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The Golden Elixir: Unveiling the Health Benefits of Olive Oil

June 1st, 2023

Olive oil, often called "liquid gold," has been cherished for centuries for its culinary and medicinal qualities. Beyond its delicious taste and versatility, this extraordinary oil offers a plethora of health benefits that have been supported by scientific research. Let's explore the advantages of adding olive oil to your diet and download the Olive Oil 101 Guide

Visualization: Unleashing the Power of this Mind-Body Technique

May 30th, 2023

By Duke Health & Well-Being Team In mind-body techniques, visualization is a powerful tool for achieving personal growth, wellness, and self-transformation. Visualization empowers individuals to tap into their imagination and manifest their desires by harnessing the innate connection between the mind and body. This blog post explores the transformative potential of visualization as a mind-body technique.

Discover the Power of Mindful Awareness: Tips for Incorporating It into Your Daily Life

May 5th, 2023

Mindful awareness has become popular recently due to its benefits for the mind and body. This practice involves intentionally paying attention to the present moment without judgment, leading to greater self-awareness and overall well-being. Based on ancient Buddhist teachings, mindful awareness builds on the principles of mindfulness. This involves focusing on the present ...

Five Lessons from the Book Atomic Habits You Can Apply Today

April 20th, 2023

What are some of the top lessons from Atomic Habits, and how can they help with well-being? Atomic Habits, written by James Clear, is a bestselling self-help book that delves into the science behind habit formation and offers practical advice for building good habits and breaking bad ones. The book has gained popularity because of its actionable ...

The Reiki Program FAQs

March 15th, 2023

By Deborah Dixon, Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) in Usui Tibetan Reiki. What is included in the Reiki Program? The Reiki program is a series of classes with in-person and virtual options. Reiki: Level One is an introduction and establishes self-treatments as the bedrock of the Reiki practice. Reiki: Level Two delves deeper into traditional Japanese techniques ...

Reaching for Yourself with Reiki

March 10th, 2023

By Deborah Dixon, Reiki Master Teacher (RMT) in Usui Tibetan Reiki. Reiki brings a familiar image to mind of lying passively on a massage table and being lightly touched by a practitioner. For the Reiki practitioner, self-treatments are the foundation of the practice. A practitioner with a successful Reiki practice will generally have hands-on self for ten to sixty minutes or ...

Five Tips for Breaking Bad Habits

February 21st, 2023

Learn how noticing when your habits become automatic, identifying daily triggers, and practicing mindful awareness can help you transform habits into choices. Tip #1: Notice When Your Habits Have Become Automatic Most of the time, when we engage in unhealthy habits, we do it automatically. In fact, our minds are generally preoccupied with thinking ...

A Guided Mindfulness Meditation to Improve the Moment

January 23rd, 2023

Mindful breathing is a powerful exercise that can help you stay focused on the present moment. Combining a mindful breathing exercise with meditation can help you focus and relax. Read the instructions below to familiarize yourself with the experience. Set a timer, and as you get more accustomed to using this technique to help you relax, you can set the ...

Well-Being Guidelines During a Crisis

July 20th, 2021

By Duke Integrative Medicine Psychotherapy Team We can easily let go of our healthy routines and boundaries when dealing with crises. During a crisis, we may let go of important practices that cultivate the four pillars of a stable mood: nutrition, connection, movement, and rest. During highly stressful times, it's important to do what we can to maintain and bolster ...

Keeping Older Yoga Students Safe

September 16th, 2019

Janet Rae Humphrey C-IAYT, E-RYT, C-YFHA, C-IYFS is a yoga teacher from Scottsdale, Arizona who primarily teaches older adults. Janet first walked into a yoga class at the age of 58 after a lifetime of medical issues, including a lumbar fusion, six knee surgeries, fibromyalgia, and three neurosurgeries, followed by life-threatening infections, severe pain, muscular weakness, and scoliosis. Through her ...

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