Stress changes how we experience pain. Any toddler knows that mommy’s kiss on a boo-boo makes it feel better.
There’s a scientific reason why the kiss helps. Our bodies are wired to feel less pain when we’re relaxed. The opposite is true, too. Stress causes certain reactions that increase pain. Here are the reasons why stress […]
Try being more mindful. This is easier said than done in our rushed hectic society where something or someone is always trying to grab your attention.
For some mindfulness seems like a foreign concept. And what does ‘being mindful’ mean anyway?
Both science and tradition tell us that being mindful is the key to relaxing. Here’s how mindfulness-based stress reduction […]
Mind doesn’t dominate body; it becomes body. –Candace Pert, Molecules of Emotion
For centuries, we’ve known that the mind and the body are tightly linked. Ever had a gut feeling about something? The gut produces 80% of the body’s serotonin, a chemical believed to improve our mood. We’ve also found that the heart releases norepinephrine and […]
The benefits of sweating are like a magic pill to most chronic diseases.
Getting regular exercise is one of the best pieces of advice I can give to anyone, regardless of your state of health. It gives you a strong heart, reduces your risk of chronic pain and diseases, and even triggers your brain to feel happy. […]
