Mar 17

Mind-Body Connection: 10 Facts About How It Impacts Substance Use And Mental Health

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How Does The Mind-Body Connection Work? The mind-body connection works by the feedback loop between your body and your mind. The way that you feel influences the way that you think and vice versa. The mind-body connection is the communication between your thoughts and your feelings. While you might think of your feelings as something that exists in your mind, the word “feeling” implies a physical sensation. Your feelings are a bodily experience. All of your feelings have bodily sensations that define them. For example, when you are nervous, you might feel it in your gut. Your heart rate might go up. Your posture might change from open to closed as you attempt to protect yourself. When you feel confident, you might feel relaxed, standing up tall and proud. Your breath and heart rate are controlled. You might feel calm and strong. Your thoughts will follow how you feel.   How you feel influences what you think. What are your thoughts like when you feel nervous versus confident? You might think the world is ending when you feel anxious. You might see yourself as weak or in danger. When you feel confident, you might have thoughts that you are powerful and resilient. Sometimes, you […]
Mar 17

Simple habits that raise your intelligence to the highest level

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Check out these interesting habits! Intelligence is a complex and rare trait that only a few people have. Some are naturally born intelligent while some people work their way towards it by practising and focusing on themselves. There are certain habits if we incorporate them into our lifestyle, can improve our intelligence level to the highest level. Here listed are some of the simple habits that can boost your intelligence.   Read regularly Start reading regularly because this boosts your vocabulary and knowledge. It boosts your reading abilities and exposes you to new ideas, concepts and perspectives. This can help your thinking capabilities and even induce creative thinking.   Exercise regularly It is not only good for your physical health but is good for your mental health as well. Exercising regularly increases the blood flow to the brain which improves cognitive function. It also reduces stress and anxiety which will improve overall health. This will also improve your thinking abilities.   Get enough sleep You need to have a good night’s sleep for your brain to process all the information and knowledge in a calm and peaceful way. Good sleep helps your brain to relax and destress your body.   […]
Mar 17

10 tips to boost your mental health

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“Mental health” refers to your overall psychological well-being. It includes the way you feel about yourself, the quality of your relationships, and your ability to manage your feelings and deal with difficulties. Anyone can experience mental or emotional health problems — and over a lifetime, many of us will. One in five Canadians lives with mental-health or substance-use problems. These tips can help you elevate your mood, become more resilient and enjoy life more.   1. Make social connection — especially face-to-face — a priority Phone calls and social networks have their place, but few things can beat the stress-busting, mood-boosting power of quality face-to-face time with other people.   2. Stay active Staying active is as good for the brain as it is for the body. Regular exercise or activity can have a major impact on your mental and emotional health, relieve stress, improve memory, and help you sleep better.   3. Talk to someone Talk to a friendly face. In-person social interaction with someone who cares is one of the most effective ways to calm your nervous system and relieve stress.   4. Appeal to your senses Does listening to an uplifting song make you feel calm? Does squeezing a stress […]
Mar 17

Yoga to calm your mind and heal your body

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At a time when the COVID-19 scare has gripped our lives taking an emotional toll, it helps to try and shift focus on your well-being. Going to the gym may not be an option anymore, however, there’s no reason to slack on your regular fitness routine. Dr Hansaji Jayadeva Yogendra, a yoga expert recommends three asanas that can help you de-stress, and are good for your physical and emotional well-being.   Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) This asana looks similar to that of a fanned cobra. A simple backward-bending pose that helps to tone the abdominal muscles. It also helps calm your mind, all of which are necessary in the current times.   How to do it Lie down on your stomach with hands by the side of your chest. Inhaling, raise your head and neck upwards to look up towards the ceiling. Raise your body up only until the navel. Stay in the final position for six seconds. Exhaling, slowly lower yourself down, and relax.   Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Bending Pose) It is popularly known as the Posterior Stretch or Seated Forward Bending Pose. It is an excellent asana to reduce the fat from the abdominal area and brings some flexibility […]
Mar 17

5 Incredible Ways Exercise Improves Brain Function

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When you think of exercising more, what trade-offs come to mind? A slimmer physique, improved cardiovascular health, maybe even the ability to turn heads in that bathing suit you’ve been dying to get into? But have you thought about what exercise is doing for your brain? Numerous studies have proven that exercise, particularly the kind that gets your heart pumping, has a whole host of positive effects on the brain, even to the point of enhancing its structure. Here are just five of the ways exercise improves your already miraculous brain.   1. Exercise Turns Your Brain into a Pleasure Powerhouse Exercise stimulates a rich concoction of feel-good chemicals in the brain, including dopamine, serotonin, endocannabinoids, and norepinephrine, according to the American Psychological Association (apa.org), each of which has different roles in managing stress, enhancing feelings of wellbeing, and promoting an active interest in life. If that wasn’t enough, exercise increases the number of dopamine receptors in the brain, meaning not only is your brain producing more of these happy chemicals, but it’s also better at enjoying them. According to the Greater Good Science Center (greatergood.berkeley.edu), exercise is so good at delivering pleasure to the brain that it’s successfully used […]
Mar 16

