Happiness is a state of mind that we all aim to achieve, but modern life has led us to be in crisis about what will make us happy. We are relentlessly bombarded with messages that Read More
Your loved ones deserve the best chance they can get when it comes to fighting addiction. Regardless of the nature of the addiction, some types of treatment are often helpful across the board. One such Read More
If suffering from stress has become a standard part of your life, so much so that you are used to it and can’t think of or remember a time when you weren’t feeling this way, Read More
Who doesn’t love a good massage? Getting a massage is a relaxing experience that many people enjoy. As a bonus, it offers a plethora of both mental and physical health benefits. Below, we’ll explain some Read More
Master Sha is a spiritual healer, transformative leader, teacher, bestselling author and Master of Eastern arts on the benefits of traditional Chinese medicine. You probably know someone who swears by acupuncture or perhaps you’ve seen Read More
So you want to look trimmer, be smarter, and successful next year? You strive to exercise and call your friends more, and spend less? But will these changes make you happier? You are not alone. Read More
It can be easy to get overwhelmed during the holidays. While you may look to holiday movie binges or an overload of yummy goodies, try doing something that improves the life of someone else. Now Read More
As we officially enter into the holiday season, anxiety hangs in the air, with so many worries. There is the obvious anxiety about our health and the health of our loved ones. Can we drive Read More
Most of us talk about energy in practical terms. We say, “She’s got great energy,” meaning we sense from subtle cues that someone is animated or perhaps particularly comfortable to be around. We say, “I Read More
Thanksgiving will be different in 2020. Traditional holiday dinners may not be possible right now, but it just might be the perfect year to deepen your relationships with loved ones in a new way. The Read More
Mindfulness is the state of being more present and aware of what you sense, feel and experience. It’s a great way to cope with stress and relax. Researchers are exploring the effects of diet, exercise, age, psychological stress, and other factors on the immune response, both in animals and in humans. In the meantime, general healthy-living strategies like mindfulness make sense, the practice comes with other proven health benefits.
Practicing gratitude is a good antidote for stress as well. In studies, burned-out healthcare workers who performed acts of gratitude — such as remembering three good things or writing gratitude letters — reported positive effects on their well-being after a few weeks.
Throughout our days we tend to notice more things that are not going well and pay little attention to positive moments. We are likely to feel better when, in the midst of a hectic day, we recognize and remind ourselves about all the gifts we have in life.
