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- Reduce your Stress Levels for Free - Breathe! By Sue Saunders - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2010 from Sue SaundersHow would you like to find a method to drastically reduce your stress? One that is free (you already own all the equipment you need) and only takes a few minutes a day. And if this method not only helped you to relax but also increased your energy, improved your circulation and immune function, ...
Views: 2482(4 votes) - Shake out the Crazies - A Little Madness Prevents the Big Madness! - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Elisa LodgeWith all our mental smarts, so many of us are still struggling with poor self esteem, aggressive behavior, depression, obesity, sedentary lifestyles, addiction and chronic stress. On top of all this, how many times have we squirmed in anguish when suddenly faced with the bedeviling frustration ...
Views: 1515(4 votes) - Tendon Nei Kung - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2009 from John AOVThis article is an excerpt from "Tendon Nei Kung" and taken from the website www.innertraditions.com Chapter 5 Tendon Nei Kung Forms The Eight Hand and Arm Positions of Tendon Nei Kung Once the basic structure of the Tendon Nei Kung forms has been successfully developed in the Iron Shirt ...
Views: 2740(1 vote) - Traveling With Seasonal Allergies - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Allen CallerTraveling with seasonal allergies can be very challenging. Whether you are traveling abroad or inside the United States of America, you may be highly exposed to a wide range of new allergens, which can further worsen your condition. In any case, traveling with the runny nose or watery eyes will ...
Views: 1011(1 vote) - Your Body's Best Kept Secret to Great Health - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsDo you suffer from cellulite or fatty deposits? Do you experience aches and pains? Are you overweight? Do you experience abdominal bloating? Do you feel bloated or have areas on your body that seem pudgy? Have you been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrom, multiple ...
Views: 1160(1 vote) - Abdominal Breathing: Fire Up Your Immune System - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Bob EllalYou’re in a convenience store, examining a can of Spam in one of the aisles. Suddenly a hooded man bursts through the door, pulls out a .45, and waves it in the cashier’s face demanding the contents of the cash register. You begin breathing shallowly, from the chest, as fear for you own life ...
Views: 2981(5 votes) - Allergies Aren't Just in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordAllergies are what you probably have if you have a runny or congested nose and you sneeze often. Don't feel alone because millions of other people have this also. The two forms of allergies are seasonal or perennial. If you suffer seasonally you are allergic to the pollen in some plants. ...
Views: 922(3 votes) - Breathe! - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Rebecca AstaraI am sure you have heard the phrase “just take a deep breath and calm down.” This common technique of breathing to calm one’s self is more powerful and significant than one might think. Fully imagine yourself in each of the following situations. With each one, enact your experience with a ...
Views: 1285(3 votes) - Hypoglossal Nerve Stimulation for Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2009 from Steven ParkHere's a radically new approach to treating obstructive sleep apnea: hypoglossal nerve stimulation. I read about initial successful pilot studies many years ago out of Johns Hopkins, but thought the concept never took off since I didn't hear anything more. I was wrong. ImThera recently announced ...
Views: 2029(3 votes) - ***The Best Training for Your Speaking Voice Means Learning to Breathe - The Right Way - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2012 from Nancy DanielsIf you are looking to improve your speaking voice, your first priority is to find a coach who will teach you how to breathe with the support of your diaphragm. Breathing with this support is something most people are not doing. In fact, 99% of the population is renowned for being lazy or ...
Views: 3085(2 votes) - ***Breathing for the Pleasure of it! Practicing the skill of happiness - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Dan BruléAt the seminars recently, we have been focusing on breathing and pleasure. We are using breathwork to enhance our enjoyment of life and the world, and to increase our happiness, and our love and acceptance of ourselves and each other. A perfect style of Breathwork for supporting this is ...
Views: 1947(1 vote) - ***How Voice Training Can Improve Your Life As Well As Your Voice - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2012 from Nancy DanielsWhen I first started my business, I had no idea the number of benefits that would result just by finding your ‘real’ voice. In fact, I never tire of hearing each and every new experience my clients tell me about. How can this type of training improve your life? For one very basic and ...
