Why Mindfulness Cannot “Cure” Stress

It seems the term “mindfulness” is popping up all over lately. It offers hope in calming our minds, relaxing our bodies, and boosting our brains. And is it possible that it can help with headaches, body pain and the tensions of daily living? Alina Tugend...

Don’t Forget To Breathe!

One of the body’s most primary functions is breathing… though most of us go about our lives rarely thinking about it. Dr. Margaret Chesney, director of the Osher Center for Integrative Medicine at UC San Francisco says, “it’s the first thing we...

Yoga Becomes Part of Hospital Health Plans

The renowned Cleveland Clinic recently became the first hospital in the U.S. to hire a full-time yoga therapist and program manager. Classes at the clinic will focus on a range of issues, including chronic pain, stress, obesity and multiple sclerosis. The classes will...

Finding Clarity in Our Own Unique Lives

Like snowflakes, we are all one of a kind. The stresses we have may be distinctive to each of us, and how we deal with them may not be comparable either. Yet, the tensions of day to day living get a boost this time of year for most people when holiday menus, shopping...

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