#Physical wellness

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System of main meridians with acupuncture point locations

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Walking My Own Path

"As you start to walk on the way, the way appears." - Rumi.

I did start to walk on the way, and the way did appear, I am walking my own path. That said, I would go back to my childhood for no other reason than where I am now is continually emotionally draining in a world that is permanently changed. It would have to be a different childhood with easier experiences, because the childhood I had was draining. Writing is making what I deal with easier, but I also know that if I had have known then what I know now, I wouldn't be writing today.

My mental and emotional challenges It's difficult for me to comprehend just how much I've mentally been through over the years. With autism every day is a mental and emotional challenge. I continually have to come out of my comfort zone to challenge and work around my emotional and mental health. The life I got isn't the life I wanted; but a life the universe thought I needed.

I've had to fight for what I've got

When I look back, I didn't get what I needed and I've had to fight for what I've got. For anyone who has been through a difficult childhood, a painful childhood, it's understandable to wish for a different life, an easier path. This is where my writing comes in; it's making a difference.

We can't change the past We can't change the past or those who played a part in our past, but we can work on making positive changes in the present. What are some of the things you wish were different about your childhood and how do you think you can work towards creating a better path for yourself now?

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finding a simple to understand guideline about physical injuries you've never experienced is wonderful. This sprained ankle is the first one I've ever had, and I'm 23 years old as of a few weeks ago. I've definitely twisted my ankle a handful of times but never sprained it. It's also nice to find a guideline that doesn't condescend, since I had a feeling it would be like "why don't you know this already? clown" or whatever

I've got a pretty physical job - I work at Wal-Mart - so I'm on my feet pretty regularly. This lets me know I should take tomorrow off as well and basically take a three day weekend to ice my ankle and let it rest. I'll also be calling my HR manager to discuss returning to work and potentially getting a boot to easy the pressure when I do come back on Sunday.

That is to say, unless my ankle is able to take my weight again and my limp isn't so bad that it'll take me twice as long to get to the bus stop. I'll have a few hours before I would even need to catch my bus to discern this, so there's a little less stress there. Plus, all of my work stuff is already prepared from Thursday, so I won't need to worry about that.

Back to the guide itself, the website has a large selection of information for essential wellness, including but not limited to: how long certain injuries take to heal, what the best brace is for certain strains or sprains, the benefits of canes and massage guns (separate but similar page titles), and a wide selection of exercises that can be done seated, while injured, and more. it's very clearly written, reads in a calm and understanding tone, and has bold title headers (in most cases. One of the pages I opened had some very thin, poor-contrast headers that I barely noticed, and my eyesight isn't that bad with my glasses on.) I highly recommend this website for those of you with physical health questions pertaining to joints and minor injuries like sprains.

if anyone else has guides like this from other websites for other injuries, please share in the comments and reblogs! also, if you have deeper information on this website that can prove it would be better replaced with something different, absolutely share that!

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Stunning Nature Healing Spirit For Better Life

The age-old practice of heading out to the woods is now making a roaring comeback, thanks to a world thrumming with technology and jam-packed with concrete cousins. “Forest bathing", also known as “shinrin-yoku”, is not necessarily walking or aerobic exercise; it is a holistic sensory experience of nature, which includes an emotionally responding mindfulness process and all the psychological and physical satisfactions associated with it.

It may seem simple, but the impact is no less involved; the strength of evidence behind the claim that forest bathing positively affects mental wellness is solid and vigorous, so it is absolutely on the list of things to discuss when mental wellness comes around.

What Is Forest Bathing?

In the 1980s, following the British 'forest therapy' approach, a Japanese public health campaign for stress reduction and chronic illness received the new name ‘forest bathing’. Walking may differ from hiking; however, it's more or less slow and deep in the woods. In more concrete terms, it would involve walking through the woods and listening to birds tweeting, stroking the bark of trees, or just sitting under a canopy of leaves.

Applying the five senses

Listening to the rustle of leaves, smelling the earth with moss, feeling the breeze in a quiet mood, under the bright sunlight that shines through the leaves, and observing the sun's interaction with branches.

