By Tori Rodriguez Your mom always told you that worrying would make the shot worse, and now research confirms that some things really do hurt more if you think they will. A study published recently in the Journal of Psychosomatic Research tested whether watching a video that warned about the negative health effects of electromagnetic fields would influence whether people…
Mindfulness meditation lessens stress and boosts the immune function—not a bad start for better health
Everyone does it: from the Burmese and Balinese to the Inuit and Icelanders. In the United States, almost half of us do it, making it one of the most common of our shared rituals. We give thanks for our food with prayer, with rituals and dance, before meals, after eating, and in praise of a bountiful harvest. We thank someone,…
New studies suggest that probiotics do more than help you digest—they may also boost your mood
By Jennie Dorris At first glance, a session of shira yoga might look like a typical yoga class. But hang around to listen, and you’ll notice that, instead of traditional kirtan music or a flowing electronic groove, the room is humming with an ancient Hebrew chant. Currently available in New York and Boston, and launching later this year in San…
As Rose Caiola reported, the first night of Emerging Women Live 2014 was amazing—and as the event continued, it kept getting better and better. The energy of the hundreds of confident, savvy women gathered for the conference turned the Sheraton Times Square into a hub of female power. This convocation of women who are redefining success sends a clear message—the…
By Sloane Davidson “If there is no wind, row” is a Latin proverb, and it’s also a small plaque my mom has in her garage. I’ve thought a lot about what it means and I’ve come to a very simple conclusion. You have to be your own wind. No one will make decisions for you. No one will create opportunities…
By Seth Adam Smith “Both abundance and lack [of abundance] exist simultaneously in our lives, as parallel realities. It is always our conscious choice which secret garden we will tend…when we choose not to focus on what is missing from our lives but are grateful for the abundance that’s present—love, health, family, friends, work, the joys of nature, and personal…
By Mallory Bulman and Kaitlin Vogel Hay House’s recent two-day I Can Do It! 2014 – New York event brought over a dozen thought-provoking authors to the stage—from prominent spiritual leaders to personal wellness luminaries to health coaches…even a Google executive! It was an enlightening weekend from start to finish. If you didn’t catch the conference this year, here are some of the…
