Summary: Yes, yoga and tai chi can help insomnia. New studies indicate that compared standard treatment, yoga, tai chi, light aerobic exercise help insomnia most. Key Points: Insomnia and the result – sleep deprivation – is directly related to significant negative consequences for physical, emotional, and mental health. Experts indicate insomnia is a significant problem […]
Category Archives: Mindfulness
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Summary: Mindfulness techniques that help mental health treatment include, but are not limited to mindful meditation, yoga, and tai chi. Key Points: Research shows significant benefits for the use of mindfulness in mental health treatment. Mindfulness techniques that help mental health treatment typically involve increased awareness, physical relaxation, and a focus on breathing. Relaxation and […]
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Summary: Yes, mindfulness can help addiction recovery in a variety of ways. Mindfulness skills derived from mindful meditation, mindful breathing, mindful relaxation, and mindful activities help people in addiction recovery identify and manage patterns of emotion, thought and behavior associated with addiction. Key Points: The core concepts of mindfulness have been around for thousands of […]
Addiction Recovery, Blog, Breath Work, Mental Health, Mindfulness
How Do Breathing Exercises Reduce Stress?
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Summary: Breathing exercises reduce stress by influencing physiological systems and functions associated with the natural human stress response. Key Points: Stress triggers a wide variety of responses in the human body, including changes in hormone activity, breathing rate, heart rate, and the activity of the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system. Some facets of the stress […]
