Mindfulness and Mental Health

Posted on July 7, 2020July 7, 2020 by Luminary Wellness

Mindfulness and Mental HealthYou have probably heard the term ‘mindfulness’ bounced around in mental health discussions and forums, especially in recent times. But what is ‘mindfulness’ and how does it work for improving your mental health?Let’s take a look. What is ‘mindfulness’?Mindfulness is the practice of calmly and attentively focusing our awareness inward, to everything we’re thinking, feeling, sensing with our bodies, and the environment surrounding us on a moment-to-moment basis...

Supporting your immune system.

Posted on March 17, 2020March 17, 2020 by Luminary Wellness

This is something I would have been writing about in a couple months for the flu/winter season coming up but now is a great time to look at these with the Covid-19 corona virus spreading around the world. We have been fortunate here in New Zealand to limit it and slow it down so much so the medical system can cope with it, but it's important we still take care of our own health. Here are some great things to help your immune system. Some you know already, and some may just be reminder but st...

How to massage Upper Back and Neck

Posted on July 31, 2017July 31, 2017 by Luminary Wellness

Most people tend to get tight shoulders, upper back, and neck. Here is a quick and great tutorial about how to massage your partner's upper back and neck that you can do at home or just about anywhere. Have a look at the video to help your partner feel better. Or better yet, have your partner watch the video and practice on you! The video shows skin on skin, but many of these moves can be done over clothing also. Great to help out a bit in-between sessions with me. Let me know what you ...

9 Ways to improve your posture

Posted on May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 by Luminary Wellness

Having good posture is important. Not only can it help you look better, but it usually will help you feel better also. This information from wikiHow will give you some nice tips on how to improve your posture. 10 Second Summary Think of your body as being held up by a string.. Have someone tape an X across your back, from shoulder to opposite hip. Stand with your back against a wall to know what good posture feels like. Build your muscles with specific exercises, stretches, and ...

Multi-tasking myth

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Luminary Wellness

As someone who has struggled with focus throughout my life, I've known for a long time that our brain can not actually multi-task. There are certain mundane things we can do without thinking about, like eat, or keep our foot on the gas pedal etc, but as far as work and dealing with people we don't actually multi-task. We switch back and forth between the 2, or 3 things. (Hopefully not more than 3 because even 2 things makes it take longer.) I have recently enjoyed learning some great tips fro...

Memory Loss from Medicine

Posted on September 30, 2013September 26, 2013 by Luminary Wellness

Do you experience memory loss? It could be because of one of several prescription drugs. 1. Antianxiety drugs 2. Cholesterol drugs 3. Antiseizure drugs 4. Antidepressant drugs 5. Narcotic painkillers 6. Parkinson's drugs 7. Hypertension drugs 8. Sleeping aids 9. Incontinence drugs 10. Antihistamines On AARP's website, Dr. Armon B. Neel Jr. has a great article written about how these meds could be affecting your memory and some alternative solutions for you. We encourage you to ta...

The Truth about Antidepressants

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Luminary Wellness

Dr Oz did a great episode about antidepressants. All too often depression is a symptom and not the cause, but it is just the symptom the regular doctor is trying to treat, and they do it without understanding the full risks of prescribing antidepressants. Watch this short clip to learn more or watch all of it at Dr Oz's site. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJ3o4C-7Zvw#action=share Watch the rest of it here. http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/truth-about-anti-depressants?video=18297 And i...