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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- Stressed Out? Stress Management Can Improve Your Quality of Life - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2010 from Wendy BurnettResearch has shown that stress worsens the symptoms of fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions; increasing pain levels and "fibro fog," and interfering with sleep. Stress management is an essential step in reducing stress levels, helping you to eliminate some stressors, and reduce the impact ...
Views: 2669(1 vote) - Your Body Is a Magnificent Machine - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Kate Corbin"How is it possible that a being with such sensitive jewels as the eyes, such enchanted musical instruments as the ears, and such a fabulous arabesque of nerves as the brain can experience itself as anything less than a god?" - Alan Watts The human body is truly a magnificent machine. During ...
Views: 2200(1 vote) - The Top 3 Most Important Skin Care Tips in the World Ever - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Adrian RichardsonPeople 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: 1432(1 vote) - Social Anxiety: Overcome Shyness, Stop Anxiety and Change Behaviours - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2010 from Zita StanleyYou may have found ways over the years to reduce your anxiety but the shyness and avoidance tendencies remained. So in reality you feel like you have not made any progress. In essence, you are dealing with three separate entities – shyness, anxiety and behaviours and each needs its own ...
Views: 2536 - How Does Perception Affect Healing? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Dr. Aristotle EconomouWhen we are faced with health issues, we must take a look at not only the physical aspect of healing, but also our positive and negative perceptions. As you already know, being too negative is not healthy. I'd like to expand your thinking and say that being too positive can also slow your ...
Views: 2859 - 2 Steps to a Lazy Man’s Diet - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from E. (anagarika eddie) Raymond RockWho has time to count calories, shop for exotic, low calorie, super foods, or sign up for all the latest fad diets? I know that I certainly don’t. I remember times in my life when dieting was not a problem. Playing football and burning up five or six thousand calories a day made weight ...
Views: 5802(3 votes) - Health and the Power of Right Now - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Misa HopkinsHave you ever considered making a change you knew would probably positively and significantly improve your health, and then chose not to do it? I know I have. Those are moments that became regrets. Those are the illnesses I suffered longer than necessary because I was ignoring the discomfort, ...
Views: 1308 - "Power Up" With Extreme Self Care - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Ute LawrenceA lot of us have a problem with the wording Extreme Self-Care. To some, it means an act of self-centeredness, being self-serving, in short being a jerk, always looking out for number one. However, what it really means is that in order to be more helpful and compassionate toward others we need to ...
Views: 1683(2 votes) - Paying Attention To Our Discomfort To Find Relief© - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2011 from Ruthi BackenrothWhether a person knows anything about EFT or not, it is possible that just reading this article and thinking about each question, can bring a certain amount of relief. Sometimes just observing the discomfort is enough to help you feel better. I have studied Gary Craig’s videos for hundreds of ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - The Voice of Fibromyalgia - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Beth and Lee McCainI am a positive thought author. My life is all about living life through positive thought but not only that, I have Fibromyalgia. Now you would never think that someone with this crazy chronic illness could ever be someone who all day long talks about how to be positive no matter what the ...
Views: 2243(1 vote) - Breast Cancer and Me - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Susan D'AgostinoThrough cancer I learned how to live in my body and how to trust my body’s wisdom. I also learned how to love myself and how to live my authentic life. I am grateful everyday for the learning that continues to unfold and for knowing who I am – even if it did cost me a quarter of my beloved ...
Views: 1733(1 vote) - Replenish Your Soul: Take Pleasure in Your Food! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lea HoustonSeveral years ago, my husband David taught a photography workshop at a small villa in southern Italy. Up early one morning, David drank his coffee with a couple of students while the owner prepared breakfast and sang operatic arias. The owner spoke passionately about love of food and family ...
Views: 1525(2 votes) - Replenish Your Soul: Shake Away Your Stress and Tension! - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Lea HoustonShaking is a fabulous way to release stress from your muscles, lubricate your joints and get your circulation going. Shaking relieves anxiety, reduces tension, lets your thinking mind take a break and releases holding patterns so your natural, healthy energy can move freely. For several ...