Views: 2659(1 vote) - ***The Value of Diaphragmatic Breathing in Public Speaking - by Submitted on May 12, 2014 from Nancy DanielsThere are several dynamics that make for good public speaking but the one component that far outweighs all others is the need to breathe while speaking. Without air, there is no voice. And yet, many novice speakers never think about that life-giving force when addressing an audience. In fact, ...
Views: 3472(1 vote) - Effortless Effort - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaJosie is poised, unmoving, as she focuses her gaze. Her intention is clear. She moves through the grass like a slow motion film, periodically freezing, one paw in the air. Then in a blur of fur, she runs, leaps and the unfortunate vole that I couldn’t even see is history. Cats don’t struggle ...
Views: 1538(2 votes) - How to Turn Your Brown Eyes Blue - Weird - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Hal WechslerHow to Turn Your Brown Eyes - Blue: A Technique For Health & Longevity Stop: I lost you because you do not want to change the color of your eyes – right? It’s a metaphor, a figure-of-speech for turning the impossible on its little cabeza. Wait. Visual The secret I am revealing is best ...
Views: 4355(1 vote) - Asthma Attacks and Ways to Manage Them - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Kathy CrawfordIf you are prone to asthma attacks you are probably always looking for ways to avert or manage one when you get one. Following are some ideas that may help to keep you healthy when that asthma attack comes. When you get an asthma attack it probably feels alot like someone who is drowning. ...
Views: 1167(1 vote) - Simple Technique To Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Lynn Smith"The foundation of prosperous health depends on the basic ability of getting oxygen to the cells, and deep breathing is the simplest, most fundamental method of accomplishing that." Robert Fulford, DO Very few people regularly take deep breaths. Most of us are under a lot of stress and ...
Views: 1029(1 vote) - Vinyl Decals - Perfect Advertising - by If you've been thinking about doing some detailing on your car, you may want to consider adding some vinyl decals to give it a crisp new look. They're easy to apply without the possibility of ruining your car's finish with dirty, dripping paint. You can save money by not having to hire a ...
Views: 121(1 vote) - What Is Pediatric Dentistry And Who Is A Pediatric Dentist? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from growingsmiles chicagoPediatric dentistry is an area of specialization in the field of dental medicine. Pediatric dentists focus in the dental health of children, starting from infants and toddlers through teenagers. Pediatric dentists have a thorough knowledge of the mouth structure and dental needs of children ...
Views: 918(1 vote) - Here Are Several Bad Breath Causes That Can Affect You - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Archille HebertBad breath is the response to many things. Some of your bad breath causes could be as simple as coming from the foods you consume over the course of a day, while some may well have to do with bodily problems and possible health problems you might have. So here are some bad breath causes that ...
Views: 1185 - Get Asthma Relief Naturally - Asthma Natural Treatment - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWHAT IS ASTHMA Asthma is a long term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs. Asthma is caused by combination of genetic and environmental factors. It is a condition in which spasm in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing occurs. It occurs due to allergic ...
Views: 1853 - Sinusitis 101 – Its Symptoms, Types, and Common Treatments - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsSinus infection or sinusitis is a common ailment affecting millions of people worldwide. It usually develops after bouts of common cold, flu, or allergies. Sinusitis occurs when the sinus cavities located in the bones behind your nose and your eyes becomes swollen or inflamed, obstructing the ...
Views: 816 - “Breathing Deep - The Most Effective Way to Stay Healthy” - by Submitted on May 19, 2015 from Dr. Paul Haider“Most people hold their breath and this causes aches, pains, tension, hormonal changes, and leads to disease. The very simple act of breathing deep can bring about lots of beneficial health changes… and it’s FREE” Breathing seems simple yet most people are caught in a constant cycle of ...
Views: 2263 - "Just Breathe" - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Babee BayrThese days everything is instant and high speed. Information comes through the social network every second. Deadlines at work exhaust us. We squeeze in quality time with your loved ones. Some even "skype" their friends and family because it never seems to be enough time. We zip in and out of ...
Views: 916 - ***365: A Formula for Heart Health - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2015 from Dan BruléThe human heart is like a radio transmitter: it generates an electromagnetic field that can be easily measured from 50 feet away. And, the energy field that it generates is 500 times more powerful than that of the brain! Do you know about “Heart Rate Variability?” This refers to the natural ...
