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Mammograms – 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: 1684
Russia, in the late 80s was under the spell of a charismatic healer who came to the country on prime time every week on their TVs. Dressed in black, fixing his hypnotic gaze on viewers as they sat transfixed in their homes, he promised to cure the entire country. He performed “remote ... Views: 6115
The Washington State Supreme Court is going to hear the appeal of two parents convicted of homicide after opting for prayer over medical care when their daughter was dying of undiagnosed diabetes. In the same state another family prayed for their son who had a ruptured appendix, rather than ... Views: 2798
Your subconscious mind can be controlled and directed by your conscious (voluntary) mind. Any idea or thought which is held in the mind, through repetition, has a tendency to direct the physical body to transform such though or idea into it material equivalent, concentration is the key to this ... Views: 1371
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: 1268
I’ve been feeling quite depressed recently and I’m sure this is linked to the awful Great British Summer weather we’ve been having. Rain, damp, cold and fog! Welcome to July in the North east of England! I long for the feel of the sun on my skin and would drop everything tomorrow to jet to ... Views: 1478
I recently began to ask my email subscribers to send in questions for me. If I use your question – you will receive a 1/2 hour free session. You can subscribe here and also receive my ebook, “How to Heal Pain Naturally” for FREE. I know many people have the same questions and I see this as a ... Views: 1472
Brain injury, brain cancer, infections or a stroke are among the causes of brain injury. Although the brain takes measures to protect itself in the best way it can, after a trauma to the brain there may be a loss of some function until the swelling goes down. If the damage that occurs is more ... Views: 2391
The conventional spiritual involvements are through religious concepts and, hence, through the verbal approach. In contrast, the non-verbal awareness takes us to a different spiritual dimension untouched by the conditioned mind. It clears one’s psyche of all the muck that it collects in its ... Views: 1794
Want to make a change in your life? Whether it’s losing weight, a career change, or remaking a relationship if you want to make any real and lasting changes then you can’t do it alone. I work with hundreds of patients and workshop attendees who desire to transform their lives and one of the ... Views: 1806
Einstein said, “Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one.” Quantum physics maintains that nothing is solid; everything is energy in motion, giving the appearance of solidity. It’s the combined power of our intention, feeling, and imagination that shapes and reshapes our bodies ... Views: 2174
Having reviewed hundreds of books and articles on medicine, health, and nutrition, and interviewed dozens of doctors and nutritionists, I’ve learned that scientific fact is a moving target. What is touted as being good for you one day can turn out to be damaging down the road. Why? Either we ... Views: 1147
The time-tested techniques of Chinese medicine can help us achieve our most common wellness and daily living goals: aleviating stress, correcting sleep problems, maintaining healthy skin, enjoying a trim body, keeping strong teeth and bones, and having good digestion are just a few ... Views: 1248
Have 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: 1731
My best friend Yoshi (not his real name) is probably the most passive person I have ever known, and many times it drove me up the wall, as I didn’t see very much drama in his life. On occasion during his high school years he would be confronted by a bully. Where I would be thinking of kicking ... Views: 1434
It might be difficult to immediately associate the current Eurozone crisis with Health and Fitness and Mental Health but certainly not with Money, Career Planning and Retirement issues. Hardly a day goes by without the crisis deepening and Greece or now Spain ready to implode in the financial ... Views: 1601
I'd like to share something personal with you. Call this a coming out of the closet story, if you'd like. Almost 20 years ago, I developed a skin condition on both of my legs that was painful, persistent and embarrassing. It would not go away. I refused to wear shorts because my legs were simply ... Views: 1534
Stress is a normal part of our lives. Whether we react to our environment, a particular situation, or a particular person, we are all designed to feel and experience stress. It is our body's natural response to the internal and external surroundings. However, too much of stress can result to a ... Views: 2799
Let's face it. Stress is an inevitable part of our life. In fact, stress is not all that bad at all. It is your body's way of responding to any kind of demand. When you feel stressed, your body reacts by releasing chemicals into the blood, giving you more energy and strength. This can be a good ... Views: 2639
In this day and age, lots of distractions and a busy schedule lead us to a stressful life. It is always a challenge for us to cope up with these things. That’s why several people nowadays are becoming mindful of trying to lead a healthy lifestyle. In this fast-paced world, understanding which ... Views: 2361
Every day, we typically encounter things that stress us out. Either it is an issue at work, family problems, or just a simple traffic, we might regard this as a challenge or threat to our well-being. Such things are expected as we go on with our daily routines. However, if we don't take care of ... Views: 2835
The food yhghou consume plays an essential part in boosting your physical performance.But, did you know that there are certain food you eat can help you enhance your brain function? If you think that your memory needs further or your awareness is letting you down, maybe your time is now to ... Views: 879
When it comes to thriving with a chronic illness such as an auto-immune disease and overcoming fatigue, I find most people want a silver bullet. People want just one thing they can do to feel better. In many respects, diet seems to be the easiest, or at least the first one people reach for. I ... Views: 6325
Most of us live in the HSFL (the High Stress Fast Lane) multitasking furiously, leaving little if no time to nourish the Self. We run in late to yoga and run out before Savansana, the best part! We whittle our thumbs away on our smartphones and swig down our cafe-latte-mocha-choka from ... Views: 1842
I 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: 1661
Are you continually worried about paying the bills? Have problems and family situations? Frustration, concerns? Are you burnt out?
