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A recent review study revealed that companion animals can reduce anxiety and stress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1695824822546-FP6PP9FHQRULN94KY6DK/OMNI2023_B9_sleep_mental_health.png Insights Did you know that improving sleep quality can reduce anxiety and depression? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1695824813967-FVJBICB3T87N29VNTLBI/OMNI2023_B9_fitbit_wearables_health.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Activity Trackers can increase physical activity among older adults. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1693240992569-1FFA653MBASN0YSVJ4GT/OMNI2023_B8_pleasure_brain_health.png Insights Did you know that Daily Pleasures can improve brain health? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1690500241278-V9T7KRIWXA7EY0IB0YB5/OMNI2023_B7_selfcare_health.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Self-care is self-compassion in action Mindfulness meditation nature nutrition yoga & breathwork music & aromatherapy physical activity biophilic home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1687968476952-JMC20PKL0JEG71M7P2E2/OMNI2023_B6_biophilic_lighting_health.png Insights Optimal Indoor Lighting is important for Healthy Aging Cognitive Functions Quality Sleep Mental Health Well-Being https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1687968476628-CXJRL8MM2QF7SQT3IGOR/OMNI2023_B6_biophilic_plants_health.png Insights Biophilic Solutions to improve Mental Health Fragrant primula increases relaxation Fresh roses reduce physiological stress Bitter orange essential oils reduce anxiety Indoor plants increase positive emotions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1690388238039-L1Q15ZBMQN6PU0U1MS9H/OMNI2023_B4_mental_health_sighing.png Insights Did you know that a daily 5-minute cyclic sighing is effective in improving mood and reducing anxiety? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1679959612185-0G4470B0YRNX1VUDYURN/OMNI2023_B3_aromatherapy_meditation_sleep.png Insights Physical exercise, aromatherapy, and meditation can improve sleep in older adults https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1679959613097-WPEQ161TSP23W9D5PPCH/OMNI2023_B3_biophilic_healthy_dwelling.png Insights #healthydwelling2030 With 6 out of 10 adults in the U.S. living with chronic diseases, we propose a 3-step solution to address this health care crisis: Improve interior spaces using evidence-based design and healthy materials. Expand the functionality of interior spaces to support self-care for chronic disorders. Increase awareness of the mind-body-nature connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1679959617264-YT5MNFN2OLUK7T06HNK3/OMNI2023_B3_forest_bathing_mental.png Insights A systematic review study suggests that forest bathing can significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1679959617923-MZGBXURSTN1OYDYUZYIE/OMNI2023_B3_mental_physical_exercises.png Insights Physical activity can reduce depression and anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1679959620224-V09ZQ8IUKKDI3LDU8IXM/OMNI2023_B3_prevention_social_support.png Insights Did you know that social support from friends, family, and coworkers can prevent chronic diseases? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1677602109118-8YWJJ9JUQVF872HCDEHV/OMNI2023_B2_nature_mental_medications.png Insights For people living in cities, frequent visits to green spaces are associated with less frequent use of medications for mental and cardiovascular disorders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1668791699943-HP81N7PMZPMCAV9SH3X9/OMNI2022_B11_fibromyalgia_yoga_music.png Insights To improve fibromyalgia symptoms, enjoy the following: -music -yoga -mud bath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1677602106265-9GA8KK0JFAUDECU0ACMI/OMNI2023_B2_nature_depression.png Insights Indoor and outdoor greenery are associated with fewer depressive symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1677602102979-V1QJH3DWWGY90WRPFFWT/OMNI2023_B2_music_memory_mental.png Insights For older adults, listening to music can improve mood and memory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1668790818852-UQOVT2SS1KSBAP6SYV57/OMNI2022_B11_gratitude_depression_anxiety.png Insights THANK YOU Gratitude can reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, while improving physical health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1671463422747-T3Q4DIYJ79VXNRZN72V9/OMNI2022_B12_tv_nature_health.png Insights Can The Frame Smart TV provide health benefits of nature of soundscapes? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1671463414214-2DOILZTMRJE3VWVRLB4W/OMNI2022_B12_biophilic_design_migraine.png Insights Can biophilic interior design and self-care help people to reduce migraine headaches? Learn more in our “Healthy Dwelling” article https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1671463416884-6BLTW6X9P4XT5AMKI28N/OMNI2022_B12_nature_mental_health.png Insights Speaking of nature, did you know that green spaces reduce hospital admissions for mental health? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1668790817934-39WB9UD2XIYKRZ0HRK39/OMNI2022_B11_music_trauma_ptsd.png Insights Enjoy & Expect health benefits Listening to music can improve PTSD symptoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1668790825543-R1NRYI35E2QMIS4O5MRD/OMNI2022_B11_nature_sounds_health.png Insights Nature sounds bring these health benefits: -stress reduction -decreased pain and heart rate -improved mood and cognitive performance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1668790826498-INMA5YIS0MJFV874TCTZ/OMNI2022_B11_music_wellness_alzheimers.png Insights Combining music and physical activity can improve cognition and well-being of people living with Alzheimer’s disease https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1667237633272-MQ4MM35WUXT4D4SURVNF/OMNI2022_B10_nature_mental_health.png Insights A walk in nature significantly improves positive emotions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1668791472512-KY3S57S6STCDJGLJ2NP3/OMNI2022_B11_depression_nature_music.png Insights For people living with depression, let’s promote the benefits of -biophilic indoor environments fostering self-care -connection with outdoor nature -listening to music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1659037382658-F04N83732CUTUQ4HZ09B/OMNI2022_B7_music_dementia_brain.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Listening to music has the following powers: -improve cognition in people with dementia -increase brain connectivities in older adults -reduce depression in people with Alzheimer’s disease https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1667231559987-0133C2SOKZTUNBMRYKXO/OMNI2022_B10_yoga_adaptive_therapy.png Insights Did you know that yoga is beneficial for people living with muscular dystrophy? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1667231449183-9VJVCAN31WMB327TAANI/OMNI2022_B10_aromatherapy_mental_health.png Insights Aromatherapy can improve mental health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1663792182438-NEHYI8NZN5B1C5Y9188Y/OMNI2022_B9_nature_trauma_hiking.png Insights Enjoy and expect health benefits Did you know that a one-hour walk in nature can reduce amygdala activity? The amygdala is a brain structure activated by stress and fear. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1659036738322-NA4CDCAMQREC7PXZKH4N/OMNI2022_B7_biophilic_plants_health.