Happy February, SynerLINK Frienda,
This month’s lead article is a pair of articles on how our lifestyles – from interpersonal interactions to the practice of meditation – can affect the expression of our genes through the fascinating field of behavioral epigenetics.
Colorado friends, I’d love to see you at my upcoming talk at Alfalfa’s in Boulder on February 16th. Flyer is attached below, or online here: http://synergeniusconsulting.com/images/HealthandHappinessFlyer.jpg
I also have a workshop and book signing event coming up in March. Stay tuned for details!
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Best wishes for your health and happiness,
Chanel Helgason, MD
QUOTE OF THE MONTH
“When you come out of the storm, you won’t be the same person who walked in. That’s what this storm’s all about.”
― Haruki Murakami
THIS MONTH’S LINKS
Articles of the Month:
Absolutely fascinating information on the epigenetics of the brain.
http://discovermagazine.com/2013/may/13-grandmas-experiences-leave-epigenetic-mark-on-your-genes#.UsMdgLTVydF
And this related study on mindfulness meditation affecting the expression of inflammatory genes.
http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=18531
Meditation as a key to business success:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/05/business-meditation-executives-meditate_n_3528731.html
One of my favorite Covey concepts on prioritizing your life, in silent movie form!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j6m9WnNdpSw
How will you choose to sing your song?
http://www.handsfreemama.com/2013/08/13/the-song-thats-louder-than-regret/
A really thought-provoking video. What is your relationship to technology?
http://www.castanet.net/news/Offbeat/97005/I-Forgot-My-Phone
A fascinating summary of the ways our brains actually improve with age.
http://ideas.time.com/2013/08/15/10-ways-we-get-smarter-as-we-age/
An interesting debate on the merits of integrative medicine.
http://www.npr.org/2013/07/05/199025493/is-alternative-medicine-really-medicine
NVC in pictures…I love it!
http://www.wikihow.com/Practice-Nonviolent-Communication
A nice overview of the healing power of nature
http://www.utne.com/environment/hownaturehealsus.aspx
A BIT OF HUMOR
Funny, but not really funny. How can we work together to de-stigmatize mental illness?
http://imgur.com/gallery/CWFTYoV