Views: 2254 - ***A Better Voice is Just a Breath Away - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2009 from Nancy DanielsThe number of people looking for information, books, CDs, and seminars on self-improvement is staggering. Ever concerned with honing our business skills, improving the image we project, feeling good about ourselves, juggling jobs and family…we are all on the search for bettering ourselves and ...
Views: 3522 - ***A Breathwork Technique For Eliminating Stress And Strain Once and For All! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2013 from Dan BruléA Breathwork Technique For Eliminating Stress And Strain Once and For All! It has been proven again and again that laboratory rats develop stomach ulcers, shrinkage of lymphoid tissues, enlargement of adrenals, as well as heart attacks, kidney disease, arthritis and more when constantly ...
Views: 2502 - ***A New Spiritual Breathing Exercise! - by Submitted on May 31, 2013 from Dan BruléI’d like to share with you a spiritual breathing exercise, a form of Spiritual Breathing that Breathworkers around the world have been practicing lately. There is no name for it yet, but maybe with practice, you will be inspired to give us one! Visualize this. With the inhale we invite life ...
Views: 1854 - ***Baby Clothes May Contribute to Your Baby’s Breathing Problems--Now and in the Future! - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from nancy ziI am frequently asked, “If humans are born to breathe correctly and effectively, why do so many of us become shallow breathers?” I can think of scores of reasons. But one blares alarmingly into my mind: Parents may be causing their babies to alter their natural inborn breathing ability without ...
Views: 2004 - ***Exploring the Pauses in our Breathing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from Dan BruléWhen doing breathwork, we often focus on the pauses in our breathing pattern. We practice eliminating them and we also practice lengthening them. By working and playing with the pauses in our breathing we can access powerful inner resources. We can dramatically enhance our creative and ...
Views: 2140 - ***How To Improve Your Breathing Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2009 from Robin KBreathing has indeed become a fashionable word these days. You hear it over the airwaves and read it in all sorts of publications. “Take a deep breath” is the most frequently given advice handed out by people of all levels of society–parents, teachers, doctors, therapists, ...
Views: 1946 - ***It’s Spring! Time to Breathe! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2015 from Dan BruléOver the last 30 years, the art and science of Breathwork has made its way to the cutting edge of the human potential movement; and it has found its place at the forefront of mind-body medicine. Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing are studied and taught wherever consciousness and spirit, ...
Views: 1469 - ***Playing with the Breath! - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Dan BruléBreathwork is my passion, as in “pass-I-on” and my profession, as in “profess-I-on”. And Today, I am celebrating the fact that I have not failed to write at least one breathing report/article every month of every year since September of 1976! At times over the years, I waited on the muse or ...
Views: 1423 - ***Rebirthing-Breathwork: A Proven Method for Healing and Transformation - by Submitted on May 30, 2014 from Dan BruléBirth and infancy traumas can affect people well into adulthood, and even for their entire lives. Many emotional and psychological issues, and dysfunctional patterns and tendencies can be traced back to birth, infancy, and early childhood. For the first few years of our lives we are ...
Views: 2240 - ***Ten Ways to Improve Your Breathing - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Dan BruléIgnorance is not bliss! When it comes to your breathing, what you don’t know could be hurting you, both in the short and long term. Your breathing habits can have a surprisingly negative effect on your health, and wellbeing, on your athletic and creative abilities, on your performance ...
Views: 2053 - ***The ABC's of Breathing - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2008 from Laura MonzoBreathing is our most important act – we do it every moment of our lives, some 20,000 times each day. Breathing incorrectly can produce tension, exhaustion and vocal strain, and can interfere with athletic activity and encourage aches and illnesses. Breathing correctly, however, ...
Views: 2447 - ***The Two Basics Aspects of Breathwork - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Dan BruléThis month I start a series of articles on the practice of Breathwork, beginning with the two basic aspects of the practice: Breath Awareness and Conscious Breathing. You can think of these as yin and yang aspects, active and passive practices. Breath Awareness means simply observing the ...