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Indoor plants can reduce blood pressure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1659037271939-OLU9MJFEZHET64BKINS4/OMNI2022_B7_yoga_pain.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Yoga practice can reduce… -low back pain intensity -frequency of migraine headaches -chronic neck pain -cancer pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1663792187886-2JPQ6P86Y0K42DRKRKDI/OMNI2022_B9_selfcompassion_sleep_brain.png Insights Self-compassion can improve sleep quality Self-reflection can improve brain health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1663792169324-IBW156V882G9ASTYWU0N/OMNI2022_B9_dance_yoga_parkinsons.png Insights Dancing, pilates, yoga, and qi gong are effective in reducing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1663792178799-1F7ZM3HNHFQA6RSYT25K/OMNI2022_B9_nature_depression_anxiety.png Insights Enjoy & Expect health benefits Enjoying green spaces reduces anxiety and depression Visiting blue spaces improves mental well-being https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1663792191728-MO0U69TQ83YJUA7U9SZ5/OMNI2022_B9_sleep_dementia_aging.png Insights Quality sleep can prevent dementia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1659036822432-RV17OYW0W8LOAF8MBVGW/OMNI2022_B7_fibromyalgia_music_dance.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Music and dance can reduce fibromyalgia pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1659036568383-DNDUL355ATHIR9PDRVFG/OMNI2022_B7_biophilic_depression_dementia.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Benefits of basking in natural light include -improved mood and sleep -reduced risks for depression and dementia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1656513859997-54DPZF517HYMT6NZSERP/OMNI2022_B6_biophilic_design_immune-info.png Insights Enjoy & expect health benefits Indoor green walls can improve skin health and immune functions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1656513862039-RTXN88VD3YTML6ECOJ4W/OMNI2022_B6_music_brain_healing-info.docx.png Insights Enjoy & Expect health benefits Listening to music enhances brain neuroplasticity, reduces chronic pain, improves ptsd symptoms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1646064208761-SXZ08621QJQVBZU9EXVR/OMNI2022_B2_aromatherapy_health_benefits.png Insights Enjoy & Expect Health Benefits Aromatherapy with essential oils can -reduce anxiety and pain -improve sleep quality -support immune functions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1648563453471-BLT2D6VQ47SXG16MD2EO/OMNI2022_B3_kindness_gratitude_health.png Insights Health Benefits of sharing kindness and gratitude: Kindness can reduce stress responses Gratitude can reduce inflammation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1646064214643-9UU21AAOGLW6I83SGZ67/OMNI2022_B2_hiking_health_benefits.png Insights Enjoy & Expect health benefits Hiking in nature can: -reduce depression -lower stress and blood pressure -enhance immune functions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1646064206074-XRKM1VWAB9MDIACXRRV5/OMNI2022_B2_breathwork_pain.png Insights Enjoy & Expect health benefits Deep breathing exercises reduce back pain, decrease anxiety, and lower systemic inflammation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1646064211289-6GZC3VVRI8QC5RXUHX4P/OMNI2022_B2_cupping_therapy_psoriasis.png Insights Did you know? Cupping therapy can be effective for neck pain, psoriasis and knee osteoarthritis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1632250124689-T0YE5SC42I0Z9M4T3L2C/image-asset.png Insights How can bees support our health? Honey can relieve symptoms of respiratory infections, and facilitates wound healing. Propolis can improve metabolic, liver, and renal functions in people with diabetes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1644348263790-2L4FEAILMV0B5DPA5UUB/OMNI2022_B1_sleep_selfcare-info.png Insights Quality sleep benefits from physical exercise and yoga chamomile tea aromatherapy a warm bath or shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1632250252567-JPT8R87ILMOYGC42LI8T/OMNI2021_B9_music_nature_therapy.png Insights What can music and nature share in common? Listening to music or being in nature improves immune functions reduces chronic pain improves mental health https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1640305718458-YWGNSZVSXDOSRTTC2FIB/OMNI2021_B11_exercise_depression_anxiety_info.png Insights Enjoy and expect health benefits Physical exercise reduces anxiety symptoms treats and prevents depression https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1644348259728-ST4G4F11INZCBTHTOF17/OMNI2022_B1_laughter_health-info.png Insights Laughter and humor can improve mental health reduce pain increase lifespan lower blood pressure in a partner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1640305689674-UBVVWU92024NF5FK103X/OMNI2021_B11_yoga_pain_migraine_info.png Insights Enjoy and expect health benefits Yoga reduces low back pain improves depressive and anxiety symptoms helps to reduce migraine headaches is effective for parkinson’s disease supports quality sleep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1644348257175-2GKQADHD1S0AJJ9OCMOI/OMNI2022_B1_meditation_immune-info.png Insights The latest research suggests that meditation can voluntarily and nonpharmacologically improve the immune response for treating various conditions associated with excessive or persistent inflammation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1630418779141-HDM7T2JKZGQ0IN75KYBQ/OMNI2021_B8_cognition_meditation_nature.png Insights To improve cognitive functions such as focus and attention, please consider… Mindfulness Meditation Exposure to Nature Eating Berries and Cocoa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1624895822937-7OS4YJ8AKHF1ZZ4MA830/OMNI2021_B6-selfcare-breathwork-health.png Insights Powerful Self-Care Breathing exercises and adequate sleep improve mental health and the immune functions. Mental health and immune functions are interconnected… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1630418779137-LHK4ZS199XJMI8ODHUEO/OMNI2021_B8_parkinsons_music_yoga_dance.png Insights People with Parkinson’s Disease can benefit from: Yoga - improves mobility Breathing Exercises - improves respiration Music - supports cognition Dance - improves balance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1627396028671-BF16K8EUEI7BO4CEVSDP/OMNI2021_B7-diabetes-avocado-gardening.png Insights Diabetes? Prediabetes? The following can reduce blood glucose levels: Avocados, almonds, chia seeds, and guava leaf tea. Gardening and walking in nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1627396028657-Z1DLDT3EDBOVLTSTOBFX/OMNI2021_B7-biophilic-pain-stroke.png Insights Did you know… Indoor naturalistic light reduced depression, anxiety, and fatigue in stroke patients. Surgery patients exposed to sunlight took 20% less analgesic medicine, as compared to those who were located on the “dim” site of a hospital. