In the US, more people die each year from opioid drugs than from traffic accidents. The drugs kill around 100 Americans each day. They’re highly addictive, with about 25% of people who receive a prescription becoming addicted. Conventional treatments for opioid addiction are expensive and demonstrate limited success. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, treatment costs about $4,700 ...
Parenting is challenging under routine circumstances, much less during a global pandemic. As we navigate this time of stress and uncertainty, bringing mindfulness to how we parent can support the well-being of our children, as well as our own sense of equanimity. How we mindfully raise our children varies based on ages and temperaments, as well as the particular dynamics ...
Most of us are aware that mindfulness can be a highly therapeutic tool that allows people to overcome daily stresses. Did you know, however, that mindfulness is particularly beneficial for older adults? A Fresh Approach to Ageing In recent years, academics have explored how mindfulness can positively benefit older adults. This has led to the development of a new practice ...
The year 2020 will go down in history as the year of unprecedented stillness. In the midst of what we consider inconvenience and massive disruption is a gift. Many of us have never known in our lifetime a time when the world experienced stillness on one accord. Of course we don’t want to see or experience sickness, death or economic ...
Managing mental health is critical, especially during difficult times. Right now we are in a challenging situation that is naturally very stressful and uncertain, and therefore, anxiety provoking. Many people may feel overwhelmed and fearful about what is going on, and everyone has been asked to make changes to their daily routines so that we can collectively overcome coronavirus. Although ...
There was a point in my life 7 years ago when my husband told me he couldn't help me. We had just gotten married. We had just moved to a new country. And we had just had our first child. I was looking at him to save me. From the cold weather, from the terrible job I had, from the ...
Powerful. That was the word that kept repeating in my head as Kevin and I chatted with Mitra Manesh, a mindfulness educator hailing from Iran. Her stories, her wisdom, and her presence all struck me as someone who moves deliberately and acts with purpose. Born in Iran, Mitra Manesh walked out on her home country (literally, walked out, like, on ...
Meditation is an amazing way to achieve so many wonderful things: reduce stress levels, get more in touch with yourself, learn to tune out negative thoughts, become more productive, and in general, gain a different perspective on life. However, when life throws you a curveball, you might suddenly find it difficult to meditate. Or, if you’ve never tried it before, ...
Thinking of my meditative journey often leads to thinking of my Mom and how she struggled with fear, anxiety and depression most of her life, all while doing all she was able to do for others. I say “able” because when you live in fear every step is a push. It prevents you from doing what you desire but every ...
When it comes to health, there are so many secret recipes, anti-aging serums, dieting fads, and other trends that all claim to keep you feeling young and strong. Most of these things are supported by false claims, backed by not-so-certified health professionals, and can actually be dangerous for your health. Instead of falling victim to shady health trends, do something ...
