What Happens When You Rediscover Your World Each Day? Life can be joyful and fun if you keep being fascinated by everyday happenings. It’s refreshing to look at the world with a fresh pair of eyes; experiencing things as if it is the first time for everything in a meaningful way. While you may have…
DetailsChildren with Down Syndrome improved in motor function and muscle tone following massage therapy. Twenty-one moderate to high functioning young children with Down syndrome receiving early intervention (physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy) were randomly assigned to also receive two 30-min massage therapy or reading sessions (control group) per week for two months. On…
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Benefits of reading quotes that inspire you The power of inspirational quotes cannot be underestimated! There are quite a number of people who have found success merely by reading inspirational quotes. It has been reported that reading inspirational quotes on a daily basis can greatly boost a person’s motivation and reduce stress. It can help…
DetailsShould I Say “Yes” or “No?” Nothing can be harder in boundaries as just saying ‘no’. However, when you come to think of it, this simple word can have a profound impact on your relationships with others. It not only helps you establish boundaries but also gives you flexibility in the things you can do…
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Have a Pajama Day Stressed out from a hectic routine? Want all the worries to abandon you for a while? Need a break? Well, give yourself a Pajama Day and relax into a day made just for you! Don’t know what that is? A pajama day, better known as a PJ Day is a day…
DetailsThe human brain is the most complex and least understood part of the human anatomy. Nerve impulses to and from the brain travel as fast as 170 miles per hour. Ever wonder how you can react so fast to things around you, such as moving your hand away from a hot stove? It’s due to…
DetailsA study of children with mild to moderate juvenile rheumatoid arthritis were massaged by their parents 15 minutes a day for 30 days (and a control group engaged in relaxation therapy). The children’s anxiety and cortisol levels were immediately decreased by the massage, and over the 30-day period their pain decreased on self-reports, parent reports,…
DetailsBenefits of Cloud watching Cloud watching remains a fun and relaxing activity that can be done by both adults and children alike. Cloud watching can be done without any specific equipment. All you need is your leisure time, as well as little imagination. It is a wonderful source of relaxation and entertainment for the whole…
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Fun Body Facts: The muscle that can pull with the greatest force is the Soleus. It is found below the Gastrocnemius (calf muscle). It is considered a very powerful muscle along with calf muscles because it pulls against the force of gravity to keep the body upright, by stopping the body from falling forward. Due…
DetailsThe Joys of Deep Breathing Breathing is something people do at the subconscious level. For this reason, very few people pay attention to how they breathe. The fast-paced life of today’s world has not made it any better. Most people may not even know they are shallow breathers. Shallow breathing has adverse effects including being…
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