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New on The Resilience Blog:
Why Take a Mind/Body Approach to Health? It Works.
 It’s widely known that the US spends far more on health care per person than any other country in the world. If we’re at all serious about reducing those costs, we could do far worse than adopt a mind/body approach to health.
Consider this: Anywhere from 80 to 90% of all visits to doctors are stress-related. Think of the savings from reducing that number alone.
A mind/body approach can do just that – something I thought about a lot as I listened to renowned heart disease expert Dr. Dean Ornish speak at the Integral Yoga Institute in San Francisco last month.
A long-time student and close friend of Integral Yoga founder Sri Swami Satchidananda, Dr. Ornish credits Satchidananda for planting the seeds from which his Program for Reversing Heart Disease grew. While each of its components suggests a “yoga lifestyle” – diet, conditioning and group support – yoga itself is mentioned as a primary component for reducing stress and teaching relaxation.
The Walking Revolution
To be embodied is a gift. But just like a car, if you don’t use your human vehicle, you lose it! Whether you’re a fan of yoga, Tai Chi, swimming, cycling, cross training, or any other sport, one of the simplest ways to keep physically fit is to include more walking into your day.
Just 30 minutes – all at once or in smaller chunks – makes a big difference in how you feel physically and mentally. And it reduces your risk of heart disease, Alzheimer’s and several other common diseases and conditions.
Take a few minutes to watch the trailer for the excellent 30-minute documentary The Walking Revolution. Or better yet, watch the whole thing!
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