Archive for the ‘Mind’ Category
How can I keep my brain active?
There is no one way to keep your brain active and build brain reserves. There are options for optimizing brain function as we age, not limited to solving crosswords
The practice of yoga to slow aging
Evidence shows that sustained yoga has a range of beneficial effects on health and wellbeing; lowering blood pressure, stress levels, improving sleep and mood
Building brain reserves as we age
A long-term commitment to keeping active – both mentally and physically – can delay the impacts of aging on the brain and give us a good excuse to have a lot of fun!
Using meditation to slow aging
A meditative state has effects on both the mind and the body, and has a number of actions in promoting physical and mental health, as well as longevity.
How do you avoid and manage depression?
Some people may need an antidepressant for severe depression. But for most, the answer will lie in resolving the issue(s) that trouble you rather than in a pill
Why laughter is the best medicine
It is impossible to feel stressed when you laugh, it has been shown to be beneficial for our health in a number of ways. When we laugh our physiology changes.
Mind-body techniques and aging
Mind-body medicine, or what is known as psycho-neuroimmunology, focuses on ways we can harness the healing capacities of our mind-body communication channels.
Slow principles for a stress-free life
Apply slow principles to better handle stress. Build stress resilience through relaxation, hypnosis, exercise, disclosure, conditioning and interventions.
Five Tibetans Rites for healthy aging
Five Tibetans Rites technique has long been practiced by Tibetan Buddhist monks to slow aging, increase energy, calm the mind and strengthen the body
Un-stress as we would undress!
Our stress responses are common companions in our modern lives. Most of us wear them like heavy coats to keep us warm and dry. They can get a bit heavy after a while, but our ‘coats’ need not be black. Nor do we need to wear them every day. Not all stress is damaging Intermittent