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1627396031947-OB0C7GUG95TKVCWLY3IK/OMNI2021_B7-fibromyalgia-pain-exercise-info.png Insights A combination of nature exposure, social support, physical activity, and education improves pain and fatigue in people with fibromyalgia. A combination of exercise and meditation reduces low back pain intensity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1627396032082-NT8ZM5VIW4YYD74VGB76/OMNI2021_B7-PTSD-yoga-EMDR-info.png Insights Yoga, meditation, EFT, and EMDR are effective in reducing PTSD symptoms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1624895820235-7OFCELYC4FYC6GJXRWAI/OMNI2021_B6-selfcare-health-medicine.png Insights Nurture your health by integrating four pillars of self-care practices Breathe deeply Stay active Sleep well Eat healthy To benefit your: mental health cardiovascular system immune system metabolism https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1622301383591-PUGFV8MN1OU9A7IP5EW4/OMNI2021_B5-flowers-pain-health.png Insights Flowers have a positive effect on emotional health. Flowers can reduce pain, anxiety, stress, and blood pressure in people recovering from surgery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1619445320865-I3XEY1XBX9SYDAAAUXKD/OMNI2021_B4-digital-medicine-yoga-music-info.png Insights Learn more about the health benefits of integrating: mindfulness breathing exercises meditation yoga digital medicine physical activity adequate sleep music forgiveness gratitude https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1622301932589-78DTHX7CIH4CCLTQA1NA/OMNI2021_B5-stress-nature-yoga-music.png Insights Ways to reduce stress include… Eating fruits and vegetables Music and aromatherapy Being in nature Practicing yoga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1622301379646-IS60Q03HZ1A2F57MV6VR/OMNI2021_B5-biophilic-design-health.png Insights Since many people spend over 90% of their time indoors, biophilic design helps to connect indoor spaces with nature. Did you know that exposure to indoor nature can lower anxiety and has positive effects on the autonomous nervous system? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1622301389529-19206OV5CGRO7DIDIL3U/OMNI2021_B5-forest-nature-therapy.png Insights Walking in the forest can improve cognition while practicing qigong in the forest can reduce depression in elderly people. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1622301389682-6WZ521H77IOKYK2E6K9Y/OMNI2021_B5-gardening-mental-health.png Insights Gardening reduces depression, anxiety, and fatigue. Gardening also improves blood glucose levels, heart-rate variability, and the stress hormone cortisol. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1619445320689-ABR3XQUR9KUMALGU3HHF/OMNI2021_B4-mobile-app-meditation-depression-info.png Insights Did you know… mobile apps delivering breathing exercises can reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension. Mindfulness delivered via mobile app can reduce depressive symptoms. Physical exercise delivered via internet can improve knee osteoarthritis pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1613838218918-K4UGLSXRAIM5U3Z08DGC/OMNI2021_B2-anticancer-cancer-selfcare-therapy.png Insights Anti-cancer self-care includes… listening to music reduces pain, anxiety, and fatigue, and increases natural killer immune cells qigong practices reduce fatigue, improve health-related quality of life, and increase the level of immune cells breathing exercises reduce fatigue and anxiety, prolong lifespan, and increase natural killer immune cells References 1. Brain Behav Immunol 2014; Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2016 2. Supportive Care Cancer 2016; Medicines 2017; ibid 2020 3. Ann NY Acad Sci 2005; Medicines 2017; Int J Yoga 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1618326239678-K4FWGB8DKLPHDOHMBIPN/OMNI2021_B3-sleep-music-immune.png Insights A wonderful question… Quality sleep can improve immune functions. Listening to music can improve both quality sleep and immune functions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1618326236307-T2XSRJXBHSLNE0U7RE32/OMNI2021_B3-digital-therapeutics-diabetes-medicine.png Insights Did you know that digital therapeutics can serve as medical treatments? The FDA-approved mobile medical apps include BlueStar (WellDoc) for diabetes, Somryst (Pear Therapeutics) for insomnia, or the video game EndeavorRx (Akili Interactive) for ADHD. Mobile apps can also be used for the treatment of chronic pain, depression, and anxiety. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1618326235032-9ZWIY1WRJGZGQ1COWMQF/OMNI2021_B3-depression-music-breathwork.png Insights Self-care to overcome depression Listening to music Breathing exercises Physical activity and being in nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1618326239784-TUO9FN3LVBGEI5L3KY15/OMNI2021_B3-nature-mental-forest-biophilia.png Insights Wonderful & powerful benefits of nature Exposure to outdoor nature can improve mental health and cardiovascular health, and the immune system. Exposure to indoor nature can induce relaxation and activate the parasympathetic nervous system. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1618326237515-CERQ0IFF8XB81YM2PCCT/OMNI2021_B3-pain-music-yoga-forgiveness.png Insights Self-care to overcome chronic pain Listening to music Yoga & physical activity Forgiveness and quality sleep Being in nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1613838219262-UJ3DAF1H0UL9DTSEY3UI/OMNI2021_B2-anxiety-yoga-selfcare-therapy.png Insights Self-care to reduce anxiety: yoga mindfulness forest bathing quality sleep aromatherapy and music References 1. JAMA Psychiatry 2021 2. Front Psych 2019 3. Glob Adv Health Med 2019 4. Nature Hum Behav 2020 5. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1613838223135-7D2TJKRYQDFBZP2447RU/OMNI2021_B2-forest-bathing-health-wellbeing.png Insights pop quiz Q: What do ecotherapy, forest bathing, and earthing (grounding) share in common? A: they provide health care benefits for our mental and physical well-being. References Int J Environmental Res Public Health 2016; ibid 2017; Explore (NY) 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1608260933330-LGQDY99GO1TEEEHMN3MZ/image-asset.png Insights Powerful essential oils Lemon Aromatherapy can reduce blood pressure in people recovering after a heart attack. Taken orally, capsules containing essential oils from lemon, orange, myrtle, and eucalyptus can be effective in treating viral respiratory infections, like acute bronchitis. references 1. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2020 2. Drug Res 2013; Adv Integr Med 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1613838222861-5U3JHCRBDSMQFP4MNM09/OMNI2021_B2-taichi-qigong-health-therapy.png Insights Tai Chi and qigong can help to overcome diabetes chronic pain chronic heart failure high blood pressure copd References 1. PLOS One 2020 2. J Clin Med 2019 3. Evid Based Complement Alter Med 2020 4. BMC Complement Med Ther 2021 5. J Thorac Dis 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612309742880-A3P39PPP8X4JWH3MURU1/image-asset.png Insights Our gut microbiota produces neurotransmitters and other active compounds which support our physical and mental health. Healing dysbiosis (disease) of gut microbiota may benefit people living with depression, anxiety, pain, IBS, obesity, autism, and Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s diseases. References 1. Physiol Rev 2019 2. World J Gastroenterol 2017; J Neuroendocrinal 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612309847500-RGYOE4IMWL9025Q0AMWY/image-asset.png Insights Exposure to green LED light has been shown to: Reduce pain and improve quality of life in people with fibromyalgia Reduce headaches in people living with migraines References 1. Pain Med 2020 2. Cephalalgia 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612309547498-35RAZR79B148VL30B6ST/image-asset.png Insights These self-care practices can reduce migraine headaches: Mindfulness meditation Exposure to green light Aromatherapy with lavender or peppermind Magnesium supplements References 1. JAMA Intern Med 2020 2. Cephalalgia 2020 3. J Etnopharmacol 2021 4. Nutrients 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612308807622-NEXLT7G73H1RKEADERTU/image-asset.png Insights “You are what you eat.” -Victor Lindlahr The human body consists of approx. 