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Fibromyalgia (FM) is an illness syndrome that includes aches and pains all over the body; muscle tenderness; severe fatigue most of the time; mental unclarity and difficulty focusing (often called ‘brain fog’); depression; insomnia; digestive disorders (vague pains, diarrhea); and multiple ... Views: 1056
When you become trained as a healer, usually you do not get an operating manual about how to create your practice. But I really encourage all healers and people interested in pursuing a healing or teaching or world service role to create a vision statement or business plan or statement of ... Views: 2046
I have noticed over the years that whenever I give something purely from my heart (NOT my head or not with intent to receive) that very soon thereafter I would receive something nice back usually within two hours. At first I thought it was coincidence but it happens all the time which suggests ... Views: 2589
Some people carry their heart in their head and some carry their head in their heart.
The trick is to keep them apart yet working together.
- David Hare
Introduction
In wholistic conceptualizations, our primary consciousness resides in spirit and is expressed through ... Views: 1248
They took the core sample out and immediately sent it to the laboratory for further testing with a more detailed examination. This was not a geological survey looking for evidence of crude oil in the region or an ice core sample to study the atmospheric content changes over hundreds of years, ... Views: 2303
Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.
- Pablo Picasso
Who has never set aside unpleasant, tedious or distasteful tasks, hoping that the need to address them might disappear, or that someone else would step forward to do the ... Views: 1011
You know the old saying “you are what you eat”.
That’s amazing because it’s true. We have a small hobby farm here with dogs, cats, alpacas and horses and I have to admit I am in awe of how nutrition in living things works.
I could give you a 50 pound bag of the finest dog kibble and an ... Views: 1999
“You don't forgive others to let them off the hook. You forgive yourself and others so that you can clear, heal, transmute and dissolve the emotional wounding, trauma, harm and damage that close your heart.
“Release the need for drama! The soap opera aspects of our lives are like the ... Views: 1995
“Balance is so very important for people on the spiritual path. Many people I have observed on the path focus so intently on spiritual growth that they ignore the needs of their bodies; experience out of control emotions; and operate from the ego mind. We are here to ground the energy of Spirit ... Views: 2632
“The way the Law of Attraction works is that whatever you focus your mental energy and attention on magnified by emotion is multiplied. So when you worry about money you are focusing mental energy on lack and scarcity magnified by fear and anxiety and this magnetizes even more lack and scarcity ... Views: 2021
In my clinical practice, I’ve found a common thread among both the athletes and the sedentary people who come to see me. Both are overworked and lack vital energy — what I call life-force or chi. Today, people need exercise more than ever. Why? Because they are more sedentary and unhealthy than ... Views: 3055
In my earlier years whenever I had a negative experience where I got hurt or wounded, I would look back on that event and beat up on myself for making a mistake.
But as I look back on these events now I realize that there really are no "mistakes." Each of these events had a purpose behind it. I ... Views: 2651
The work will wait while you show your child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you do the work.
- Patricia Clafford
Introduction
How we approach each person and each task in life may be as important as the content of how we relate and what we do. This has been ... Views: 923
I have been on the spiritual path for over twenty years now. And when I began out on the path many years ago, I explored every New Age and metaphysical bookstore I could find. I bought crystals and energy tools; explored the mysteries of Tarot and the Kabala; experimented with many types of ... Views: 1500
From the Centers for Disease Control
Are you female, Caucasian, have a lesser education, and overweight? Then you run the greatest risk of either arthritis or chronic joint symptoms. Check out the latest statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
These statistics left me ... Views: 1468
The stress you consistently feel comes from the frantic pace of modern living. Your schedule is filled up with lots of deadlines, you juggle too many tasks simultaneously, caring for children and parents, or you are a single parent. Your body wasn’t designed for ongoing high stimulation, thus ... Views: 1526
When it comes to preparing food, there are ingredients you might want to swap with something healthier. Well, at first, it may feel odd and foreign to substitute proven and tested kitchen staples. However, if you get used to it, you’ll eventually notice the positive effects. As a matter of fact, ... Views: 3098
You’re at your wit’s end . . .
