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Five Pillars of Happiness Thomas A Cummings, PhD, MS Licensed Clinical Psychologist Registered Yoga Teacher -200 MS in Neurobiology Advanced Trainee in Mindfulness Meditation Graduate (Summa CL) School of Hard Knocks, Psychotic State University (PSU) Post-doctoral Fellow in Angst, Futility, & Irony, University of the Pathetic (PU) Dr Cummings, having seen the darkness and [...]
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Are you confused about the health benefits versus risks of eating fish? Even leading health authorities seem puzzled and give conflicting advice. The American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association recommend eating 2-3 servings of fish per week, yet the FDA and EPA warn us of dangerous mercury levels in fish. Fish consumption warnings [...]
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We know that GMO crops contain multiple toxins linked to birth defects, infertility, cancer, DNA mutations and cell death, but did you know that the herbicide used on GMO crops also depletes vital nutrients? Genetically modified crops are mutated to resist Monsanto’s herbicides and pesticides so that they can be heavily covered with the chemicals and [...]
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Statin drugs lower cholesterol by inhibiting an enzyme that helps the body make cholesterol. Sounds good in theory, but do potential health benefits outweigh a growing evidence of risky side-effects? The FDA just expanded its advice on statin drug risks to include cognitive impairment such as memory loss and confusion, increased risk of type II [...]
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“Cultivating an attitude of compassion and developing wisdom are slow processes. As you gradually internalize techniques for developing morality, concentration of mind, and wisdom, untamed states of mind become less and less frequent. You will need to practice these techniques day by day, year by year. As you transform your mind, you will transform your [...]
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Why Loneliness Matters Loneliness really does hurt — not just your emotions, but your physical health, too. Here’s how to reconnect. By Susan Kuchinskas WebMD Feature Reviewed by Patricia A. Farrell, PhD Loneliness can hit at almost any time. When Amity Brown separated from her husband of 11 years, for instance, she felt — understandably [...]
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Exercise to Change the Way You Feel For decades now, scores of studies have documented the mood improving effects of exercise. Several studies have shown that exercise works as well or even better than antidepressant medication. And you don’t have to run a marathon. Just take a walk with a friend. As time goes on, [...]
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From What Works What Doesn’t To be fit you need to stop letting myths like these hold you back. 1. Walking is not as effective as running. Sure, you’ll burn about twice as many calories running for 30 minutes than walking for 30 minutes. But if a runner and a walker cover the same distance, [...]
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