My mom began meditating decades ago, long before the mind-calming practice had entered the wider public consciousness. She liked to quote sayings from Thich Nhat Hanh, a Zen Buddhist monk known for his practice of mindful meditation, or “present-focused awareness.”
Well Being
What To Do If You’re Having “Quarantine Constipation,” According To Experts
If your current stay-at-home lifestyle has left you feeling, well, backed up…you’re certainly not alone. While the conversation with your friends is likely centered around Tiger King, there’s something else making the rounds that people are less eager to discuss: quarantine constipation. Yup, that’s a thing!
EPA Warns Against Fake Coronavirus Cleaners
Disinfectants and cleaners claiming to sanitize against the novel coronavirus have started to flood the market, raising concerns for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
6 Ways To Connect With Nature During The Coronavirus
Spending time in nature really helps you focus on the here and now, freeing your mind from the chatter and clutter of everyday life and helping you feel like part of something larger than yourself. Whether you’re walking in the woods, gazing at the stars and moon, or looking closely at the flowers that are […]
How to Make Sure Social Distancing and Self-Isolation Don’t Hurt Your Mental Health
6 ways to fight feeling depressed and lonely as the coronavirus pandemic goes on.
Yoga for Anxiety
Feeling anxious or overwhelmed? Use yoga for anxiety to calm down and find your center anytime.
Grounding: Exploring Earthing Science and the Benefits Behind It
Grounding, also called earthing, is a therapeutic technique that involves doing activities that “ground” or electrically reconnect you to the earth.
This Is Why Allergy Season Has Increased By 24 Days Since 1951
Most of us are aware of the itchy eyes and runny noses that seem to accompany both spring and fall. But no one understands better than the 50 million Americans who suffer from allergic rhinitis (AR), otherwise known as nasal allergies or hay fever.
If you’re not sticking to a regular sleep schedule, you’re hurting your health, study says
Ok, I admit it. I often stay up late on weekends, catching up on TV or seeing friends, then decadently allow myself to slumber for hours past my regular wake-up time the next morning.
Couples Who Talk About Their Mental Health Are Happier, According To New Study
When it comes to relationships, being happy — and staying happy — is key. After all, every relationship has ups and downs, but most people strive for more of the former than the latter.