Mindfulness Meditation
Hello, This meta-analysis identifies benefits of mindfulness meditation, shown in multiple research articles. This article focuses on the impact of Mindfulness Meditation on Chronic Physical Conditions. Truly, meditation is a self-care regimen worth doing. I offer...What is Mindfulness?
Hi, What is Mindfulness? We are all familiar with the term ‘mindful’ as being conscious or aware of something. However, mindfulness, as applied to mindful meditation, is more than our colloquial use of the term. Mindfulness is a mental state achieved by focusing one’s...
Time in Nature
Spending time in nature, or even viewing scenes of nature, decreases anger, fear, stress, anxiety and increases positive, pleasant feelings. Experiencing nature makes you feel better emotionally, contributes to your physical wellbeing, and reduces blood pressure,...
Happiness
Help someone today and every day that you can…and you’ll feel deep joy and meaning in your life.
Do Things You Love
Did you know that doing things you love helps your health? Research shows that when you do things that bring you joy, your stress levels and heart rate will be lower, and your mood will be raise to be happier. ALSO – Your resilience will be stronger! Why aren’t we...
An Acupoint for the Holidays
The holidays can be stressful. They require work, i.e., cooking, finding others a place to sleep, interacting with others who may not share the same values/beliefs, more interactions than usual, etc.! SO – You need ENERGY! At the same time, getting together – well,...
New Years Meditation
This is a New Years meditation. It is patterned after a verbal meditation shared by Candice Thomas.About me
A Life of Science, Spirit, and Service
Dr. Valerie J. Rice is a grounded force of healing—a practitioner, scientist, and soul guide who brings decades of experience to her work at VitaLife Center. Her path began in occupational therapy and expanded into something more profound: the integration of evidence-based healing and energy-based wisdom.
Dr. Valerie J. Rice is a grounded force of healing—a practitioner, scientist, and soul guide who brings decades of experience to her work at VitaLife Center. Her path began in occupational therapy and expanded into something more profound: the integration of evidence-based healing and energy-based wisdom.