

Achieve relaxation with sound therapy using bowls – but not just ordinary bowls that you can find in the kitchen. Himalayan singing bowls are one of the most popular instruments used in sound therapy. Sound therapy has been used thousands of years ago to achieve a soothing and relaxing effect on the mind, body, and […]

12/13/2017 / By Ralph Flores

Strengthen memory and reduce Alzheimer’s risk with meditation and music

Here’s one more reason to put your favorite music on repeat, or pick up your mats and meditate: A recent study suggests that meditation and music can help people who are at risk for Alzheimer’s disease. (Related: Alzheimer’s drugs cause brain damage and actually worsen memory loss.) The results of the study built on data […]

12/09/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

The power of your mind: Mindfulness proven, again, to be just as effective as pharma drugs for mental health

If you’ve dismissed mindfulness as a fad, you could be missing out on a very valuable tool for your mental health. In fact, it can be just as effective as the gold standard therapy – individual cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) – for a range of psychiatric symptoms, according to a new study published in European […]

12/01/2017 / By Russel Davis

Better than drugs: New documentary explains how lifestyle choices such as gardening, yoga and meditation are the best path to mental health

Yoga, meditation and gardening may effectively relieve stress and boost the body’s overall health, a new documentary shows. The documentary examined the effects of the three drug-free interventions on 68 volunteers who reported feeling stressed. Three sets of control groups were observed during the eight-week study. The researchers noted the participants’ stress levels during the […]

10/31/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Meditation popularity grows as people pursue natural ways of well-being for everything from mental health to better sex

Sex enhusiasts are now into practicing meditation to indulge in “better sex,” ex-actress and now an expert in the ancient Buddhist philosophy, 38-year-old Ziva Meditation owner Emily Fletcher, says. Meditation works on the premise that the problems and worries of everyday life can be diminished by focusing on what is happening in the present, and […]

09/14/2017 / By Russel Davis

Get that big promotion with yoga and meditation

Spending a few minutes on mindfulness medication and yoga may boost goal-directed behavior and may even lead to job promotion, a study in Mindfulness revealed. To carry out the study, a team of researchers at the University of Waterloo in Ontario examined 31 participants who were instructed to perform 25 minutes of Hatha yoga, 25 minutes of mindfulness […]

08/12/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Multiple studies find that yoga can reduce the symptoms of depression

Yoga is a practice that has long been associated with a relaxed body and mind. New studies have suggested that yoga may help relieve the symptoms of depressions as well, especially when utilized as a complement to traditional therapy. These studies were presented at the 125th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association (APA) held […]

05/16/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

New science proves YOGA really works for treating depression, but only if you stick with it

Those who practice yoga know how efficient it is when it comes to strengthening the body, easing inner aches and pains, and calming the mind. New research has found that when done long-term, the ancient practice may even be useful when it comes to treating depression, ScienceDaily.com reported. In a study published in Psychological Medicine, research psychologists […]

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