This morning I began a new plan, or rather, I have revived an old plan. As soon as I dropped my grandson
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“I define depression as a comparison of your current reality to a fantasy about how you wish your life would be.” ~Dr. John Demartini I always wanted to do things “right.” I
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People who practice mindfulness say it fundamentally changes how they experience life. For the past 40 years, researchers have been attempting to explain this in biological terms. Studies reveal that mindfulness may reduce anxiety
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Understanding Mindfulness To live mindfully is to live in the moment and reawaken oneself to the present, rather than dwelling on the past or anticipating the future. To be mindful is to
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There is a word in ancient Greek philosophy that describes a state of mind in which we remain mentally undisturbed regardless of the hardships and stresses that would otherwise cause us worry
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In the 16th century, artist Petrarca Meister depicted Greek skeptic philosopher Pyrrho through a painting. Have a look: Source In the painting, Pyrrho dressed in blue is leaning against the main mast
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Abstract Light exposure triggers a range of physiological and behavioural responses that can improve and challenge health and well-being. Insights from laboratory studies have recently culminated in standards and guidelines for measuring
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Abstract Humans live in a 24-hour environment, in which light and darkness follow a diurnal pattern. Our circadian pacemaker, the suprachiasmatic nuclei (SCN) in the hypothalamus, is entrained to the 24-hour solar day via
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You’ve probably heard of the circadian rhythm – the rhythms coordinated by your circadian clock, and are aware that it influences your sleep cycle. But what you may not know is that
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Introduction The regulation of sleep is processed by the homeostatic physiology of the circadian rhythm, the sleep/wake cycle. Circadian rhythm is the 24-hour internal clock in our brain that regulates cycles of
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In a symphony conducted by nature, our bodies dance to the rhythm of the intrinsic sleep-wake cycle. It is not merely a nightly routine but a vital force that influences every facet of our
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