Browsing: Stress Relief

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Autumn: The Season for Letting Go and Shedding Your Leaves

On the level of “the now,” if we don’t allow things to fall away, we wind up carrying an ever-heavier load. We only need to look into the mirror to see its effect on the physical level. Indeed, if you are struggling to lose weight, you might seriously consider how this line of thinking might help you finally succeed in your efforts.

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Rub Your ‘Hoku’ + 7 Other Surprisingly Ways to Calm Down

Balance isn’t just for yoga. In fact, a little bit of chocolate can go a long way when it comes to your diet. Dark chocolate has been shown to be filled with antioxidant flavonoids (which can minimize your risk of heart disease and reduce blood pressure). Some scientists have gone so far as to claim that the sweet stuff has more flavonoids than any other food (including blueberries). According to research published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, those said flavonoids help blood vessels relax, helping calm overall stress. Word to the wise, choose the lower fat dark chocolate to milk chocolate. It has a higher count of the good stuff.

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4 Ways to Enjoy Lazy Days

I’ve skipped out on yoga class for a few days now, frankly, because I can’t breathe well. That said, focusing on our breath—or even its difficulty—can help us cultivate awareness of our current self and situation. And, though not on a mat, I often find myself practicing better “yoga” when actually living my life in this manner.

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