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Which comes first: Doing or knowing?
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Received wisdom in cognitive behavioural therapy says that to change behaviour, a person must first change his or her thinking. This has created a tension between those clinicians who emphasise the cognitive aspects of pain management – and those who focus on helping people with pain do more. Should we educate and target cognitions, particularly those sticky core beliefs – or can we use behaviour change as a way to help the person make gains?
The answer is, as you’d have guessed, not black and white. In fact, as several authors and researchers have pointed out (see the references below for just two)...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - September 11, 2011 Category: Occupational Therapists Authors: adiemusfree Tags: ACT - Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Chronic pain Cognitive behavioral therapy Coping strategies Occupational therapy Pain conditions Physiotherapy Psychology Cognitive Behavioural Therapy mindfulness pain management Therapeutic app Source Type: blogs
How Setting An Intention Totally Changes My DayEmail this article to a colleague.
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Despite the number of people who tout the benefits of meditation, for years I’ve been against it. Not against the practice itself, but just me doing it. I have never been able to master sitting still, without thoughts. No matter how hard I tried, the supposed path to enlightenment was sheer torture; I could not get my brain to shut up. Recently, however, I discovered the solution to doing so: Find a purpose. And, for me, that purpose is to set an intention for the day.
You see, quite by accident, a couple of weeks ago when I was attempting to meditate (letting my thoughts pass like clouds, as I’m told), one tho...
Source: Healthbolt - August 25, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Deborah Dunham Tags: FEEL meditation inspiration mental health the power of intention Source Type: blogs
7 Reasons To Avoid MeditationEmail this article to a colleague.
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There hasn’t been a huge change in the way I Life Coach now as opposed to when I first became certified back in 2005. I tend to need less sessions with clients these days to help them achieve the results they want, but I think that’s just a product of experience and knowing if and when I can take short cuts. Probably one difference is now I rarely skip talking to clients about meditation. Continue reading...
Source: Life Coach Blog: The Discomfort Zone : - August 18, 2011 Category: Life Coaches Authors: Tim Brownson Tags: Life Coaching commitment excuses meditation stress Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: August 9, 2011Email this article to a colleague.
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On most days, I try to live healthy. Healthy for me means a combination of whole foods (none of that processed stuff), vitamins, walking, some kind of meditative exercise (yoga, tai chi, meditation), getting as much sleep as I can and trying to make myself smile for at least 40-50% of the day.
This is a very different picture then where I was ten years ago. My main focus at that time was looking good instead of feeling good. I worked out 6-7 days a week. I highlighted my hair, went out in the sun to get a “summer glow,” and slept at weird times. My eating habits were not the best either. But perhaps the biggest...
Source: World of Psychology - August 9, 2011 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura Tags: Best of Our Blogs Compassion Consequences Diet Eating Habits health Inner Child Jobs Leaves Losing Weight meditation Meditative Exercise Mold Positive Psychology Sleep stress reduction Stuff Summer Glow Sun Tai Chi Source Type: blogs
4 AbsolutesEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Four Absolutes
As used by the Oxford Group and early Alcoholics Anonymous before the Twelve Steps were written
# – Absolute Honesty
Both with ourselves and with others, in word, deed, and thought.
# – Absolute Unselfishness
To be willing, wherever possible, to help others who need our help.
# – Absolute Love
You shall love the Higher Power with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind. And. . . you shall love your neighbor as yourself.
# – Absolute Purity
Purity of mind, of body, and of purpose.
These were not used in the AA program as it was thought that alcoholics could ...
Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com - August 5, 2011 Category: Addiction Authors: Sparrow Tags: 12 Step Fellowships Alcoholics Anonymous Alcoholism meditation Wisdom Four Absolutes honesty love Oxford Group purity Unselfishness Source Type: blogs
Could ‘Buddha Standard Time’ Help You Stress Less?Email this article to a colleague.
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You’ve probably seen those bumper stickers that say ‘Jesus is My Co-Pilot;’ how about ‘Buddha Is My Time-Management Consultant?’ A new book by Lama Surya Das, Buddha Standard Time: Awakening to the Infinite Possibilities of Now, claims it can help you slow down the hectic pace of modern life and enter “the realm of timelessness where every choice, every action, and every breath can be one of renewal and infinite possibilities’ using teachings from Tibetan Buddhism “that anyone can apply.’
