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Researchers from Heriot-Watt University in the U.K. tracked the brainwaves of study participants, as they walked through an old shoping district, a park, and a bustling commercial area. Researchers found these participants entered a meditative state while walking through the park. The British study is the latest in a string of research on the benefits of spending time in nature. A study from 2011 found that a forest stroll could lower the stress hormone coristol by 12....

When it comes to gym hairstyles for curly hair, however, things can get a little more complicated. As a lot of curly-haired girls know, a little bit of sweat combined with humidity in the locker room can be a recipe for frizzy hair. We’ve created two post-workout gym hairstyles for curly hair that we know you’ll love for those days when a full refresh of your look isn’t an option....

Hair Masks for Split Ends 1. Straight Hair The Good Stuff Intensive Nourishment Cream works to repair your split ends as it smoothes your hair. A little bit of this product goes a long way and it works best when applied in heavier concentration at the ends of your damp clean hair. It’s a great option for women with straight hair as the oils in this formula add an extra dose of shine to already glossy straight strands....

The Truth Behind Hair Regrowth All Things Hair: Do supplements aid in hair regrowth? Leon Van Gorkham: Hair supplements may work if you are severely deficient in specific nutrients, which is not a common problem in the United States. They have not been proven to work if you are not deficient and the claims have been restricted to ‘maintaining healthy hair growth’. These claims have not been evaluated by the FDA....

Making the “Big Chop” in 5 Steps Find the best products for your new length, learn how to care for your shorter strands, and get some inspiration. 1. Find your inspiration. The first step in any huge hair change is finding the inspiration for your new style. Before researching a stylist, adjusting your hair care and styling routine, and adapting to your new look, it’s important to find some visual representation of what you are imagining for your new look....

Dan Harris, anchor of ABC News, Nightline, and Weekend Edition of Good Morning America, recently wrote a memoir about his public breakdown and journey to mindfulness entitled 10% Happier. Harris was drawn to meditation despite massive misgivings about the way some people talk about mindfulness, and has since taken up the mantle of bringing meditation to the masses. Harris’ story was covered in the August issue of Mindful magazine. He recently sat down with renowned neuroscientist Richard Davidson in New York City to talk about using meditation to train your brain (watch the webcast)....

A Conversation with Dr. Judy Ho What kind of stigmas and stereotypes about lengthy beauty routines did you discover? In our survey conducted in May 2017 of 2,099 U.S. women from ages 18 to 35, 95 percent of women say that on a regular day the look of their hair is important. 81 percent of women say their hair is the leading factor in their confidence. Over and above other activities in their beauty routine such as putting on makeup!...

Some version of this battle occurred daily over a very long three weeks, during which I tried five different types of brushing implements—from wide-toothed combs to wet brushes—three different kinds of spray-on conditioners, myriad forms of distraction (songs, books, TV), and, of course, the promise of lots of rewards. Yet nothing worked, for this kiddo did not want to have her hair combed. It was no use. Quite often, we parent in what could be considered non-ideal circumstances—when we’re physiologically and emotionally running on empty and tending to many other demands....

The Dutch braid, especially when worn Double-Dutch style (a.k.a. pigtails), keeps your strands completely secured and away from your face, with little risk of unraveling. This is perhaps one of the reasons why this braided pigtail look is so popular during the hotter, more humid, no-hair-around-my-face-please months. How to Create a Dutch Braid We’re willing to bet that learning how to create a Dutch braid was never so high on your list of priorities before....

My mother once turned to me in the middle of a busy street and told me to stop trying to take her over. Wha? All I was doing was insisting that I carry her heavy bag of books from the library. She’s in her 80s! Helping her is a good thing. Why was my helpfulness making her so testy? As I clung tightly to her bookage, refusing to give anything back to her, I suddenly noticed my dogged determination to do right, come hell or high water....

In our busy, high-tech, low-touch lives, it’s easy to operate detached from our own bodies. They too easily become vessels we feed, water, and rest so they can continue to cart around our brains. We don’t pay attention to the information our bodies are sending us or the effect that forces such as stress are having—until real health problems set in. Let’s take a small and simple step in the direction of paying our body the attention it is due....

There can be a wide variety of reasons for painful sex, so it is best to make an appointment with your doctor to find the root cause. In addition, it is crucial to work toward finding a resolution if you are experiencing painful sex, because it can affect your relationship. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about them, click here. Why Does it Hurt When I Have Sex?...

On one of the first few days of camp, after circle time, introductions, and group norms, campers were off to play, picking up sticks, jumping on logs, and chasing each other around the park in joyful glee. The moment I began sensing energy that required in-the-moment, nonjudgmental, compassionate action (mindfulness) was when campers began to use the sticks as guns. The activity began to shift from kid play to violent acts, unbeknownst to the children....

As a hobby, journaling is inexpensive, portable, and can brighten our quality of awareness, making sense of our thoughts, feelings, perspectives, our own developing story line as it happens. It gives us a chance to slow down, breathe, turn to a fresh page, and “get real” about what we’re thinking and feeling—also referred to, particularly in therapeutic settings, as expressive writing. Although we refer here to writing, journaling is not only about putting words on paper....

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. To learn more about ’em, click here. included printables These adorable printables are totally free and include: how to use The rose petals For this romantic night, you’ll definitely need some rose petals! We love these fake rose petals, but you can also search for “rose petals near me” or ask your closest flower shop if you prefer fresh ones. You could also use some dried roses....

The circuitry of this inner theater has been one of the major evolutions of the brain over the past several million years. It’s an extraordinary capability that helped our ancestors survive, and it aids and enriches our lives today. But it has some drawbacks, and it’s important to learn how to use it wisely and not let it use you. Watching Your Inner Movie Our powerful brains allow us to mental time travel and have a strong sense of self....

As we see on Mateo, who’s sporting one of today’s hottest looks, a combover isn’t all that complicated to style, provided you’ve got the right product. Once that’s set, it’s all in the (literal) flick of the wrist, really, as you’ll see in the video above. For a quick and easy step-by-step, scroll on below as we break down Mateo’s awesome—and snappy!—tutorial on how to style a side part:...

Sounds intriguing, right? Read on to learn all about keratin treatment basics and about how this treatment can work for you. Best Keratin Treatment Guide Hair keratin treatments work to repair gnarly split ends by restoring the protein bonds in your hair, causing them to reform, seal and straighten. Keratin smoothing treatment offers a high-shine finish to your strands in just one session. What is a keratin treatment? A professional keratin treatment is a semi-permanent solution that is applied to your hair....

Get ready for it! The tragic, “I’m bored!” from your kiddos as the first few weeks of summer settle in. NOT THIS YEAR! Welcome them home, from their last day of school, with the ULTIMATE “School’s Out” Anti-Boredom Basket! A BIG shout out to the talented Kayley Miller, for the cheery and bright printables! Check her out, she ROCKS! Paper airplane kit {I picked mine up at the store, but you can get an awesome one here!...

In this video, from the Mindfulness and Compassion conference back in March, Bardacke talks about adapting Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) into her Mindful Childbirth and Parenting program. She talks about some of the unexpected stressors on pregnancy and how mindfulness can help—a key part of Mindful’s feature story on Bardacke’s class in the August 2013 issue of Mindful magazine. “Why bring mindfulness to expectant families? Well first of all, pregnancy is pretty stressful even if it’s happy....