Serotonin is an important neurotransmitter manufactured and found in the brain. Along with other neurotransmitters, serotonin helps to support emotional wellness and sleep patterns as well as energy levels, sex drive and appetite.

Serotonin also promotes healthy concentration, a positive mental attitude, memory and mental alertness. Other neurotransmitters such as dopamine, as well as certain hormones like cortisol are also involved in maintaining balanced mood and feelings of confidence and well-being.

While your feelings are not all about brain chemicals, the …

Harmony is something that is quite elusive in these modern times. I needn’t explain this statement to anyone who is juggling family, work, commuting, etc., while trying to fit in financial planning, exercise, a modicum of recreation, and who knows what else, only to have a health crisis, or some other “deal with me now’ situation occur without warning.

Add to this recipe the stimulants prescribed by Dr. Technology, a helpful yet sometimes overzealous and seductive caregiver, and the world does indeed seem to be spinning out of control, or at least at a faster whirl …

The thyroid gland is made up of two lobes on either side of the windpipe. These lobes are joined by a narrow tissue called the isthmus. A healthy thyroid gland cannot be felt externally. However Iodine deficiency can cause a condition called goiter in which the thyroid gland swells up and it can then be felt by merely touching the throat.

The thyroid can develop nodules if it is not perfectly normal. Almost 90% of such growths are benign and can be cured by various therapies. The remaining 10% that are malignant can cause immense damage …

Many people are now opting for alternative treatments since conventional medications are already very expensive. Medical costs are continuously rising every year and because of this, individuals suffering from different health problems are turning to cost effective alternative treatments which were used many years ago by the ancient people. Did you know that yoga can prevent and control asthma attacks? If you dont believe it, keep on reading.

Asthma is a Greek word which means short-drawn breath, gasping, or panting. It is considered as a respiratory ailment which causes discomfort among patients. About 10% of the …

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Aventurine Stimulates the heart chakra to aid in healing on the physical plane, place in a purse or pocket to attract money. Venus, Uranus. Joy, balance, clarity.

Agate Earth, For grounding & balance. For strength, protection and support. Aids strength and courage. Compels truth, promotes good manners, happiness, intelligence, …

A new study on the human brain shows that meditation can reduce pain. The authors measured pain intensity and pain regulation in fifteen volunteers by using a pain rating scale and an MRI, a machine that uses a magnetic field and radio waves to capture x-ray like images. Two MRI sessions were conducted — one before meditation training and one afterwards. In the second session, the male and female volunteers experienced less pain after practicing mindfulness meditation, a technique that involves letting random thoughts go and focusing on breathing sensations, according to the authors of the study.

Many of us have assumed that our DNA is something that is fixed and that we do not have the power to change it in any way. But a recent study by the Institute of HeartMath* has revealed some astounding results that run counter to this assumption.

In the study, research subjects attempted to influence DNA from human placenta that had been isolated in sealed test tubes.** Their objective was to get the two strands that comprise human DNA to wind tighter or to unwind. Amazing as it sounds, in a statistically significant number of …

Yoga is a wonderful way to exercise and has many benefits for both the mind and the body- so why haven’t you begin?

Maybe you just need a refresher course on the many ways yoga can benefit your mind, body and overall health and well-being.

Ok, your wish is my command!

Yogic practice has been shown to help many people get through difficult health disorders that they might not have been otherwise able to get past. In this article, we will discover some of the many benefits that yoga offers.

Possibly the most noticeable physical result of practicing yoga …

Aggression is a type of behavior that is both impulsive and unpredictable. While someone is going through this type of mood swing they are prone to becoming angry and capable of physical harm. Aggression can be shown either verbally or physically.

An aggressive person will likely damage things or have fits and throw things around. Verbal abuse is often a trademark of aggression. They will yell threats, swear and try to intimidate people. More times than not the aggressive individual feels they are being provoked by something inside of him/her or something another person has done.

Aggressive …

Whether in a home or a workspace, crystals can be versatile healing partners, adapting to the changing needs of those who occupy the space. Their vibrations can change in response to the energies around them and to the direct intentions of those who are working with them. In effect, they can “rise” to meet new challenges depending upon the circumstances, their particular healing properties and how people choose to place and work with them.

Crystals can be an important ingredient in the recipe for creating a healthy, nourishing home or workspace. Like other elements, such as …