I have to admit, I’m intrigued—I’m pretty much perpetually, mildly o...
Source: Healthbolt - August 1, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Elizabeth Nolan Brown Tags: FEEL stress Buddhism meditation motivation Philosophy productivity self-help time management tips Source Type: blogs
Transcendental Meditation and Working Memory Training To Enhance Executive FunctionsEmail this article to a colleague.
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New study shows Transcendental Meditation improves brain functioning in ADHD students (press release):
- “Prior research shows ADHD children have slower brain development and a reduced ability to cope with stress,” said Dr. Stixrud. “Virtually everyone finds it difficult to pay attention, organize themselves and get things done when they’re under stress,” he explained. “Stress interferes with the ability to learn—it shuts down the brain. Functions such as attention, memory, organization, and integration are compromised.”
- Dr. Stixrud added, “Because stress significantly compromises attention and all of t...
Source: SharpBrains - July 27, 2011 Category: Neurologists Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning adhd alcohol brain-development brain-functioning cognitive-functioning Cognitive-functions executive-control meditation memory pay-attention Stress Transcendental meditation Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: July 26, 2011Email this article to a colleague.
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I call one of my relatives a “bad news bear.” Although he has good intentions, his spewing out the world’s greatest tragedies every few minutes does not help me. In fact, all that worrying and anxiety could hurt. After calling him out on it, he said his main intention was concern. I get that.
I think parents today are like him. They just want to protect their children from the onslaught of offenders who are posted up all over the news 24/7.
If you love someone, however, how do you best protect them?
I think there is a balance between caring and being overprotective. And everyone deals with this in their o...
Source: World of Psychology - July 26, 2011 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura Tags: Best of Our Blogs Addiction Addictive Behaviors Alcohol Amp anxiety Bad News Better Time Billion Dollars brain Compassion Disciplinarian Downside Few Minutes Good Intentions July 26 mindfulness News 24 Onslaught Paren Source Type: blogs
Spiritual Wii: Deepak Chopra Makes Meditation Video GameEmail this article to a colleague.
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Whether video games can really be healthy still seems up for debate, but they’re certainly not going away anytime soon (especially if the recent study showing some women prefer gaming to sex is any indication). Which is probably why Deepak Chopra decided to hop on the Wii bandwagon and create Leela, an interactive meditation game for Xbox Kinect and Wii.
Chopra told the Associated Press he hopes his game will provide an alternative to the less-beneficial games on the market:
I personally believe that you can accelerate neural development and biological evolution through video games. Unfortunately, that’s not wh...
Source: Healthbolt - July 20, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Briana Rognlin Tags: FEEL meditation Deepak Chopra spirituality Video-Games Source Type: blogs
Recovery Self-awarenessEmail this article to a colleague.
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Mindfulness for Recovery
Mindfulness is a form of self-awareness training adapted from Buddhist mindfulness meditation. It has been adapted for use in treatment of depression, especially preventing relapse and for assisting with mood regulation.
Mindfulness has been described as a state of being in the present, accepting things for what they are, i.e. non-judgementally. It was originally developed to assist with mood regulation and relapse prevention in depression and has been found to have considerable health benefits.
These exercises are designed to introduce the principles and can be used by anyone recovering...
Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com - July 14, 2011 Category: Addiction Authors: Sparrow Tags: Addictions Adult Children of Alcoholics Alcoholism Codependency Denial Food meditation Recovery Buddhist mindfulness mood altering Source Type: blogs
Study: Meditation is Like Having an OrgasmEmail this article to a colleague.
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Remember all those times you tried to meditate? Sitting cross-legged on the floor with one eye on the clock, trying unsuccessfully to stop your mind from repeating that song you heard on the way home (“Don’t hate me ‘cuz I’m beautiful…”). Even a few minutes of this can feel like sheer torture. People who meditate regularly swear by its tranquil effects, but if you’re not one of them, the latest research tidbit may reignite your interest in trying: Orgasm and meditation create the same effect in our brains.
