Emotional Healthy Living: The Healthy Mind

Having a Healthy Mind is essential to the healing process. And Emotional Healthy living is a core component of achieving a healthy mind. Our brain chemicals run our bodies. They are the messengers and communicators. If these chemicals are out of balance then our bodies are out of balance. Science of the brain has come a long way over the years. Today we better understand how neuropath ways are formed, how negative patterns of thinking can ultimately undermine our physical and mental health, and how developing healthier patterns will ultimately play an enormous role in our overall physical and mental well being.

I spent many hours in bed reading, trying to find information to explain what was happening in my body and how I could help myself feel better.

Below you will find a list of links to valuable sites as well as links to articles that I have written or drawn valuable information from to help me in developing a new way of thinking and gaining emotional healthy living.

This is a fascinating article on the food that our brain needs to function properly and what happens to our brain when depleted of the necessary nutrients to function. Is Your Brain Fat Enough?

Stress in our personal and professional lives is ever changing and constantly on the rise. Everyday we’re expected to do more and more with less and less - less resources, less energy and less time. What is stress and how do we balance the expectations of the world with our personal needs? Ten Commandments for a Stress-Free Life

Chemical additives in our food, toxins in the air we breathe and chemicals in the water we consume are all affecting our brain chemicals and ultimately our bodies. Understanding the effects of these chemicals empowers you to make a decision to not pollute your body and puts you in a position to enjoy optimum health. Chemical toxins and the role they play in our mental health.

Our bodies are subject to an onslaught of man-made stressors: criss-crossing fields of microwave, radio, television, and electronic transmissions, pollution, noise, and traffic, as well as the bombardments of information and advertising, and the requirements to produce more and more efficiently in the face of fierce economic competition. How do we maintain balance? Sensory Overload and Stress

Can some foods make you smarter? Research shows that nuts and seeds just might boost your brainpower and balance your moods. Who knew we had to feed our brains? Food for Brain Power

The following articles are from my Healthy Holistic Living News Blog just in case you didn't get a chance to visit my Healthy Blog I thought I would list a few of the articles here:

• -Is Depression and Anxiety Controlling your Life?

One of the best things you can do for yourself whether you are dealing with a chronic illness or not is to express yourself. Most of us can’t quite seem to share our feelings with people at the moment an experience is happening. Putting our experiences into writing is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself. It acts as a natural detoxifier for your body, mind and spirit. Read Journal Writing for Your Body, Mind and Spirit

How is our brain truly affected by lack of nutrients? Can malnutrition play a role in how our brain develops? Why do we have so many criminals in this country? Could it be because so many of them are raised with nutritional imbalances which then distort their mental function, their mood, their response to stress and their ability to be successful in modern society? At least those are major contributing factors. Effects of Malnutrition

We can't walk into a convenience store, grocery store or restaurant without being offered a dose of aspartame. We can't buy a stick of gum or a box of mints without having to read the label like a hawk, because it's not always obvious that a product contains aspartame. It's in everything. How dangerous is Aspartame? Aspartame Poisoning

Depression and mental disorders can be prevented and treated with simple healing foods. A new study published in the February 15, 2005 issue of Biological Psychiatry shows that certain foods are better at treating depression than antidepressant drugs. Hard to believe isn’t it? Mike Adams, the author of this article is a self-proclaimed Health Ranger. He is radical is his beliefs and at time ruffles the feathers of the FDA and our political leaders. But the bottom line is whether we agree with his politics or not his health information is sound and has great value. I highly recommend reading Depression and Mental disorders can be prevented and treated with simple healing foods

The brain is both the supercomputer that runs your complex life and the tender organ that houses your soul. And while you may run, lift weights, or do yoga to keep your body in good condition, chances are you ignore your brain and just trust it to do its job. No matter what your age, mental exercise has a global, positive effect on the brain. Read 22 ways to boost your brain power.

Meditation can offer inner peace and health to those who seek out this journey. This article highlights the author's experience in Thailand where she stayed at the Wat Ram Poeng temple while studying Vispassana Meditation. It is a wonderful story as well as a reminder of how powerful meditation can be for all of us. Vispanna Meditation: Journey to a Healthy Mind

This is really a great site to learn more about both the emotional and physical aspects of the brain. To truly have a healthy brain we need to feed the brain the right foods and thoughts to fully enjoy emotional healthy living and achieve optimum health. Healthy Brain

Here is an absolutely fantastic site outlining the physical aspects of the brain, the chemical aspect, the nervous system and the disorders associated with the brain. This is an excellent starting place to get a better understanding of how and why we suffer from mental health disorders. Brain Explorer

HealingWell.com is a thriving community and information resource for patients, caregivers, and families coping with diseases, disorders and chronic illness. They have an especially good section on Anxiety and Panic. They have a ton of articles, resources, and an on-line community for support. HealingWell.com

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