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Move the Body, Heal the Mind with Dr. Jennifer Heisz | Mind Meld 293

THIRD EYE DROPS

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The Amigdula Is a Relic of Our Evolutionary Past

The amigdala is, it's a relic of our evolutionary past. We need it to detect threats and this is really important for survival. But the problem is that the amigdula responds not only to real threats, but imaginary threats as well. When we engage in mindfulness behavior, when we engage in exercise and breathing techniques, this part of the brain gets activated,. Its communication with the amidula is strengthened. meditation work to soothete the anxious amigda.

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