by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | May 9, 2019 | Mental Focus, Stress Management
As you may already know, “The Urban Monk,” Pedram Shojai, spent some years as a Taoist monk. But what is a Taoist monk? Or for that matter, what is Taoism? Is it a religion? Is it the same as Buddhism? Let’s take a closer look. What Is Taoism Taoism (pronounced... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Apr 23, 2019 | Mental Focus, Nutrition, Stress Management
You might know the old saying, “you are what you eat.” But did you know this statement is true for your body AND your mind? As it turns out, there are actually certain foods, known as calming foods, which may actually help to ease stress hormones (and their symptoms)... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Dec 4, 2018 | Nutrition, Stress Management
Traditional Chinese medicine and Ayurveda (an ancient practice from India) are two kinds of Eastern medicine that specifically deal with how energy–both physical and emotional–is affected by the food you consume. Let’s take a closer look at both of these... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Nov 6, 2018 | Health Tips, Stress Management
Does acupuncture hurt? It’s a question many have asked. If you’re one of them, and you’re considering acupuncture – but you don’t know if it hurts – you’ve come to the right place. You’ll get a closer look at this ancient practice, learn whether it’s worth it, and... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Oct 16, 2018 | Stress Management
Unfortunately, we live in a world where being stressed out on a regular basis has become the norm for many people, and no one knows how to relax. Now, stress can really be seen as any circumstance that disturbs the equilibrium between a living organism and its... 
by Urban Monk Nutrition Team | Oct 9, 2018 | Mental Focus, Stress Management
You’ve probably come across sage in your spice cabinet, or maybe you’ve even grown it in a pot? But did you know sage has far more uses than just cooking? Burning sage is one such use, and it’s steeped in some pretty ancient traditions. In fact, if you’ve ever... 