Employ this one simple philosophy and you can be a success at anything
By: Patrick K. Porter, PhD If I were to ask you what Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, and Steve Jobs all have in common, what would you say? For most people, the first response is that they were all great visionaries. They could see what no one else saw. But is that what really made them […]
Recent study on mice further proves health benefits of deep meditation
Did you know mice can meditate? Recently, a study was conducted at the University of Oregon by Dr. Michael Posner to study the effect meditation has on the brain. Posner and his team were able to simulate the neurological effects of meditation practices of humans in mice using electrical implants. The mice didn’t know they […]
What is brain wellness and why is it the key to health and longevity?
Why do I need to take care of my brain? This is a fundamental question we should all be asking ourselves, because it’s simply not possible to have a genuinely healthy body without a freely functioning nervous system. And, given that 70% of the nervous system is in the brain, it makes sense that healing […]
Study of meditation and brain waves in Buddhist monks confounds Wisconsin researchers
Mingyur’s Study In September of 2002, a Tibetan monk by the name of Mingyur Rinpoche traveled from Kathmandu, Nepal to Madison, Wisconsin to let scientists study his brain while he meditated. The monk’s brainwaves were to be measured with a specially designed cap with 256 thin wire sensors applied to the scalp. Mingyur was asked […]
Yes, You Can Achieve Mind-Over-Menopause!
Effects of Menopause For women, mid-life can be a perplexing time of discomfort, uncertainty and confusion. The body’s response to decreased hormone production creates physical and mental symptoms that can be hard to manage, with mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, and weight gain topping the list. The good news is, menopause symptoms can be lessened, […]
Beyond mindfulness – These 5 simple steps will help you achieve peak mental and physical health
There is a growing body of evidence for the role mindfulness plays in achieving mental and physical health. Attaining a state of mindfulness—defined as being fully present and focused in the moment—creates the optimal environment for mind/body balance. People who practice mindfulness meditation consistently can enjoy many health benefits including lower blood pressure and pulse […]
Is Your Brain Working Like a Symphony or a One-Man Band? The link between brain waves, neurotransmitters, and mental wellness
Have you ever wondered why so many Americans are taking anti-depressants? Why are so many people, young and old, suffering from ADD, ADHD and other learning challenges? What’s going wrong in the brains of so many people, and why? Neurotransmitters For most people, the answer lies in how well the brain is producing the neuro-chemicals […]
Meditation Switches Off Disease Causing Genes
Researchers at Harvard Medical School found that deep relaxation seems to switch off ‘disease causing’ genes, while switching on genes that actively protect us from disorders such as high blood pressure to pain to infertility and even rheumatoid arthritis. The Relaxation Effect Researchers attribute these changes to a phenomenon they call the ‘Relaxation Effect.’ The […]
The Power of Imagination
When you’re born, your brain immediately begins to develop based on the interactions you have with your environment. By branching out and making connections as you experience the world around you, the neurons in your brain are actually recording your experiences and making memories. What this means is that as you develop the ability to […]
