Showing results for title "The Skeptics" in Health & Wellness

Eager to share the life-enhancing benefits he found in Buddhism, skeptic Scott Snibbe presents this 8-step programme that allows anyone to build positive mental habits. Inspired by the ancient Buddhist path to enlightenment yet firmly grounded in modern science, How to Train a Happy Mind is the first mainstream book to show how you can achieve happiness using analytical meditation. Working in much the same way as cognitive behavioural therapy, analytical meditation goes beyond the calm-inducing practice of mindfulness to actively train the brain through easy-to-follow narrative visualizations.

Teach Us to Sit Still is the visceral, thought-provoking, and inexplicably entertaining story of how Tim Parks found himself in serious pain, how doctors failed to help, and the quest he took to find his own way out. Overwhelmed by a crippling condition which nobody could explain or relieve, Parks follows a fruitless journey through the conventional medical system only to find relief in the most unexpected place: a breathing exercise that eventually leads him to take up meditation. This was the very last place Parks anticipated finding answers.

Energy medicine. Acupuncture. Superfoods. Healing magnets. What does the scientific evidence really say about these and other eclectic treatments for personal wellness that fall under the popular term “alternative medicine”? How can we know if a treatment is safe and effective? How can you become your own best skeptical consumer of health news in the media? Join neurologist and science educator Dr. Steven Novella for a fascinating exploration of these and other important questions about the truths - and myths - behind alternative medicine.

For thousands of years, the greatest healers in the Himalayas have been refining a potent healing science for the treatment of physical ailments, psychological disorders, and spiritual challenges. The most effective natural healing methods were recorded on ancient scrolls. Now, in this breakthrough real-life account, many of these healing secrets are revealed by the author's encounters with legendary master healer Dr. Naram.

Whether you're a Fortune 500 CEO or busy stay-at-home mom, the secret to being more effective and living a happier, healthier life is to hurry up and slow down, or unplug. As Anne Lamott said, "Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you." Contrary to what every Type-A person thinks, studies show that you can actually be more effective by doing less, by unplugging from the chaos of your life for just minutes a day.

As consumers of medical news, how can we know whether the article we just read is based on solid science or is just an ill-informed attempt to grab readers? Professor Roy Benaroch of Emory University School of Medicine provides just the direction we need. In 24 fascinating lectures that address the most important health issues of our day - heart health, obesity, longevity, the opioid crisis, the stigma of mental illness, alternative medicine approaches, toxins in the environment, and more - Dr. Benaroch tells us how to recognize the good reporting and the bad.

The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science podcast is the audio version of a column published in Skeptical Inquirer: the magazine for science and reason. In each article, Dr. Nicholas B. Tiller (exercise scientist, Harbor-UCLA and author of the award-winning book "The Skeptic's Guide to Sports Science") reframes the health and fitness industry through the critical lens of scientific skepticism. For more information, visit www.nbtiller.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Skeptics with a K is the podcast for science, reason and critical thinking from the Merseyside Skeptics Society. Each episode features Mike Hall, Michael Marshall, and Dr Alice Howarth chatting about the things which interest them, often from a skeptical angle.

A Skeptic’s Path to Enlightenment brings the inner science of Buddhist philosophy and meditation to twenty-first century people hungry for happy, meaningful lives. In our weekly podcast, we share talks, guided meditations, and interviews exploring happiness, love, compassion, relationships, family, politics, technology, and work. Skeptic’s Path explores powerful "analytical meditation" techniques that use imagination, emotions, and critical inquiry to probe our inner and outer realities and expand our compassion based on the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. We expand on the popular mindfulness ...

What are essential oils all about? Perhaps you don't know anything about them, or think that they can't really do anything of value, that they may just be "snake oil"? This book will help the skeptic and the uniformed learn about essential oils and what they can really do. Heshelow wrote this book for the skeptic or uninformed, to present facts and enlightening features of these plant-based jewels. Yet those who love aromatherapy will also benefit from the book. This book helps the reader to discover what essential oils can do in an easy-to-read format. There are 13 general areas addressed ...

ABC News anchor Dan Harris used to think that meditation was for people who collect crystals, play Ultimate Frisbee, and use the word 'namaste' without irony. After he had a panic attack on live television, he went on a strange and circuitous journey that ultimately led him to become one of meditation's most vocal public proponents. Here's what he's fixated on now: Science suggests that meditation can lower blood pressure, mitigate depression and anxiety, and literally rewire key parts of the brain, among numerous other benefits.

The first time I heard about it I had the same doubts you probably have now: chanting, crystals, or playing with an eagle feather…“woo woo” stuff!! However, this is not the case. Mediation is a scientifically proven way of taking control of your life by taking control of your mind. According to Buddhism, taking control of your mind using meditation is the only real antidote to stress, anxiety and depression. Scientific studies have validated this and offer proof that meditation can in fact change brain chemistry and alter brain waves.

Skepticism is bureaucratism posing as philosophy.

How does the law of attraction really work? Does manifesting have anything to do with my mind? Are there principles by which the law works that I can learn and apply to manifest the things, people, and situations I desire? You will find the answer to those questions and many more in this audiobook.

The purpose of the Healthy Skeptic MD podcast is to take a deeper dive into health issues through interviews with experts and patients. Hosted by Dr. Michael Hochman, a primary care doctor, a key theme of Healthy Skeptic MD is that although modern medicine has much to offer there's also plenty of room for improvement. We will delve into those issues with other medical professionals from all spectrums of practice. We hope you'll learn along with us!

The Psychedelic Skeptic: Because nothing cures everything. Psychedelics offer promising options for relieving suffering, facilitating spiritual experiences, and healing from past traumas. However, I have concerns about scaling these treatments from small-scale research to mass-market mental health solutions. That's what this show is all about – exploring the potential and complexities of psychedelics -- with your host, Dr. Anne Metz.