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“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.” –(Chuck Palahniuk) That is a darkly humorous and ominous quote, but it has a spark of truth to it. Too much stimulation creates stress, but so does too little. Being stagnant and bored with life stresses ... Views: 1475
The day begins with a frantic grasp for an irritating alarm clock. The moment our eyes open we are confronted by an intimidating "To Do" list. The activities could include a variety of things depending on our situation: brushing our teeth, taking a shower, getting dressed, feeding the cat or the ... Views: 1474
Whether or not you have a penchant for the books on spiritual practices, volumes on healing or dare I say works on sex, the following terms may be ones that you have heard before. Do the terms ‘chakra' or ‘tantra' ring a bell? Other terms you may have picked up from New Age Literary delights ... Views: 1473
Part II: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria, Body Image Expert and Author of ”Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently.”
Question: In your book Love Your Body, Love Your Life, you present the five steps for ... Views: 1473
When Calmness is a Trigger for Fear and how to Change it
Many of us are anxious and looking for ways to become more relaxed. We are asked to meditate, breathe deeply or create a calming visual picture in your mind. We attempt these activities over and over again with no positive results. You ... Views: 1472
Who Is Ready to Heal?
When I started my practice in 2000, I learned there are people not really ready to take complete responsibility for their own healing. I had to explain that I was only a guide to take them to the place of empowerment so the shift could take place within them, ... Views: 1472
The short days and long nights of the Winter season are in full effect. Some say this earth cycle is the cause of S.A.D's (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and may even lead some to depression. I beg to differ!
Let's not blame nature for the effects of the 'anti-life' lifestyle we have ... Views: 1471
As Americans, we live in a supercharged society where energetic activity always seems to take precedence over the simple common sense awareness of our basic need to get enough sleep. In fact, our active lives can be so enticing, so interesting that we get to the point where we actually begrudge ... Views: 1471
Many people are turning to more natural and holistic ways of dealing with illness and pain. With conventional ways of treatment being not only expensive, but also often having many side effects, alternative treatments are becoming more attractive to patients. People are finding they can take ... Views: 1470
Emotions do play a very important and tangible role in your healing process. There are certain emotions like feeling hopeless or helpless that have been shown to depress the immune response. Emotional stress can also disrupt hormonal balance in the body which can result in the increased ... Views: 1470
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My name is Tonya and I am very happy to tell everyone that Amy Cohen has been a godsend to me. The personalized flower remedies she has made for me is helping me change my life.
I was skeptical at first. I researched all I could about her on Facebook, YouTube, and on her website. ... Views: 1469
Your skin is an emotional barometer of your mental well being, as well as your body's largest organ. It’s the boundary between you and the outside world, reflecting to yourself and others how you emotionally and mentally perceive your life.
Skin conditions, including acne, can be provoked by ... Views: 1468
Do you ever have trouble keeping present in the physical world or does your head roam aimlessly?
When an electrician wires a building for electricity they must ground the system to protect it from an improper movement of electricity. A grounding rod is placed outside into the earth to reduce ... Views: 1465
You want to heal so much. You are making positive changes in your life. You have decided to be completely committed to your health, but nothing is changing. You are up against some kind of resistance, but you don’t even know how to define it. You just know it is there. What’s happening?
This ... Views: 1465
Have you ever told yourself your body’s too fat, your hair’s too thin, that you’re a terrible mother, that you’re not disciplined enough, smart enough, kind enough? Do you have an inner voice that’s unjustifiably critical?
Critical inner voices can be detrimental to you in a number of ways ... Views: 1465
It is now a proven fact: What you think about has a direct impact on every aspect of your life, including your physical well being.