The Science Behind Forest Bathing and Mental Health

Indeed, a short but influential citation of studies still lends credence to the notion that nature exposure has a quantifiable impact on mental wellness. It has been shown that immersion in forests bathes most strongly in cortisol level reduction (the primary stress hormone), improving mood and cognitive function.

Alleviates stress

Natural elements, particularly forests, probably have anxiolytic effects on humans. For example, natural sounds (such as running water or singing birds) activate the parasympathetic nervous system to induce sleep. Many researchers have already shown that a 20-minute forest bathing experience reduces cortisol levels, reduces feelings of stress, and relieves anxiety.

More Focusing-Awake

In a world where distractions are unlimited, people's mental capacity is almost constantly being depleted or has not yet been developed at the level required for concentration. Forest bathing is to step back from overstimulation when our mind asks for it. It is said that nature operates through "attention restoration theory," i.e., creative activities somehow restore our capacity to concentrate.

Improved Emotional Well-being

Studies have proven that exposure to nature enhances the production of serotonin, a neurotransmitter responsible for controlling moods. Forest exposure attenuates depression symptoms and clears the way for serenity and resilience to arise.

Enhanced Immune Function

Suboptimal immune benefits through forest bathing (i.e., exposure to trees in natural settings) enhance qualitative characteristics conducive to holistic wellness qualities that underpin complementary therapies to psychiatry; however, tree expels phytoncides, volatile organic compounds that contribute to immune enhancement. Healthy people usually have healthy minds.

Forest Bathing as a Holistic Wellness

Practise Forest bathing relates very well to holistic wellness. The idea works in all areas of health, including mental, physical, social, and spiritual aspects. It aims to stretch the one to take a step outside of the individual-self niche to reconnect the individual to the natural world and to enlarge the feeling of responsibility for its protection.

Mental Wellness: The most apparent and collective benefit of forest bathing is mental wellness. Stress relief and improved emotional equilibrium help manage the disease better.

Social Wellness: Forest bathing can continue to be shared in company and, thereby, is conducive to bonding moments, further intersubjective communication, and fostering a feeling of belonging.

Environmental Wellness: Hiking in the forest allows one to soak up the benefits of forming genuine bonds, maximising appreciation for such deep meaning. Growing ecological sustainability leads to greater participation in the massive conservation task ahead.

What if you bring forest bathing into your routine?

Refrain from imagining that forest bathing means living in a luxurious condition in the heart of a deep forest. Imagine, for example, the park-urban, wooded, or even backyard!

Set an intention: Meditation can also serve many functions, such as relaxation or mood enhancement. You must specify your motivation for participating in the activity.

Engage Your Senses: Look for sights, smells, visual items, touch, and natural tastes

Make it a routine: Regularly make forest bathing a weekly or monthly habit and treat it as integral to your self-care.

Wellness Communities and the Popularisation of Nature-Based Practises

Forest bathing is the prime principle in the ethos of the Wellness Community of India (WCI). The largest wellness community in India, WCI believes in holistic wellness approaches that are equally significant to the mind as much as to physical or environmental wellness. WCI's very inclusive agenda calls for practices such as forest bathing to help people rediscover nature and re-emphasise the importance of their well-being in today's life.

It encourages its members to implement natural practices into their daily lives, reinforcing a deeper level of well-being. This benefits personal well-being and the broader culture of mindfulness and sustainability.

Bathing in the forest is not merely a passing mode but a changing practice that reconnects human lives with nature. With the emerging research highlighting the mental wellness and well-being benefits of forest bathing, forest bathing leads to living a life that is more in tune and harmonised with being. These practices are harmonised so that the power of nature is always at work to help us attain balance and equilibrium within ourselves.

Healthcare organisations like the Wellness Community of India strive for community well-being by encouraging the application of mental, physical, and environmental health practices and promoting a sustainable integration with nature. Through an alchemy of wisdom from the past and contemporary life, WCI maintains wellness that is welcoming and profoundly inclusive of everybody.