30 to 40 trillion cells while hosting approx. 38 trillion bacterial cells. The microbiota-gut-brain axis regulates human behavior, brain functions, and the immune system. References 1. Ann Human Biol 2013 2. PLOS Biol 2016; Nat Med 2018 3. Trans Res 2017; Physiol Rev 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1608261087871-7HB2X4RQG973VPB3Y053/OMNI2020_B12-forest-nature-therapy-mental.png Insights Our nature is wonderful and powerful Forest bathing can reduce blood pressure and improve mental health in people with hypertension. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612309142129-YGDQF8JWDQZ866NGNTYE/image-asset.png Insights Do you know the difference? Probiotics: Live strains of bacteria which provide health benefits by modulating gut microbiota Prebiotics: Food components (like dietary fibers) which promote benefits of gut microbiota) Symbiotics: A combination of probiotics and prebiotics Psychobiotics: Probiotics which impact mood disorders such as depression References Nutrients 2017; J Biomed Sci 2019; Curr Nutr Rep 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612309305728-UF8OW548SEARLKZPOIGZ/image-asset.png Insights Did you know… Exercise and a Mediterranean diet support a healthy gut microbiome, while stress and a Western diet support an unhealthy one. Probiotics can reduce anxiety and improve sleep in people exposed to chronic stress. References 1. Neurobiol Dis 2020 2. Nutrients 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612309655833-K60O52A1SFOG25P7O74A/image-asset.png Insights Health benefits of houseplants Improved cardivascular functions Stress reduction Better indoor microbiome and air quality References 1. Sci Total Environ 2020 2. Prev Med 2008 3. Environ Sci Pollut Res Int 2014; Front Microbiol 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1608261086494-GJLH56HRO62OMRYCOL0T/OMNI2020_B12-breathing-pranayama-asthma-copd.png Insights The power of breathing Breathing exercises can: provide health benefits for people with asthma and COPD help to recover after a stroke improve sleep quality in healthy adults https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1608261087490-KSB4AH2MEBEYXZK499VG/OMNI2020_B12-optimism-pain-stroke-health.png Insights Did you know that optimism helps to reduce risk for heart attack and stroke experience less chronic or acute pain enjoy better physical health and live longer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1612309430642-7SBCMYFZYFTFJ28UNJUD/image-asset.png Insights What do music and probiotics share in common? They are effective in treating depressive symptoms and can improve immune function. References 1. Curr Opin Gastroenterol 2015; Front Psychol 2017; PLOS One 2020 2. Trends Cogn Sci 2013; J Biomed Sci 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1608261086337-Q6M2LHCURXX79WUZ98SJ/OMNI2020_B12-epilepsy-omega3-yoga-mozart.png Insights Pop quiz: Did you know that people with refractory epilepsy can reduce seizures by: -taking specific doses of omega-3 fatty acids -listening to mozart’s sonata k.448 music -practicing yoga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1608261088353-IXNCS6J3AWVJXQJE5LDB/OMNI2020_B12-self-efficacy-pain-believe.png Insights Believe in yourself Self-efficacy reflects our belief in our abilities to succeed in specific life circumstances. Did you know that self-efficacy can help to reduce pain severity? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1606332219518-NSH4HTP4E4HM1GIYLCUD/OMNI2020_B11-wim-hof-breathing-cold-meditation.png Insights Can breathing exercises, cold exposure, and meditation reduce pain? Did you know that the WIM HOF METHOD modulates specific pain pathways in the brain which can produce analgesic effects? REFERENCE Neuroimage 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1606332217638-38IG1HZKDVXLXRA996QB/OMNI2020_B11-walking-forest-diabetes.png Insights The Wonders of Walking in Nature Walking in the forest can lower glucose blood levels in people with diabetes, and reduce anxiety and fatigue. Walking in urban parks can activate the parasympathetic nervous system and lower heart rate. REFERENCEs 1. Int J Biometeorol 1998 2. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2019 3. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736160887-XGXQ70YRVJGVEZ3DN1SZ/OMNI2020_B10-almonds-diabetes-cardiovascular-heart.png Insights Almonds: -reduce blood glucose levels -prevent cardiovascular disease -regulate appetite -reduce the severity of wrinkles Prevent cardiovascular diseases https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-020-08642-4 Reduce wrinkles severity https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6916293/ Regulate appetite https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4500840/ Reduce blood glucose levels https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17292730/ glucose levels https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20580779/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736160794-4W4JLLPEW26M4IJ5THX2/OMNI2020_B10-betroot-pranayama-cardiovascular.png Insights Can beets and breathing beat hypertension? Did you know that beetroot juicing and slow-breathing pranayama can lower blood pressure? references 1. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2020 2. Adv Nutr 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1606332186612-T0ONK2I4CJF4FIHFSE66/OMNI2020_B11-gratitude-sleep-antiinflammatory.png Insights Did you know that gratitude can improve sleep and reduce inflammation biomarkers. REFERENCEs 1. J Psychosom Res 2009 2. Psychosom Med 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1617045549877-M0LEQ9YOZTBVXX5LLZQN/OMNI2020_B11-nature-forest-pain-analgesia.png Insights Clinical effects of nature Being in the forest for seven days can reduce chronic neck pain. Surgery patients exposed to sunlight took 20% less analgesic medications as compared to those who were located on the “dim” side of the hospital. REFERENCEs 1. Ann Rehabil Med 2015 2. Psychosom Med 2005 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1606332186016-F7678DN21P6RJ5H4C13L/OMNI2020_B11-earthing-grounding-nature-therapy.png Insights “Earthing (also known as grounding) refers to the discovery that bodily contact with the Earth’s natural electric charge stabilizes the physiology at the deepest levels, reduces inflammation, pain, and stress, improves blood flow, energy, and sleep, and generates greater well-being.” REFERENCE: Explore (NY) 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1606332188007-VTO91484IFY74GMIK1W4/OMNI2020_B11-placebo-pain-depression-parkinsons.png Insights Healing Powers of Our Thoughts Did you know that the placebo effect can: provide 75% of pain reduction in people with osteoarthritis induce DOPAMINE RELEASE in people with Parkinson’s disease reduce depression symptoms REFERENCEs 1. Clin Exp Rheumatol 2019 2. Science 2001 3. Psychiatr Danub 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1606332217551-ENJ93MXOD2BFPHJ41LX5/OMNI2020_B11-trauma-adverse-childhood-healing.png Insights Healing trauma People living with adverse childhood experiences are more susceptible to depression, anxiety, addiction, heart diseases, and cancer. Meditation, education, and skills training can benefit those who experienced childhood trauma. references 1. Lancet Publ Health 2017; Lancet Publ Health 2019 2. Child Abuse Negl 2018; Transl Psychiatry 