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Introduction:
- Mind-body harmony is discussed as the fourth pillar to Live Long and Well (along with exercise, nutrition, sleep, exposure to heat/cold, social relationships).
- Mind-body activities encompass meditation, controlled breathing exercises, yoga, and spending time in nature.
Part 1: The Connection Between the Mind and the Body:
- The mind influences bodily functions such as movement, heart rate, and breathing.
- Conversely, the body communicates with the mind, signaling when to breathe, sensing pain, and indicating hunger.
- Chronic stress can disrupt the mind-body connection, leading to health issues.
Part 2: Impact of Mind-Body Imbalance on Health:
Part 3: Improving Mind-Body Harmony:
- Various mind-body activities, such as meditation, yoga, breath exercises, and nature walks, can enhance well-being.
Where do we go from here?
As always, it is important to determine whether these activities will help you!
- Start with a baseline assessment of your mood or blood pressure, or general wellbeing.
- Then select a mind-body activity to begin/test
- After several weeks, assess the same baseline elements--see if you have made progress in that area.
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