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Joint discomfort can be a daily struggle, especially when it affects mobility and overall quality of life. Chiropractic care in Matthews, North Carolina, offers an effective, natural approach to easing joint pain. Chiropractors work by addressing the root causes of joint discomfort, such as misalignment and muscle imbalances, rather than just masking symptoms. Consistent adjustments realign the body, reducing tension and promoting better movement, making it easier to manage and alleviate pain.

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Emotional stress can have a significant impact on your physical health, from disrupting sleep to affecting heart health. Many may not realize that psychiatric rehabilitation services in Katy, Texas can provide effective methods to help manage stress and its physical consequences. These services address the emotional roots of stress, teaching individuals how to reduce its physical effects on the body, leading to improved overall health. By managing emotions and negative thoughts, you can maintain a healthier body and mind.

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Even in sickness, I am strong. I will be well. 11/16

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Blood clots, especially in the legs, can be a serious health concern, but luckily, they are preventable with the right steps. One of the best ways to prevent blood clots, especially after surgery or long periods of immobility, is through leg compression. Compression therapy involves wearing specially designed socks or wraps that improve blood flow in the lower legs. If you’re concerned about circulation issues, the experts at Zona Physical Therapy are here to help.

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Blue Zones Diet

The term 'Blue Zones' has been coined to refer to the places in the world with the healthiest, longest-living populations, including Okinawa; Japan, Sardinia, Italy; Nicoya, Costa Rica; Ikaria, Greece; and Loma Linda, California.

On the blue zones, people eat a wide variety of garden vegetables. The best longevity foods in the blue zones diet are leafy greens such as spinach, kale, beet and turnip tops, chard, and collards. Studies have found that middle-aged people who consumed the equivalent of a cup of cooked greens daily were half as likely to die in the next four years as those who ate no greens.

Researchers have also found that people who consumed a quarter pound of fruit daily (about an apple) were 60% less likely to die during the next four years than those who didn’t.

Many oils derive from plants, and they are all preferable to animal-based fats. Olive oil is the oil most often used in the blue zones diet and evidence shows that olive oil consumption increases good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol.

The following simple guidelines reflect how the world’s longest-lived people ate for most of their lives.

Here's a summary of the key points:

Plant-Based Diet

Some 95% of blue zone diets food come from a plant or a plant product with animal protein limited to no more than one small serving per day.

Emphasis on vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, and whole grains;

Leafy greens like spinach and kale are highlighted;

Consuming a cup of cooked greens daily and a quarter pound of fruit daily has been linked to better health outcomes.

Studies have found that middle-aged people who consumed the equivalent of a cup of cooked greens daily were half as likely to die in the next four years as those who ate no greens. Researchers have also found that people who consumed a quarter pound of fruit daily (about an apple) were 60% less likely to die during the next four years than those who didn’t.

Many oils derive from plants, and are all preferable to animal-based fats. Olive oil is the oil most often used in the blue zones diet and evidence shows that olive oil consumption increases good cholesterol and lowers bad cholesterol.

Limit Animal Protein

Animal protein intake is restricted to small servings, with meat consumption limited to twice a week or less;

Fish is a common source of animal protein, consumed in small portions, usually two to three times per week;

Dairy products, particularly cow's milk, are minimised, with alternatives like sheep's or goat's milk products occasionally consumed.

Limit animal protein to twice a week or even less, in servings sized no more than two ounces cooked and avoid processed meats like bacon or sausages.

In most blue zones diets people ate small amounts of pork, chicken, or lamb, eating small amounts of meat, about two ounces or less at a time, about five times per month. Neither beef nor turkey figures significantly into the average blue zones diet. It is thought that any harmful effect was counterbalanced by other food and lifestyle choices.

Healthy Fats

Oils derived from plants, particularly olive oil, are preferred over animal-based fats;

Olive oil consumption is associated with improved cholesterol levels.

Moderate Egg Consumption

Eggs are eaten occasionally, typically two to four times per week;

Eggs from free-range chickens are preferred for their nutrient content.

