Mindful eating is not being concerned with what you eat; it is about bringing your awareness to how and why you eat. Then, eating is less likely to be a habitual response to certain sensations or triggers. For instance, being aware of the source of our hunger is crucial because some hungers can only be …
However disordered our eating habits might be, it is important to stay hydrated, especially during warmer weather. For centuries, the Chinese have enjoyed chrysanthemum tea to refresh their body and spirit. Since chrysanthemum chills-out our nervous system and reduces blood pressure, it is a welcome remedy for tensions and stress aggravated by summer’s heat. Health …
Having a negative body image is more than just an idea – it is a view of the self that is permeated with painful or uncomfortable emotion. These emotions can be overwhelming, drowning out other aspects of life and giving us a distorted view of ourselves. It is important to routinely separate fact from feeling …
Our skin releases an abundance of healing chemicals when it is therapeutically touched or massaged. These beneficial compounds improve circulation, strengthen the immune system, calm the mind, detoxify our body’s tissues, and slow the aging process. Although it feels wonderful to be given a massage, we can perform a self-massage that invigorates the body and …
Not everyone sets goals or makes resolutions for the New Year. Some of us use this time to remind our self to keep the doors and windows of perception open, always letting out the old and false, and admitting the fresh and new. Meaningful change occurs within people when their perceptions or interpretations shift. Though …
Adolescence is already a tumultuous time, so having a conversation about weight loss with a teenager may seem like dangerous territory for some parents. Yet for the sake of preventing disordered eating habits while also empowering your teen to make healthy choices for the rest of her life, broaching the subject is important if you …
The practice of mindfulness is good for what ails anyone, whether it is depression, anxiety, diabetes or an eating disorder. The health benefits of mindfulness, or being attentive to the present task or moment, come without negative side effects, and it is a skill any individual can learn. Mindfulness is helpful in the treatment of …
Developing healthy eating habits is easier when the food you prepare is fresh, flavorful, and fast—simple recipes that have your mouth watering as you prepare them. This tangy refreshing salad makes a great light lunch or works as a side dish. It is loaded with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber. The strawberries provide sweetness, and …
A great way to create healthy eating habits is to have snack food around that is both satisfying and has nutritional value—such as an interesting trail mix. Trail mix is nothing new. Ancient nomadic tribes carried mixtures of dried meats, berries, nuts, and fruits for the same reason we bag up similar items today. It …
Juicy, tangy, sweet, and nutritious, grapefruit is tantalizing to the taste buds and a boon to our bodies’ health. As a daily staple or an occasional treat, it is an excellent addition to a healthy eating plan. However, some medications, including certain antidepressants, should not be taken with grapefruit. If you are using a pharmaceutical, …
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