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Are there natural approaches to pain management?

by Julek Meissner | Oct 30, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Natural medicine, Weight loss

Are there natural approaches to pain management? A lot of people are suffering with chronic pain, and are on pain-killers. The problem with drugs against pain lies with their side-effects. I was intrigued by natural approaches to pain relief after I recently came...

Can Mindfulness Help Improve Politics?

by Julek Meissner | Apr 20, 2019 | Lifestyle, Mindfulness, Politics

Mental health and Brexit Brexit politics are having a negative impact on British mental health. Anxiety, depression and insomnia are all increasing. The use of antidepressants has risen by over 13% since the 2016 public vote. People fear losing their jobs, or being...

Can Mindfulness Prevent Classroom Violence?

by Julek Meissner | Feb 19, 2019 | Lifestyle, Mindfulness

Classroom Violence On the Rise There has been an alarming increase in classroom violence in Canada. As this 2018 Global News video points out, up to 70% of Ontario teachers have witnessed violence in school. Teaching mindfulness in the classroom can help cultivate a...

Living Mindfully, Dying Gracefully

by Julek Meissner | Dec 14, 2018 | Mindfulness

Mindfulness At the End of Life. As Atul Gawande’s best-selling book Being Mortal points out, we’ve come a long way in treating illnesses, managing pain, and helping people live longer. However, we still haven’t figured out how to deal gracefully with death and dying....

Is Mindful Parenting Good for Us?

by Julek Meissner | Dec 12, 2018 | Mindfulness, Parenting

Mindful parenting is a skill worth investing in. Mindfulness has been shown to be an excellent antidote to stress, including stressful family dynamics. A peaceful family is less likely to resort to corporal punishment for discipline. Antidote to Youth Violence A...