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The effect of stress on biophotons
"Popp also examined the effects of stress. In a stressed state, the rate of biophoton emissions goes up — a defense mechanism designed to restore the patient’s equilibrium."
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Very serious news: Humoropathy works! Laughter is the best medicine and makes everything better. Laugh more today! It is healthy & contagious 🤪 🤡
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"The Chinese character for medicine actually comes from the character of music."
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Give Your Ideas Some Legs: The Positive Effect of Walking on Creative Thinking
Paper found walking (whether outdoors or a treadmill) increased key types of creative thinking for over 80% of undergraduates. The reasons are not fully clear, but there seem to be direct effects on the brain.
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New Ways November calendar for inspiration through this month. From "Action for Happiness"
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Medicinal Mushroom Traditions of the East
Medicinal mushrooms have been used in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) for thousands of years (estimates vary from 3-7,000 years). The oldest official list of 365 medicinal substances, Shennong Bencao Jing, contains the materia medica of TCM, dating from the 29th century BC. The list contains several mushroom species used for medicinal purposes; especially revered was the famous ganoderma mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum, Chinese: lingzhi, Japanese: reishi or mannentake).
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Ease your mind and let you body unwide.
When free from the meddling of the mind, the body can ease into an unwind/release-mode. This can be achieved easiest via non-directive/do nothing meditation. Once the i is out of the way, the body can make the intuitive movements to restore itself towards natural, perfect posture.
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Life presents us all with challenging situations that are stressful. Practicing relaxation & equanimity are key to success. "It's not stress that kills us; it is our reaction to it" - "Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one" - Hans Selye
