In James Nestor’s Book Breath, he provides multiple reasons to practice the lost art of breathing. One of my favorite topics is nasal breathing. Here’s why it trumps mouth breathing and some easy recommendations for implementing!
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Integrative Wellness categorizes health and well-being into seven key areas. Each of these areas contribute to overall wellness, affecting both mental and physical health.
In James Nestor’s book Breath, he provides multiple recommendations for how we can connect with our breath and improve our overall wellness. One of my favorite recommendations is to use humming. Here’s why that works!
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The “perfect breath,” also known as coherent breathing, is a simple, science-based breathing technique that boosts well-being. This effective tool can be used to manage stress and anxiety – anywhere, anytime. Watch this video to learn about this practice, the benefits, and some helpful tips.
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The physiological sigh consists of a double inhale followed by an extended exhale. New research shows just five-minutes a day is needed to effectively decrease stress and anxiety through this breathwork technique.
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We tend to focus on the negative at the detriment of our well-being. However, we can learn to protect against this automatic response by learning to savor the good. It’s a 5-second self-care practice with lasting effects.
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From the perspective of Integrative Wellness, there are seven key areas of health and well-being. Evidence suggests all of these contribute to overall wellness, affecting both mental and physical health. We can use these categories to quantify our wellness and guide our health goals.
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Ruminating dreadful thoughts are a source of anxiety. However, we can learn to interrupt this thought pattern before it takes a toll on our mental health. Here are five ways to deal with dread.
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When you get overwhelmed, stressed out, and stuck in your head, here’s a quick grounding technique to calm you down. Learn how to mindfully yawn for instant relief. This is a mindfulness practice for the real world!
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We are simultaneously overstimulated and exhausted, too amped up to rest while too fatigued to be well. To protect our mental and physical health, we must learn to both encourage restfulness and discourage wakefulness. Follow the pointers below to get started.
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Struggling with unwanted, worrisome thoughts? You are not alone! Read more about these thought patterns and how you can use visualization to stop intrusive thoughts.
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