Archive for the 'Mind/Body Wellness' Category

Organic? Low-Fat? Nutritious? LA Students Say: No, Thanks

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Written by: Holly Troupe In the spring of 2011, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and his team marched into the LAUSD with the purpose of remodeling the school lunch program only to have his cameras publicly rebuffed. The district was revamping the menu on its own, representatives said, with the goal of exceeding the health standards [...]

Research Shows Even More Health Benefits of Drinking Green Tea

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Written by Lisa Pearson When you’re ready to curl up with a cup of your favorite hot drink, what do you prefer-coffee or tea? Research by Harvard School of Public Health shows that although coffee has its benefits such as boosting metabolism as well as reducing the risk of endometrial cancer; green tea reigns supreme [...]

New Report Shows Fruitz Watches Have Health Benefits

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Fruitz Watches Fruitz watches, which represent a dazzling array of real fruits, from Watermelon to Lychee, have proven health benefits, according to a study conducted by PeaceLove Art.  A cross section of first hand experiences of wearers of Fruitz watches demonstrated that the fun and fashionable timepieces also have the power to promote better concentration, [...]

What’s in Your Head Matters: New Studies Show Link Between Loneliness and Health

Categorized Under: Adult Health Needs, Emotional Health, Loneliness, Mind/Body Wellness, Relationships, Research, Stress No Commented

In 1993, the movie “Six Degrees of Separation” popularized the idea that everyone is at most six steps away from any other person on earth, so that a chain of “friend to friend” statements can be made to connect any two people in six steps or fewer. In the movie, rich NYC art dealers, the [...]

Yoga’s Mind/Body Benefits May Lead to Insurance Coverage

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Yoga, long associated with Eastern mysticism and tony health clubs, is actually quite egalitarian.  Once someone learns the moves and breathing techniques, no special equipment or clothing is required.  What doctors have long suspected and scientists are now proving, is that yoga is remarkable effective in treating the side effects of the most egalitarian of [...]