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Aromatherapy: The Healing Effects of Essential Oils
Organic, therapeutic‐grade essential oils don’t just smell terrific. They protect plants like
lavender from pests, disease and stress — and that’s what they can do for humans, too.
The Body in Balance: Exploring Acupuncture
Take a closer look at this ancient, fascinating healing art—and learn why acupuncture is about so much
more than needles.
Natural Wisdom: The Healing Power of Qi Gong
Discover a beautiful Chinese movement practice that draws on ancient observations about nature to bring body, mind and spirit into balance.
My Pelvis, My Self
A happy pelvis clears the way for stronger hips and knees, and a pain‐free lower back. Learn how you can keep these anatomically amazing bones in tip‐top shape.
Rest Easy: Your Guide to Better Sleep
Are you getting enough rest? Find out why sleep is so important to your overall sense of wellbeing and learn what you can do to improve your sleep habits.
Martial Arts: The Ultimate Mind/Body Workout
Learn the benefits and challenges of practicing a specialized form of the martial arts.
When the Mirror Shows "What’s Right"
Make peace with your body and find satisfaction in living your life to the fullest.
5 Ways to Stay Well This Winter
Sick of feeling sick when cold and flu season rolls around? Natural tips to support your health and immune system.
The Pleasure Principle: Sticking with a Healthy Lifestyle
Finding the right exercise and foods for your body makes you feel great, which is the best motivation of all.
Let Memories Help You Discover Your Best Life
Your most treasured memories hold the key to fulfillment and living with purpose and joy.
Take Time to Slow Down
Slow living is all about being more present in the moment.
Tai Chi: Balance in Motion
Tai chi’s slow graceful movements are said to increase self-confidence and sharpen mental focus.
Natural Relaxation Remedies
Learning to relax is a gradual process, but it is one you can achieve with practice.
A Newcomer's Guide to Yoga
Longtime practictioners believe yoga keeps the body supple and quiets a busy mind.
Sleep Your Way to Better Health
Find out what’s keeping you awake, and follow these tips to get the zzz’s you need.
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Brighten up
Looking on the bright side of things is often easier said than done. That said, there is wisdom in this old chestnut! Today, challenge yourself to consciously steer your thoughts toward the positive and away from negative — and often unlikely — scenarios.
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Train toward time
For some people, working out daily creates a frequent, renewable motivator. For others, it presents yet another chance to fail (and, later, give up entirely). If you fall in the latter group, try setting a weekly workout goal in minutes instead. Today, challenge yourself to enjoy the first...
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Make time fly
It’s true: Not every minute of every workout feels like fun. Sometimes, you have to grin and bear it until you push through your mind’s resistance and power back to full throttle. Today, challenge yourself to trick your sense of time into abandoning you so you can focus on running...
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Limit your internet
Researchers in England recently found that so-called “Internet addiction”—excessive time spent browsing the Web—is correlated with depression. Although scientists don’t yet know which trait comes first (the desire to be online or the tendency toward depression), it...
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Breathe deeply
Simply put, shallow breathing keeps the body from getting enough oxygen, which tires you out unnecessarily. Pausing to focus on deep, slow breathing several times a day can make you more aware of your breathing at other times, too. Today, challenge yourself to engage in some deep breathing wherever...
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Pump up your yoga practice
Yoga is all about discipline, but there are no limits when it comes to enjoying different traditions. Ashtanga fan? Try Iyengar. Into Bikram? Check out Kundalini. When it comes to yoga, options abound! Today, challenge yourself to sign up for a new type of yoga. Widen your yoga experience...
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Exercise anger management
Exercise helps us manage stress. Now researchers think it may also help us handle anger. According to a study of children published in the November ‘08 issue of Pediatric Exercise Science, exercise helped overweight kids express their anger in healthier ways. How to apply this preliminary learning...
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Think again about how you perceive fitness
How fit do you think you are? Turns out, when it comes to exercise self-perception of fitness level may impact both performance and desire. Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh who evaluated older adults noticed that their attitudes about walking and balance were linked to how well they...
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Meditate on athletics
Practices for focusing the mind prior to an athletic competition have existed for centuries. But it’s only recently that experts have begun giving a name – and a science – to the type of mental centering you can do to optimize athletic performance. The next time you workout, challenge yourself to...
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Focus on stress reduction
Need another way to approach exercise? Instead of focusing on things like grueling challenges or weight management, try shifting your mindset to reducing stress. When you imagine the benefits exercise has on your mind, fitness takes on a whole new meaning. Today, challenge yourself to workout and...
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Just say “om”
If you’ve ever done yoga, you’ve probably encountered omming, the calming chant yogis the world over use as part of their practice. Adding a few oms to your day can make you feel really relaxed – and might just reconnect you to the universe. Today, challenge yourself to om before breakfast, during...
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Think yogically
Whatever the discipline, yoga is about more than just manipulating the body; it’s about opening your mind to new possibilities. Today, challenge yourself to apply a yoga precept or two in your life. Some ideas:
• Set aside time to let conscious thoughts go and explore the senses.
• If something...
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Catch a wave of your own
Less a sport than a lifestyle, surfing has a meditative mind-body aspect that earns lifetime devotees. If you’ve always wanted to try surfing but haven’t had the opportunity or courage, sign-up for a lesson or tag along with surfer friends. Challenge yourself to feel the legendary thrill of a great...
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Salute the sun
Want to energize your body and clear your mind before starting your day? Try sunrise yoga. Enjoy some invigorating sun salutations before leaving the house - look online for a routine that fits your style. Or attend a morning yoga class. Challenge yourself to enjoy a more energized and positive day...
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Start a meditation practice
Some research shows meditation may be linked to decreased stress, anxiety, and depression. It may also help many medical conditions, including allergies, chronic pain, and heart disease. Not to mention how much relaxation and increased awareness it can bring! With all these benefits, it's a great...
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Try yoga (or a new yoga style)
Yoga has been shown to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and relax the mind. (For those of you who already practice regularly, these benefits are clear.)
During the next week — if you're a newbie to yoga — challenge yourself to sign-up for your first yoga class to find out what you've...
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Listen to music
According to some studies, music activates the brain’s pleasure centers, which in turn may help lower blood pressure, reduce pain, and improve sleep. Today, take a few minutes to enjoy your favorite tunes.
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Slow down
Faster isn’t necessarily better. We often get caught up rushing around and multi-tasking. As a result we’re not fully paying attention. Today, as much as possible, practice doing one thing at a time and concentrate on each of your tasks as you do them. Whether you’re paying bills, washing dishes or...
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Breathe deeply
Most of us unconsciously breathe in a shallow way, not fully exhaling all of the carbon dioxide from our bodies. As a result, we don't benefit from being fully oxygenated.
In the next 24 hours, try this breathing technique: From your abdomen, breathe-in through your nose and out through your...
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