According to an article in Harvard Health Publishing, Dr. Siegel, faculty editor of Positive Psychology gives suggestions for helping us reach a younger state of mind:
Challenge yourself to try new things
Bring attention repeatedly to the present moment. This keeps us from becoming lost in regrets of the past or imagining future deterioration
Develop a sense of meaning in life by focusing on something larger than yourself
Commit yourself to a hobby you love, “when our focus is just on our immediate pleasure or pain we’re much more likely to have difficulty with the aging process” says Dr. Siegel
Other things that can help us to stay feeling younger as stated by the National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Disease include healthy eating and regular physical activity. They are key to good health at any age. They lower the risk for obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and certain cancers. They may even help ward off depression and maintain orthopedic health.
As we age the body needs fewer calories but just as many nutrients.
Diet suggestions include Eat more:
Fruits and vegetables (range of types with vibrant colors)
Whole grains such as brown rice and oatmeal
Low fat dairy
Eat Less:
Sugar, sweet drinks and desserts with added sugar
White bread, rice and pasta (refined grains)
Other tips:
Control portion sizes
Avoid eating in front of the TV
Read nutrition facts (labels and ingredients)
Plan meals ahead of time
The divine may be experienced through a variety of means. In various global spiritual traditions, including prayer, a meditation on sacred texts, participation in religious ceremonies, and going on pilgrimages. There are other means of achieving a religious experience that is perhaps not so common in the Western world. One of these is through the medium of dance, with one of the most famous examples being the incredible whirling dervish dance, called the Sema, practiced by the Sufi Mevlevi Order.
A mandala is a spiritual and ritual symbol in Asian cultures. It can be understood in two different ways: externally as a visual representation of the universe or internally as a guide for several practices that take place in many Asian traditions, including meditation.
Essential nutrients supply energy (calories) and supply the necessary chemicals which the body itself cannot synthesize. Food provides a variety of substances that are essential for the building, upkeep, and repair of body tissues, and for the efficient functioning of the body.
Thoughts and emotions can have a tremendous effect on our stress levels, which in turn can affect our metabolism and health.
Once you recognize the limited pattern, try replacing that thought with a more positive thought and re-evaluate how you feel.
Metabolism is a term that is used to describe all chemical reactions involved in maintaining the living state of the organism and the cells.
A substantial amount of scientific research has shown that meditation can influence the biological concentrations of several human hormones and neurotransmitters, many of which are known to be linked to biological control of stress and mood.
Corrective Exercise is used to help assess and determine the root cause of imbalances and faulty movement patterns that lead to issues with posture, balance, and total body coordination.
Dancing has many benefits and can prevent people from being unhappy, providing a doorway into calming the mind and heart.
We are all physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual beings. Read below to learn the positive impact dancing can have on these various aspects of our being…..
Ecstatic Dance is a freeform movement journey facilitated by a professional DJ and performed in a safe and sacred environment. It's a place where participants can be themselves while still being linked to something bigger.
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With each New Year, many of us set goals or resolutions for the upcoming year and take stock of the year that has passed.
Most of us are products of a society that defines success in terms of material supply. Yet true success is demonstrated by wholeness, which is only experienced by walking in alignment with the needs of your soul.
Everyone experiences anxiety or nervousness about stressful situations from time to time, but many people face debilitating anxiety that can make daily activities difficult and unpleasant.
There are many ways for people to treat anxiety naturally. Exercise is an easy way for people to heal naturally.
Other ways for people to naturally treat anxiety are spending time outdoors, gardening, meditation, yoga, acupuncture, aromatherapy, massage, biofeedback, creating a regular sleep schedule, and more
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