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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- Function of Sexual Health and the Maintenance - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from austen juliotThe function of sexual health and the maintenance and upkeep of a good love life, one of life's pleasures and important in any loving relationship and help to keep couples in harmony with themselves and each other, when a couple suffered from disorders such as erectile dysfunction or as in the ...
Views: 2007 - Being Present in the Moment to Heal the Pain of the Past - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Misa HopkinsEmotional pain from the past can lodge in the body and become physical pain in the present. If you ignore the emotional pain, you are basically ignoring the root cause of the physical pain, and may find yourself remaining in physical discomfort. This is a difficult concept for many of us to ...
Views: 2004(3 votes) - The Commitment to Heal - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Marc LernerWhen the essence of your life, which is consciousness, connects to something, a commitment is formed. A superficial level of commitment happens when your consciousness connects to the thoughts of something and you are just left committed to your own mind. The most common example of a deeper ...
Views: 2002(3 votes) - What does stress do to us? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue Heldenbrand· Stress can affect so many different parts of our bodies, from our muscles and tissues to our blood vessels and organs · It speeds up heart rate and respiration, affects our sleep · Stress raises blood pressure and body temperature · It can interfere with metabolism, appetite and digestion ...
Views: 2002(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: 2000(1 vote) - Organic Cleansing For An External New You - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithToxins Build up in our body on a daily basis. Naturally occurring toxins, free radicals, synthetic chemicals, alcohol, cigarettes, prescription drugs, depleted body secretions and hormones all add up to load our bodies with toxins that can stress not only our internal systems but also our skin, ...
Views: 1998 - Significance of Palm Colour - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2012 from tannu aggarwalPalmistry is one of the most popular branches of divination. In this method of astrology predictions are made on the basis of body parts, skin color and etc. palmistry got its name from the palms as it studies the characteristics of the palm such as shape, color, lines and signs. In this article ...
Views: 1998 - Dieting and the Mind: Hindbrain - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from James Henshall,If you’ve been dieting for weight-loss for some time and have found that the diet isn’t “working” – by whatever measure you care to apply – then the reason for this has to be to do with diet, or it has to do with how you are mentally and physiologically responding. Let’s start by fuelling the ...
Views: 1996(1 vote) - Freedom to Move, Freedom to Be - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lavinia PlonkaI was in my late 30’s, at the height of my performing career, but my body felt like I was ready for the junk heap. My back hurt almost all the time. I was going to the chiropractor, massage therapist and acupuncturist just to be able to keep getting on the stage. I was convinced that I had ...
Views: 1991 - 2 Key Questions to Stop Body-Bashing - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Roberta MittmanWhen new patients come into my office, I consult with them at great length about what makes them unique, including their medical, emotional, nutritional, physical, immune, and allergic history. When the conversation turns to weight and self-image, it's as if a cloud has overtaken an otherwise ...
Views: 1989(5 votes) - Managing Your Stress - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Cheryl GowinHere are some tips that you can do on your own. The tips are designed to be easy and practical. But as you have heard before, you should consult with your doctor or mental health professional. ? Understand the difference between good worry and negative worry. 1. Remembering items, ...
Views: 1987(4 votes) - Traditional Treatments for Tinnitus - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from sarah labdarTinnitus can be a persistent, annoying sound in your ear that no one else can hear. There is no discernable cure for tinnitus. Most treatments lessen or mask the symptoms of tinnitus. However, most physicians recommend preventing tinnitus by protecting the body, ears and brain. In some cases ...
Views: 1986(3 votes) - How I Destroyed My Anxiety, For Good - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: A personal confession first - supposed to be good for the soul, right..?!? These days, because of learning a lot of things the hard way - generally by myself, I really bear no resemblance to the "socially-challenged" young man I once was... but I certainly know exactly ...
Views: 1985 - Leave Yesterday Behind - Today Is A New Day - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Kimberley CohenHave you ever had one of those days where the dust of today just doesn't seem to clear for tomorrow and where the emotional forecast is calling for more whirlwinds of irrational thoughts, perhaps mixed with some stress and/or anxiety, and bouts of crying, questioning, doubting , or ...
Views: 1985 - Body Language: Pain as a Messenger - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve written before about pain as a vital messenger, letting us know what needs to be addressed in our mind-body system. Symptoms and pain certainly wake us up to the need to take an internal peek at ourselves, mentally, emotionally, and also physically. I’ve written a lot about the mental and ...
Views: 1984(2 votes) - Is Your Mindset Making and Keeping You Overweight? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Lianda LudwigMind/Body Medicine, the relationship between what you think (and feel) and how your body reacts is an accepted concept nowadays even with most traditional doctors. When you see your doctor with high blood pressure, besides a pill, they will tell you to “de-stress”. But although many doctors ...
