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This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Daniel Hsu Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years throughout many parts of the world. But despite its long track record as a successful treatment for a host of maladies and overall wellness, for many people in the west it continues to be misunderstood and relegatedRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Light Watkins If you would’ve asked me during my childhood in Alabama what I wanted to be when I grew up, becoming a meditation teacher wouldn’t have been one of my answers. Even as an adult, I didn’t know I wanted to teach meditation — that is, untilRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Ananta Ripa Ajmera It’s easy to think nothing of missing a little sleep here or there, especially to accomplish more work. I used to believe this, and stayed up many a late night to try to take advantage of the quietness that nighttime provides. The reality of losing sleep,Read more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Kimberly Evans It is that time of year again — cold and flu season! For some of us it’s the change in seasons, and for others it’s the holiday hustle and bustle. Inevitably, one thing or another takes its toll on our immune system and we’re down forRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Joel Kahn   I first heard of the “Daniel Plan,” a diet founded on biblical principles, from Dr. Mark Hyman and Daniel and Tana Amen. As I was already familiar with the Book of Daniel, I reacted favorably. The Bible’s Book of Daniel is often cited by both religious andRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Sara Gottfried Sometimes it’s the to-do list. Or you get up to go to the bathroom, trying to maintain that sleepy Zen vibe, only to find that when you crawl back into bed, you’re bugging out about tomorrow. Tossing and turning, you just can’t fall back asleep.Read more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Debbie Hampton Fear is your brain reacting to the expectation or anticipation of possible harm. That doesn’t sound like much fun. So, why do so many of us seek out heart-pounding, can’t-catch-your-breath, pee-in-your-pants scares? Well, there are a lot of reasons. Let’s start by understanding how the brainRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Pooja Mottl   Do you wish you could stop your cravings for pizza, nachos, chocolate, or takeout? We all want to quit craving foods that make us fat and don’t give us nourishment. So what’s the story here? Food cravings aren’t all bad. We just need to haveRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Torrie Pattillo Since childhood, I’ve always been at war with my weight. At one point I was on antidepressants and anxiety meds that skyrocketed my weight to 300 pounds. My dad teased me and said I looked like the Kool-Aid guy from the commercials, especially when I woreRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Marie-Rose Phan-Lê The words “pain and suffering” tend to be inextricably tethered, like Siamese twins. It seems unfathomable that one could exist without the other. But many spiritual teachers will tell us that much of our suffering is self-created in the mind. In terms of mental pain —Read more