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Hypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning
Who knew when I anchored the rose-water scent of a client's favorite teacher in his mind to feelings of security and high self-esteem that I was employing "Hypnotherapeutic Olfactory Conditioning" (otherwise known as HOC) ? ... Views: 2198
You 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: 2544
You probably have many questions when you see Accessing Inner Wisdom Counseling.
• What is the difference from coaching or mentoring?
• Is it the right for me?
• How can this help me in my life?
• Is it expensive?
• Do I need to go somewhere or can I do this from home?
• What is ... Views: 2575
Definition
A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a medical disorder of the sleep patterns. It’s important to understand why sleep disorder can deteriorate your health and interfere with normal physical, mental and emotional functioning as it effects your nervous system in the production of the ... Views: 2094
There are various elements to decide upon when looking for spa days to reserve one for the weekend break. A day at a health spa comprises pampering your soul and body in addition to relaxation as well as indulgence. Just a simple day that may match into your occupied schedule is enough to take ... Views: 1070
I have a couple of people that I am working with that have Spinal Stenosis. My first one runs the Boston Marathon every year. He is in his 60’s. God Bless Him. Spinal Stenosis is 2 discs that slipped and is pinching the nerve root. Plus he has 3 areas where it is herniated. When he first came to ... Views: 1381
When one matures, the passion for Truth becomes greater than all other passions. Spiritual thirst is stronger than any desire, fear or mental conditioning. If the normal, however strong, human wants and fears, attachments and weaknesses, activities and identifications were stronger than one's ... Views: 2937
Spring is around the corner and many people may consider doing a little spring cleaning at home. This can bring about a wonderful sense of excitement and a fresh burst of energy as we emerge from winter. For many people, spring means much warmer temperatures and a chance to finally open the ... Views: 1626
This past weekend I went to my 20th High School Reunion. It was both as amusing as it was reflective for me. It was fabulous to catch up with all of my old friends and see how great everyone is doing. I loved seeing everyone, and seeing how thank god, 20 years of maturity brings down the walls ... Views: 885
Each year people make resolutions they know they will not stick to. We promise ourselves we will go to the gym more, cut down on the alcohol, not eat as much junk food and not flush our money away on silly things.
Why not take a different approach? Why not promise ourselves to have fun, spend ... Views: 1018
I certainly have had my fair share of starting over, from jobs, to relationships, to finances, to moving, to working on a project, and even to the newsletters I write.
I used to become really stressed when things changed, especially over the ones that would impact my life. I would get ... Views: 1142
For me, meditation is one of the most effective, simple and inexpensive ways to calm the body and the mind, to gain insight about oneself and to feel more open, loving and grounded. There are probably thousands of articles, books and research studies about the positive effects of meditation at ... Views: 1117
I think it’s safe to say that we’ve never seen an election like this one, with such a polarization of political and ethical views. And the bitter war of words between the two candidates has seemingly left workers all across the country feeling more stressed out than usual. According to the a ... Views: 1407
Busy families yearn for a slower, simpler life… one that is reminiscent of the long, and more expansive summer days. When the academic school year starts, lives become inundated with rigorous schedules. This is when our ability to keep the focus on balance within our lives goes a little (or a ... Views: 2012
Steps to Developing Your Intuition
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” – Albert Einstein
Step 1. Get comfortable in your body. Your body is an intuitive instrument. ... Views: 2037
When health is absent, wisdom cannot reveal itself, art cannot manifest, strength cannot fight, wealth becomes useless, and intelligence cannot be applied. ~ Herophilus
Do you realize that a Super Mom’s life is a life of giving? While you’re taking care of them, who’s taking care of you? Can ... Views: 1565
I would like to share with you some information about stomach cancer. Once again I will probably bring up things that are not normally talked about.
For now, I will not talk about what causes cancer, but try to explain how cancer works - and perhaps why it happens...
I would like to share ... Views: 1605
Nothing is worse than enjoying a meal that is immediately followed up by stomach pains. Stomach pains after eating can be a nuisance, especially if you don’t know the underlying cause. There are numerous causes for stomach pains after eating, and many of them require a simple solution. It’s ... Views: 953
Snoring is still seen as something funny, but is actually very serious. First of all, you're stabbing your companion and housewives. In addition, snoring is often a sign of the potentially fatal disease of sleep apnea syndrome.Here are the 10 main causes of snoring, countless tips to stop ... Views: 1242
My participation as the “Stress Doc” ™ at the USPTO Health Fair reminded me of two basic facts: 1) people like to laugh, especially when they can share a gentle and knowing laugh at their own flaws and foibles and 2) especially in a high demand-production work environment and a “TNT – ... Views: 1937
Stress, it is a word we hear regularly, often daily and in many forms and varieties.
So why are we 'stressed'?
Is it a fact of our lives as humans in this day and age, and that we are subject to a great deal more in our day than our forebears or predecessors needed to deal with?
Are our ... Views: 1483
All stress, regardless of the source, will undermine our wellbeing if left unchecked. The accumulated stress can eventually lead to conditions such as anxiety, insomnia, high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, stroke, ME/chronic fatigue and depression, to name but a few. So, any steps we can ... Views: 3332
The fight-or-flight reaction is one way the body physically reacts to emotional stimuli. It's an entirely natural reaction that, in the wild, can literally mean the difference between surviving or falling victim to any number of threats. When your body reacts with fight-or-flight too often, ... Views: 865
Life is full of stressful events.
When you encounter a threatening situation, your body reacts with a stress response that helps you avoid or make it through the situation. The stress response initiates a cascade of changes that tenses up your muscles, speeds up breathing and heartbeat, ... Views: 1561
Stress seems to be everywhere these days and especially over these past few years, stress has been at an all time high for many people, so finding good ways to manage stress is not only important, but also vital for your health and life.