Views: 1984(1 vote) - Why being single could be bad for your health - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Mark RagoThe social organization of our world is changing. People are getting married later in their lives. Unions between couples are not always in traditional marriages, but increasingly as cohabitation, with or without children. A significant amount of marriages dissolve and we are left wondering ...
Views: 1982 - THE VOICE OF THE BODY...THE FEET - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Caroline LawrenceTHE VOICE OF THE BODY- THE FEET Who Am I: I am your feet. My job is to provide you with a foundation. Voice of The Feet: I am the voice of your feet. Like hands, I touch the earth. By design, there are two of me. One of me supports your left side and one, supports right side. Each of me has ...
Views: 1979(2 votes) - How to Be Present During the Holidays. Six Simple Steps to Decrease Stress and Enjoy Every Moment - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickHow present are you during this time of year? Are you so busy that you lose touch with the meaning of the season? Are you too stressed out to really enjoy time with your family? Do you struggle to remember what it’s all about? Is it difficult to stay focused on the joy and hope of the ...
Views: 1976 - 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: 1974(4 votes) - Relieve Your Stress With Mind Body Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from sarah labdarAlthough most people feel they don’t have time to exercise, or don’t think they need to exercise, what they don’t realize is that exercise is an essential part of a healthy life style. Exercise is key to controlling weight management, protecting against various diseases and stress management. ...
Views: 1973(2 votes) - Rape and Sexual Assault: Self-Help for Healing and Empowerment - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDWhen you have suffered rape or sexual assault, you are carrying that shock and trauma in the cells of your body. It is particularly important to clear that shock from your system as soon as possible. If you do it straight away, the damage to you will be minimal. If, however, you leave it to ...
Views: 1972(1 vote) - Author Interview: Body Image Expert Sarah Maria on Love Your Body, Love Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart I: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria on her new book "Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently." Question: I’ve heard many people say that disliking your body is just a normal part of being a woman [or a ...
Views: 1970(1 vote) - Are You Too Stressed? Try an Ancient Method to Relax and Revitalize! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn as few as five minutes you can reduce your stress with an ancient method of relaxation called qigong (pronounced chee gong). Qigong has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Early practitioners found it to be useful for many different health problems. They also used it to increase ...
Views: 1966(2 votes) - ***ARE YOU CONTROLLING YOUR ANXIETY OR YOUR ANXIETY CONTROLLING YOU? - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Amy D. CohenAnxiety has become a generic term. Anxiety now, can be stress, worry, overwhelm or any feeling of discomfort mentally and physically. But what anxiety truly is, is that feeling of panic, of fear. Its that feeling of not having control over how we are feeling in the moment, no control over ...
Views: 1964 - The Stress and Emotion Detox - Your Key to a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDAn emotional detox is probably the best thing you can do for your health. In the short-term, it relieves stress, improves sleep quality, strengthens your immune system and helps you cope better with life. In the long-term it could prevent life-threatening diseases from developing. What is more, ...
Views: 1963(5 votes) - Finding the Right Natural Cures for (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Bobby BAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be described as behavioral condition that's most typical in school-age offspring, but that can be seen in adults. It will be estimated that it affects between 8 and 10 percent of children. Boys are 3 times more prone to be recognized with ...
Views: 1961 - Pushing the Pause Button on Life for Productivity & Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from James Mapes“Learn to pause ... or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” -Doug King, Poet & Educator Imagine that you have a magic remote control so that - when life got too overwhelming or you needed to replenish your energy ...
Views: 1958 - Healing the Effects of Abuse - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Dr. Carolyn PorterYou are magnificent! In fact, you are absolutely a fabulous, unique, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, and you are priceless! Has anyone ever told you that? Beginning right now, at this very minute, I am asking you to begin saying this to yourself every day until you believe it. Why? Because it is the ...
Views: 1955(1 vote) - ***Mammograms – Screening Risks - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Susun WeedMammograms – Screening Risksexcerpt from Breast Cancer? Breast Health! the Wise Woman Wayby Susun WeedAvailable at www.wisewomanbookshop.com Mammographic screening increases risk of breast cancer mortality in premenopausal women.A Canadian study of 90,000 women (published in Lancet, ...
Views: 1952 - What If I Chose It? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Misa HopkinsThis can be one of the most revealing questions to ask yourself in regard to your self-healing journey: What does it mean, if I chose this illness or condition? It leads to the next question: If I did choose this, what was I hoping to discover or gain? When I began my self-healing journey ...
Views: 1952 - Where are the crayons? (Taking Time for What Really Matters) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Scott Q MarcusI was “row monitor” in second grade; sitting in the last seat making sure the students in my row behaved. On this day, all was quiet; no one messed with the law when Scott was around. My enforcement duties complete, I was able to turn my attention to the current “quiet time,” period that daily ...