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736161481-2FCTATCD5W2YHMFERYUN/OMNI2020_B10-blueberries-music-nature-antiinflammatory.png Insights All three natural wonders: -eating blueberries -being connected with nature (earthing) -listening to music can produce anti-inflammatory effects. references 1. Nutrients 2019 2. Explore (NY) 2020 3. Trends Cogn Sci 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736163133-5Y2W1A4OTXVCLQ9PVEHD/OMNI2020_B10-forest-trees-health-nature-therapy.png Insights Trees support our health by: -improving cognition, mental health, and stress management -reducing harm from air pollution and excess heat -improving immune and cardiovascular functions reference Int J EnvironRes Public Health 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736165845-E6197H3LMRHUQBS1NGDZ/OMNI2020_B10-tea-nutrition-health.png Insights Black tea reduces cholesterol and weight gain Green tea improves memory and reduces anxiety Chamomile tea improves sleep and reduces depression Guava leaves tea reduces glucose blood levels references 1. J Nutr 2003; Food Funct 2014 2. Phytomed 2017 3. J Adv Nurs 2016 4. Nutr Metabol 2010 Black tea reduces cholesterol and weight gain https://academic.oup.com/jn/article/133/10/3298S/4687625 https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2014/FO/C4FO00209A#!divAbstract Chamomile tea improves sleep and lowers symptoms of depression https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1111/jan.12836 Green tea improves memory and attention, and reduces anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28899506/ Guava leaves tea reduces glucose blood levels https://nutritionandmetabolism.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1743-7075-7-9 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736164266-3GKAGWS0XEU1ZMC4ZG3P/OMNI2020_B10-hydration-water-nutrition.png Insights Did you know that fruits and vegetables are a rich source of pure water? Strawberries, watermelon, cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce contain over 90% water, while apples, grapes, oranges, and carrots contain 80-90& water. reference Nutr Rev 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043080883-B5U998E1SN5MQJYMRR5W/OMNI2020_B9-music-health-benefits.png Insights Health benefits of music improves emotional health and well-being improves immune functions improves cardiovascular health references 1. Nat Rev Neurosci 2014; Perspect Publ Health 2018 2. Brain Behav Immunol 2014 3. Heart 2010; Int J Cardiol 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043086162-AXIREC6WEGP5TV8IXSA5/OMNI2020_B9-music-wellbeing-dopamine.png Insights Four well-being molecules Dopamine from music and meditation Endorphins from physical exercise Oxytocin from loving friends Serotonin from healthy nutrition references 1. Brain Res Cogn Brain Res 2002, Nat Neurosci 2011 2. Front Psychiatry 2013 3. Front Neurosci 2014 4. Nutrients 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736165660-DOI4LXLJE6ZC7P142JWZ/OMNI2020_B10-passionflower-insomnia-anxiety.png Insights Passionflower herbal tea and forest bathing can improve sleep, while passionflower extract can reduce anxiety. Can passionflower and being in nature overcome anxiety and insomnia? references 1. Phytother Res 2011; Int J Environ Res Public Health 2020 2. J Clin Pharm Ther 2001; Proc Natl Acad Sci USA 2015 Passionflower – anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11679026/ Insomnia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21294203/ Forest bathing and insomnia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32916805/ Hiking in nature reduce anxiety PNAS 2015 https://www.pnas.org/content/pnas/early/2015/06/23/1510459112.full.pdf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043086201-OV0TGW7M8CJVDELFHBOL/OMNI2020_B9-nutrition-honey-elderberry.png Insights Nature’s wonders to ponder Honey can reduce severity and frequency of cough in upper respiratory infections. Elderberry syrup is effective in treating symptoms of upper respiratory infections. What can happen if honey and elderberry syrup work together? references 1. BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine 2020 2. Complement Ther Med 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736161661-TG4BZ36EZLCLHQCQFT7H/OMNI2020_B10-chia-seeds-nutrition.png Insights Superpowers of chia seeds include reduction of blood glucose and appetite. reference Eur J Clin Nutr 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043081782-HGUB0X9E24EDFZ33DPVP/OMNI2020_B9-music-dance-parkinsons.png Insights Music + movement = dance + health Dance can improve cognition, mental health, and balance in people with Parkinson’s Disease. Samba and tango were effective in improving functional mobility in people with Parkinson’s disease. references 1. NeuroRehabilitation 2019, PLOS One 2020 2. Complement Ther Med 2015; BMC Neurology 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043084229-T8GSDI54NUX144R1FY33/OMNI2020_B9-music-mozart-epilepsy-a.png Insights Did you know? Several musical compositions by Mozart significantly reduced seizures in children with epilepsy and drug-resistant epileptic encephalopathies. While listening to sonata k.488 once a day for six months, over 50% of children with refractory epilepsy experienced more than 50% reduction in seizure frequency. How can music reduce seizures? Listening to Mozart’s sonata k.488 can enhance activity of the parasympathetic nervous system. REFERENCES Transl Pediatrics 2015; Seizure 2018; Epil Behav 2018 Epil Behav 2013 Clin Neurophysiol 2013; Epil Behav 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043084339-RB9UX4JITUYJBM43ZC17/OMNI2020_B9-music-mozart-epilepsy-b.png Insights Did you know? Several musical compositions by Mozart significantly reduced seizures in children with epilepsy and drug-resistant epileptic encephalopathies. While listening to sonata k.488 once a day for six months, over 50% of children with refractory epilepsy experienced more than 50% reduction in seizure frequency. How can music reduce seizures? Listening to Mozart’s sonata k.488 can enhance activity of the parasympathetic nervous system. REFERENCES Transl Pediatrics 2015; Seizure 2018; Epil Behav 2018 Epil Behav 2013 Clin Neurophysiol 2013; Epil Behav 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043085444-4J2EQB9JFMRZI39Q38ID/OMNI2020_B9-music-mozart-epilepsy-c.png Insights Did you know? Several musical compositions by Mozart significantly reduced seizures in children with epilepsy and drug-resistant epileptic encephalopathies. While listening to sonata k.488 once a day for six months, over 50% of children with refractory epilepsy experienced more than 50% reduction in seizure frequency. How can music reduce seizures? Listening to Mozart’s sonata k.488 can enhance activity of the parasympathetic nervous system. REFERENCES Transl Pediatrics 2015; Seizure 2018; Epil Behav 2018 Epil Behav 2013 Clin Neurophysiol 2013; Epil Behav 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043082929-DP5K1DHCEBZIRKDIIZ90/OMNI2020_B9-music-medicine-stroke-pain.png Insights music is wonderful medicine clinical benefits of music include: improving chronic and postoperative pain reducing epileptic seizures reducing depressive symptoms improving neurorehabilitation after stroke references 1. Pain Physician 2017; Pain Pract 2020 2. Clin Neurophysiol 2020 3. Front Psych 2017 4. World J Psych 2015; Lancet Neurol 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1601043082959-QASTMEP10232KJPSM86B/OMNI2020_B9-music-meditation-wellbeing.png Insights Did you know that both music and loving-kindness meditation are equally effective in improving well-being? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599864383266-DN9QNBDT21DRQ0WILK4G/OMNI2020_breathers-9.png Insights Being in nature is self-care https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599863289801-NCCC3LTXCITHF95NZBYK/OMNI2020_B8-yoga-children-epilepsy-anxiety-health.png Insights Did you know that the benefits of yoga for children may include: increased visual attention reduction of stress and anxiety improved heart rate variability and motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder reduction of seizures in children with epilepsy Improve management and reduction of stress and anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29397087/ Improve motor skills in children with autism spectrum disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31765484/ And HRV in children with ASD https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6329223/ Yoga in children with epilepsy https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6413605/ Improves visual attention https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31024412/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599863288143-YV30O58PDDCQWAPWMEUQ/OMNI2020_B8-nutrition-beets-beetroot-health.png Insights Facts about Beets Red-coloring pigments (betalins) have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer properties. Beetroot juice can reduce blood pressure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599863286512-1J92WW57WW2RBIHGAU0H/OMNI2020_B8-music-mozart-epilepsy-seizures.png Insights Daily listening to specific music compositions such as mozart’s sonata k.448 can reduce seizures in children and adults living with epilepsy. Daily listening https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7278546/ Children https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26835395/ Children https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29182948/ Meta-analysis https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1388245720301486?via%3Dihub https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599863290042-T4MD6JOH22QLS5UE5BPW/OMNI2020_B8-selfhelp-empowerment-depression-anxiety.png Insights “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” -Christopher Robin Did you know that self-help can be effective for: depression anxiety insomnia smoking cessation ocd ptsd panic disorders Self-help can be guided, unguided, or using internet and mobile apps. References: Insomnia https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23035962/ Depression https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30611913/ anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31199319/ Social anxiety https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31208680/ smoking cessation https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30284878/ OCD, panic disorders, PTSD https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28557299/ and https://www.jmir.org/2017/3/e90/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1605623398721-5E53AZ1FQSJI5WNR9END/OMNI2020_B8-forgiveness-healing-empowerment-wellbeing.png Insights “I never knew how strong I was until I had to forgive someone who wasn’t sorry, and accept an apology that I never received.” Forgiveness is a multi-step process leading to freedom and improved well-being. Did you know that online self-help tools can facilitate forgiveness, while emotional wound healing activates brain structures associated with empathy? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29244197/ Ref J Clin Psychol 2018 Brain structures: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2013.00839/full Brain structures: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep45967 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599863288252-P792E5NWWTHUX229GI43/OMNI2020_B8-nutrition-blueberries-cognition-brain-health.png Insights In addition to being nutritious and yummy, blueberries can improve our cognition. Did you know that blueberries can also improve brain functions in people with mild cognitive impairments, and can reduce inflammation and pain in people with knee osteoarthritis? References: improve pain and inflammation in people with knee osteoarthritis https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/2/290 improve brain functions in people with mild cognitive impairments https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28221821/ Improve cognition https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28283823/ reduce blood pressure https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25578927/ improve healthy gut microbiota https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23883473/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599863289184-KNXEIBUR9A2N9NRUWQVN/OMNI2020_B8-selfcompassion-empowerment-depression-wellbeing.png Insights “If your compassion does not include yourself, it is incomplete.” -Jack Kornfield Self-compassion is important to nurture well-being. It also helps to overcome depressive symptoms. References: Self-compassion and well-being https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26311196/ For depressive symptoms https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6153895/ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592928069108-DGS8O4B88LS5GR89AHFW/OMNI2020_B5-nutrition-honey-healing-cardiovascular.png Insights Sweet insights Honey is well-known for its antimicrobial and wound-healing properties, but it is also beneficial for atherosclerosis. kanuka Honey can treat cold sores as effectively as medication, and tualang honey can decrease blood pressure. references 1. Am J Clin Dermatol 2017 2. Nutrients 2019 3. BMJ Open 2018 4. Complement Ther Med 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921612228-8TAV6G3IZIALP57EHENC/OMNI2020_B2-music-exercise-depression.png Insights Uplifting insights Research supports therapeutic benefits of music and physical exercise for depression. references 1. Front Psychol 2017 2. J Affect Disord 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1599864381943-LVBXC3N5CI0LH0POKSFZ/OMNI2020_breathers-1.png Insights Being in nature is self-care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592923372835-9TEG9BLEFYJ7ZSUF2X51/OMNI2020_B3-yoga-pranayama-heart-hypertension-arrhythmia.png Insights Breathing is healthy Slow-breathing exercises, like a cooling pranayama, can lower blood pressure and improve heart rate variability in people with hypertension. Pranayama breathing practices may also benefit people with heart arrhythmias. references 1. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2020 2. Integr Med (Encinitas) 2017 3. Explore (NY) 2012 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592923371621-RIBQ82HCDSKYLEJWYP7K/OMNI2020_B3-yoga-music-sleep-nutrition-selfcare.png Insights What is self-care? yoga music nutrition sleep our nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592926504267-1WRB38OBSGGMZZB9XQ9W/OMNI2020_B4-immune-system-elderberry-nutrition-info.png Insights Did you know? In randomized clinical studies, elderberry syrup was shown to have antiviral properties against influenza A and B, and to reduce upper respiratory symptoms. Anthocyanins and flavonoids from elderberry can boost the immune system by activating specific cytokines, and inhibit the virus from entering into cells. references 1. J Int Med Res 2004 2. Complement Ther Med 2019 3. Phytother Res 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921616162-1259FX33TZ2422BXMYSW/OMNI2020_B2-yoga-exercise-dementia-memory.png Insights Did you know that? Yoga and physical exercise improve memory and executive functions such as information processing and mental speed. REFERENCE 1. Int J Yoga 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861832025-L2HTB5F85JAGMRIV0542/OMNI2020_B1-edible-mushrooms-medicinal.png Insights Benefits of Medicinal Nature. Edible mushrooms not only have antimicrobial and anticancer properties, they can also prevent or treat neurogenerative disorders and hypertension. reference 1. Int J Microbiol 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861106818-6LUKCNBN9BQ2QNTUOYRK/OMNI2020_B1-selfcare-immune-system-yoga-1.png Insights Something to ponder… Q: Which of the following can improve your immune system? rhythmic breathing yoga listening to music massage quality sleep vitamins edible mushrooms being in the forest A: All of them. REFERENCEs 1. Ann NY Acad Sci 2005 2. J Behav Med 2018 3. Trends Cogn Sci 2013 4. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2014 5. Ann Rev Psychol 2015 6. J Immunol Res 2018 7. Int J Microbiol 2015 8. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592928020500-BH9S0J2PHMBPVNZOHVDB/OMNI2020_B5-mindfulness-meditation-pain-depression-migraine-1.png Insights Clinical studies on mindfulness meditation show improvements in well-being, depressive symptoms, addiction, and pain conditions. A regular meditation practice can reduce migraine headaches. “The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.” - Nikola Tesla references 1. Adv Mind Body Med 2017 2. Clin Psychol Rev 2018 3. JAMA Intern Med 2019 4. Complement Ther Med 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921616433-LBCP3I7JD8A0TQZ9J2L0/OMNI2020_B2-walking-nature-stress-gibran.png Insights “And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair.” -Kahlil Gibran And enjoy knowing that walking in a forest decreases salivary cortisol levels. REFERENCE 1. Front Publ Health 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592926507858-YJOH5S14YD0271W81P07/OMNI2020_B4-immune-system-aromatherapy-nature.png Insights The immune system can benefit from: Aromatherapy using essential oils from citrus, ginger, or trees Visiting a forest for 3 to 5 days references 1. Molecules 2019 2. Neuroimmunomodulation 1995 3. Oncotarget 2018 4. Environ Health Prev Med 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592926508036-V04OE3EKBIKLWSID457D/OMNI2020_B4-immune-system-yoga-info.png Insights How can yoga improve the immune system? Practicing yoga was shown to: increase NK (natural killer) cells increase salivary antimicrobial peptides reduce pro-inflammatory markers references 1. Ann NY Acad Sci 2006 2. Eur J Appl Physiol 2013 3. J Clin Oncol 2014 3. J Behav Med 2018 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861104693-26BN7ITKOAD8R7ER1M5A/OMNI2020_B1-health-quotes-wisdom.png Insights Insightful Dialogues “The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well.” —hippocrates “The greatest wealth is health.” —virgil “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” —helen keller https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861105958-PRREKHNEL3T1NMCXV03N/OMNI2020_B1-yoga-qigong-depression.png Insights Did you know? Breathing exercises and qigong can be effective treatments for depression. REFERENCEs 1. J Clin Psych 2017 2. Front Psychiatry 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861893645-6NF2NCWKXF367P3A9CUF/OMNI2020_B1-selfcare-immune-system-yoga-2.png Insights Something to ponder… Q: Which of the following can improve your immune system? rhythmic breathing yoga listening to music massage quality sleep vitamins edible mushrooms being in the forest A: All of them. REFERENCEs 1. Ann NY Acad Sci 2005 2. J Behav Med 2018 3. Trends Cogn Sci 2013 4. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2014 5. Ann Rev Psychol 2015 6. J Immunol Res 2018 7. Int J Microbiol 2015 8. Int J Environ Res Public Health 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861106859-91FG6USUR14Z2D4ZOPS6/OMNI2020_B1-wellness-health-selfcare.png Insights health, gratitude, forgiveness, empowerment, yoga, awareness, good sleep, nutrition, social support, massage therapy, well-being, meditation, mindfulness, music, physical activity, breathing exercises, aromatherapy, nature, wellness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861107297-S2LGATNL05IUSIS24B5R/OMNI2020_B1-music-depression-pain.png Insights Did you know? Listening to music can be an effective treatment for depression and pain and can also improve the immune system. references 1. Front Psychol 2017 2. Pain Physician 2017 3. Trends Cogn Sci 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921610175-HPP3MZ2GTPSL5PIEC5KW/OMNI2020_B2-gratitude_laotzu-depression-antiinflammatory.png Insights In accordance with Tzu’s wisdom “Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure.” Research reports positive health effects of gratitude, including improved well-being and reduced inflammatory biomarkers and depression. REFERENCE 1. Front Psychol 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921610089-R87Z26HAAPEY9DHVRC63/OMNI2020_B2-mindfulness-meditation-fibromyalgia-therapy.png Insights Mindfulness meditation can reduce the severity of fibromyalgia symptoms. REFERENCE 1. Ann Behav Med 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921612401-PNVKWE5HVT8HAAJ1W6B1/OMNI2020_B2-nature-mental-cardiovascular-health.png Insights Nature’s dose-response For mental and cardiovascular health, the benefits of nature depend on how much time we enjoy immersing in outdoor green spaces. REFERENCE 1. Sci Rep 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921614234-XBGRO9Y1ZAIQVVN8E822/OMNI2020_B2-sleep-laugher-immune-system-stress-anxiety.png Insights “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures for anything.” Humor can reduce anxiety and decrease levels of stress hormones laughter improves cardiovascular function sleep and laughter support the immune system healthy sleep may help to treat inflammatory and psychiatric disorders REFERENCEs 1. Adv Physiol Edu 2017 2. Tohoku J Exp Med 2016 3. Diabetes Res Clin Pract 2018 4. Biomed Res 2007 5. Physiol Rev 2019 6. Ann Rev Psyhcol 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592861104471-Z9DWFU7Z32HJKXSCJQDN/OMNI2020_B1-yoga-exercise-pain.png Insights Did you know? Yoga, tai chi, and physical exercise are recommended by the American College of Physicians as first-line therapy for chronic back pain. The American College of Rheumatology also recommends yoga for osteoarthritis. REFERENCES 1. Ann Intern Med 2017 2. Arthritis & Rheumatol 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592921614318-GUDDUG411HRURZ6CF3V1/OMNI2020_B2-nutrition-fruits-cardiovascular-inflammation.png Insights Enjoy medicinal properties of fruits lower blood pressure lower blood lipids inhibit inflammation suppress thrombosis and more… REFERENCE 1. Nutrients 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592923370381-JL9NE34KLG87SZLSZN7Z/OMNI2020_B3-yoga-clinical-research-heart-stroke.png Insights Yoga research A systematic review of 306 randomized controlled trials of different yoga styles concluded that 91% of the clinical studies yielded positive findings. Benefits of yoga in the management of heart disease, stroke, and chronic obstructive pulmonary diseases were analyzed in a systematic review and meta-analysis of 10 clinical studies. references 1. Complement Ther Med 2016 2. Medical Care 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1603736163314-S8T3YELQKBRWLHF1HRR7/OMNI2020_B10-gratitude-thankfulness-omniselfcare.png Insights gratitude and thankfulness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592923370678-OKAM1IVDIEO93XODPWGU/OMNI2020_B3-yoga-breathing-depression.png