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- One-Sided Love Relationships: How to Spot and Exit Them - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2013 from Kay HutchinsonYou begin a process of dating and discover the wonders of another person. You find yourself excited and happy to take that risk to allow yourself to trust being vulnerable and open. You find yourself selflessly creating more and more space in your life for the person and doing more to ...
Views: 12839(1 vote) - Organic Gardening Heals Profoundly and Encourages Using Food as Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Kay HutchinsonWhat do Chinese medicine and eco-friendly gardening have in common? Chinese medicine emphasizes the idea that our bodies are a microcosm of nature. Thus, when we embrace organic and sustainable gardening methods as a way of growing foods that can be used as medicine to balance the body, we ...
Views: 1229 - Disolve Denial and Awaken the Potential of an Authentic Life - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2013 from Kay HutchinsonMany of you are expressing that this start of the year of the snake has been a very important time for soul searching and experiencing breakthroughs of profound awakenings, and alongwith this comes recognizing the depth of resistant patterns that have been sabotaging your abilities to manifest ...
Views: 1223 - Let Go of Ego and Heal More Deeply - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonThis week, I took my three-years-old niece to the Zilker Botanical gardens for some relaxing play amid koi ponds filled with guppies. We walked under bamboo groves, swaying in hot summer breezes and delighted at feeding turtles at Mozart’s cafe as river waves splashed onto the deck unexpectedly. ...
Views: 1219 - Sitting in the Quiet Spaces of Life - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonSometimes the waves of life come quickly and overwhelm, yet if you take a deep breath, it’s amazing what strength exists in the spaces between the rising wave and its crash upon the shore. Yet often times, we are rushing so fast between one thing and another that we do not see the spaces in ...
Views: 1138 - Ascend Your Energy By Breathing and Stepping Out of Comfort Zones - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonBlue mountain irises danced in the wind on summer days at my cozy cottage in the Santa Cruz mountains. What a treat each day to be greeted by their gentle beauty. Yet, here in the parched landscape of central Texas, beauty also unfolds each day in more subtle ways. A small cricket makes its ...
Views: 1147 - Beat the Heat with Qi Gong - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonHeat comes in many forms, not just the weather. It can represent struggle, inflammation and illness (particularly cancer). Visualize a large ice cube at the top of your head melting downward and washing away all tension, stress, pain and struggle as the coolness flows to your toes. Use ...
Views: 2715 - Acceptance of Health Challenges Empowers you Transform Chronic Health Issues - by Submitted on May 15, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonOne 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: 1196 - Acceptance Enhances Relationships and Empowers you to Transform Conflict into Connectedness - by Submitted on May 14, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonAcceptance plays a critical role in developing healthy relationships, which we know plays a role in impacting our health. Like health, relationships evolve and change too. Only that with health, we may get some physical indicators that things are off balance–but in relationships the “off track” ...
Views: 1344 - Reduce Stress with Healthy Dietary Practices and Energy Building Styles of Exercise - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2018 from Kay HutchinsonDuring stressful times, it is important to: Eat in a balanced way. To gain most energy, one should eat within 30 minutes to an hour of rising. That first meal should be a high protein meal with healthy carbs that digest slowly as opposed to a high sugar meal with low protein and lots of ...
Views: 1413(2 votes) - Reduce Stress with Qi Gong, Gratitude and Perception Shifts - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonHave you ever had days where one stressor seems to pile upon another? Before you know it, you lose your connection to the things in your life that you value most, and feel overwhelmed . How do you regain your balance and reconnect during stressful times? Assess the True Level of the ...
Views: 1093 - Essential Oils and Qi Gong Elevate the Spirit and Body - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonDid you ever a meet a person who is engaged and actively living his or her soul purpose? Such a person radiates calmness, grounded energy and a natural joy about life even when difficult circumstances arise. How can you cultivate and root your spiritual self such that you also manifest this ...
Views: 1961 - Detox the Liver with Qi Gong Massage, Meditation and Herbs - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonDuring the spring time, the organ of the liver can manifest imbalances more profoundly. The liver is associated with the wood element and spring time on an energy level. Imbalances of the liver include: Challenges with the eyes including foggy vision, high pressure, tumors or other eye ...
Views: 6552(1 vote) - Rebirth in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2011 from Kay HutchinsonAs many of you know, I am taking a brief break from the healing work with others to rest and recover my voice. As the gray clouds hovered over the past few says, I reflected on the sweetness of this time of the year. The change of the calendar year brings new resolutions and hope, with ...
