Brain synaptic pruning may be the root cause of schizophrenia
This article from the New York Times, is about a discovered process of synaptic pruning which is normal and necessary in the developing brain, but if it continues out of control in adolescence it can lead [...]
The Vagus nerve control over the inflammatory response
In this article called, Hacking the Nervous System, the influence of the Vagus nerve over levels of inflammation in the tissues of the body is discussed. The Vagus nerve is an important control for the [...]
A meditation for transforming negative thoughts
Dr. Richard Miller has written this short Yoga Journal article, Transforming Negative Thoughts Into Positive Thoughts With Meditation, as part of a series of tools to enhance your meditation practice. He guides you through a [...]
The various functions of brain waves: beta, alpha, theta, and delta
In an ongoing effort to become more mindful and take advantage of deep relaxation amidst our chaotic lives, here is a Scientific American article which explains of our different brain waves and examples of when [...]
How meditation can clarify your perception of reality
Here is an interesting article about the use of meditation to clarify the mind to decipher what is real and the stories which we tell ourselves. There is a recommended book called, Sapiens, within the [...]