No, that doesn’t mean you’re going to get all hot and bothered d...
Source: Healthbolt - July 14, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Deborah Dunham Tags: FEEL meditation brain training orgasm sex Source Type: blogs
Why Mentally Checking Out Could Be What Your Body NeedsEmail this article to a colleague.
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I have always spent a good amount of time doing nothing. Sitting on the front porch in a rocking chair drinking a hot cup of tea is among my favorite things to do. As is daydreaming, meditating, lounging on the beach and napping (aka, sheet therapy). I love to think. Or not to think. I treasure time when I can just let my mind wander. I used to think there was something wrong with me.
As a child, I was never allowed to do nothing. If I was all comfy in a chair staring out the window, I was told that I must go play or do chores. So instead of daydreaming at home, I took that longing to set my mind loose to school and chur...
Source: Healthbolt - July 12, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Deborah Dunham Tags: FEEL meditation living mindfully mindful living mindfulness Source Type: blogs
Yoga For Office Workers – How it can Enhance Your Working ExperienceEmail this article to a colleague.
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With modern technology evolving, an increasing number of jobs involve sitting at a computer for at least 8 hours a day. You may think this makes for an easy life but sitting at a computer for prolonged periods of time can actually cause you to suffer from pains and strains; known as Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI’s). Along with RSIs; back and neck pain, poor circulation and insomnia can be caused by office jobs.
Yoga is becoming an increasingly popular exercise as it’s gentle, and work wonders for office workers who are prone to stress, poor circulation, RSIs and low fitness levels. Another benefit of yoga is that it ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - July 8, 2011 Category: Life Coaches Authors: Stephanie Staszko Tags: health and fitness self improvement meditation more energy office pickthebrain sore back relief stretching yoga Source Type: blogs
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Anne of Green Gables called them "bosom friends". I have several. Count me among the lucky. All have helped me through this maze of depression, validating my feelings and helping me cope.Last night, I was a complete mess. My face covered in tears, I listened to the voice at the other end of the telephone telling me how to pull myself out of a flashback or a panic attack. She spoke wisdom. I'm going to follow it.Are these moments of transparency a gift from God? Honesty that makes the soul of the other translucent, pink faces of flower shining but brief, looking through each others souls.Two ships sinking bind their b...
Source: Turquoise Gates - June 28, 2011 Category: Cancer Tags: love comfort mindfulness old friends encouragement Source Type: blogs
Best of Our Blogs: June 24, 2011Email this article to a colleague.
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To tell you the truth, memories of my early school days are a mixed range of slightly traumatic to idiotic. In some ways, I had more drama in my life at age 8 than I did at age 28.
These are the tales I love to tell new friends and laugh with old ones about how crazy our public and private school experiences were. Besides batting away cockroaches in our filthy gum-filled desks, I was always crying from mean teachers who scolded us for putting hands in our pockets or not getting math. The teachers were so strict that one of my classmates peed in his pants because he took our teacher’s warning that, “no one can l...
Source: World of Psychology - June 24, 2011 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Brandi-Ann Uyemura Tags: Best of Our Blogs Academic Activity Classmates Cockroaches Couples Desks Drama In My Life Education Tool Follower Guided Imagery Gum June 24 Laugh Math Mediation meditation Classes meditations Memories New Friends Poc Source Type: blogs
Meditation for Your Inner ADDEmail this article to a colleague.
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I don’t clinically have attention deficit disorder, but I do have a hard time clearing my mind. Meditation used to be something that was especially painful for me. Sitting somewhat uncomfortably on my bedroom floor, Indian-style with my hands loosely laying on my knees, my back straight and my eyes closed, I was determined to meditate and discover what all the fuss was about.
But for some reason, I could never get my mind to shut up. “What’s that smell,” I wondered. “I’m hungry. My nose itches. I should put some laundry in. What’s for dinner tonight? Maybe that salmon I bought on M...
Source: Healthbolt - June 23, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Deborah Dunham Tags: FEEL meditation calm mind heart meditate Source Type: blogs
The Science of MeditationEmail this article to a colleague.