Reduce Meat Consumption

Meat is consumed sparingly, about two ounces or less at a time, around five times per month;

Processed meats like bacon or sausages are avoided.

On the Blue Zone diet you can eat meat twice a week or even less in servings sized no more than two ounces cooked and avoid processed meats like bacon or sausages.

In most blue zones diets people ate small amounts of pork, chicken, or lamb, eating small amounts of meat, about two ounces or less at a time, about five times per month. Neither beef nor turkey figures significantly into the average blue zones diet. It is thought that any harmful effect was counterbalanced by other food and lifestyle choices.

Fish Consumption

Fish intake is encouraged, with small portions consumed regularly, about two to three times per week;

Emphasis on selecting fish that are common and abundant and not threatened by overfishing.

You can eat up to three ounces of fish daily which is equivalent to about the size of a deck of cards before it is cooked. Select fish that are common and abundant, not threatened by overfishing. In blue zones diets, fish is a common part of everyday meals, eaten on average two to three times a week.

Please consider ethical and health considerations involved in including fish in your diet. In the world’s blue zones, in most cases, the fish being eaten are small, relatively inexpensive fish such as sardines, anchovies, all species that are not exposed to the high levels of mercury or other chemicals that pollute gourmet fish supply today. People in the blue zones don’t overfish the waters. There is no blue zones diet evidence suggesting and any particular fish should be eaten.

Ethical and Health Considerations

For example:

Inclusion of small, relatively inexpensive fish species that are not exposed to high levels of pollutants;

No specific fish is recommended, and overfishing is avoided in Blue Zones.

Dairy Reduction

Minimisation of cow’s milk and dairy products due to lactose intolerance issues;

Calcium and protein are obtained from plant-based sources like kale or tofu.

Minimise your consumption of cow’s milk and dairy products such as cheese, cream and butter. Cow’s milk does not figure significantly in any blue zones diet. In terms of the human diet, dairy is a relative newcomer, introduced about 8,000 to 10,000 years ago. Our digestive systems are not optimised for milk or milk products and now we recognize that a significant number of people have some difficulty digesting lactose.

While western diets have relied on milk for calcium and protein for decades, in the blue zones diet people get these nutrients from plant-based sources such as kale or tofu, both of which provide as much calcium as a cup of milk.

Small amounts of sheep’s milk or goat’s milk product are eaten in a blue zones diet and goat’s and sheep’s milk products figure prominently in the traditional diets of both the Ikarian and Sardinian blue zones.

Eggs Consumption

Eggs are considered acceptable for consumption, providing complete protein and various essential nutrients;

Eggs from free-range chickens are preferred.

Eggs are consumed in all blue zones diets, where people eat them an average of two to four times per week. As with meat protein, the egg is a side dish, eaten alongside a larger portion of a whole-grain or other plant-based feature.

Eggs in the blue zones diet come from chickens that range freely, eat a wide variety of natural foods, do not receive hormones or antibiotics, and produce slowly matured eggs that are naturally higher in omega-3 fatty acids. Factory-produced eggs come to maturity about twice as fast as eggs laid by breeds of chickens in the blue zones.

Eggs provide a complete protein that includes amino acids necessary for your body plus B vitamins, vitamins A, D, and E, and minerals such as selenium.

Other foods on the Blue Zone diet include beans, nuts, sourdough bread. When it comes to beverages, you should drink between 6-8 glasses of water a day. It is okay to drink tea, coffee, and red wine in moderation

In summary

The key principles of the Blue Zones diet include focusing on plant-based foods, limiting animal protein intake, consuming fish in moderation, reducing dairy consumption and enjoying eggs occasionally. By following these simple guidelines inspired by the world's healthiest and longest-living populations, you can improve your overall health and well-being. (Source: bluezonescom)

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What Details of Your Life Could You Pay More Attention To?

What details of your life could you pay more attention to? In our fast-paced world, it’s easy to overlook the small yet significant aspects of our lives that truly matter. Often, we’re so focused on achieving the next milestone—whether it’s career goals, financial success, or personal relationships—that we miss out on the finer details that could improve our quality of life. Here are some areas…

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