From doorknobs, to desktops, to cell phones – pretty much everything we touch can be a breeding ground for germs. So maintaining a strong immune system is one key to staying healthy. But when stress sends the immune system into overdrive, it may attack the body, instead of protecting it. And for some, this can […]
Why Mind-Wandering Can Be a Detriment to Happiness (and One Way to Refocus)
When our thoughts start to stray, they can tend to go in one of two directions. Sometimes we find ourselves dreaming of an upcoming vacation or looking forward to a get-together with friends . . . . . . or, maybe we’re distracted by worries about approaching deadlines or unpaid bills. Even though the […]
Tara Brach, PhD and True Refuge: Mindfulness Strategies for More Lasting Healing
Sometimes people spend a lifetime resisting one particular feeling. But according to Tara Brach, PhD, being able to nudge them gently into their “ouch” moment can be pivotal to opening people up to self-compassion . . . . . .and in just one hour, Tara shared how a simple gesture (hand on heart) and two […]
Can Mindfulness Practices Change Behavior?
Many people are creatures of habit. But even when these habits are unhealthy, or sometimes downright dangerous, they can be difficult to change. So, Debra Safer, MD (of Stanford University) and Kristin von Ranson, PhD (of University of Calgary) wanted to see if Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) could help people suffering from binge eating disorder. […]
Mindfulness Power Tools For Cancer Survivors
A diagnosis of cancer can change a person’s life in the blink of an eye. And the feeling of helplessness that often accompanies it can remain even after recovery. So how can we help people regain a sense of control over their lives after they’ve experienced cancer? There’s actually a unique program aimed at helping […]