The Root Chakra influences your physical vitality, physical survival instincts, 'fight or flight' reaction, and the emotions of jealousy, rage, desire and greed. ... Views: 3358
‘Eugeroics’ meaning ‘good arousal’ are a class of drugs used for stimulating the mind for increased awareness and intelligence without causing any disruption in the normal sleep pattern of a person.
Adrafinil is one such medicine which is used to stay awake and alert for longer periods of ... Views: 2665
What’s your body telling you when it gets sick? As the BlockBuster Coach, one of the most common blocks I hear is the lament, “I need a sign.” My answer is, “You need another sign? Pay attention to the signs your body had been sending you for so long.”
Don’t you just hate it when you are ... Views: 2116
Cancer has become a condition so prevalent today that I believe most of you reading this have at least one person in your life who has faced, or is still facing cancer. For those who were told by the doctor that they have cancer, the question that is usually asked is, "Why me?" This is ... Views: 1262
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: 6436
Meditation is a way to set ourselves into a deep trance like state that allows us to feel an absolute sense of calm. You may want to meditate for spiritual reasons or because you want to achieve certain practical goals, like improving your concentration levels, relieving stress, ... Views: 972
"11. Self-awareness and realisation
Learn to know your mind and know your body and soul. Be aware when you are self-manifesting your bipolar and negative thoughts. Make a conscious decision to be positive. If you feel yourself slipping into a negative mindset, then stand up straight and tall ... Views: 2877
"Writing down specific goals is an essential part of getting better. You have to write your goals down every day in a certain, very specific, way. Feel free to change your goals at any time if you want. They are flexible. The more goals you write each day the more you will accomplish.
Write ... Views: 2444
Since this is the month to talk about making those changes last that you made last month, I decided to talk about a physical change that people make hundreds of times in their lives!
That change is one of gaining and losing weight throughout their lifetime!
As I watched my son and his wife ... Views: 895
It’s said that silence is golden, but that no longer seems to be the case.
Our modern world is filled with the constant hum and stress of white noise, generated by all our machines, toys and gadgets wherever we go. It blares out from TV’s turned on to the sports or news channels in ... Views: 1018
Cognitive behavioral therapy is an ordinary kind of psychological counselling that is commonly referred to as “psychotherapy”. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, a patient works with a mental health expert called “psychotherapist in an in-depth way, attending a specific series of counselling ... Views: 756
SOCIAL anxiety is an excessive psychological and/or emotional distress about social interactions. The person with the anxiety experiences an overwhelming level of worry and fear about social situations and being judged by others.
The extreme psychological discomfort gives the sufferer an ... Views: 909
MANY individuals get self-conscious or jittery on occasion, like when speaking in front of an audience or being interviewed for a job. But social anxiety is more than nervousness or occasional shyness, or fear.
With this form of psychological distress, an individual’s fear of embarrassment ... Views: 759
"Share everything positive that you learn or do in your life and celebrate the successes of others. The more you can reach out to others and connect with them the more you are pushing your bipolar aside and bringing out the real you. If you feel nervous about connecting with others, say “I like ... Views: 2354
"Choose to let go of limiting beliefs as soon as they appear and immediately replace them with the greatest things you can imagine. Start by writing down your most important values – the things that matter most to you in life – in no particular order. Then go back and put them in order of ... Views: 2400
Ever increasing demands and fast paced schedules are causing everyone's stress levels to escalate. And for every stressor, there seems to be a medication out there to counteract it . Unfortunately, the medications often come with side effects that can adversely affect your health. More and more ... Views: 870
Incase you did not know, having sufficient sleep is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Psychologist Brisbane in consultation with other experts has proved beyond reasonable doubt that having adequate sleep is an indication of good health. If the recent statistics are anything to go by, then ... Views: 1480
"Try this exercise for building your self-esteem. You can do this in a number of ways. Hold your right bicep with your left hand and feel your emotional thermostat. As soon as you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed at night have a big smile on your face and force yourself to smile ... Views: 1009
Has anyone ever told you that to lose weight you need to have the willpower to "Just Do It"? Or if that doesn't work, then what you need is more willpower?
Or, they tell you that if you really wanted to lose weight that you'd have the willpower to "Just Do It" in the first place?
How has ... Views: 1922
When you have a friend or spouse who is suffering from depression you inevitably feel more than a little helpless. You want to do something that will point them in the right direction but how do you do that and what do you do?
You can't decide whether to try to push them to "make more of ... Views: 1026
“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: 1245
Many people with mood disorders take prescription medications to stay on an even level or to feel “normal.” But many of these medications have risky side effects and what works for one person, doesn’t work for another. Trying to adjust your mood becomes a classic case of trial and error (with ... Views: 1474
Ever wonder why you or those around you get grumpy while dieting? Besides feeling hungry and deprived, getting too little healthy fat may contribute to low serotonin in your brain.
The Study
A study comparing a 41 percent fat diet with a 25 percent fat diet found that subjects moods ... Views: 1722
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: 1205
Calm Your Mind – Living in the Modern World
The benefits you will receive from meditation are countless and they are able to help you improve both your physical state and spiritual state. Meditation is a secure and easy way for you to end stress and to get a less worried life. Today stress is ... Views: 1014