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The Affective, Cognitive, and Social Benefits of Meditation
Symposium from the Association for Psychological Science 2011 conference on the effects of various (mostly Buddhist) meditation techniques on cognition, affect, and more. Mindfulness, perception, attention, neurocorrelations, etc., empirically studied.
Source: Channel N - June 20, 2011 Category: Neurologists Authors: sandra at psychcentral.com (Sandra Kiume) Tags: All Lecture brain cog-sci meditation psychology social video Source Type: blogs
Quick update from earthquake cityEmail this article to a colleague.
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The aftershocks seem to have slowed a little, and they are not as powerful so hopefully things will settle down a bit. We still don’t have water, so we’re having to use our emergency stash (60 litres!) and boil it to wash, do dishes etc. Even when the water comes back on, we’ve been advised to boil the water again because there’s damage to the sewers.
I feel OK in myself, in that I’m not fearful of the quakes (a bit fatalistic really, but there is so little time to react when a quake hits, there seems little point in being afraid – you can’t do anything!), but I am very tired and n...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - June 14, 2011 Category: Occupational Therapists Authors: adiemusfree Tags: Uncategorized Resilience coping Chronic pain mindfulness wellbeing appreciation gratitude earthquake christchurch philosophical stuff Source Type: blogs
Wobbles in the Quakey IslesEmail this article to a colleague.
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By now, if you’re a regular reader of my blog, you’ll know that I’m from Christchurch, NZ, and yes, we’ve had a few earthquakes recently! I’m happy to report that while we’ve had some more damage to the surrounds of our house, and there are a few more cracks in the ceiling and bricks, we’re pretty well off. No serious damage done except a rather disrupted night!
My nerves are a bit frayed and I keep monitoring any deep rumbling sound or rattle of the windows just in case it’s the beginning of another one – and yes, it’s a bit wearing. I’ll keep blogging but ...
Source: HealthSkills Weblog - June 13, 2011 Category: Occupational Therapists Authors: adiemusfree Tags: Uncategorized appreciation christchurch earthquake gratitude mindfulness philosophical stuff Resilience wellbeing Source Type: blogs
Hallucinatory Joe: Too Much Coffee Can Make You Hear Things…Email this article to a colleague.
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When I say I don’t drink coffee, people often look at me like I’m a crazy evangelical health nut who’s just declared war on all things enjoyable, but a recent story bolsters my argument for ditching your daily cup(s) of joe: According to a recent report out of Australia, too much coffee can cause auditory hallucinations — i.e. hearing things that aren’t there. And we’re not talking inhuman amounts of caffeine; just five cups a day triggered the hallucination in some test subjects. Now who’s crazy?
The report, which was published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, me...
Source: Healthbolt - June 8, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Briana Rognlin Tags: FEEL stress relief caffeine coffee meditation mental health Source Type: blogs
Meditate On This: Donna Karan and David Lynch Launch Operation Warrior Wellness NYCEmail this article to a colleague.
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Tonight, the David Lynch Foundation and Donna Karan’s Urban Zen Foundation launched Operation Warrior Wellness – New York City, a program that offers Transcendental Meditation to veterans who suffer PTSD. The event was star-studded – Donna Karan and David Lynch were accompanied by Russell Simmons and a video from Martin Scorcese – but it was also full of moving testimonials from veterans who’ve benefited from meditation, as well as doctors and researchers who testified to the effectiveness of TM for relieving stress and anxiety. Statistics say that one in seven recent marines and soldiers suffer from ...
Source: Healthbolt - June 7, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Briana Rognlin Tags: FEEL meditation David Lynch donna karan PTSD Urban Zen Foundation Source Type: blogs
12 Things I like About RecoveryEmail this article to a colleague.
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AA is the guide to my Higher PowerRecovery gives many benefits such as those related in the 12 promises of recovery. Each and every member of any 12 Step Fellowship has things they value.One day I began to think about what I liked about recovery. I excluded the 12 Steps, Traditions and Promises and came up with a simply worded list.This was my list on that day.12 Things I like about recoveryNo more domestic violenceNo fear of the policeEconomic stabilityBetter libido and sexual enjoymentA Higher Power that helps me in all of lifeBetter relationships with familyWake up without a hangover – every dayA Fellowship that i...
