New research shows that you gain better perception through meditation. “Attentional-blink” occurs when two pieces of information are presented to a person in very close succession, and the brain doesn’t perceive the second piece of information because it is still processing the first. Richard Davidson and colleagues attempted to determine if intensive mental training through […]
Tai Chi: An Introduction
Tai chi, which originated in China as a martial art, is a mind-body practice in complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). It is sometimes referred to as “moving meditation”—practitioners move their bodies slowly, gently, and with awareness, while breathing deeply. The following is a general overview of tai chi and suggests sources for additional information. Key Points Many people practice […]
The Largest Mind Over Matter Experiment in History
Have you heard about the Intention Experiment? All across the world, intriguing experiments are taking place to study the power of intention. The power of intention? Can the power of intention change the physical world? Lynn McTaggart, researcher, lecturer, and best selling author, along with prestigious physicists, psychologists, scientists and thousands of volunteers from 30 countries […]
Neurons That Fire Together, Wire Together
What is neuroplasticity? Want to break a habit or change the way you feel about something? Change your brain physically with contemplative exercises and watch your thinking and points of view change. It’s relatively easy when you know how. Meditate. Several research studies have shown that contemplative practice, such as meditation, can physically transform the […]
The Biology of Romance
What do your cells have to do with love? According to stem cell biologist, Dr. Bruce Lipton, bestselling author and recipient of the 2009 Goi Peace Award, there is a biology of romance, where cells hold profound power over our health – and the way they “feel” effects the signals they send to our brains. Dr. […]