Yoga, Meditation, and Your Mental Health: A Powerful Ally, But Is It Enough?
By: Mathew Kunnath John MSW, MPhil In our quest for mental wellness, the ancient practices of Yoga, Meditation, and Tai Chi have surged in popularity. Walk into any wellness space, and you’ll hear talk of their profound benefits for calming the mind and soothing the soul. It leads to a critical question: Can […]
The Stress Hypertension Connection: How Your Mind Affects Your Arteries
By: Mathew Kunnath John, MSW, MPhil Psychological stress directly contributes to high blood pressure by activating the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. When stressed, the brain releases hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that cause blood vessels to constrict, leading to a temporary spike in blood pressure. In the modern world, chronic stressors from work or finances […]
