Health

Ananda is not a high that is connected to a low. Ananda is a non-dualistic state of awareness, Chidananda.  It is a unitary state of feeling/knowing/seeing and being, in which we experience the essence, peace and delight that is the ground…
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Try these home remedies: Take deep, slow breaths. Drink water or ice water. Gargle. Let someone or something scare you. Bite into a lemon. Hold your breath for 5 to 10 seconds. Pull on your tongue. Blow up a…
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1. Kissing boosts the immune system Romantic kissing, even when it’s between people on a first date, can be beneficial to your immune system. According to a 2005 study in Neuroendocrinology Letters, lust — and the kissing that goes along…
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Dogs make you more active In a 2013 review published in the Journal of Physical Activity & Health, the authors found that dog owners engage in significantly more walking than non-dog owners. Across all the studies examined by the…
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Here are five ways your cell phone may be rewiring your brain:--- 1. Gadget addiction People are hardwired to seek out experiences that bring them pleasure. These can include basic physical rewards (food, comfort, and shelter) as well…
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You have dry skin Our skin is actually our body’s largest organ, so it’s crucial that we keep it hydrated. When we notice dryness, it could be a signal of a lack of hydration. Also, when we sweat, it is our body’s natural way of cooling…
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Stop Negative Thoughts You've arrived at a party. Suddenly your heart is beating out of your chest, and you're short of breath. All you can think is, "What if I need to go to the emergency room?"Ease the "fear factor" of physical symptoms.…
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The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) defines a panic attack as an abrupt surge of intense fear or discomfort, setting off a jumble of unpleasant feelings. Here's how to recognize when you're…
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Heartburn You might be wondering how someone could mistake the symptoms of acid reflux for a heart attack, but there's a reason why it's called heartburn, after all. Gastroesophageal reflux occurs when a person's stomach…
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Typically when you blink, your eyes release a layer of tears called the "tear film" over your cornea, or the front part of your eye. Just like windshield wiper fluid for a car, the tear film helps wash away debris or germs that could cause…
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