Views: 3526(2 votes) - Journaling: a moving meditation - by Submitted on May 25, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyExercise your mind-body connection An aspect of journal writing that is both fundamental and subtle is its use as a moving meditation. Like the ancient Chinese practice of Qi Gong, journaling can serve to provide a connection between the mind and the body. A holistic awareness of health ...
Views: 2759(3 votes) - What Do You Worry About? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleAs a species, we have really perfected the art of worrying. We worry about everything tiny detail, as if worrying about it will lessen the blow, or make whatever we are trying to avoid not happen. We worry about whether or not we are going to get old, sick, die, or any variation on this ...
Views: 2055(2 votes) - Karmic Connections and Extraordinary Out of Ordinary Relationship - by Submitted on May 24, 2010 from Stephanie AltHave you ever met someone you recognize even though it is your first time meeting? There’s a cosmic chemistry, a sixth sense magnetism that seems to pull you towards one another. Is this person a soul mate or a karmic connection? Time usually tells. Are you still with this person? Does he or she ...
Views: 11980(3 votes) - Hair Loss Can Be Caused By Stress and Emotional Silence - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondNia was stunned when her perfect relationship ended Nia was on top of the world. Her job was going well, and she had the best boyfriend any girl could ask for. He was attentive and affectionate. He was interested in her ideas and opinions. He showed respect for her family traditions. She felt ...
Views: 7875(1 vote) - Replenish Your Soul: 7 Fun Ways to Get Your Brain Unstuck - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Lea HoustonOne morning last week my brain got stuck. Seriously stuck. I was working on a grant application and suddenly I was just staring at the computer and no words were coming. Every thought stream quickly dried up. The last words I had written didn’t make any sense. I’m guessing that sometimes ...
Views: 5369(9 votes) - Social Withdrawal Is Hard to Identify In Today's Coccooning World. - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Jill PrinceIn psychology texts, social withdrawal is identified as a dysfunctional behavior. There are many conditions and diseases, which could be identified, if a patient exhibits the symptom called social withdrawal. One of the most obvious conditions, of course, is high stress levels. Our bodies are ...
Views: 1926(1 vote) - Ways to Improve your Mental Well Being - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Colby SilettoThe care which is taken in the domains of physical well-being has taken a greater importance than mental health care these days. We do care to eat the best and healthiest food. We also devote enough time to exercise throughout the day. All these parameters accentuate our physical fitness. But, ...
Views: 1028(1 vote) - Replenish Your Soul - Seven Strategies for Reducing Sugar - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lea HoustonHave you decided to eat less sugar? Great idea! This is one of the best ways to improve your health, vitality and happiness. First the shocking sugar statistics: 200 years ago Americans ate an average of two pounds of sugar a year. In 1970 Americans ate an average of 123 ...
Views: 1799(1 vote) - Taking a Breather - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Lisa PetersenOne of the things that give me most joy as a yoga teacher is asking a group of students to simply stand, and connect with their breath. No matter what kind of a day they’ve had, a moment of magic happens when they feel the support of the ground under them, and their breath moving through them. ...
Views: 2003(6 votes) - Preparing Body & Mind - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Aaron HoopesWe are rapidly approaching a time of convergence when the behavior patterns of the past no longer enable us to move forward effectively. More and more people are searching for answers to the fundamental questions regarding the purpose and meaning of life. Many are beginning to realize that they ...
Views: 1748(3 votes) - Mathew's Story - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Forrest SamnikThough I’ve been utilizing EFT as my main treatment modality in my psychotherapy practice for 7 years, I still can get blown away by the near miraculous results. I’d like to share a recent case with you that really made my heart soar. Mind you, this is a complicated case and continues to be a ...
Views: 1886(5 votes) - What Causes PMS and How Do I Cope? - by Submitted on May 11, 2010 from Marie BarrettWhat causes PMS and what can we do to lessen the pain every month? Scientists have found it difficult to identify a single cause of PMS. Theories include nutritional factors, hormonal disruptions, chemical changes and emotional or psychological factors. It is likely each of these factors plays a ...
