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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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Graves Disease and Mental Health: Check On Your Friends
PSA: CHECK ON YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY WITH ANY KIND OF AUTOIMMUNE DISEASE. WE NEED YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT. Graves’ Disease, an autoimmune disorder affecting the thyroid, not only brings physical challenges but also casts a significant shadow on mental health. The intricate relationship between the body’s immune response and thyroid function can take a…
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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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9 Tips For Starting Aromatherapy
1. Buy One or Two Aromatherapy Books Choose just one or two books to start your aromatherapy library. Select books that are general resources, which will give you some basic information and help you discover the areas in which you have the most interest. 2. Join Aromatherapy Discussion Forums Facebook Groups, Instagram pages and other…
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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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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…
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Reiki As An Alternative Healing Process
Maybe you are not familiar with Reiki, don’t worry, you are not alone. To start with, Reiki is associated with natural holistic healing or a healing where pharmaceutical drugs and medical surgeries are just an alternative in case the system of holistic healing fails. Reiki is an early form of energy healing in which a…
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Introduction to Reiki
Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki is a simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self-improvement that everyone can use. The word Reiki comes from the Japanese word (Rei) which means “Universal Life” and (Ki) which means “Energy”. Reiki practitioners channel energy in a…