People smile for different reasons, in various contexts, but only certain kinds of smile generally pass as an honest mark of happiness. Is this what they really are, though? Although smiles are generally taken as signs of contentment, humans actually smile for many different reasons. Sometimes we do smile simply because we are happy, but […]
Parenthood is a life-changing journey. As new parents, we learn that our choices have important consequences for the health and well-being of our children. Holistic parenting embraces that journey. It emphasizes natural health, a strong and loving parent-child bond, and green living. This article discusses 5 approaches to holistic parenting during pregnancy, infancy, and childhood. […]
When you see someone smiling or laughing, the tendency is that you would smile or laugh yourself. Happiness is as simple as that. How do you cope with stress? How do you unwind? The next time you take a break away from your daily toil, go outside and smell the flowers. At the University of […]
Decades ago, most people saw guided meditation as one of the spiritual fads peculiar to devoted Buddhist. But with time, meditation has gained acceptance into our present world. There is lots of evidence that suggests that the practice of meditation, defined as being aware in the moment can have beneficial impact on our health. Research […]
In our never-ending search for happiness, we may need to look no further than our own gut. The gut has actually been nicknamed the “second brain” because of a large number of neurotransmitters found there. Serotonin is found in great concentration in the bowels and is responsible for some roles such as helping nerves communicate, […]