Views: 2338(2 votes) - Why are Meditative Relaxation and Mindfulness Important? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from MONICA FRANKWhen I ask clients what they do for daily relaxation I usually get responses such as: "I relax by watching TV every night." "I have a glass of wine." "I read a book." "I go out with friends." "I go to the gym and work out." "I find gardening relaxing." "I like to ...
Views: 3368(3 votes) - Mind Training Skills That Can Help You to Grow Taller with Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Laura De GiorgioUsing the power of your mind is a skill and if you’ve never used it intentionally to create specific results, it just makes sense to start with the basics and work on developing your ability. Some people instinctively know how to use the power of their minds and they have been having fun ...
Views: 7061(1 vote) - The Power to Heal Begins With Choice - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Andrea ConnellIn recent decades man has begun to remember and re-learn the essential elements of healing. We have come to consider that there have been many, many systems of healing throughout the ages and that some of them may still have great merit in today's world. In times of illness we have begun to ...
Views: 1671(3 votes) - Journaling From a Man's Perspective - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyIn our insanely driven society, it may seem that a quiet, reflective practice like journaling would be mostly a woman's activity. But the fact is, journaling is enjoyed by men at least as much as women. Brett McKay, for instance, of The Art of Manliness, encourages journaling, noting that the ...
Views: 4420(3 votes) - Stop Drinking & Save Your Marriage Now! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Lyn AbdullahLife takes on a feverish ‘spin’ when alcoholism becomes the root of unwanted behavioral problems in family life and the scenario becomes worst if there are kids in the family. Showing signs of being too dependent on alcohol is the first sign of trouble and if prolonged, and still denied by the ...
Views: 1884(1 vote) - Stop Drinking and Save Your Marriage Now! - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Lyn AbdullahLife takes on a feverish ‘spin’ when alcoholism becomes the root of unwanted behavioral problems in family life and the scenario becomes worst if there are kids in the family. Showing signs of being too dependent on alcohol is the first sign of trouble and if prolonged, and still denied by the ...
Views: 5674(4 votes) - Are You Too Strong, Intelligent or Capable to be Stressed? - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Aila Accad, RN,Are you aware of your stress? If you think you have no stress, you are most likely not aware of how stress is affecting you; you’re in denial. In fact, the stronger you think you are, the harder you may find that stress hits you with a powerful jolt. I know this from experience. If you ...
Views: 3311(1 vote) - Replenish Your Soul: Are You Too Good for Your Own Good? - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Lea HoustonDo you ever feel bogged down by being too good? It happens all the time and it's dangerous! Being too good can be deadly for your health, creativity and relationships. Fortunately turning this around can be great healing fun. Each week I talk with wonderful men and women who are being too ...
Views: 1988(1 vote) - The Healing Power of Alpha State and Theta State - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Edward SandersonWhen it comes to healing, state of brain is as important as state of mind. Our brains are constantly vibrating, just like everything else in the universe. Generally the more awake and busy our brains are, the faster the brain waves. Scientists have divided up our brain waves into several ...
Views: 3593(1 vote) - The Simple Truth About Dreams - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Laurel ClarkWhen I first became a student in the School of Metaphysics my teacher used to say, “If it’s simple and it works, it’s metaphysics.” I have always remembered that. Metaphysics is simple because it is Universal Truth. Truth is profound, clear, and direct. I think sometimes people forget that. ...
Views: 5294(3 votes) - Dealing With Childhood Illness - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Alesia ShuteDealing With Childhood Illness: 7 Ways to Invite Hope into a Seemingly Hopeless Situation Every year, thousands of children are diagnosed with catastrophic illnesses—illnesses that affect not only them, but the entire family. I would know: When I was seven years old, I was diagnosed with colon ...
