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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.
Tapping Into Hydrotherapy
Learn how you can help soothe tired hands and feet, alleviate a tension headache, even speed your healing
from injuries — all with water from the tap.
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.
Five Keys to Banishing Burnout
Feeling burned out? Why not try one of these five surefire tips for keeping your stress level healthy—and taking care of yourself first—so you can do the things that matter most to you?
Take Time to Slow Down
Slow living is all about being more present in the moment.
Organize Your Office for Relaxation
Liven up your personal space in your work environment using these easy suggestions.
Natural Relaxation Remedies
Learning to relax is a gradual process, but it is one you can achieve with practice.
Sleep Your Way to Better Health
Find out what’s keeping you awake, and follow these tips to get the zzz’s you need.
20 Challenges
20 Challenges found
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Time to unwind
Unwinding—a valued concept in theory, but how many of us take the time and make the space to actually do it every day? Today, challenge yourself to try some of the following ways of relaxing the mind and body—you’ll be glad you did. • Add bath salts or tablets to your bath or...
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Create cafe culture
Had a hot drink lately? Enjoying a warm beverage is a lovely way to take a moment for yourself (or welcome a guest). Plus, it’s relaxing, hydrating, and can keep hunger at bay, too. Today, challenge yourself to embrace this age-old siesta stand-by. Hot chocolate, apple and vanilla-infused...
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Try a new breathing technique
For some people, breathing is a tool for achieving a relaxed and clear state of mind, as well as raising energy and increasing alertness. There are lots breathing exercises to choose from which have been designed for a range of physical and spiritual goals. Vocalists, pregnant women, yoga...
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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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Stress less
For many, holidays equal stress as we find ourselves in unusual or pressured circumstances. Engaging in stress-relieving exercise can help. Among other benefits, exercise is known to increase feel-good endorphins, encourage a meditative state of mind, and better your mood. Today, challenge yourself...
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Respect your sleep space
The National Sleep Foundation says stimulating devices like TVs, computers and workstations have no business in our sleeping quarters. And where kids are concerned, the American Academy of Pediatrics backs them up, calling healthy bedrooms a “media-free zone.”
Today, challenge yourself to...
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Soak up some sun
Sun exposure contributes to our bodies’ daily production of vitamin D. In fact, it’s believed that we only need 10 minutes of sunlight everyday to meet our daily requirements. Today, challenge yourself to get outside for a few minutes and get your daily rays.
(While some people claim sunscreen...
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Indulge in body therapy
Most of us are familiar with Swedish massage. Yet there are many other types of touch therapies that serve to do more than just relax your body. Body therapy disciplines run the gamut from rejuvenating to repairing to relaxing. Shiatsu, hot stone, deep-tissue…the possibilities are numerous. This...
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Sweat it
If you work out in a gym, chances are you leave before you’ve taken advantage of all the amenities, like the sauna or jacuzzi. The nice thing about them is that they help your muscles relax after exertion. The next time you’re at the gym, challenge yourself to make post-exercise-relaxation as...
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Create a sleep-friendly space
What could be more essential to wellbeing than sleep? In the next 24 hours, make your bedroom more sleep-friendly by identifying - and eliminating - anything that interferes with a good night’s rest.
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Lift your mood with music
If you sit down and pay attention to how music makes you feel you realize how powerfully it can affect your emotions. And not just your emotions. According to some studies, music actually stimulates the brain’s pleasure centers. This stimulation has been linked to health benefits, including lower...
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Tune-in to your internal clock
Sleeping is part of your body’s 24-hour biological cycle, also known as your circadian rhythm. When you get enough sleep, your body has time to do regular maintenance work. That’s why after a good night’s sleep you usually wake up feeling renewed, energized, and refreshed.
Tonight, challenge...
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Enter your day slowly
Rushing to get ready every morning causes you to start your day at a high-stress level.
Today, make a commitment to start tomorrow morning at a slower pace. Wake up at least 30 minutes earlier than usual. Then, use the time for doing things you regularly don’t have time for. Meditate, write in...
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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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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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Get a massage
Blissful massages feel amazing. But did you know they can also help to reduce stress and to promote healing in people with certain health conditions? Some studies have found massage can be helpful with anxiety, pain, self-esteem, and sports-related soreness. Today, make an appointment to get a...
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Introduce some quiet into your life
When you have some time on a weekend, no matter how hard it seems, try to spend an entire day without using your cell phone, PDA, or the Internet. Block out all uninvited distractions and spend some time enjoying the quiet.
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Be well rested
Tonight, go to bed early with the intention of getting at least eight hours of sleep. When you're well rested, you're likely to be more energetic, relaxed, and happy too.
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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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Be good to yourself
In the next 24 hours, set aside 10 minutes for yourself. Take a hot bath, drink a cup of tea, or meditate. The point is to show yourself a little kindness. You'll appreciate it.