PARMJIT SINGH, PhD

We all have experienced those moments when something goes wrong and we automatically goes into a tailspin of blanket judgments or indiscriminate judging. Those judgments can range from mild self-criticism to severe “I suck or I am worthless” kind of self-flagellation.  In some respect, some sort of accountability of our actions and behaviors is usefulRead more

While research is beginning to confirm the benefits of mindfulness practice to boost positive emotions, it is worth exploring what aspect of the practice is crucial for such development. Taking into the account the current and historical evidence, it looks like that ‘accepting the present-moment experience’ comes to be one of the crucial elements ofRead more

During the times when neurodegenerative challenges in older individuals are beginning to add to the healthcare burden, attempts are being made to test whether awareness-based activities, especially inward-focused activities such as mindfulness, are of any use in slowing down age-related cognitive decline among humans. Some of the newer studies are suggesting that it is likelyRead more

As we head into the time of changing leaves and temperature, there also comes the vulnerability to catch inflammation of various sorts. A study published in Biological Psychiatry showed that, “…that mindfulness meditation training, compared to relaxation training, reduces Interleukin-6, an inflammatory (inflammation promoting) health biomarker, in high-stress, unemployed community adults.” Study further states thatRead more