Source: Recovery Is Sexy.com - June 4, 2011 Category: Addiction Authors: Sparrow Tags: 12 Step Fellowships Higher Power meditation Recovery Sobriety Spirituality domestic violence Economic stability libido and sexual enjoyment Things I like about recovery Source Type: blogs
The Benefits Of MeditationEmail this article to a colleague.
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Conclusion
It should quickly become apparent that your mind is improving, and you will feel calmer, happier, and more relaxed. It is also likely that you will experience improvements in other areas that I have not even mentioned in this article. For variety, you may soon wish to discover different methods of meditation. There is almost a limitless amount of different techniques to experiment with. With a little experience you can probably develop your own unique techniques, specifically tailored for yourself. Enjoy!
Jon Rhodes is a clinical hypnotherapist, musician, author, and meditator. He is owner and operator of the Me...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - June 2, 2011 Category: Life Coaches Authors: Jon Rhodes Tags: health and fitness self improvement health benefits how to meditate meditation mental health pickthebrain Source Type: blogs
ADHD: Brain Training, Neurofeedback, Diet, and More.Email this article to a colleague.
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ADHD, or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, affects millions of children and adults (up to 5% of children in the US). More and more evidence suggests that brain training may be key to help these individuals. With this in mind, we put together our most recent articles on the topic to a) help you better understand what is going in the brain of a person with ADHD, and b) provide you with up-to-date information on what can be done to fight the disorder and improve the lives of people suffering from it. We particularly thank Dr. Rabiner from Duke University for writing many of these articles.
What is ADHD?
What...
Source: SharpBrains - May 20, 2011 Category: Neurologists Authors: Dr. Pascale Michelon Tags: Attention and ADD/ADHD Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness add/-adhd ADHD-brain-training ADHD-diet ADHD-medication ADHD-meditation ADHD-neurofeedback ADHD-physical-exercise ADHD-research ADHD-Trea Source Type: blogs
Good Perfectionism versus Bad PerfectionismEmail this article to a colleague.
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Although perfectionism undoubtedly brings me suffering and pain, I’ve come to appreciate the snobby part of my personality because it also bear gifts, especially over time.
For the last three years, perfectionism has placed me in an okay spot in a terrible economy. Had I not invested so many hours into networking and writing blogs the last five or so years, sometimes on top of full-time employment and other responsibilities, I would not have a job right now. And spending a night or two recently with friends of friends I knew back in high school made me proud of all the therapy and recovery I have done since graduating.
H...
Source: World of Psychology - May 16, 2011 Category: Psychiatrists and Psychologists Authors: Therese J. Borchard Tags: Brain and Behavior General OCD Personality Psychology Acts Ally Brain Cells Dialogue Fear Of Failure Full Time Half Hour Hiccups Loud Conversation meditation Mistake Neurosis Perfectionism Recovery Exercise Six Years Source Type: blogs
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I have a few interesting books to recommend– the first mostly just for people interested in history and science, and the second two out of the ‘self help’ section. I’ve read the latter two books and think they are valuable for people in recovery, to help grow into a new life of sobriety. I receive a buck if you purchase through the links, and the proceeds help to support the site– so if you check them out, thanks!
More and more addicts presenting to my practice are reporting addictions to heroin. I wrote a post a month or two ago, wondering if the change in the Oxycontin formulation woul...
Source: Suboxone Talk Zone - May 13, 2011 Category: Addiction Authors: SuboxDoc Tags: addiction education pharmacology recovery research Suboxone heroin mindfulness recommended reading recovery books shame Source Type: blogs
Win a $50 Heavenly Acupressure Mat In Our Final 40 Days of GiveawaysEmail this article to a colleague.
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Our final 40 Days of Giveaways is here. If you’re late to this spring fling: Blisstree is rewarding you – one last time – for giving up your vices in favor of healthier habits. Today we’ll give away our final sweet prize to one reader just for becoming our Facebook fan. And our last present to you is all about relaxation, restoration, rejuvenation, and release. We’re giving away one (1) Heavenly Acupressure Mat (worth $50) to one reader who simply “Likes” Blisstree on Facebook. Stress? See ya never.
