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Today, on June 21, 2024, the world is celebrating International Yoga Day. Yoga is a traditional Indian physical, mental and spiritual discipline. The Sanskrit word “yoga” means “to join” or “to become one,” implying the integration of body and mind. Hindu scriptures also list the benefits of yoga and meditation. The sixth chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, “Dhyana Yoga/The Yoga of Meditation”, is full of insightful advice on how to improve the thoughts and emotions that constantly bombard our minds. Prince Arjuna laments his restless, noisy, forceful and stubborn state of mind, and thus as uncontrollable as controlling the wind…
File photo, A sign indicating Sunrise Ranch Subdivision 6 on Mariposa Avenue. // CH Sentinel By Sarah Beth Williams –Several Citrus Heights neighborhood associations are teaming up to host a Senior Resource Fair for local residents next Tuesday. The resource fair will be held at Twin Oaks Baptist Church on Tuesday, June 25th at 7pm. Doors will open at 6:30pm for a social gathering. The event will include general and social resources, health and wellness resources, cemetery and estate planning services, and technology support services. Vendors include Meals on Wheels, Teen Tech Support, Sylvan Cemetery District, Bruins Legal Document Preparation,…
The new program will place case managers within the Newark Police Department to help officers respond to calls involving people with mental illness.The behavioral health response program approved by City Council Monday night is being funded by a $103,000 grant from the federal government. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required to view premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm%96 4:EJ 😀 4@?EC24E:?8 H:E9 r9C:DE:2?2r2C6[ H9:49 H:== AC@G:56 2 7F==\E:>6 42D6 >2?286C E@ H@C< 2E E96 A@=:46 DE2E:@?] %96 6>A=@J66VD ;@3 H:== 36 E@ 7@==@H FA @? 42==D :?G@=G:?8 >6?E2= 962=E9 E@ 96=A E96 A6@A=6 :?G@=G65…
A bipartisan package of bills aimed at providing mental health and substance abuse resources to military members, veterans and their families has passed the House of Representatives. House Bill 5276 would statutorily establish the Office of Mental Health and Suicide Prevention within the Michigan Department of Veterans Affairs.”Today’s passage of this important legislation is the culmination of a bipartisan effort, and it is a vital effort to ensure that veterans and their families have access to essential mental health and substance abuse resources,” said State Rep. Jennifer Conlin (D-Ann Arbor-Charter Township), Chair of the House Armed Services, Veterans and Homeland…
Samantha Cortese Hydration is essential for health, and eating foods with high water content will increase your fluid intake. Wondering how much you need? While there’s no one-size-fits-all answer, these foods can help you improve your diet while staying hydrated. Below are some main foods that are high in water and their water content. 1. Cucumber (96%) Cucumbers are a fantastic source of hydration, they’re low in calories and rich in potassium and vitamin A. This summer staple is also great pickled. 2. Lettuce and Green (96%) Of all the varieties, iceberg lettuce has the highest…
On the eve of the commemoration of International Yoga Day, thousands of yoga enthusiasts and practitioners gathered at the iconic Times Square here for a day-long engagement of the ancient Indian yoga practice.The Consulate General of India in New York in collaboration with the Times Square Alliance hosted a special yoga session at Times Square on Thursday, the summer solstice, to celebrate International Day of Yoga, which is observed every year on June 21.Despite heat warnings being issued for the New York area and daytime temperatures soaring to 93 degrees Fahrenheit (33.8 degrees Celsius), people from all walks of life…
They took my sister © John E. Dowell John E. Dowell’s hauntingly beautiful series, “Road to Freedom,” was born after he had a dream in which he heard a story of his late grandmother and her cotton fields. The dream was so intense that it prompted him to go in search of the cotton fields in person. Deep in the South, in the dead of night, Dowell envisioned the harrowing journey of his enslaved ancestors. Through his photographs, he explores their courage, wisdom, and pursuit of freedom in the dark. His photographs, now on display at the Charles H. Wright…
03:19Etiquette expert Sarah Jane Ho says good manners help us achieve a balanced lifeEtiquette expert Sarah Jane Ho says good manners help us achieve a balanced lifeMaking a good impression on people is something we all want, but it often seems incredibly difficult to achieve and can feel emotionally draining.But Sarah Jane Ho, international etiquette expert and host of Netflix’s Emmy-nominated makeover reality show, Be politeencourages people to see things in a different light.”People often think of etiquette as this big set of rules: don’t say what you think or don’t do what you want,” she says, “but I actually…
Yoga is an ancient Indian practice that harmonizes the body, mind and soul and has gained immense popularity around the world due to its numerous physical, mental and spiritual benefits. “Yoga is a great way to get in shape and look after your body, mind and soul,” says Prashant Singh, a certified yoga practitioner from Bengaluru. “It’s not just about doing fancy poses, it’s about feeling good about your body and connecting with yourself.” Acharya Lokesh of the Agastya Yoga School said, “Today in the 21st century, yoga is reclaiming its spiritual heritage, of which it is an important part.…
image: A microscope image showing telomeres (green), the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes (blue), that play an important role in cellular aging. credit: Salk InstituteSalk Institute scientists have unveiled a new method to determine both the length and sequence of telomeres on individual chromosomes. Their groundbreaking anti-aging and cancer telomere technology research Nature Communications New insights into telomere dynamics in health and disease have been uncovered. This innovation lays the foundation for tracking telomere dynamics during aging and disease, leading to new discoveries that could transform health and longevity. What are telomeres? Long strands of DNA are folded…