Recent studies show that the expression of gratitude, for example, can have profound and positive effects on our health, our moods and even the survival of our ... Views: 1463
You have undoubtedly heard the phrase about life imitating art, but is there any way to argue that it is entirely as possible that art simply reflects a person's inner space and personal harmony? It seems that the two are uniquely connected, just as the space that we choose to live can tell us a ... Views: 1461
The drug and alcohol addiction struggle is real. Be it through the abuse of alcohol or the inability to stop using harder drugs, stopping permanently can seem impossible. This, however, is not true. You can be sober. You can take back your life. With the correct form of treatment and a safety ... Views: 1460
Sometimes it may seem like the strains and demands of modern society exceed human abilities. However, that is usually far from the truth. This article outlines how you can take things down a notch with three simple tips that will help you shrug off stress and anxiety, induce deep relaxation, and ... Views: 1460
Extrasensory perception otherwise called sixth sense has always been a topic of debate. Many feel this is myth, some feel it is coincidence of physical factors, and some believe it is an extreme medical condition and look to get the best out of it. There are energy healing techniques .
These ... Views: 1459
The Newtonian mechanistic approach to medicine has definitely gone bankrupt. The assumption that experiences and feelings are not primary causal factors in illness since they can’t be quantified in material terms, has been scientifically proven as incorrect. Unfortunately, the impact of these ... Views: 1459
Since 1988 I have spent the better part of every day helping people overcome their problems ranging from ordinary bad habits to extreme PTSD. The whole process centers around introducing people to the nature and function of our mind.
Isn’t it ironic that we need help to understand something ... Views: 1459
Life is Full of Choices, Decisions, Challenging Moments and Guess What Mistakes!!!
I am sure you have noticed this, none of us are free from this or will escape these perils of life.
The secret comes in learning to accept this, understand: To learn to let go, release painful experiences ... Views: 1458
I had written an article on Spinal Stenosis it has led to this.
Dreams do come true when you truly want to heal. Joe who ran the Boston Marathon, has spinal stenosis herniated disc ran the entire 26 miles with absolutely no pain. He is still doing well.
He gave us the medal for ... Views: 1457
The psychiatrist Carl Jung discovered the real meaning of dreams after conducting arduous research. He analyzed and compared many dreams of patients who suffered from different mental illnesses. He studied the art and the religion of various populations from different civilizations. He also ... Views: 1455
The human mind is constantly occupied with the daily activities of life and worldly pleasures, whereas the body is engaged in fulfilling those. A battle is fought continuously between the intellect and the built that leaves an entity completely exhausted. The tiresome and perturbed individuals ... Views: 1455
Do you feel easily overwhelmed or over-stimulated when there is a lot going on around you?
Are you easily affected by the moods and emotions of others and seem to pick up their energy?
Has your enthusiasm you once had for life and work waned into exhaustion and disillusionment?
If you ... Views: 1453
Depression
Good moods guaranteed
· Perk up with lemon balm and valerian root. Together they boost production of the brain soothing chemical GABA.
· Seeing bright blooms activates areas of your brain responsible for a good mood, so seeing flowers helps.
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When we are living unaware of ourselves, we have a tendency to stay stuck in the past and ruminate over past mistakes we made. Retelling stories that are unchangeable is self-defeating; holding you back from a balanced and healthier life. ("Talking about our problems is our greatest addiction. ... Views: 1451
I knew I had to address one of the most important issues on our minds---Finances! Most of us have core beliefs around money and our core beliefs create our lives. Try putting a twenty dollar bill in a location where you will see it several times a day. Pay attention to your initial response ... Views: 1450
Have you frequently felt overcome by an unexpected wave of anxiety and terror for what seems like no reason at all? Then, you might be dealing with panic disorder.
This potentially debilitating condition can cause you to deal with sudden, repeated panic attacks, which may make you feel like ... Views: 1449
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-happiness-is-tied-to-your-gut
If you currently have any health condition, or if you want to help prevent any type of future health problem, it’s URGENT that you optimize your gut! ... Views: 1446
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Define The Moment - by Rosa Livingstone, A Load Off Your Mind Coaching
"When a defining moment comes along, you can do one of two things. Define the moment, or let the moment define you".