Heavenly Acupressure Mats are an easy and affordable way to enjoy the benefits of acupressure in the comfort of...
Source: Healthbolt - May 3, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Christine Egan Tags: FEEL meditation acupressure acupuncture Blisstree giveaway Facebook giveaway prizes and giveaways Source Type: blogs
A lot of spectroscopy and a little mathsEmail this article to a colleague.
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Uranium hard drive – A new uranium-containing compound maintains its magnetic behaviour at low temperatures. The discovery could take us a step closer to magnetic memory devices with capacities thousands of times denser than current high-end hard drives.
Clouds from both sides – Atmospheric and climate models may have overlooked the fact that exactly how clouds appear to reduce the amount of sunlight available for warming the surface of the earth depends on the wavelength being measured across the spectrum from infrared to ultraviolet. The finding could now help researchers improve climate models by factoring i...
Source: Sciencebase Science Blog - April 29, 2011 Category: Medical Scientists Authors: David Bradley Tags: Science ash-cloud AV brain-scan Buddhism climate clouds computing elections Eyjafjallajokull fMRI hard-drive Infrared latest meditation news nottingham PToV Raman sciencebase SERS sewer spectroscopy uranium Source Type: blogs
March/ April Update: Brain Health Status Quo No Longer An OptionEmail this article to a colleague.
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This article by Greater Good Magazine discusses how meditating can increase the density of gray matter in brain regions associated with memory, stress, and empathy.
The Benefits of a One-Time Cognitive Training Program: They last but wane over time as shown in the 3-month follow-up results of the IMPACT study.
Can Direct Brain Stimulation Boost Performance? The answer seems to be yes, according to three studies using different types of electrical/magnetic brain stimulation.
How the Brain of a Blind Person Rewires Itself: The brain areas devoted to vision in people with eye sight turn...
Source: SharpBrains - April 29, 2011 Category: Neurologists Authors: SharpBrains Tags: Brain Teasers Cognitive Neuroscience Education & Lifelong Learning Health & Wellness Monthly eNewsletter blind-people brain-development Cognitive-Training direct-brain-stimulation driver-safety driving-stroke longevity meditation Source Type: blogs
Receiving Insights From the UniverseEmail this article to a colleague.
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The first time I meditated, I was very happy. I felt incredibly relaxed afterwards, and experienced freedom from my thoughts in a real way for the very first time. I thought, ‘Wow, I’m really on to something here.’ Of course, I had no idea what was in store yet, or how true my statement really was!
As I got more and more into meditation, I started receiving insights and connecting with an energy that I wasn’t familiar with. These strange insights appeared to come out of nowhere, and though I couldn’t identify their source, they just felt so very right.
It was so strange that I had to explore i...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - April 29, 2011 Category: Life Coaches Authors: Fred Tracy Tags: self improvement calmness how to achieve calm how to be centered how to meditate meditation pickthebrain stillness Source Type: blogs
Kind Coma Earth Week Edition: 4 Raw Food Chefs With Voices to Calm the Mind and SpiritEmail this article to a colleague.
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We’ve listened to the soothing audio of yoga instructors; we’ve heard the dulcet tones of chilled-out painters in our earbuds, and we’ve even included Alec Baldwin on our list of special people whose voices have the power to lull us into a pleasantly calm catatonic state – if only for a few brief minutes. This week’s installment of Kind Coma pays homage to Earth Week 2011 by featuring four eco-friendly raw food chefs with relaxing voices that will have you blissing out and praising Mother Earth in no time. Be sure to put away all sharp kitchen implements well before you dim the lights and hit R...
Source: Healthbolt - April 19, 2011 Category: Health Medicine and Bioethics Commentators Authors: Christine Egan Tags: FEEL Douglas McNish food addiction how to cook meditation nutrition practicing yoga raw food recipes vegan food vegan recipes vegetarian food Vegetarian Recipes Source Type: blogs