Views: 1158 - Invest in Your Body, Mind and Spirit Connection for Success in Business and at Home - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonIn these times of economic challenge, people often wonder about how to effectively invest their financial resources. Yet, people often overlook the value of investing in their body, mind and spirit integration as a way of building prosperity. When we nourish and integrate these three ...
Views: 2531(2 votes) - Cleanse and Balance Moods and Emotions with Chinese Yoga (Qi Gong) - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese Yoga (Qi Gong) Balances Moods and Purges Negative Emotions We all have moments in life where we are immersed in shadow feelings of sadness, despair, heartache, disappointment or anger. Yet, many people stuff these feelings deep inside and ignore them, without realizing that the ...
Views: 2350(6 votes) - Co-Create Positive Experiences - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonWhat is your pattern of approaching new life experiences? Do you welcome them with open arms and a smile and embrace the support and love in your life? Or do you hesitate and look for obstacles and reasons for why something new will not work for you or hesitate to work with others to bring ...
Views: 1826 - Discovering Your Soul Lessons - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from Kay Hutchinsonn many spiritual traditions, there is the belief that our souls have lessons to learn by living in this human form in the earth plane. The lessons that are specific to a soul are called curricula, and like curricula in a school, these lessons involve a series of theme based experiences that ...
Views: 5046 - Qi Gong (Chinese Yoga) Clears the Lymphatic System - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonOften times, the stress of life and exposure to toxins in the environment can stress our lymphatic system. In Chinese medicine, the lymphatic is most closely associated with the triple heaters or triple burners, which can be thought of as an irrigation system of energy that disperses qi to ...
Views: 6049(1 vote) - Qi Gong (Chinese Yoga) Clears Dampness and Stuck Energy - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonChinese yoga or qi gong (pronounced chi kung), is a powerful way to release the dampness and heat that summer time brings. Dampness and heat are states that can lead to health issues such as excessive weight, chronic fatigue, aggravation of inflammatory conditions, depression, anxiety, and ...
Views: 8450(2 votes) - Qi Gong (Chinese Yoga) Sunset Meditation - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Kay HutchinsonSunsets are a wonderful opportunity to linger over all the moments in your day for which you are grateful, and prepare to embrace the yinness (softness, darkness) of the night. If you usually exercise in the morning, try switching to the evening time to perform Chinese yoga (qi gong), tai chi ...
Views: 4860 - Toxic Relationships: How To Let Go And Build Abundant Love In Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThe relationships we engage have a strong impact on our physical, mental and spiritual health. When relationships are balanced: (1) We have a release of dopamine that naturally elevates our mood (a chemical which researchers have identified as partly responsible for that elated feeling we get ...
Views: 5029(2 votes) - Boost Your Entrepreneurial Brain Power - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonResearcher Saras D. Saravasthy at the University of Virginia’s graduate school of business discovered that the type of entrepreneurial mind-set that leads to high levels of success involves the ability to: (1) Develop intuitive and insightful vision of the future that is flexible and not ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - Meditations that Reduce Stress in Less than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonIn our busy lives, few of us have time for a stand-alone block of time devoted to meditation. Yet, meditation is key to reducing stress and promoting balanced health on physical, mental and spiritual levels. The solution is to develop the habit of taking 3-5 minutes every hour to take a ...
Views: 1213(2 votes) - Improve Anxiety, ADD and Boost Your Brain Power with Qi Gong - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDid you know that qi gong is a powerful tool for increasing circulation to the brain and changing brain chemistry to reduce states of anxiety or challenges with attention? Researchers at the University of CA at Irvine found that when subjects with attention deficit disorder received qi ...
Views: 1473(2 votes) - Heal Grief and Sadness Naturally: Three Powerful and Practical Strategies - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonWe all face tragedies in our lives, evoking grief, sadness and despair. This is a natural part of life. How we nurture ourselves and process feelings greatly impacts our physical and mental wellness. These three strategies can help you find balance during moments of loss or grief. (1) Support ...
Views: 2980(2 votes) - Internet Relationships: Build Chemistry With Sparkling Conversation - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonCreate a Space for Deep Listening and Sharing Email and online chat provides opportunities to discover communication styles and determine if there is enough chemistry to have a phone conversation or meet in person. In surveying my life coach clients about online dating, they report that they ...
Views: 2130(3 votes) - Qi Gong Tree Meditation - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThis tree meditation can help calm the energy of the liver, lower blood pressure and promote restful sleep. The next time you are visiting a park or out in nature, you can perform this simple tree meditation. Breathe in deeply for a count of five. Exhale deeply for a count of five. Stand in ...
