Relaxation techniques deactivate the body’s five senses temporarily so it can calm down, and then replace the negative perceptions with nonthreatening ones, intercepting the stress response so the body can return to homeostasis. Both the...
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Video belowAfter spending nine hours practicing, only to take breaks to eat and take shelter from the rain, 1,500 Cebu inmates have done it again. An amazing tribute to Michael Jackson that included songs, Ben, I'll Be There...
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Motivating inmates in the Cebu Provincial Detention and Rehabilitation Center to exercise had been unsuccessful, so prison officials turned to an unconventional idea: dancing.Dancing provides great benefits to the body and the mind. Physical...
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When Greg and Edna Probst began Once a Month Cooking in 2002, the savvy software developers didn't predict it would lead to a website, a PDA application, or a mobile web companion site. But after going through the task...
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...continued from page 1 In addition to the recipes that are already on the site--many of them courtesy of Angie Cook, a chef who is a relative of the Probsts--users are able to enter their own recipes...
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There is a learning curve when it comes to doing most things, but once you get the hang of something new, it becomes easier. This is definitely the case with Once a Month Cooking! After several months of trial and...
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Just because you're short on time doesn't mean you have to hit a fast food joint or settle for what ever mystery meat is in your fridge at the time. Once a Month Cooking (OAMC) is a great...
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Stressing out over what to make your family for dinner tonight? Tempted to stop at one of the hundreds of fast food joints in the Denver area? Don’t Panic—Dinner’s in the Freezer: Great-Tasting...
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If you’re looking for a healthy and free activity this Saturday, May 16, check out The Medical Center of Aurora’s Museum of HeART. This is a one-day event from 10 a.m. to 3 p...
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Smoking causes damage to all systems and organs in the body, with health effects that may linger for years. Yoga has benefits for all systems of the body, with dozens of poses that target nearly every organ. In addition to...
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Lewis Thomas made breakthroughs in immunology in the 20th century that pioneered medications and treatments for everybody today. He also wrote prolific essays and books.
Psychoneuroimmunology is the study of how the mental and emotional health affect physical health. A person's state of mind can significantly impact their physical health.
Stress is a public health issue that affects every person physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Only by understanding it can a person fight it effectively.