You’ve gone to doctor after doctor . . . You’ve tried prescription drugs . . . But you still feel sick – perhaps even worse than before!
The truth is, conventional medicine largely ignores one of the biggest health threats we face . . . The root cause of ... Views: 1405
Summer is a time for sun in the fun, picnics, and days at the beach, barbecues and lots of fresh produce like strawberries, watermelon, corn on the cob, tomatoes, etc. Summer is the best time to head to the farmers market; roadside fruit stands, and produce markets. Locally grown produce is sold ... Views: 1746
There is no time like now to start incorporating green juice fasts into your normal diet. This deliciously packed drink is mainly made up of all green leafy vegetables, fruit, seaweed (nori strips), spirulina and tender coconut water. It helps us to feel and experience new energy levels and ... Views: 1517
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10 Signs of Chronic Kidney Trouble
In Chinese Medicine theory, the kidney is considered the root of the body’s health. When the kidney is ... Views: 1324
I'm pretty sure we all know how to eat. If not because of what our body tells us, then at least from the numerous articles about it in newspapers, magazines, and online websites. Here are a few of the tips that I've found helpful in controlling what, when, and how I eat:
1) Practice mindful ... Views: 996
Health care is increasingly expensive and rising costs are a concern for most people.
Funding long-term care needs planning the US Health Department Statistics indicates that almost 10 million people in the US will require Home Health Care. And costs of care are rising each year. To cover ... Views: 915
Part 2 of a 4 part series
We all know that cancer cells are mutated cells. But did you know that they can only thrive in a certain environment? To put it bluntly, cancer cells thrive in a toxic environment. Once you are aware of what causes this type of environment, you can do some internal ... Views: 4388
The army of white blood cells in your veins works hard to fight viruses and bacteria. They maintain your health all year round, fighting viral infections. They are your best protectors until they aren’t turning against you. Sometimes, instead of fighting bacteria, these antibodies start ... Views: 928
Love smoothies but feel like you’re ready for a new twist on your old favorites? There’s nothing like an unusual (and healthy) ingredient to add some new life to your smoothie-making. It’s great to find new smoothie recipes . . . but even better to become a creative smoothie maestro.
So with ... Views: 1524
"According to a study from the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, sleep deprivation reduces our emotional intelligence, self-regard, assertiveness, sense of independence, empathy toward others, the quality of our interpersonal relationships, positive thinking, and impulse control. In fact, ... Views: 1658
How many times do you bend, stretch, lift, sit, stay up late, cut your exercise routine short (or skip it altogether), or worry in the average week?
What a ridiculous question! Of course no one keeps track of such details. But the fact is, many uncomfortable, limiting health conditions are ... Views: 1102
Humans are pretty inventive. Our creativity has changed our quality of life infinitesimally over the centuries.
But nature still outdoes us in many areas. We have yet to best the sophistication, flexibility, and precise responsiveness of our immune system when it comes to warding off illness ... Views: 1658
Vacations are all about "R and R," rest and relaxation. During my recent vacation, though, I learned they can also give us another "r"--renewal that lasts even after returning home. The fresh thinking I gained from this trip is too good not to pass along. Here are two great ideas I picked up ... Views: 666
My washing machine always gets a chuckle out of me (good thing when you're doing lots of laundry, right?). Take a look at the dial. There's a setting for "normal." Apparently the manufacturer assumes that we, as intelligent consumers, identify, understand, and collectively agree that a certain ... Views: 1246
Dr. Aja Murphy, D.O., founder and Medical Director of The Revive Hive launched a luxurious sanctuary for body, mind, and soul, using revolutionary, medically safe, IV therapy to hydrate and replenish the body's vitamins and minerals, while cleansing and detoxing unwanted elements in the system. ... Views: 787
In this article I will give you 27 different foods which you should aim to eat organically as these foods are worst affected by pesticides.
Today I will look at the foods with the highest pesticide residue and other toxic chemicals.
These 27 foods have been picked due to the large amounts ... Views: 1558
What do you do when you face a storm?
* Cancel your journey and run towards your sweet home.
* Look for a shelter/anchor around and wait for the storm to pass.
