Mental Health

The Health Benefits of Singing
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The Health Benefits of Singing

Research has found that singing helps to boost the immune system, especially in a group setting.  Researchers found that the concentration of proteins in the immune system and an anti-stress hormone increased during singing by a choir.  They compared these results with the same choir that only listened to the same song.  The concentration of…

Health Benefits of Owning a Dog
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Health Benefits of Owning a Dog

Man’s best friend.  Dogs give us companionship, friendship, and loyalty.  They love us unconditionally and they seem to be there when we need them the most, but what has science said about the health benefits of having a dog in the household?  Can owning a dog make us healthier and happier? Heart-Smart Researchers have discovered…

Gail Parker, Ph.D.

Gail Parker, Ph.D.

Gail Parker, Ph.D. CIAYT, E-RYT 500 is an author, psychologist, educator, and certified yoga therapist. She serves as President of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance Board of Directors. She is the author of Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma, and Transforming Ethnic and Race-Based Traumatic Stress With Yoga. Dr. Parker holds a…