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Common Meditation Mistakes
Whether you’re just learning to meditate or you’ve been practicing for years, there are a few common mistakes that are important for anyone to avoid. Meditation is like any other new skill or sport, it’s a discipline, and one you will only improve upon through active practice. It’s easy to see why more and more people are learning to meditate. Meditation lowers stress levels, improves concentration, increases self-awareness, increases happiness, benefits physical health, and even slows aging. And best of all this magical little boost is free and available to anyone, anywhere. So, now you’re interested? Let’s dive into some common meditation mistakes you can easily avoid to further your practice.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
Polyphenol-Rich Superfoods
What do polyphenol-rich superfoods have to do with our life span? Do we have a control over the length of our stay on earth? These are the numerous questions we tend to ask ourselves. Over the years scientists have tried to answer these questions. Why can't man live forever? Can we make it possible? Researchers have sought answers with no concrete conclusion. It's believed that plant food can improve our lifespan. It is for this reason that many researchers have studied polyphenol-rich superfoods.
By James Porterson9 years ago in Longevity
Yoga Poses to Manage Migraines
More often than not, our first instinct when we get hit with a headache is to down some Advil and water, but there’s an easier solution. Yoga. While physical activity while you have a headache may sound like an oxymoron, yoga poses really can help manage migraines. Plus, it's all natural, so you don’t have to pump your body full of medicine to relieve the pain. You don’t have to be a yoga pro to utilize yoga poses to manage migraines. These easy to do poses can be done in the comfort of your home and are sure to help. Follow along to find out the best tips and tricks to master these yoga poses that can help manage headaches.
By Mackenzie Lu9 years ago in Longevity
Little Jumping Mouse
There once was a mouse. He was a good little mouse. He kept his nose close to the ground like all good mice should. He spent his days collecting and storing grain for his people. One thing bothered him though, he kept hearing a roaring in his ears. Now and then he would ask his friends if they also heard this roar in their ears but they never did. They did not understand what little jumping mouse was talking about and the more he brought it up, the stranger they looked at him. Little jumping mouse decided never to speak of it again. He tried to ignore the sound but there came a day when it simply was no longer possible. He finished his mouse duties and decided to follow the sound in his ears.
By Hyapatia Lee9 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies For Depression
Natural remedies for depression have been used for ages to ease the symptoms that come with it such as apathy, lack of energy, melancholy, and despair. The remedies listed below are for sufferers of light to mild cases of depression that don’t want to consume pills that often come with unwanted side effects and want to go with alternative, natural, and safe remedies for depression that only do good but no harm.
By David McCleary9 years ago in Longevity
The Wheel of Life
The wheel of life is a wonderful tool for self-discovery. It can be used during the Flowering Tree exercise but it stands alone as a way to gain a better understanding of our life. The positive and negative uses of the male and female energies will give us an example of behaviors that we may have seen illustrated by others or in our own behavior. Remember, we all hold male and female inside ourselves. Women will be capable of both positive and negative uses of male energy and visa versa. Familiarity with the behaviors associated with the directions on the wheel will make it easier to recognize negativity when we see it. When we know someone is using negative energy we can either try to help them, if they are receptive, or avoid them in order to protect ourselves. Helping a person who is using negative energy is demonstrated by simply showing them love, listening to them and asking questions that will lead them to discover more about how they feel and finding better ways to express themselves. It does not entail telling them how to live their life. If we recognize this negative behavior in our own actions we have taken the first step in moving towards using energy in a more positive fashion. It is wise to think about one's behavior often, especially if one is unaccustomed to the practice.
By Hyapatia Lee9 years ago in Longevity
New Year, Same Me
With the first month of the New Year almost fulfilled, there are changes all around us; like the suddenly over crowded gym that used to be your solace, or the painfully short contact and social media list that underwent a few adjustments, its all in the spirit of a "fresh start." Yet, why do we feel the need to wait until the start of a new calendar year for a clean slate? These tips will encourage you to put yourself first at times we forget to the most.
By Shaunna Nelson9 years ago in Longevity
Simple Hacks You Can Start Doing to Make Your Life Better
Sometimes, the best way to improve your life is to smile more, or take a deep breath. Laughing a little harder, smiling a little bigger and listening a little more are all small things you can start doing to make your life better. These small things cost you nothing, but add a quality of life that you can benefit from. Additionally, your friends and family can benefit. In this crazy thing called life, work, responsibilities and the everyday grind can get the best of you. But you can get the best of your life by participating in small things you can start doing to make your life better.
By Lindsie Polhemus9 years ago in Longevity
Everything You Need to Know About Foam Rollers
The past few years have brought about one of the most intense health movements the world has ever seen. Record numbers of gyms, fitness centers, and nutrition-based businesses have emerged, and there has been a massive social return to physical fitness. Athletes and people who tend to exercise often have been turning to foam rollers to help reduce their recovery time and to improve their capacity. If you’ve been looking for a solution for your tight muscles, find out everything you need to know about foam rollers.
By Alicia Springer9 years ago in Longevity
Life As I Know It
Life As I Know It. Please don’t tell me I need to keep a positive attitude. I deal with my RA every day, and so I know just how emotionally and physically dangerous giving in to depression can be. Despair is awful and I wish (more than you know) that I could simply “snap out” of it when that feeling takes hold. I know you mean well when you to tell me not to let it get me down, but telling someone with a chronic disease that they “need to keep a positive attitude” is condescending – it makes me feel as if you’re diminishing what I’m going through. Your well-intentioned pep talk doesn’t help me rise above it at all, it leaves me feeling as if I’ve somehow failed.
By Gina Samarotto9 years ago in Longevity
Quick Tips to Cure Headaches Fast
If you are against taking over-the-counter or prescription drugs, or you merely ran out, it is helpful to know how to treat a headache without the help of medication. There are several natural solutions, alternative cures and preventative measures you can attempt to alleviate headaches.
By Sheera Lee9 years ago in Longevity
