Mindful eating is based on the Buddhist concept of mindfulness, which involves being fully aware of what is happening within and around you at the moment. In other areas, mindfulness techniques have been proposed as a way to relieve stress and alleviate problems like high blood pressure.
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Read MoreYour gut is like the Sensitive Sally at the party: If she's not having fun, she'll make it known, and then no one else will be groovin' either. So, understand a few foolproof ways to boost your gut when she's feeling down!
Read MoreThe beneficial relationship between exercise and health dates back to the 5th century BC, when Hippocrates said, ‘‘Eating alone will not keep a man well; he must also take exercise. For food and exercise… work together to produce health.” Like food, let exercise “be thy medicine.”
Read MoreThere are countless approaches, benefits, techniques, and ways to relax and meditate. And if you’re like most people, you’re probably looking for a simple and comprehensive overview. Where should you start? What are the different approaches? When should you meditate and for how long? And, what are the benefits of meditation and what does science tell us about it?
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