July 20th, 2011 — 7:05am
Stress and anxiety can cause a person to lose perspective on their life and forget about their mind body spirit connection. Instead of embracing this relationship, their head is constantly fighting their body, pulling them in two different directions at once. However, new research suggests that there may be a simple solution to this problem.
Investigators from Ohio State University showed that higher levels of dietary omega-3 fatty acids reduced inflammation and curbed anxiety in a group of healthy individuals. The findings further confirm the intimate nature of the mind body spirit connection.
The researchers said that anxiety is known to activate elements of the immune system that cause inflammation. Since inflammation is known to contribute to chronic diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease, controlling anxiety plays an important role in keeping people healthy.
For a period of several weeks, the researchers administered either active omega-3 supplements or a placebo to a group of medical students. Those who were given the active supplements had much lower levels of inflammation-causing immune system activity. They also reported feeling less stressed.
"These students were not anxious. They weren't really stressed. They were actually sleeping well throughout this period, so we didn't get the stress effect we had expected," said Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, who led the study.
The findings show the mind can have a significant influence over a person's physical condition, indicating that the mind body spirit connection may be stronger than doctors and scientists previously admitted. The results have important implications for how a person lives their life and works to manage their daily stress levels. This could have a strong impact on their health.
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July 12th, 2011 — 9:09am
Students will meet at the Darden School of Business in Charlottesville, Virgina this week and next week to attend the World Peace Game summer academy. At the academy, students will be given a country to represent and will then learn to develop strategies that both enhance their country and the concept of world peace.
The idea is to teach the students how to be leaders without promoting war and conflict. The students are a variety of ages and come from all over the world from places such as as Germany, South Korea, Norway, Saudi Arabia and the U.S. to participate in this event. Teachers will also be attending, in order to see how the game works and learn how to incorporate it into their teaching. The hope is that the lessons learned while playing the game will extend into the children's lives as it strives to teach strategy, negotiation and leveraging difference in other types of classroom scenarios.
Organizer John Hunter understands the importance of teaching children about world peace. The educator was once chosen as one of seven children to be integrated into a then all-white school in his hometown in rural Virginia.
Hunter believes this truly teaches children of all ages valuable life skills and helps them build the confidence to achieve their life dreams.
"When the older and younger students play together, my experience has been that the older kids actually display a greater depth of compassion and help the younger students," said Hunter. "The younger students, in the company of their seniors, seem to 'step up' to challenges and show greater confidence. It's beautiful to watch happen, this interaction."
Author, philosopher, and trailblazer Ilchi Lee understands the importance of educating children. He believes world peace is attainable, and in the power of human beings to carry out their life dreams.
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June 24th, 2011 — 9:23am
Many people who want to study Ilchi Lee's teachings of health want to go on and help others achieve the highest quality of life possible. While Ilchi Lee's message can help provide a better understanding, it is also a good idea for people to enroll in higher education programs in order to become better qualified.
Drexel University Online announced that it will be offering a new virtual master of science in nursing (MSN) program that focuses on pediatric primary care nurse practitioners. This could be a great opportunity for people who are looking to get into this field.
As many people who have dreams of the healthcare industry are already employed, some may choose to go back to school in an online format because it offers them a more flexible schedule in between academics and the professional setting.
"We're very proud to offer our students the outstanding Drexel curriculum within this convenient online format," said Kenneth Hartman, academic director for Drexel University Online. "All of our online programs, including our MSN pediatric primary care nurse practitioner program, are taught by the same world-renowned faculty as our on-campus courses."
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