Views: 937(1 vote) - The Importance of Sleep For Your Memory - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Danna NorekSleep is as vital to you and I as oxygen, water, and food. An interesting fact to note is that you can actually go longer without food than you can without sleep before it starts to seriously affect your health. In particular, sleep deprivation affects your brain, and it doesn't take very long ...
Views: 2395(10 votes) - Changing Your Life With NLP - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kristi ShmyrHave you been trying to make big (or small) changes in your life for a while now, and they're either just not sticking or you’re becoming overwhelmed and quitting? If you need support in blowing past old beliefs, challenges, patterns, habits or if you’re in a big transition in your life right ...
Views: 2024(2 votes) - My Miraculous Healing - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from marijke verkerkMy Miraculous Healing Written by Marijke Verkerk april 2010 My personal healing will ever be the most convincing evidence of our subconscious powers. Nearly eight years ago I solved a near death experience by using the healing power of my subconscious mind which created me, and still ...
Views: 1630(2 votes) - Stress Awareness Month and Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from Cheryl HitchcockApril is stress awareness month and to commemorate this event I wanted to point out an interesting fact: stress can be a major cause of illnesses. Many of the ailments that health practitioners treat are overwhelmingly due to stress. Just think, if stress didn't exist many doctors would be out ...
Views: 1284(1 vote) - Magic and Healing - The Magical Healing Potential of Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHealing is sometimes seen as miraculous. People in different cultures throughout the world and throughout the centuries have been "cured" of diseases deemed incurable by the medical authorities of the particular time or location. Healing can sometimes appear to occur by magic. Dr. Steve ...
Views: 1963(4 votes) - Maximizing DHA Intake Supports Weight Loss - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2010 from Byron RichardsDHA is now recognized as a superior nutrient for cardiovascular health, cognitive function, memory, mood, learning, vision quality (including protection against macular degeneration), bone health, fertility, cancer prevention, and inflammation reduction. Somewhat less understood is its vital ...
Views: 1404(1 vote) - Everything's Gonna Be Alright - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from CHARLES GLASSMANI recall during high school when I was applying to colleges. Firmly affixed in the neurons of my automatic brain was Groucho Marx’s famous line: “I sent the club a wire stating, PLEASE ACCEPT MY RESIGNATION. I DON'T WANT TO BELONG TO ANY CLUB THAT WILL ACCEPT ME AS A MEMBER.” So it would follow ...
Views: 3137(4 votes) - Putting Grace Into Action - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Evie Weaver“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed people can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead An investment executive reads at an orphanage during his lunch hour. A mother receives a gift of much-needed food and immediately shares it with ...
Views: 2726(3 votes) - Irritable Bowel Syndrome--Breakthrough in Brain Research Helps You Heal IBS - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2010 from Karen AlisonNew evidence from brain science reveals that IBS is not caused by something in your gut, but by something that’s going on in your brain (without your awareness, of course!) Deep inside your thinking brain is a much older brain called the “emotional brain.” This emotional brain powerfully ...
Views: 1221(2 votes) - Feeling the Flow - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2010 from Jason TivisI've noticed throughout the past couple of years (and it's no secret that) as members of the "westernized" world, we put far more emphasis on fighting things than we do trying to work with them...As opposed to Eastern philosophies that teach flow and working with a situation rather than trying ...
Views: 1523(4 votes) - Do Parents Cause Emotional Problems? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Terry DixonAs a child our parents are God to us. We worship the ground they walk on; they gave us life and keep us alive. A father shows his son what it is to be a man, a mother, to her daughter, a woman. And yet this same parent, the one we worship, can come to make us feel as though we are inadequate, ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Coaching, Therapy or Gestalt: What determines a Client’s Choice? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Helga MatzkoEver 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: 1422(2 votes) - Addiction to Distractions - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2010 from Margaret PaulWhen we were growing up, we experienced many life situations that caused us deep heartbreak. Any time we lost someone we loved, or we were yelled at, ridiculed, shamed, ignored, not seen or connected with, physically or sexually abused, or treated in any other unloving ways, our little hearts ...
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