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Scientific evidence supporting the effects of mindfulness and meditation on well-being.We are constantly chasing the next thrill of happiness. It may be a luxury Bentley, an exclusive beach trip, or a coveted Birkin bag. These luxuries certainly brighten up our lives for a moment. But like clockwork, the novelty fades away. The stresses of life take over, and we once again find ourselves relentlessly chasing the next object of happiness.In the 1970s, Richard Easterlin realized that increasing your income over time doesn’t necessarily translate to greater happiness in the long term. Material comforts can give you momentary satisfaction, but they…

Scientific evidence supporting the effects of mindfulness and meditation on well-being.We are constantly chasing the next thrill of happiness. It may be a luxury Bentley, an exclusive beach trip, or a coveted Birkin bag. These luxuries certainly brighten up our lives for a moment. But like clockwork, the novelty fades away. The stresses of life take over, and we once again find ourselves relentlessly chasing the next object of happiness.In the 1970s, Richard Easterlin realized that increasing income over time does not translate to increased happiness in the long run. These material comforts provide momentary satisfaction but fail to sustain…

Hilary A. Marsak, Wayne State University Actively meditating children showed lower activity in parts of the brain associated with rumination, distraction and depression, according to the first brain imaging study conducted by our research team in adolescents under the age of 18. Overactivity in this brain region, known as the default mode network, is thought to be involved in generating negative self-directed thoughts, such as “I’m such a terrible person,” that are hallmarks of depression and other mental illnesses. In our study, we compared two relatively simple forms of meditation: a simple distraction – counting backwards from ten – and…

Signs of aging often appear as inflammation before you notice wrinkles and fine lines. In our quest for youthful looking skin, we decided to try two Ayurvedic skin care products that promise to firm, sculpt and rejuvenate the skin. Here’s what our one-week journey with Kama Ayurveda looked like.of The new Amarrupa Contour Defining & Lifting Cream and Amarrupa Facial Oil. What we’re trying to do with this week’s trial is to see if they can solve our skin care woes, if not miracles, then at least make a difference. Concerns: Dehydration, dullness, fine lines, early signs of aging, lack…

In today’s society, nutrition-related illnesses are on the rise because most Americans consume too much sodium, saturated fat, and added sugar. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), only one in ten Americans eats enough fruits and vegetables. This nutritional imbalance can lead to poor health and deficiencies in important nutrients, such as fiber, healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. These gaps in our dietary habits have led many to turn to supplements. According to Grand View Research, as of May 2024, the global supplement market is worth nearly $193 billion and growing. While many supplements can…

Titled “Anthropology and Ecological Spirituality,” the conference focused on Psalm 8:4, “What do you think man is?” The event examined the complex relationship between humans and the rest of creation, highlighting the historical dominance of anthropocentric exploitation and arguing for a shift towards stewardship as envisioned in Christian ecological thought. In his presentation, Andrianos emphasized the importance of an environmental mentality in fighting consumerism and systemic greed, which are the main causes of environmental destruction. “Humans are just one species among billions of living species on Earth, and the human body is an ecosystem of microorganisms. According to the Bible,…

For beginners who prefer a low-impact workout, here is a 20-minute Pilates hip workout that offers hip-strengthening exercises. The “Pilates for Strong Hips” workout works your whole body whilst stretching and strengthening the muscles around your hips, making your body more mobile, stable and flexible. As it’s a mat Pilates session, all you need is your best yoga mat (or similar) to roll out to protect your joints. Before I recommend an exercise, I like to try it for myself first, so I rolled out my mat at home and pressed play on a 20-minute Pilates class. Here’s why I…

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) treatments such as acupuncture have been used in humans for ages, but their use in pets has only recently gained traction.Increasingly, in specialized pet wellness centers, practitioners are applying this therapy to dogs and cats to treat ailments and provide a range of health benefits.A typical animal acupuncture treatment costs about 200 yuan (US$28) and has benefits including improving blood circulation, reducing inflammation and pain, and strengthening the immune system.One practitioner said he cured a paralyzed Corgi with acupuncture. Photo: Jim NewsIn June, a golden retriever in Yantai city, Shandong province, eastern China, who had suffered…

In the nearly two decades I’ve been writing about all things beauty, serums are probably the products I see most frequently arriving in my inbox for review consideration. While there are plenty of serums out there that fulfill their intended purpose — moisturizing, brightening, firming — after years of trying them out, it’s the innovative products that really catch my eye. So when I opened my recent delivery and found Skinceuticals Cell Cycle Catalyst, an exfoliating anti-aging serum with a multi-acid complex that gently exfoliates to speed up skin cell turnover, I was intrigued. As we age, our skin cells…

July 11, 2024 11:29 AM All India Institute of Ayurveda | Photo: https:||aiia.gov.in| All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA), an autonomous organization under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, located at Gautampuri, Sarita Vihar, Mathura road, New Delhi-110076, in partnership with Health Sector Skill Council (HSSC) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), is inviting applicants for admission into its one year Ksharakarma Technician course for the academic year 2024-2025. Ksharakarma is a type of surgical procedure and is widely accepted for the treatment of anorectal disorders. The course curriculum includes learning about materials used in preparation of different types…