Insights “The body benefits from movement, and the mind benefits from stillness.” -Sakyong Mipham Did you know? Yoga practice and breathing exercises can be effective treatments for depression. Breathing-based yoga can reduce depression symptoms in people who do not respond to antidepressant medications. references 1. J Altern Complement Med 2017 2. J Altern Complement Med 2020 3. J Clin Psychiatry 2017 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592923370861-14MRNDEG77NRFIXSVK2J/OMNI2020_B3-yoga-health-antiinflammatory.png Insights “Yoga is the dance of every cell with the music of every breath that creates inner serenity and harmony.” -Debasish Mridha Did you know? Yoga can improve health-related quality of life. Practicing yoga activates the autonomous nervous system and produces anti-inflammatory effects. references 1. BMC Complement Altern Med 2018 2. J Altern Complement Med 2020 3. J Clin Psychiatry 2017 4. Int J Yoga 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592923372108-S9N2AXBX0K0OKZWS962Z/OMNI2020_B3-yoga-pain-cancer-fibromyalgia-parkinsons.png Insights “Knowledge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.” -Lao Tzu Clinical research studies help to understand how practicing yoga can benefit people living with chronic pain fibromyalgia arthritis diabetes multiple sclerosis Parkinson’s disease cancer mental disorders references 1. Mayo Clin Proc 2016 2. Pain 2010 3. J Rheumatol 2015 4. Complement There Med 2019 5. Complement There Clin Prac 2020 6. Evid Based Complement Altern Med 2018 7. Cancer 2019 8. Int Rev Psychiatry 2016 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592923373134-IQ87Q3KNUJK3RQGLVI2L/OMNI2020_B3-yoga-quotes-iyengar-wisdom.png Insights Insightful dialogues “Yoga is like music. The rhythm of the body, the melody of the mind, and the harmony of the soul create the symphony of life.” —b.k.s. iyengar “Yoga is bringing suppleness in body, calmness in mind, kindness in heart, and awareness in life.” —amit ray “Motion is lotion.” -unknown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592926504642-08W27G0MDR1ATIEC221P/OMNI2020_B4-immune-system-exercise-taichi-qigong.png Insights “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” -Benjamin Franklin Moderate exercise, such as 30-45 minutes of walking, has positive effects on the innate and adaptive immune systems. Tai Chi and qigong exercises can improve immune functions. references 1. J Sport Health Sci 2019 2. Evid Based Compliment Alter Med 2018 3. Medicines 2017 4. Compliment Ther Med 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592926505079-5PB78OC60PH55FL9C1HK/OMNI2020_B4-immune-system-probiotics-vitamins-nutrition.png Insights “Let food be thy medicine.” -Hippocrates Probiotics enhance activities of specialized immune cells such as natural killer cells and macrophages, and are effective against bacterial and viral infections. Vitamins (in particular A and D) play immunomodulatory roles and influence production of specific immune cells and immunoglobulins while omega-3 fatty acids also support the immune system. references 1. Biomed Res Int 2018 2. Curr Pharm Des 2018 3. Nat Rev Immunol 2008 4. Nutrients 2020 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592926506194-UHA55S5JV6MVVDD3N1V5/OMNI2020_B4-immune-system-sleep-humor-laughter.png Insights Did you know? The immune functions can be improved by Quality sleep and humor and laughter. references 1. Pflugers Arch 2013 2. Physiol Rev 2019 3. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med 2008 4. Immunology 2014 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592926508737-I8T94Q4KJE70JGNGFGQE/OMNI2020_B4-immune-system-music-info.png Insights “Music does a lot of things for a lot of people…” -Aretha Franklin Music can strengthen the immune system by increasing natural killer cells, lymphocytes, interferon gamma and immunoglobulins. references 1. Trends Cogn Sci 2013 2. Med Princ Pract 2019 3. Brain Behav Immune 2014 4. Biol Psychol 2000 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592928021792-EYHPWK1QUZR2JGCH6W95/OMNI2020_B5-aromatherapy-lavender-sleep-anxiety.png Insights Did you know? Lavender essential oil is used in Europe as herbal medicine for relief of stress symptoms and to aid sleep. Benefits of aromatherapy include reduced anxiety and improved sleep. references 1. ema.europa.eu 2. Front Pharmacol 2017 3. Phytomedicine 2019 4. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2020 5. J Altern Complement Med 2015 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592928046760-ZNN71W8V868GF1UDESQE/OMNI2020_B5-mindfulness-meditation-pain-depression-migraine-2.png Insights Clinical studies on mindfulness meditation show improvements in well-being, depressive symptoms, addiction, and pain conditions. A regular meditation practice can reduce migraine headaches. “The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.” - Nikola Tesla references 1. Adv Mind Body Med 2017 2. Clin Psychol Rev 2018 3. JAMA Intern Med 2019 4. Complement Ther Med 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592928095062-XJVD79PJALIMATMLUGMN/OMNI2020_B5-reflexology-massage-pain-depression.png Insights Beyond relaxing reflexology is a gentle foot massage which can reduce pain, nausea, and depression. hand massage can activate the autonomic nervous system and can be helpful for pain management. references 1. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2018 2. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2019 3. Complement Ther Med 2019 4. J Med Investig 2012 5. Pain Manag Nurs 2004 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592928068474-BN98Y5543HHQG3NY4QC8/OMNI2020_B5-nature-mental-health-blue-spaces-environment.png Insights Wondering about nature Did you know that our well-being and mental health can benefit from exposure to outdoor blue spaces such as lakes, rivers, seas, and oceans? references 1. Int J Hyg Environ Health 2017 2. Environ Int 2018 3. Health & Place 2013 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1605624294396-ME7XP63JSTHAESQJZIEL/OMNI2020_B5-reiki-pain-depression-anxiety-einstein.png Insights "The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well." -Hippocrates Did you know? A single Reiki session can improve physical and psychological health including anxiety, depression, pain, tiredness, nausea, and overall well-being. Clinical studies also show that Reiki can effectively provide pain relief and works better than the placebo effect. references 1. J Altern Complement Med 2019 2. Complement Ther Clin Pract 2018 3. J Evid Based Complementary Altern Med 2019 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1592928098929-UVP3HMFOTXBW7AQUBCEM/OMNI2020_B5-social-support-friends-health-heart-wellbeing.png Insights social support alleviates stress-related changes in blood pressure and heart rate, while friendly touch can also decrease blood pressure, heart rate, and the stress hormone cortisol. references 1. Int J Psychophysiol 2018 2. Dev Rev 2010 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1594664939089-ZA8HEXMGW43HYUA0EXBQ/OMNI2020_B6-selfcare-immune-blog.png Insights Self-care for Our Immune System relaxation nature music vitamins probiotics elderberry quality sleep exercise yoga qi gong https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e7be3c8a61e660227447f08/1594664937659-081AYIB4LARSHR7IRYTU/OMNI2020_B6-empowerment-gratitude.png Insights are you empowered by gratitude and well-being? Did you know that gratitude nurtures well-being? 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