5-minute breathing exercises can improve your mood and reduce anxiety

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Cyclic sighing appears to be particularly effective among different breathing exercises and better than mindfulness meditation, a study says   Most of us don’t think about our breathing, but if we put our minds to it, it can make us feel better. “Respiration is the perfect interaction between conscious and unconscious,” said Angelo Gemignani, psychiatrist and neuroscience professor at the University of Pisa. Breathing is a way for both the mind and body to work together to help regulate our emotions. A study in Cell Reports Medicine showed that just five minutes of breathwork each day for about a month could improve mood and reduce anxiety — and these benefits may be larger than from mindfulness meditation for the same amount of time. “We’re always busy doing instead of being,” said David Spiegel, an author of the study. “And it’s a good idea to just take a few minutes to collect yourself, commune with your body and help it prepare to deal with whatever you want to deal with.”   The mental health benefits of breathwork In a randomized controlled study of 108 adults, the researchers compared three different breathwork exercises, in which participants deliberately guided their breathing in various […]
Mar 16

8 Pieces Of Expert Fitness Advice For 2023

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Looking back on yet another year of navigating life through a pandemic, you might feel as though fitness remained on the back burner or that you generally didn’t get to move as much as you had hoped. But that’s okay—with a new year comes a new chance to hit the reset button and refresh both your wellness goals and how you think about them. Here are eight pieces of expert advice on fitness from our Forbes Health Advisory Board members to help inspire you to get moving in 2023.   Put in a Daily Effort “Exercise is of particular importance as we age,” says Robert Lahita, the director of the Institute for Autoimmune and Rheumatic Disease at St. Joseph’s Health in Paterson, New Jersey. “Remember: It doesn’t mean running marathons or Spartan races. It needs to be a daily effort to work the body in favor of the biological soul—to let go, relax the brain, stress the body in a good way and luxuriate in the flow of hormones, endorphins and cytokines.”   Use the Right Gear “Many New Year’s resolutions revolve around being more active, and having the right support for that activity can help prevent injuries and keep […]
Mar 16

10 Meditation Tips for Beginners

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The mind is a busy hive of thoughts and we are jumping from ideas to emotions to memories for most of our waking hours. During meditation you will begin to witness how much movement happens in the mind and how little you live in the present moment. You can learn to observe your thoughts and perhaps begin to change them. Taking a step back and witnessing your thoughts instead of identifying with them is the key to meditation.   1. Find Your Space Set up a meditation space. Somewhere calm, quiet, and not too cluttered. Setting up a comfortable atmosphere will help to create the right mood for meditation and you can return to the same space to practice.   2. Find Time Choose a time when your mind is calm. As soon as you wake up in the morning, before looking at your phone, computer, or talking to anyone would be ideal.   3. Establish a Routine Using the same time and place each day will create a space and routine. Then you will be able to relax into the practice more quickly.   4. Be Comfortable Sit comfortably, with your spine tall and your chin tucked down slightly. […]
Mar 16

5 Easy Ways To Overcome The Fear Of Running!

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Some people are afraid of running in big races or marathon while others are simply afraid of running in familiar terrains. Whatever might be you are scared of, running is really good for your health and should be taken up by everyone. So it’s high time you overcome your fear of running with the help of these 5 tips to change your views. • Run long distances – one of the huge challenges that people have is that they will not be able to make it to the finishing line if it’s a marathon or a long race. One way to overcome is to put an emphasis on the distance as you are practicing your running. • Prepare for it – marathons or races are going to be unknown for you if you are appearing for the first time but that doesn’t mean you cannot overcome them. prepare yourself not just physically but mentally as well for the race and you will be good to go. • Aspire to become better – not all runners are going to be of the same standard. So if you want to conquer the fear of not being good enough then you can aspire […]
Mar 14

7 ways to help over-worked and over-exercised muscles recover faster

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As we get older, our energy levels dip. This includes our cellular energy produced by the powerhouse of the cell, the mitochondria. Cellular energy allows our body to perform essential functions and our muscles to move. Unfortunately, mitochondrial function declines with age, reducing cellular energy and causing muscle fatigue. However, there are several strategies to promote muscle recovery, one of the easiest being taking mitochondria-boosting supplements.   Powering our muscles Everything is made up of energy; it is the building block of all matter. Cellular energy is a specific type of energy that is created by the mitochondria, which convert glucose and oxygen into adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a process known as respiration. This process is so essential that mitochondria can take up as much as 25% of cell volume. ATP actually transports the chemical energy produced by respiration and it is known as the ‘energy currency of life’. The mitochondria must produce large amounts of ATP as it cannot be stored in cells; a healthy person at rest can produce their body weight in ATP every day!. Cellular energy is required for the body to perform three main tasks: to fuel metabolic reactions, to transport molecules across membranes and for […]
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