This quote is from the Movie, "Tin Cup". It's about making choices. It's about living without regret because you let something in your past define who you think you are or ... Views: 1443
People ask this question all the time, 'how do I make my skin look and feel better and what miracle product will shave 10 years off my face?'
Make no mistake there are a lot of fantastic Natural and Organic Skin Care products out there that will knock your socks of when it comes to results ... Views: 1443
Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is how a person evaluates themselves both emotionally and their self-worth. It is how one judges oneself.
A person can apply and evaluate their Self-esteem both on an individual subject or globally. An example of a specific individual subject would be, “I am good at ... Views: 1442
Recently whenever I talk to a client or friend about their job I hear:
I have lost the passion for my work.
My co-worker undermined my project.
It seems we only shuffle paper and no longer provide anything of true value.
My boss took credit for my work.
I have to work overtime ... Views: 1439
One of the frequent things I see in my practice is the beauty of transformation when clients accept change in their lives.
Acceptance doesn’t mean giving up or compromising. Acceptance means living one’s life in accordance with the realities that experience is presenting.
It means ... Views: 1438
Here in our western culture we are advanced in many ways- yet in regards to our awareness about our body we are more than lacking! We pop pills for every ailment we have without even trying to figure out what the cause is. One of the many problems with this is that there are so many side ... Views: 1438
Famous sociologist Sigmund Freud once commented that a person's name is one single context that is most easily forgotten by the human brain. Although the human mind has the ability to store many memories, there could be just some exceptions that some names just slipped our minds. The feeling can ... Views: 1438
There are five important things to know in order to understand the amazing power of mind-body healing. When you understand these, you will see how to use the power of your mind-body connection to augment your regular therapy and enhance your body's healing ability.
First, it is important to ... Views: 1438
One of the more puzzling situations I have run into frequently is that I see patients who have experienced significant disabling chronic pain for many years. Often they have had multiple failed spine surgeries. Yet on my spine intake questionnaire they rate themselves as a zero on a scale from ... Views: 1438
Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): One technique for managing stress
Progressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique for managing stress. In the 1930's Dr. Edmund Jacobson discovered that tensing and releasing various muscle groups throughout the body produces a state of ... Views: 1437
“How do I cure a phobia?” is such an important question to all who suffer - often on a daily basis - from some form of irrational fear. A fear that can be so severe it debilitates both the mind and the body of the sufferer. Take the first step on the road to your own cure by searching first for ... Views: 1436
This article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=does-depression-have-a-physical-cause
Depression is often thought of as an emotional or psychiatric disorder without any physical basis. In many cases of depression, however, there may ... Views: 1435
The Tao Te Ching, by Lao Tzu; must be the most “interpreted” text in the history of this planet. Most printed editions of this wonderful work include the producers’ interpretation of the original work. Since the original was written in ancient Chinese where so few “characters” had so many ... Views: 1435
Being deprived of oxygen for as little as five minutes can cause permanent brain damage, although anoxic brain injury rehabilitation is possible.
There are four major causes of anoxic brain injury
• Anemic anoxia
• Toxic anoxia
• Stagnant anoxia
• Anoxic anoxia
Anemic anoxia occurs ... Views: 1433
Ever since the profession of coaching has entered the arena of mental health services, the topic regarding which profession is better suited to assist which individuals – coaching or therapy continues. Each branch provides evidence in support for their efficacy and pros and cons have become a ... Views: 1431
Choosing the Right Natural Cures for Depression
Natural cures for depression can regularly be as beneficial as prescription antidepressants so long as you choose the appropriate ones for you. If in case you have spoken to your medical professional and also have tried to discuss with a ... Views: 1430
One of the most important elements of my hypnotherapy practice is helping others understand the need for forgiveness. Many times, become wrapped up in the results and symptoms of our personal issues that we forget to look closely as to the cause of these problems. For example, one may be ... Views: 1429