By Study Finds Deep-breathing techniques are known to have a positive impact on stress levels, but scientists are reporting another significant benefit for the body. Trendy mindfulness practices, including deep meditation, can boost good bacteria in the gut, a new study reveals. A team from…
By Study Finds Meditation may protect older people against Alzheimer’s, the most common form of dementia, according to new research. The ancient relaxation technique boosts brainpower among people over 65 years-old, scientists in France say. It can boost attention, awareness, and emotional health – faculties…
By Jocelyn Solis-Moreira Most health experts would likely agree that yoga and meditation are great ways to maintain strong mental health. Research shows their effects may also translate to physical health as well. A new study from the Keck School of Medicine at USC finds…
By The Conscious Resistance On March 11th, 2022, Derrick Broze and Miriam Gomez visited to Zihuatanejo/Ixtapa for The Mexico Activation Tour to share an urgent message. Miriam shared a message about using meditation to thrive during these challenging times. Learn more about The Activation…
Compiled by Patricia Burke Entertainment or Entrainment? – The “Connected” Sherwood Forest The BBC recently announced, Sherwood Forest set for 5G upgrade and robot dogs. “Robot dogs, internet-controlled drones and a 5G upgrade are among technology being trialled to enhance the visitor experience at Sherwood…
As our global movement to counter 5G strives to reach a wider audience in its effort to alert the public and decision-makers about the perils of EMF radiation on Earth and in space, the Stop 5G International team would like to invite you to join…
By Amanda Froelich What does it mean to be “grounded”? When I am asked this question, my go-to response suggests the following: Feeling wholesomely present, not as if your “head is in the clouds” (think tethered to the Earth) Grounded energetically, meaning you feel as…
Meditation is a popular and beneficial practice that can help to reduce stress, control anxiety, promote emotional health, improve sleep and enhance self-awareness, among other useful effects. To receive its advantages, meditation requires you to be present in the present moment and stay focused on…
By Gary ‘Z’ McGee “Nature has neither core nor skin: she’s both at once outside and in.” –Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “A wise person is full of questions. A dull person is full of answers.” –Paulo Coelho “Solitude is not an absence of energy or…
Migraine is a neurological disease that can be severely debilitating and is the second leading cause of disability worldwide. Unfortunately, many patients with migraine discontinue medications due to ineffectiveness or side effects. Many patients still use opioids despite recommendations against them for headache treatment. However,…
New UCLA-led research shows that behavioral interventions — mindfulness meditation and survivorship education classes — are effective in reducing depressive symptoms in younger breast cancer survivors, who often experience the highest levels of depression, stress and fatigue that can persist for as long as a…
When Rebecca Acabchuk was studying mild traumatic brain injuries while working on her doctorate in physiology and neurobiology at UConn, she met a student athlete who had suffered multiple concussions. “When I started doing research on concussions, people just started coming to me,” Acabchuk says….
Participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction course reported significant improvement in levels of pain, depression and disability A mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) course was found to benefit patients with chronic pain and depression, leading to significant improvement in participant perceptions of pain, mood and…
Researchers from HSE University compared the effect of two meditation practices – loving-kindness meditation (LKM) and compassion meditation (CM). Loving-kindness meditation turned out to be more effective when it comes to increasing happiness, but, in contrast with previous studies, compassion meditation also did not result…
Three popular complementary and integrative health (CIH) therapies – yoga, tai chi, and meditation – lead to significant improvements in key outcomes perceived by Veterans receiving care in the Veterans Health Administration (VA) system, suggests a study in a special September supplement to Medical Care….
The anti-inflammatory and other beneficial effects of meditation and yoga practices make them potential adjunctive treatments of COVID-19, according to the peer-reviewed journal JACM, The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. Deepak Chopra, University of California, San Diego and William Bushell of Massachusetts Institute of…
By Amanda Froelich People are often setting personal goals for themselves. Some may be life-changing such as trying for a baby, whereas others may be small like becoming more organized or not being late for work. Regardless of the goals you set your mind to,…
By Joe Martino The Facts: A simple process to bring you back to presence and freedom throughout the day. Reflect On: Can we expect our world to change if we don’t change our inner states of everyday being? Do you notice yourself feeling tense shoulders?…
New research suggests mindfulness training may help multiple sclerosis patients in two very different ways: regulating negative emotions and improving processing speed. People with MS who underwent the four-week mindfulness training not only improved more compared to those who did nothing – they also improved…
Findings suggest motor control may be a biomarker that could be targeted by the mindful movement intervention to improve behavior in children with ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a highly prevalent neurodevelopmental disorder affecting between 8-10 percent of school-age children. In a recent study published…
