Parmjit Singh, PhD:: Helping You Blossom

May 2012

Mon, 14 May 2012 17:10:47 -0500

THE HEALTH Q

International Standard Serial Number [ISSN] 1715 6165 |

SPRING-CLEAN YOUR MIND

With days getting longer and more sunlight around, the time to shake off the debris of winter is finally around. This is the time when people start un-cluttering their homes and yards, the time to shake things off, both literally and proverbially.

Mind, Body, & Spirit for University Students

Wed, 09 May 2012 16:53:39 -0500

May 2012

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:32:23 -0500

Facebook Addiction [ University of Bergen]
Why Men Buy Sex? [Live Science]
Does Sugar Make you Stupid? [Live Science; original paper published in Journal of Physiology]
To Keep the Faith, Don't Get Analytical [Science Now]
Allergies May be Good for You [Scientific American]
Mental Imagery Helps Abuse Victims [Scientific American Mind]
Is Alarm Clock Making you Fat? [Social Jetlag and Obesity; Journal of Current Biology]
Sleeping Longer may Counter Effects of Obesity Genes [CBS News; Original study published in journal Sleep]
Driven to Distraction: Anticipating Phone Call may Increase Risk of Crash [Science Daily]
Vitamin D Supplements may Protect against Viral Infections in Winter [Eureka Alerts; Original study published in Journal of Leukocyte Biology]
Obesity Affects Job Prospects for Women [e! Science News; Original study published in International Journal of Obesity]

Rewind, Relax, Revitalise

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:31:03 -0500

We carry a lot of stress in our body these days. This stress may start to manifest itself in various aches and pains and, worse, may even bubble into serious diseases if left alone to exacerbate. Spending sometime in body scan or yoga nidra can be greatly helpful in resetting the body's rhythm and allowing it to ward off the negative consequences of stress. Following recording is meant to instill deep relaxation and is driven from traditions of yoga nidra, the yogic sleep. Play it or download it to your portable device to harvest the benefits of being with your body and developing a deep awareness of body sense. If you feel that it helped you, please take a moment to drop us a line here.

FULL BODY SCAN- YOGA NIDRA [mp3]

Sun, 15 Apr 2012 17:17:25 -0500

From Paul C. Fitness Trainer, Hamilton

Hi Dr Singh,
It has been half dozen a teachers since I attended your program ‘The Healing Voyage’ but the manual we were given is still one of my most valued resources and it has helped me in helping others now.

The close to 40 years of hard core extreme training continued to eventually put me on disability. However, yoga and meditation has made me a better person as well as worked part of my disability (double crush syndrome) so well that I didn’t need critical neck surgery for a disc replacement in my neck, that I was on a waiting list. My circulation has probably worked back to 90% of what it was and this was done using inverted modifications along with at least 90 minutes of asanas , meditation and pranayama.

April 2012

Sat, 14 Apr 2012 21:30:04 -0500

Lack of Sleep May Boost Diabetes Risk [Live Science; Original study published in Science Translational Medicine]
Turmeric Extract May Help Protect Heart after Surgery [NewsDaily]
Is it True that Left-handed People are Smarter than Right-handed People? [Scientific American Mind]
Dangers of Chinese Medicine Brought to Light by DNA Study [Science Magazine]
Exercise improves Quality of Life during Breast Cancer Treatment [Eureka Alerts; Miami University and National Cancer Institute]
Tree Nut Consumption Linked to Lower Body Weight [ Original study published in Journal of American College of Nutrition]
More Trans Fat Consumption Linked to Aggression [Original study published in PLoS ONE]

November 2011

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 09:54:16 -0500

Meditation May be Useful in Autism and Schizophrenia [Hindustantimes; Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences]

Watching less TV and Sleeping More is Linked to Healthy Weight in Kids [Sciencedaily; presented at the 11^th European Nutrition Conference in Madrid on Oct. 27, 2011]

Walking Through Doorways Causes Forgetting [Eureka Alerts; Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology]

Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness Program

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 19:30:42 -0500

An eight week Stress Reduction Through Mindfulness program is currently being offered to McMaster medical school students as part of their self-care program. We meet for two hours each week and each session is focused on developing skills of being present and attentive. Participants are invited to learn the skills of 'paying attention' and awareness then translate that learning to the challenging and sometime unsettling environment of medical training.

MBSR Training with Jon Kabat-Zinn & Saki Santorelli

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:55:34 -0500

In the month of June, 2011, I participated in a week long residential training retreat in Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction in Mind-Body Medicine conducted by Jon Kabat-Zinn and Saki Santorelli of University of Massachusetts. In a nutshell, it was an amazing experience to be part of this retreat. What I really enjoyed the most in this training retreat was its practical aspect.

I hope to synthesize that learning and experiences into my forthcoming programs and academic teaching. If you are interested in experiencing the benefits of mindfulness in day to day living, please join me in the future programs.

Teaching Yoga at Wellwood Center

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 12:10:09 -0500

For a couple of months, I have been volunteering as a yoga instructor at Wellwood Center, Hamilton. This is a place where cancer patients and survivors can access yoga services (among others such as Tai Chi) to stay relaxed and grounded . It is a tremendous learning experience to interact with brave people who have gone through a lot in life and still walk into the room with a smile on their face.

I hope to continue to do my part in making these wonderful people comfortable, relaxed and grounded when they come to the center.

June 2011

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:39:57 -0500

Children of Divorce Fall Behind in Math and Social Skills [Science Daily; American Sociological Review]
Study links Empathy, Self-esteem and Autonomy with Sexual Enjoyment [Eureka Alerts; The Journal of Adolescent Health.]
Single Moms have Poorer Health in Midlife [Live Science; American Sociological Review]
Eating Dirt Protects from Toxins and Parasites [Hindustantimes; The Quarterly Review of Biology]

May 2011

Sun, 01 May 2011 17:24:51 -0500

When Salad is not Salad [Science daily; Journal of Consumer Behavior]
How to Avoid Raising a Bully [Live Science]
The Reward of Doing Something [Current Directions in Psychological Science]

March 2011

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 08:21:57 -0500

Cell Phone Changes Brain Activity [Science News; JAMA]
Placebo Effect Works Both Ways [Science Daily; Science Translational Medicine]
Five Wacky Things That are Good for You [Live Science]
Tender Loving and Caring Promises Health and Happiness [American Psychologist]
The Better Off Sleep Better [Science Daily; Understanding Society, UK]

Feb 2011

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:24:01 -0500

Mindfulness Meditation Training Changes Brain Structures in Eight Weeks [Sciencedaily; Psychiatry Research: Neuroimaging]
Can you Teach an Old Doctors New Tricks? [Eureka Alerts; Circulation]
What you Need to Know about Pregnant Sex [Live Science]
Aerobic Exercises Boosts Memory [Science News; Proceedings of National Academy of Science]
What are Your Relationship Deal Breakers? [New York Times]
Children of Working Mothers Face More Health Problems [Science Daily]

200 Hours of Yoga Training Completed

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 13:19:08 -0500

2010 was special for me because it afforded me the opportunity to complete my yoga teacher training which I have been intending to do for long time. Now that I have completed it, it has given a new meaning and scope to my own practice which keep on becoming better with each day of practice. I am hoping to continue my training in advanced methods of yoga practice in the next year along with training in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), a Jon Kabat-Zinn's brain child.

Next years will see my efforts in putting out programs reflecting the fusion of my understanding of yoga, psychology and mind body medicine. I hope that you will join me in this exciting and healing journey.

A Very Happy New Year to you.

Dr. Parmjit Singh