Mindfulness seems to be the new fad nowadays. But is it evidence-based in sound medical literature? Yes it is! Here are some practices that may benefit you. To get started, try Calm on your computer or mobile device for some free guided meditations
Category Archives: Leisure
The Clean Room
Something as simple as cleaning your room has hidden impacts upon your health. We all know what it feels like to live in a messy room that resembles the Luke Skywalker’s garbage chute death trap that feels like it wants to drown you in its mess. But a clean room, does not only harbor lessContinueContinue reading “The Clean Room”
Sleep
Resources Sleep Hygiene Tips 1 Sleep Hygiene Tips 2 Ask your doctor if over they would recommend over the counter melatonin for you. Your doctor may recommend a 2 Week Sleep Diary to you. If you are still having trouble with sleep, your doctor may talk to you about other approaches.
Diet
Children http://www.kidseatright.org 5 eat fruits and vegetables at least 5 or more times on most days 2 Limit screen time unrelated to school to 2 hours or less daily 1 Get 1 hour or more of moderate to vigorous physical activity every day and 20 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 times aContinueContinue reading “Diet”
Reading Of the Week (ROW): How Bach Will Save Your Soul: German Philosopher Josef Pieper on the Hidden Source of Music’s Supreme Power by Maria Popova
Each week I will do my best to fill this site with enriching readings in these “Reading Of the Week” or “ROW” posts. This week I’d like to share Maria Popova’s piece on one of my favorite philosophers and authors Josef Pieper and his thoughts on the nature of music! I hope you enjoy thisContinueContinue reading “Reading Of the Week (ROW): How Bach Will Save Your Soul: German Philosopher Josef Pieper on the Hidden Source of Music’s Supreme Power by Maria Popova”