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How to Manage Anger
Sep 14, 2015
When we can manage it, anger is an emotion as normal as happiness and excitement. It's a form of expression, and a sign that we might want to make changes in our life. But sometimes anger isn't so easy to manage. It can cause us to lash out and hurt...Should I Meditate With or Without Music?
Jul 03, 2015
Whether you've just started your meditation practice or have been practising for some time, you may be wondering if you should meditate to music or sit in silence. While the obvious answer is – do what you feel like! If you enjoy listening to music...Mindful Meditation for Creativity
Nov 24, 2014
While mindful meditation has been shown to help alleviate stress and anxiety, new research has emerged to suggest that it also works wonders for boosting our creativity. How Mindfulness Aids Creativity As well as reducing blood pressure and helping treat...KCCO: Simple Tips to Becoming a Calmer & Confident Person
Oct 17, 2014
We've all seen the slogan "Keep calm and carry on", but how can we actually become and stay calm throughout our lives? In today's fast-paced world, stress is a common problem. But it is possible to reduce your anxiety and find calm amidst the chaos.Meditation For Children
Sep 26, 2014
Meditation can work wonders for adults. But what about meditation for children? Is it effective? Here we look at meditation techniques for kids and how they work. Meditation for Stillness Perhaps the biggest benefit of regular meditation practice is...Deepak Chopra and His Journey to Enlightenment
Jun 23, 2014
Ahead of an all too rare public appearance on Australian soil, ntpages caught up with prolific author, speaker and mind-body medicine evangelist Deepak Chopra. It was an opportunity to get an insight into his view of the nature of consciousness, how...A Guide to Adopting a Healthy Lifestyle to Reduce Stress
Dec 30, 2013
Run ragged? Under pressure? Stress is one of the most common afflictions of modern life; all of us feel overwhelmed and anxious at times. Unfortunately, chronic stress often, if not always, results from lifestyle factors. Neglecting to address the...What is Guided Meditation?
Dec 27, 2013
Given that meditation is all about relaxation, the last thing you want is to get overwhelmed by all the options and methodologies. So if you’re a meditation newbie, unsure of where to start, a guided meditation can be a fantastic entry into this calming...What is Heart Meditation?
Nov 08, 2013
Just hearing the term "heart meditation" releases the warm fuzzies. And the practice promises to deliver a similar feeling. Here we take a look at heart meditation – what it is, how it may help you and how to practise it. Heart Meditation: What is...Natural Therapies for Panic Attacks
Oct 28, 2013
Anyone who's experienced panic attacks knows how frightening they can be. It can be difficult to breathe and often feel like you're living your last moments. Thankfully, there are many natural approaches to panic attacks that can help you during and...Natural Ways to Reduce Your Blood Pressure
Oct 16, 2013
You've just been told you have high blood pressure. Now what? Well, there are a few natural approaches you can take to reduce your blood pressure. Here we look at some that may help. The Lowdown on High Blood Pressure It's easy to prevent, yet causes...Healing Your Emotions with Natural Therapies
Feb 06, 2013
For many of us, emotional pain can involve depression, anxiety, fear and grief. Thankfully, several natural therapies may prove beneficial in helping heal our emotions. What is Emotional Pain? Emotional pain may emerge during childhood or adulthood.Life Pro-tip: Easy Ways to Live a Balanced Life
Nov 20, 2012
How balanced is your life? Do you spend more time at work than you do with your family? Would you like to exercise more and commute less? Finding more balance in your life is key to managing stress and achieving your goals. In this article, we discover...Natural Therapies for Headaches
Oct 17, 2012
Most of us have suffered from headaches and know how painful and disruptive they can be. But before you reach for a painkiller, consider trying natural medicine. This article explores a range of natural therapies that may help halt headaches and bring...Second-hand Stress: Is Stress Contagious?
Oct 11, 2012
While you may avoid second-hand smoke and wash your hands to keep germs at bay, what are you doing to prevent the spread of stress? In the same way that germs are contagious, so too is stress. Second-hand stress is the negative result of exposure to...Trying Out Mindfulness Meditation: What to Expect?
Oct 09, 2012
I recently tried mindful meditation for the first time. I found a spare slot in my schedule and a serene spot in my garden. I was curious to try mindful meditation for myself and see whether it might help still my mind. Here's how it went… Why...Things You Should Ask Your Natural Health Practitioner
Aug 14, 2012
How often have you visited a health practitioner and thought "what was the point of that?" Time and again, a visit to a practitioner can leave you feeling overwhelmed, overloaded and wishing you asked not only questions that were more appropriate...New Research: Meditate for a Longer Life
Jul 26, 2012
Once limited to Hindu yogis and Buddhist monks seeking spiritual enlightenment, meditation has gone mainstream. It started in the sixties and seventies alongside the popularisation of yoga and other eastern traditions and has snowballed since then. There...Exhale, Pause & Breathe: Happiness and its Causes 2012 Forum
Mar 08, 2012
One of Australia's pioneers in mind-body medicine, Dr. Ian Gawler, is leading me through my first guided meditation. Together with a roomful of delegates, I am at Happiness and its Causes 2012 – a "forum on human happiness". I'm at the workshop to...5 Ways to Get a Better Night's Sleep
Feb 29, 2012
Do you need an alarm clock to wake you up in the morning? Does it take 2 cups of coffee to make you really feel awake? Does it take another cup of coffee to keep you going after lunch? Do you look forward to weekends as the days when you can sleep...
