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9 Mindfulness Practices for Graves Disease
Bringing your presence to the present moment can help men the pain of the past, and release you from the uncertainty of tomorrow. Graves’ disease is an autoimmune disorder that leads to overactivity of the thyroid gland, resulting in symptoms such as weight loss, rapid heart rate, anxiety, and tremors. While mindfulness practices may not…
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Take Your Power Back! I Am Bigger Than Graves Disease
Say it with me: I AM BIGGER THAN GRAVES DISEASE! I am taking my power back!! If you’re anything like me, you might understand the struggles of living with Graves disease. (Or any autoimmune disease.) Every day is different from the last, and you know that every coming day will be unpredictably different too. I…
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What is Integrative Wellness? How Can It Help Me?
Integrative wellness refers to an approach that focuses on achieving overall well-being by addressing multiple aspects of a person’s life, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. It recognizes that these different dimensions are interconnected and that optimal health can be achieved by considering the whole person. Integrative wellness takes into account various factors that…
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6 Mindfulness Exercises for PCOS
Mindfulness exercises can be beneficial for women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) in managing stress, promoting overall well-being, and potentially improving some symptoms associated with the condition. Here are a few mindfulness exercises that may be helpful: Remember, consistency is key when practicing mindfulness exercises. Start with just a few minutes each day and gradually…
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Step By Step Guides To Different Forms Of Meditation
Meditation takes many forms in today’s society. All have one thing in common. They use concentration techniques to still the mind and stop thought. Various practices exist such as chanting (Mantra), focusing on energy centres in the body (Chakra Meditation), breathing, mindfulness (Mahamudra), loving kindness, formal sitting (Vipassana), expressive practices (Siddha Yoga), and walking to…
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Why Meditation Can Help Reduce Stress
People encounter stress everyday, some do at work or school, others at home. While people are usually able to cope with stress, sometimes the burden simply becomes too much that people break down because of it. The Science of Stress In the General Adaptation Syndrome model designed by Hans Selye, there are three stages that…
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3 Easy Steps to Making Your Own Meditation Room
Meditation rooms are not always rooms per se, oftentimes, they are just secluded nooks in someone’s home where one can go to to think, relax and meditate. Having a private meditation room, however, is not something that has to be exclusive to yoga practitioners. You too can have your very own meditation room which you…
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Quick Meditation Tips For People On The Move
Meditation is an ancient ritual that is perfect for individuals seeking a bit of peace, quiet, and inner reflection in their daily lives. However, many individuals erroneously believe they do not have the appropriate time to devote to meditation. This practice does not require a special room and hours upon hours of inner reflection to…
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The Basics Of Meditation In 4 Steps
Meditation is one of the techniques often used for stress management. A person who is riddled with problems often finds it hard to focus, which often leads to more problems. Meditation techniques help a person achieve a calm state of mind without having to resort to drugs or relaxation tools and implements. Every step to…