Fortunately, gone are the days when the mind-body connection was considered some sort of spiritual mumbo-jumbo. More and more people, including scientists and health professionals, are starting to recognize the powerful effects of this connection on our wellbeing. There are countless peer-reviewed studies that demonstrate these effects in various ways, but today we will focus on mental disorders. You may be surprised to…
Healing meditation has been a powerful force in ancient yoga practices, proving the power of the mind over the body. Various types of meditation, including this one, have been practiced throughout history, dating back to prehistoric origins. Although meditation is traditionally practiced in religious contexts, it has been spreading across the world since the 19th Century. Meditation is a practice where the individual…
The key to boosting your body confidence is in your mind. The following two truths will change your perspective on how you see your body. In today’s world, it’s not easy to maintain body confidence. Nearly everywhere we look, we’re given reminders of how our bodies should look. I don’t know a single person in the world who can look at a picture…
The mind and body are often discussed separately. However, when it comes to physical health and emotional health, they should not be dealt with in separate ways. There is a lot of evidence to suggest that poor emotional health can have negative effects on physical health and vice versa. In the past, even in organizations such as the NHS, emotional health and physical…
We all know about the health benefits of practicing yoga positions or asanas. But one inspiring girl also uses them to convey a powerful message. You probably won't have heard of Heidi Williams unless you are a social media-loving yogi, but you should know who she is as she and her beautiful yoga positions are a total inspiration to us all. American yogi…
You may not realize it, but what you say may affect your well-being more profoundly than you think. The words and phrases you use can either boost or destroy your health. Research by famed German psychotherapist Nossrat Peseschkian supports this theory. It reveals that the negative things we say may introduce illness in our bodies. How our language affects our body There is…
This emotional pain chart will show you how your body reacts to your negative emotions. We experience an array of emotions every day - anything from happiness to sadness to extreme joy and even depression. Our body responds to the way we think, feel, and act. This is one type of “mind/body connection.” Each emotion creates a different feeling within the body: it…
These vegetable and fruit smoothie recipes will help you stop worrying about the common ailments of the summer. The summer holidays are almost here! There is no doubting that summer holidays are some of the best times of the year where you get to relax the body and mind, travel the world and see people and new places. During these times, ailments such…