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Deep breathing stimulates the vagus nerve, the longest cranial nerve in the body. The vagus nerve, the parasympathetic stimulator for the body, extends from the brain then branches out to influence It is known as the “rest and digest” stimulator, helping to bring equilibrium to the body The only way you can stimulate the vagus nerve is through deep breathing. Any deep breathing can be done anytime, anywhere. “Conscious breathing can change your physiological state” according to Dr. Nancy Bell,…

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June is Men’s Health Month, to raise awareness about men’s health issues. Take the following proactive steps towards improving your overall well-being.  Heart disease is cause of 2 out of 4 deaths for men annually. Practice in June. Repeat Monthly!

Do you have the “tyranny of the should”: dividing your personality into an ideal self and a real / able self. The concept of “Shoulding Yourself”, which refers to a perceived obligation or expectation imposed on oneself or others. Our human tendency is to tell ourselves what “what we should do” as opposed to what we “are able “to do. The Shoulds: Telling yourself that you have an obligation to do something. The Solution: Self Compassion  Practice Self Compassion to…

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Radom Acts of Kindness are both Free and Contagious!  A Random Act of Kindness is giving your best self to others without requests or promise of return. A Smile costs nothing but the rewards can be great.  RAK’s will give your spirit a healthy boost!  Studies show that RAK’s create an emotional warmth, reduce blood pressure, increase oxytocin which is known as a “cardioprotective” hormone. RAK’s can make the world a happier place for everyone.  If you need a lift today…

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A 2022 study done by Harvard Research, found 72 % of Americans over 65 say they know only some or none of their neighbors. 58% say they have lost touch with many of past friends. They have let their “tribe” dissipate. April is National Volunteer month. volunteering is an easy way to rebuild your “tribe”. Your Tribe is built from the purposely made connections of family, friends, new and old, neighbors, card group friends, and volunteer friends. Embracing your tribe will boost your…

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What the Freek(eh)? There are multiple studies coming out on the anti-aging benefits of whole grains.  So, in looking into some of these benefits, I found that I was very under-educated on many of the really good grains that are  available out there. First, I learned what whole grains are: the entire kernel that contain bran, endosperm, germ and the husk. The studies are linking whole grain usage to lower risks of heart disease, cancer, diabetes and obesity. What is…

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