I've experienced my fair share of stress when I escaped ... Views: 6696
Every one deals with stress and its related problems on a regular basis. Stress is always concerned with the mind. As per Ayurveda, not only a healthy body but a healthy mind is also required to enjoy a healthy life. Its only in Ayurveda, that the concept of a ‘healthy mind’, anxiety and ... Views: 3359
I’ve been writing a lot about stress lately, because it’s a universal issue we all face. There are many underlying causes of stress, one of which is perfectionism, which I’ve addressed in the last couple of weeks. If you enjoyed the Three Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist post, you ... Views: 1190
Introduction
Vivitrol and Suboxone are both utilized to treat opioid use disorders. They each work the same way but are administered differently. If you or a loved one is currently trying to get clean from opioids, you may have already heard of medication-assisted treatment ... Views: 703
Regulate mood disorders with sugar free depression foods such as Omega 3 Fatty Acids,serotonin,amino acids and low fat diet.With more and more people looking to nature and natural ways to care for their health, it is only natural that people are looking for ways to eat healthier while treating ... Views: 2028
Whether consciously or subconsciously, suggestions reach the being from the outside world, in some cases impacting directly on the body, and in others through the mind or the vital being. When these suggestions arrive subconsciously, we only recognise the thought or feeling when it arises within ... Views: 594
There are names for various impacts that the mind has on the health of the physical body. For instance, there is hypochondria, which is noted when an individual accepts a suggestion in the mind that they are suffering from a particular illness. Even if they are not at the time having that ... Views: 903
Lord Savita Narayan or Sun God is the focal point of nature or Prakriti. All our energy is obtained from the sun. Just as without the soul our bodies cannot exist similarly the world exist because of the sun’s presence. Just as honeybees in search of honey wander near flowers so too planet earth ... Views: 1612
Brain injury patients and adults with disabilities often dream of living independently. They find that they want a sense of autonomy, self-reliance and the ability to take care of themselves, the same as any other adult. However, many adults with disabilities require assistance to do the ... Views: 942
The World Health Organization defines mental health as a health issue associated with thoughts, emotions, behavior, and relationship with others. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 7.5% of the population in India suffers from mental health problems. India accounts for 15% of the ... Views: 636
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Do you feel overworked, tired, unfocused, burned out, stressed, overwhelmed, defeated, strained, and depressed? Maybe you just need to take a break and recharge your batteries.
Unfortunately, if you live in America, ... Views: 1504
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
The following is a script for a healing meditation. This is based on one of the meditations I have been using for my own healing. Use this as a beginning. Read through it several times until you get the basic idea. Your meditation should be and will be specific for your intentions and beliefs, ... Views: 2357
Listening to music is an activity that provides incomparable pleasure and allows you to relax both your body and mind.
Among the many places where you can listen to music, there is one that seems very appropriate: the shower or bath. Indeed, this is the time to take care of your body. So why ... Views: 1647
Getting your health consulted on a regular basis is a very important thing to do these days. Health care consultants provide you the services which are not available easily at home. There are a lot of health consultants coming up these days who are the experts of the field. In today’s world ... Views: 765
As you know from previous posts, I’m in the middle of doing a bunch of new stuff with my business and website. It’s all very exciting and good, but it is requiring a lot of creativity at the moment. My house is littered with post-its containing snippets of ideas. When I’m at the grocery store, ... Views: 1204
Ever think that pain, discomfort, and other symptoms all feel worse when you're stressed? You're not alone...and you're right on the money!
In fact, various studies have shown that anxiety, stress, and other emotional conditions can actually decrease the body's immunity and leave us open to ... Views: 811
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
For this Tantric Tidbit, please read, complete and reflect on the following:
A quick "Comfort in the Body Meditation"
Begin by sitting comfortably in a chair with your feet flat on the ground, relaxed but not slumped over, and your hands resting on your lap with your eyes closed. Bring ... Views: 1635
Around 50% of children in the US who have a mental disorder remain undiagnosed and untreated. Out of 46.6 million youths and teens from the ages of 6 to 18 in one survey, almost 8 million were suffering from mental health issues such as depression, anxiety or ADHD and only half of them were ... Views: 653
Who is the undomesticated creature? How has she liberated herself? What are her ways?
The wild woman is the creative essence in each of us, it is the womb of all potential, a fully unknowable, ripe void of possibilities for birth, growth and transformation. Wether we know it or not, each and ... Views: 968
There can be no question that Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and any number of other social networking sites come with benefits. With countless users worldwide, and more joining daily, it's clear social media is a force to be reckoned with.
But are you getting more than you bargained for? ... Views: 1510
If you’re an avid coffee drinker, you’ve probably wondered just how many types of coffees there are. Here you will get a complete guide to the different types of coffee beans, the roasting spectrum, and coffee blends, which all have different flavors, bodies, and acidity levels.
There are ... Views: 1253
Why the gong indeed. I suppose 2004/5 was a pivotal time. A drummer/percussionist since my teens, I had also been involved in exploring electronic sound synthesis as far back as the mid-70s when the likes of the Mini Moog and ARP were still quite a novelty. By the turn of the millennium, I was ... Views: 1633
Water is an essential need in our daily life, because we are made up of 80% water and it either evaporates, or is used up in the metabolism of our body for the productive activity of daily living.
The content of our body is made up of neutral water, which our body continually needs for the ... Views: 1843
Water is an essential need in our daily life, because we are made up of 80% water and it either evaporates, or is used up in the metabolism of our body for the productive activity of daily living.
The content of our body is made up of neutral water, which our body continually needs for the ... Views: 1864