Transcendental meditation is a relatively new form of meditating in comparison with Yoga and Buddhist meditation. It was developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi in 1957 as a way of developing the mind so that a person can rise above, or “transcend”, beyond the noise and stress of daily life. Maharishi Mahesh Yogi was a student of the famous Hindu Guru, Swami Brahmananda Saraswati. From 1958 onwards, he travelled the world teaching his spiritual regeneration and enlightenment. Transcendental medita... Read Full Story

There are many different types of anxiety disorders, each of which requires a specific anxiety treatment. Some of the different types that commonly affect a large number of people include: • panic disorder • obsessive-compulsive disorder • generalized anxiety disorder • social anxiety • phobias of different items, situations, and locations There is no one anxiety treatment that works for all of these types, which is why a medical doctor has to assess the patient to determine the type of anxie... Read Full Story

Anxiety attacks can range from mild to debilitating and demonstrate themselves in numerous symptoms. For the most part, an anxiety or panic attack brings on an intense feeling of anxiety of worry that causes feelings of fear, physical illness, and discomfort. In some cases there is an event that triggers such an attack, but it is also possible that the trigger is unknown. The episodes can be random and come on instantly. During the attack the body produces extra hormones to prepare the body f... Read Full Story

Breathing exercises become essential as you get older because age does reduce the level of oxygen in your lungs. When you only take shallow breaths, as you do in normal breathing, you will eventually notice stiffness in your rib cage as the muscles surrounding the diaphragm start to lose their elasticity. This causes stale air to build up in your lungs that is composed mostly of carbon dioxide. Rapid shallow breathing also leads to heart disease after a number of years or excessive feelings o... Read Full Story

Being able to stay focused when you meditate is one of the main challenges that you face when you first engage in meditation. In meditation, you focus on your breathing or an object and try to clear your mind. Thoughts will start to come to mind, which you should acknowledge and then let them pass on. Sometimes, if you are feeling stressed about some situation, thoughts of this may overpower you and you feel as if you should dwell on these to try to find a solution. Forcing the issue is not... Read Full Story

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Meditate on a lone cloud on a hill, floating effortlessly through space and time. Imagine you are that cloud and with every inhale and exhale, you are blowing yourself gracefully across the heavens, forgetting all sorrow, pain and worry of the hills below… The art of meditation takes many forms and titles. Meditation has been practiced for over 5,000 years mainly in eastern religious traditions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. Other religions that have used forms of meditation include Janism, S... Read Full Story

While there are many different types of meditation, there are two general classifications: concentrative and mindfulness.  In concentrative meditation, you focus on clearing your mind to provide you with greater concentration, awareness and clarity. In mindfulness meditation, you open your mind to become more aware of the things around you, such as scents, sounds and thoughts. The easiest way to engage in concentrative meditation is to sit quietly and focus on your breathing.  Relax and count... Read Full Story

Has Brain Fog Left you Dazed and Confused? Many patients who suffer from Fibromyalgia experience cognitive problems (often called “brain fog” or “fibro fog”) that leave them distressed, forgetful, and confused, as well as making it difficult to concentrate or speak clearly and concisely. While there appear to be numerous causes, here are a few tips that will help you get through those moments of “fog”. 1. Use Lists as Reminders Lists act as reminders of your daily tasks and items you want to ... Read Full Story

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