New research from King’s College London has found that seeing or hearing birds is associated with an improvement in mental wellbeing that can last up to eight hours.
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How Service Dogs Reduce PTSD Symptoms
Research suggests that pairing a veteran with a service dog is associated with lower severity of PTSD.
The Meaning Of Your Memories
I try to discover more meaning in what I do. I guess everyone does it in their way. I try to meditate on the purpose of life. How can we become better human beings?
The Benefits Of Music Therapy For Mental Health
Music acts as a medium for processing emotions, trauma, and grief—but music can also be utilized as a regulating or calming agent for anxiety or for dysregulation.
REVERSE AGEING WITH SHIV: WHAT’S ON MY PLATE?
“In that earlier post I had said, “well-balanced food comprises of 50% vegetables, 25% proteins and the balance 25% carbs, visually on your plate”. Let me add a few nuances now.”
Reverse Ageing With Shiv: Breath Work Helped Me Heal!
“Breathwork oxygenates the blood and heals the body’s cells, thereby increasing our energy levels. It relieves stress and fatigue. It also helps increase focus and concentration. Repairing the digestive system and promoting better sleep are among its many other benefits.”
WAX & WANE WITH NEERJA: MINDFUL TREEDOM
“A tree teaches us valuable lessons from seed to tree.Its seed is buried under the earth and it has to shed its coat under this weight to sprout ~ to be born, to take its new form.”
WAX & WANE WITH NEERJA: THE PERFUMED TERRACE
“My maternal grandfather Lala Kailashpati Singhania’s home was a lovely bungalow with a beautiful garden, inspired by the English garden landscapes. The large open lawns were dotted with exotic flower beds; a greenhouse for his rare Orchids nestled amidst tall trees on one side and stone archways laden with Madhu Malti creepers on the other led to a swimming pool and the glasshouse where he entertained guests.”
REVERSE – AGEING WITH SHIV: FIND YOUR NON – TIME
“Typically, when do most of your “Eureka Moments” occur? I mean, moments of sudden discovery, inspiration, or insight…”
CARE WITH SAMARA: SPECIFIC EXERCISES FOR CANCER RECOVERY
“The most common side effect reported by cancer patients is cancer-related fatigue. Cancer patients report that fatigue begins with diagnosis and worsens during the course of treatment. It can persist for months, years, and after treatment is complete.”
THURSDAY TOASTS WITH ARADHNA: YIN YOGA: AN ODE TO WOMEN
“As a style of yoga, Yin is unique. She targets the bones, ligaments & joints aiming to guide you to their feelings & how to connect those to your emotions. Her method sounds easier said than done: holding a few seated poses for at least 2-3 minutes, paying complete attention to yourself.”
PANIC ATTACKS: HOW TO BE A GOOD SUPPORT SYSTEM
“Most times in my practice working with counselees battling anxiety and panic attacks, it becomes imperative to discuss with their close family what needs to be done in the event of an episode. But, what would you do if you were to be present in such a situation with a co-worker in the office, or a relative at a social gathering or a friend going through a personal crisis? You may feel helpless or do unhelpful things.”
PAUSE WITH PRACHI: LET GO
“I have held on to grudges for long enough for them to disrupt my happiness. My mind used to constantly race with thoughts trying to understand why specific incidents happened in my life the way they did. I was plagued with issues that I really couldn’t do anything about.”