♠ Mindful's Content Director Anne Alexander talks with neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and mindfulness expert Dr. Judson Brewer. ↓ The old proverb about living in “interesting times” needs an update. These days, we are living in “anxious” times. Nonstop news about a deadly virus spreading across the country, impending weeks...
Read MorePhoto from Pixabay.com ♠ From marketing to food and nutritional science, this popular dairy-free alternative succeeds beyond taste. ↓ The first time I heard about oat milk was back in December 2017. I was walking down a boulevard in Santa Monica, California on a warm December evening when I stepped...
Read MoreWhole fruits are a great source of nutrients like fiber and hardly have enough fructose to do any harm. ↓ All types of sugars will give us the same amount of calories, whether they are from fruit or soft drink. Photo from Shutterstock/Dulin. We hear regularly from health organisations...
Read MoreIt is no secret that sleep is one of the most essential habits for health, happiness, and productivity. ♠ ↓ Sleep has been shown to do all of the following: Improve learning, creativity, and memory Boost alertness and mood Support a healthy body weight Reduce the risk of...
Read More♠ On surprising health benefits, how much you should consume, and the myths fueling Himalayan salts popularity ♠ If you search “salt and health” or “salt risks” online you will be hit with a slew of demonizing headlines that would make anyone thinks twice before consuming it ever...
Read MoreWater is a vital component of life, second only to oxygen. The human body is made up mainly of water. Calculations show that it should contain 65% of water at a minimum. This goes up to 85% in the case of certain organs like the brain. ↓ While...
Read MoreDo we really need to drink all that water? Are eight 8-ounce glasses a day really necessary for optimal health? The “8 x 8” recommendation is so ubiquitous, it needs to be addressed. ↓ There are a lot of papers published in the fitness literature showing benefit...
Read More♠ Fasting is not easy. If you are not used to it, you might feel hungry or cranky or both. The mental challenge is often tougher than the physical one. Eating is fun, it can distract you from uncomfortable thoughts, or it can help you to...
Read More♠ New studies reveal the most effective ways to maintain weight loss ↓ You’ve done your research, you’ve been eating healthier, you’ve been exercising more and you’ve successfully lost those pounds. Congratulations! But just when you’re about to celebrate, you realize you have to keep up with the...
Read MoreFostering and maintaining close friendships can help keep your brain healthier as you age. ↓ Plenty of exercise. Healthy food. Positive attitude. Plain old good luck. There’s lots of advice out there about how to keep body and brain in optimal shape as the years roll...
Read MoreIt’s true, not a bedtime fable! During the night, the body repairs its store of collagen. We’ve all heard the expression “beauty sleep,” and now researchers from the University of Manchester have helped shed light on why a good night’s rest imparts us with glowing skin. The...
Read More♥ How the effects of fasting on our body and mind can help us lead a long, healthy and balanced life. We have probably all heard a lot about fasting in recent years and how it can affect everything from our general wellbeing and weight loss, the...
Read More↓ On December 20, 2018, the president signed into law the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018.[1] More commonly known as the Farm Bill of 2018, this act addresses a number of issues that pertain to our nation’s farmers, such as wetland conservation, environmental quality incentives, and...
Read More► Dr. Mark Hyman explains everything you need to know It certainly seems like one of the biggest diet trends right now is intermittent fasting. Everyone on Instagram’s talking about it, how-to guides are being published online, and some outlets are sharing its benefits — or warning...
Read More♠ Given up animal foods? How to ensure you don’t get to stage four. The damage could be irreversible. ♠ If you recently switched to a 100% plant-based diet, you can relax for quite some time. The adult liver can store enough vitamin B12 to last 1–5 years....
Read MoreSeveral simple ways of measuring a person’s health might matter more than body weight ♠ The numbers used to assess health are, for the most part, not helpful. ↓ There are the vital signs: heart and respiratory rates and body temperature. Sometimes blood pressure. These are critical in emergencies....
Read MoreFrom oat milk to almond milk ↓ Various types of milk substitutes. Oat milk. Almond milk. Cashew milk. Soy milk. There are so many milk alternatives out there today… and it can be tough to figure out what types might be best for you. Enter our favorite healthy...
Read MoreWhen it comes to restful slumber, there is no try ↓ you somehow identified the 100 most well-rested people in the world, rounded them all up, and asked them how they manage to get such consistently excellent sleep, you’d probably walk away surprised — and a little frustrated....
Read More↓ The eating style ichiju-sansai offers lessons in portion size and nutrition According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development’s (OECD) Obesity Update released in 2017, more than one in two adults and nearly one in six children are overweight or obese in OECD member countries. Despite this global...
Read More↓ Which foods are best for your dosha at this time of year? Read on to find out. ↓ Wherever your location and local weather, a change in seasons is a time to proceed with caution. Watch your state of health and your needs carefully because they’ll likely...
Read More↓ How do we remain healthy while successfully navigating a type-A lifestyle? I was on Park Avenue and 49th Street in Manhattan at around noon yesterday. Armies of well-dressed people crowded the sidewalks while getting lunch from food trucks and take-out establishments. As I admired their clothing,...
Read More↓ Natural ways to deal with anything this big holiday dishes up. Some people adore Thanksgiving, declaring it to be their favorite holiday. They find it a time of reflection, when familial bonds are strengthened, and cherished traditions get renewed. Others find it a forced slog at...
Read MoreIt seems like everyone is talking about (or writing about) inflammation. Facts are spreading, but so are misconceptions. I don’t know about you, but lately, every health chat I have seems to lead back to one thing: inflammation. People nod sagely when it gets brought up,...
Read More↓ There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip. Health is complicated these days. We are discovering we’re made up of interlocked systems that are all sharing the...
Read More↓ Try these easy, natural remedies for keeping fall and winter colds at bay. One week we’re wearing shorts, and the very next week, it seems like everyone has the sniffles and a cough. How did fall and winter cold season arrive so quickly? To keep your...
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