stress management – Health Continuum

The calming and meditative quality of cooking

This video below by Ryoya Takashima is calming and that is how cooking should be. The simple and repetitive tasks of slicing, heating up a frying pan, grilling and turning foods, can bring peace of mind when carried out in a relaxed and meditative way. Cooking is a creative and rewarding task that stimulates the senses, but too often, […]

Mental Health, Stress Management

Twelve reasons to laugh, just for the health of it

Just a shot of laughter will take you far. It relieves stress and tension. It makes you feel buoyant and on top of the world. It’s good for your mind, body and spirit. Laughter is the best medicine. Twelve reasons to laugh more: Releases endorphins; the body’s chemicals that make you feel good and happy Increases blood […]