Technically, stress is any disturbance that triggers a biological change on the body. During physical or emotional stress, the sympathetic division of the autonomic system creates the ‘fight or flight’ response. This causes pupils to dilate, heart rate and blood pressure increase, blood vessels that supply the stomach and kidneys constrict (resulting in the slowing …
Meditation doesn’t mean finding a Yogi. It can be done in five-minute increments every day. By practicing meditation in increments every day, most will find peace. Most people live stress-filled lives with little or no time for contemplation. There’s work, dealing with demanding children, taking care of the house and lawn, planning meals, and those …
Positive habits are powerful tools. They allow you to accomplish meaningful tasks with little thought or motivation required. With the right set of habits, you can accomplish nearly anything and be on autopilot much of the time. Those people that put forth herculean effort are admired by our society. We love the runner that crawls …
Let go of negative thinking as it can become a habit of mind, and it can have a serious, sometimes devastating impact on all aspects of your life. It seems unfortunately that with most people, positive thinking requires some effort, whereas, negative thinking comes easily and often uninvited. “Negative thoughts and tensions are like birds. …
Skin is the human body’s largest organ, and it serves some very important functions. As the first line of defense against outside invaders, it’s full of immune system cells. Skin also produces oils to keep moisture in. Unless you have albinism, most people’s skin also produces melanin, a pigment that protects your cells from damaging …
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