Views: 1951 - 1 Minute, 5 Minute, and 10 Minute Personal Energy Tune-Ups - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jill HenryPractice any of the following techniques to give yourself a quick energy boost and balance during the day. Below you will find 4 one-minute techniques, a slightly longer 5 minute technique, and a 10 minute daily practice. Read and then DO the techniques. They will make a positive difference in ...
Views: 1945 - The Problem Mentality Syndrome - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Erin HeavenDo you have problems that never seem to go away? Are you often concerned about your health? Do your relationships always seem to fail? If so, you might have "Problem Mentality Syndrome"! People with "Problem Mentalities" are often stuck in the misery of their lives. It is very hard for them to ...
Views: 1945(1 vote) - How Do I Heal From Guilt? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Misa HopkinsThis is such an excellent question. Guilt is at the core of many illnesses. Its partner is regret. As long as we are living in emotional pain rooted in the past, we are going to have a difficult time healing in the present. Guilt is anger with yourself for some choice you have made. The cells ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Do You Rely on Gut Feelings in Making Decisions in Your Daily Activities? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from james boydHi, If you are one of many people who are just beginning to develop their psychic abilities often wonder how they will be able to “tell” when things are working. If this describes you, and you’d like to understand the phases of psychic development, then read on. The first, and most ...
Views: 1943(1 vote) - Using Sound. Color, and the 5 Elements to Balance and Tune up you Energy - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jill HenryBelow you will find 3 different ways to give your Energy a daily Tune Up. Sound creates vibrations in the body that balance at the cellular level. Color frequencies harmonize and integrate mind and body. Viewing the body/mind as composed of 5 Elements found in nature allows you to decide what is ...
Views: 1939(1 vote) - Discover Your Life Purpose - Change Directions to Find Purpose and the Joy of Life - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbMany people question their life purpose after enduring something very painful or surviving a horrific event. Any number of things can trigger the question. How many of you have lived through one or more of the following trials? Rape, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, incest or domestic violence; ...
Views: 1938(2 votes) - Reduce your Stress with Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerWake Up or Calm Down in 5 Deep Breaths If you’ve never taken a yoga class or had any instruction on deep breathing, this article will introduce you to a simple exercise that can be done anywhere. Sometimes we feel lethargic and lack enthusiasm for moving throughout the day. The answer? 5 ...
Views: 1938 - 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: 1938(1 vote) - The Scope of Oklahoma Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment. - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Lee OtisOklahoma has long been known for many things, surprising to some, things like football, country music and meth labs. Home to Wiley Post and a few other famous people Oklahoma has a rich history that tells quite a story. From the dust bowl era back in the Great Depression and Oklahoma Land Run. ...
Views: 1938(1 vote) - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSAttitude Is Everything If you don’t adjust your attitude, your life will continue as it is today. Oh yes, you’ll have periods when it seems like you’re better off than you were a year ago and then Bam! You’ll realize you’re exactly the same. Nothing has changed. That’s because your bad ...
Views: 1937 - Strengthening Stress Resiliency and Brain Agility with Humor and Natural SPEED - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Mark GorkinMy 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 - Crazy Woman Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyWhen I was 19, I started having very strange bladder problems. I noticed I always felt like I needed to urinate, and yet I never felt as though I could quite empty my bladder. I woke up several times a night to use the restroom. Sometimes I had to sit and wait on the toilet for what seemed ...
Views: 1936 - Intuition—Fact That Has Not Yet Been Proven - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Misa HopkinsI was just going about my day, when a little voice in the back of my head said, “Turn on the television.” “What?” I argued with myself. “I don’t watch TV during the day. Sure, at night when I’m winding down my day, but day-time hours are for being productive.” Regardless of my logical ...
Views: 1936(1 vote) - Healthy Digestion - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from odette worrellHaving poor digestion seems to be the common ailment of our time. It is so prevalent that many think the symptoms associated with poor digestion are common to everyone: Constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, fatigue ….these are all just an accepted part of our daily experience and somehow ...
Views: 1935(1 vote) - The Emotional Impact of Vulvodynia - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyWhether you've just been diagnosed with vulvodynia or you've been dealing with it for a while (and even two days with vulvodynia can seem like a very LONG while), you are now a member of the club. It's that exclusive membership you never asked for, never dreamed you'd get, and though you never ...
Views: 1933 - How to Approach Self-Healing—Are Positive Emotions Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Misa HopkinsKnowing how to approach your self-healing process can be a real quandary, particularly if you don’t have a favorite and specific energy healing modality. You can spend a lot of energy just figuring out how to think of self-healing in a general context. Recently, one of my readers asked a ...
Views: 1931(2 votes) - An Insight Into The Dynamics Of Chakra Healing - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2013 from Mulyadi KurniaChakra is a Sanskrit word that means “wheel”. It is thus the wheel on which the axis of life stays. It is the centre of vital forces and energy flows from these points and helps in regulating the thoughts and streamlining the ideas and movements. As per beliefs and studies, there are seven ...
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