Recruitment Opens for an Unprecedented Nationwide Children’s Health Study

/ Holistic Programs

Child Health Inventory Study After decades of clinical studies for pharmaceuticals, medical devices, procedures, etc.  it somewhat surprising that a child health inventory study is just now underway. There have certainly been longitudinal studies that examined children’s health. However, the Child Health Inventory for Resilience and Prevention claims to be the first that will look […]

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mindfulness changes brain

Mindfulness Changes Brain | NCCIH

/ Mindfulness, Pain Management

Mindfulness Changes Brain New research from the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health shows that mindfulness changes the brain and pain sensitivity. Also interesting was the study’s finding that people have varying degrees of innate mindfulness. Those who are more mindful innately will “pay attention to the present moment without reacting to it”. This

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aromatherapy relieves pain

Aromatherapy and reflexology ease side effects for cancer patients

/ Aromatherapy, Pain Management

Aromatherapy Relieves pain There can be something comforting abut certain smells and new research from the The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center may shed more light on how aromatherapy relieves pain. A noninvasive approach using aromatherapy and reflexology can dramatically reduce pain and anxiety for women undergoing cervical radiation therapy, according to preliminary data

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exercise boosts mental health

How Exercise Can Boost Your Mental Health | Psychology Today

/ Fitness, Mental Health

Exercise Boosts Mental Health There is more to exercise than the “no pain, no gain” mentality. While many Americans associate exercise with grueling physical workouts, more and more research shows exercise boosts mental health as well. As healthcare becomes more holistic, this is a great opportunity to make the most of exercise… for more than sweating.

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2018 Mental Health Day

4 ways to foster employees’ mental health in the workplace | BenefitsPRO

/ Mental Health

2018 World Mental Health Day 2018 World Mental Health Day is Wednesday, Oct 10.  Long overlooked (or even purposefully hidden), mental health is getting more attention as consumers look at their health more holistically. Supporting mental health in the workplace continues to gain traction as proponents become more vocal, especially millennial workers. While there’s been greater

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millennial primary care

Spurred By Convenience, Millennials Often Spurn The ‘Family Doctor’ Model | Kaiser Health News

/ Health Consumer

Millennial Primary Care Millennial primary care may not look like the primary care previous generations knew. Some may attribute this to millennial trademarks like comfort with technology, demand for speed and convenience and so on. There may be even more to it. Sure Millennials are tech savvy and expect convenience as well as quality… just

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sophrology

This Mind-Body Technique Is France’s Best-Kept Secret For Reducing Stress

/ Mindfulness, Wellness and Wellbeing, Yoga

Sophrology Sophrology seems to be a growing mindfulness practice in many parts of Europe. It is even making a start in the US. Mindfulness practices are wonderful additions to our healthcare. Whether for prevention, balance, or even treatment these millennia-old practices still work. Sophrology is only a few decades old, by comparison, but has capture

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Understanding Qi

Understanding Qi: How To Boost Your Body’s Energetic Intelligence

/ Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding Qi Understanding Qi should not be so difficult. It is a common concept from ancient China. However, the simple idea of Qi seems so convoluted in a modern world, especially for those in the West. Qi is energy, much like steam power was energy to early industrialists. Steam comes from water and heat so

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