Articles — meditation

To reduce inflammation in the body, it is imperative to eat a healthy diet, take a daily vitamins and antioxidants, and try not to be consumed by stress. Countless people are unaware that stress can actually cause chronic inflammation. Inflammation arises when the immune system is not at its optimum state. Chronic inflammation can contribute to many diseases including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, some cancers, and even rheumatoid arthritis. Inflammation also results in brain changes and has the potential to lead to sleep disturbances, depression, and cognition issues. Mindful awareness is a practice thousands of years old that involves the conscious...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. With thyroid disease on the rise, more and more Americans suffering from fatigue, depression, anxiety, sluggishness, and stubborn weight gain are asking themselves “Could it be my thyroid?” Although they may not always be right, it would certainly not hurt to get it checked as thyroid disease is so underdiagnosed and misunderstood. Knowing this, I feel it would be of tremendous value to present research-backed information on the thyroid and heart connection. Being aware of your health risks is...