According to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, one in five Americans has an autoimmune disease. It has also been theorized that autoimmune diseases are a result of poor gut health - your gut may be the root cause of the chronic conditions you are facing now. Quick Recap: What…
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Having injured my lower back in a bad fall, I understand what it means to not be able to sit for long periods. Long haul flights were my worst nightmare; Carrying heavy backpacks were not possible without much pain. If you are suffering from back pains, it may be tempting…
Guilt, shame, hatred, frustration, anger – these are all emotions associated with unforgiveness, the prison that holds you back from living your best life. Most of us would, at some point in time, have held on to unforgiveness. Perhaps it was a friend who lied to you or your parent…
Forgiveness, the humbling process of letting go of pain, anger, bitterness, shame and guilt about a situation or person, is much easier said than done. Many a time we choose to imprison ourselves with the weight of unforgiveness than to rise above the negativity because it is the path of…
Sleep didn’t use to come easy for me before I was introduced to the world of online meditation. My mind was always racing through the lists of to-dos, looming deadlines, or just anxieties about work and life. Then I found meditation classes on Insight Timer, as well as on other…
Many people suffer from hereditary conditions; while some can be life-threatening, others have little or no impact on the quality of life. For me, I found out that I have a hereditary blood condition called Beta Thalassemia (or Thalassemia Minor), and that I also have iron deficiency (a double whammy!).…
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Sitting down directly on the ground during meditation, without the aid of any meditation cushions can be rather uncomfortable and sometimes painful for me. My lower back protests quite a bit due to my history with lower back pains, my sitting bones hurt after a while, and my calves go…
If you are looking to achieve success and fulfilment in life, one of the best habits to cultivate is to use powerful affirmations daily. Affirmations are positive statements you tell yourself (preferably as part of your morning routine) to help you stay motivated and change your mindset to that which…