* Or run towards the storm to face it.
Well these are the 3 basic types of reactions which people do choose. (Some of you may be ... Views: 1372
Whether you are being treated for cancer and are gearing up for the recovery process or you are concerned about the effect that your diet may have on your health, the role that nutrition plays in cancer is a hot topic.
Over the past several decades, the large amount of research that has been ... Views: 942
You might see that title and ask, "What on earth can such an ancient philosophy do for me today?"
It's true that Chinese medicine has been around for over 3,000 years. But it's also true that in all that time, these ancient methods and philosophies have consistently served to support a ... Views: 1420
Sometimes, a problem that shows up in one part of the body may indicate a challenge elsewhere in the body, mind, or spirit. This reflects the Chinese understanding of balance, that idea that everything in life is connected. Make the right tweak in one area, and see positive changes affect other ... Views: 1546
When it comes to being healthy, most of us have an idea as to what that looks like. In fact, most of us think that it’s far more complicated than it really is or has to be. Being healthy is much simpler than many of us allow ourselves to believe. I don’t know if it’s because we’ve all seen too ... Views: 1183
When was the last time you found a piece of clothing marked "One-size-fits-all" that truly was a comfortable, flattering fit, the right color, the right fabric, and the right level of warmth for anyone who wore it? Right, me either. One-size-fits-all doesn't often work for clothing. And it ... Views: 1388
Did you know that . . .
-Pain affects more people in the U.S. than diabetes, heart disease, and cancer combined
Pain is especially a problem for mothers - whether they have infants and toddlers, young children, teens or even kids in college.
When a mother is consumed with pain it stops her ... Views: 831
Improving health and overall fitness is a top goal for many people. Some people join a gym or sign up to work with a personal trainer. Others prefer to exercise alone or need to exercise at home to save money. Unfortunately, working out at home may seem ineffective in many cases, and this can ... Views: 1297
3 Tips to Avoid Weight Gain during the Holidays
You have been eating right and you are seeing the results of your hard work. Oh, but the holidays are upon us with the shopping, cooking, stressing, and attending parties and other festivities, any of which could derail your diet, right? ... Views: 1383
Case Study:
This blog is primarily dedicated to our local Toronto clients.
The fact is that, opposed to our international clients, they have an opportunity to come for what we call an Introductory/Exploratory Session before they commit to any courses or treatments in the case of ... Views: 1146
A personal training client of mine recently got on the scales and was disappointed by what she saw. She was feeling positive and thought everything was going well until she got on the scales and had not lost a single pound.
Of course she then went from feeling positive, to the complete ... Views: 1349
Autumn, with its crisp, cold weather, is 'Vata' season, according to Ayurvedic medicine. Ayurveda describes three 'doshas' or qualities ascribed to all things. The Vata dosha is often compared to the wind, being erratic and changeable, quick, cooling and drying.
Autumn is a time of high ... Views: 1808
Sleeping on the floor is good for you, as many articles on the internet have pointed out. Many people have difficulty to sleep on the floor comfortably if they’re first starting out. Sleeping on the floor provides benefits such as realigning your natural posture, increasing blood circulation, ... Views: 1028
The digestive tract is an important part of your body. Due to the way of life we lead, the food we eat and our everyday habits, our digestive tract is full of toxins and waste material. This leads to more serious conditions and problems. Therefore, we must pay attention to our health and ... Views: 692
I’ve always loved to write. And fortunately, writing always came easily to me. I could sit with my laptop and churn out 1000s of words.
However, in 2019, I took a leap and ditched my full-time job to become a content marketing consultant. With this change, came an immense pressure on my ... Views: 616
More often than you may realize, a negative mindset makes the difference between achieving a goal--whether related to health, career, personal relationships, or any other area--and failing to reach it.
What is mindset? It's your pattern of thought. Think of mindset as that little voice in ... Views: 1194
Do not worry. You are not alone in your fight against allergies. Out of the billions of people on this planet, many are also suffering from allergies. While the symptoms vary like itchy skin, sneezing, and frequent coughing, the remedy could be the same and easy to find – essential ... Views: 1692