Views: 2115 - ***Three Basic skills in Breathwork - by Submitted on May 09, 2014 from Dan BruléPeople often ask me: “What is the single best exercise to practice—what is the most important technique we need to master?” Actually, there are three basic skills I think every Breathworker needs to learn—three things I teach to just about everyone who comes to me for Breathwork ...
Views: 1710 - ***Three Convergences in Breathwork - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2014 from Dan BruléThis is the third article in a series on Breathwork Practice. First we talked about the Two Basic Aspects of Breathwork, then we discussed Two Core Techniques in the Practice. This month, I’d like to talk about the 3 Convergences in Breathwork. Some people will find that they have already ...
Views: 1498 - ***Uses and Applications of Breathwork - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Dan BruléBreathwork (breath and breathing exercises and techniques) can unleash powerful forces and healing energies within the mind and body. It can accelerate growth and healing on many levels: physical, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and behavioral. Medical experts agree that breath awareness ...
Views: 1837 - 10 Tips on Finding the Right Surgeon for Your Sleep Apnea - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Steven ParkFinding the right surgeon for you can be a challenge in any situation, but finding the right sleep apnea surgeon can be even more challenging since there are so many different procedures and there are no standard operations. I'm asked quite often by people in other states or other countries who ...
Views: 1585 - 10 Ways Dental Implants Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2021 from Krishan KumarIf you are missing a tooth, don’t worry, you aren’t alone. The American College of Prosthodontists claims that around 178 million adults in America have a missing tooth. Not all of them seek to replace it, which can lead to consequences on your diet, self-esteem, and oral health. Dental ...
Views: 759 - 3 important food to eat for good sleep - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2020 from Sri TulasiSleep can be considered lucky. Mind and enjoyable sleep are closely related. Our elders who saw this used the proverb 'The one who has no worries sleeps in peace'. But sleep should not be a cause of concern, but a lack of certain vitamins in the body. So, if you suffer from insomnia, it is ...
Views: 1147 - 4 Mouth Care Tips for Every Age - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2017 from Emma MiahWe always want to have an ideal dental health; a sparkling smile, odourless and fresh breath and healthy gums. Visiting your dentist twice a year ensures your mouth’s hygiene and nothing is better than the squeaky clean feeling after the professional cleaning of your mouth. Mouth hygiene ...
Views: 1165 - 4 Natural Remedies To Combat Sinus Infections - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2020 from Maddy MaAre you experiencing nasal stuffiness, swelling inside your nose, congestion, headache, and pain in your sinuses? You might be the victim of sinusitis. But you can know this for sure after getting a health check-up from a sinus doctor at Plano TX or any other place nearby. Even if you’re ...
Views: 767 - 5 Indoor Air Quality Tips for Office Environments - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Jim GatesBy Jim Gates, CAFS The indoor air quality of an office environment is very important to the health, comfort, well being, and productivity of every person who works there. Improved indoor air quality is also important to management, as a healthy working environment can lead to higher ...
Views: 1571 - 5 Reasons Why You Should Do Nasal Irrigation - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2011 from Jillian PhillipsIf you are suffering from chronic nasal allergies, sinus infections and rhinitis, nasal irrigation is one way to deal with all your nasal problems. Stuffy nose, colds and congestion are always present during nasal infections, which means that the nasal passages are perpetually clogged. The nasal ...
Views: 1215 - 5 Triggers That Could Be Making Your Allergies Worse - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2010 from Angie CarterTo keep your immune system from over reacting, you will first need to figure out just what is causing it to go into overdrive. Here are five immune system stressors that may be contributing to the release of histamines in your body. Your diet: Adopting an anti-inflammatory diet is one of the ...
Views: 5805 - 5 Ways To Improve Your Dental Health In 2021 - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2021 from Maddy MaWhen you want to improve your dental health as much as possible, it helps to use a series of services over several months or years. You can quickly change your smile with help from a dentist, but you must ask for specific services or follow a treatment plan that helps you reach your goals. The ...
Views: 790 - 5 Ways to Utilize Auto Navigation Systems and GPS Technology While Traveling - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2021 from Hotels Etc.comIf you have managed to do any research on auto navigation systems I'm sure you've come across countless nifty features that these devices have in common. While not all devices utilize the very same technology, it is great to know that cell phones today in addition to handheld auto navigation ...
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