Views: 3335(2 votes) - Healing Colds, Flu And Infection With Energy Healing Methods - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonIn the Chinese system, colds and other viral infections or bacterial infections are viewed as pathogens that penetrate various layers of our energy. The outer most layer of our energy is the wei qi, associated most closely with our immunity system. Once a pathogen breaks through the outer ...
Views: 4455(1 vote) - Heal Chronic Pain Naturally: Five Effective Solutions - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonI see many individuals in my practice who have been impacted by chronic pain and have a tried western medical solutions to manage their pain with varying results. Some of these solutions are successful but few address the root causes of pain or offer a more holistic approach to healing. To ...
Views: 1181(2 votes) - Balance Hormones Naturally - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonWith the increase of environmental pollutants, stress, and poor diets, both men and women can face hormonal balances that can lead to health challenges. Some of these challenges may include: * Infertility and lack of virility or sex drive. * Perimenopausal, menopausal, and post ...
Views: 3389(1 vote) - Lower Cholesterol Naturally - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonLower Cholesterol: Eliminate Unhealthy Fats To maintain healthy cholesterol levels, limit saturated fats found in red meat, butter and other animal products.Replace these fats with canola oil, olive oil, and small amount of nuts such as walnuts or almonds. Also, eliminate trans-fatty acids ...
Views: 1828(2 votes) - Free Yourself from Depression by Changing Thought Patterns - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDepression and anxiety can be overwhelming but there are solutions. Today, I’d like to share some cognitive strategies that can help you break the cycle of depressive and anxious thought patterns. The first step to banishing negative thoughts is to become aware how often you are having ...
Views: 3094(1 vote) - Improve Insomnia Naturally with Dietary Changes: A Chinese Medicine Approach - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonOften times the a root cause of insomnia is a liver energy imbalance which can be corrected with proper diet. Foods that balance the liver to promote deep sleep include: * Dark green leafy vegetables, particularly dandelion greens. * Burdock root and other deep root vegetables ...
Views: 1585(1 vote) - Holistic vs. Traditional Western Medicine: Which is Right for You? - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonWhen it comes to acute conditions such as broken bones, raging infections, stroke, heart attack, or trauma injury, traditional western medicine has a great advantage over holistic medicine in terms of addressing the conditions quickly, thoroughly and in ways that are just not possible with ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Three Stress Relief Strategies that take Less Than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonAromatherapy Scents such a lavender and sweet marjoram can help calm the mind and body. As a Chinese aromatherapist, I create proprietary blends that many clients use during the day to evoke a sense of calmness and detoxify stress hormones. To use scents while in the work place, simply ...
Views: 1025(1 vote) - Heal Depression by Processing Feelings - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonDenying feelings can create stagnation emotionally and lead to states of depression. Use this handy checklist to assess if you are processing experiences in a way to avoid stagnation and depression. Checklist for Healthy Processing Are you acknowledging both the positive and negative aspects ...
Views: 2574(2 votes) - Relieve Insomnia Naturally with Qi Gong - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonYou’re laying awake in bed at 3 am and cannot sleep. You’ve tried a wide variety of solutions from pharmaceutical sleep aids to dietary supplements such as melatonin, yet find yourself consistently awake in the early hours of the morning. In the Chinese medicine system, the pattern ...
Views: 1533(1 vote) - Qi Gong Stress Relief for Everyday Life - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonQi gong can be a powerful tool to integrate into daily life to reduce stress, increase energy and improve health. Qi gong consists of three components: 1. Healing movements. 2. Breath work and meditations. 3. Clinical or medical qi gong which is a form of energy bodywork and healing, ...
Views: 1157(3 votes) - Three Stress Relief Strategies that take Less Than Five Minutes - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonAromatherapy Scents such a lavender and sweet marjoram can help calm the mind and body. Aiki Healing’s Relaxation Blend is an especially powerful combination of essential oils that many clients use during the day to evoke calmness when faced with stress. Simply inhale the scent ...
Views: 1012(1 vote) - Five Critical Questions to See if A Holistic Practitioner is Right for You - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThese five key questions can help you to assess if a specific holistic practitioner is right for you. (1) What credentials and experience does the practitioner hold? Effective holistic practitioners have either a state license or have certification from a residential training program of a ...
Views: 1101(1 vote) - Build Muscle Mass Naturally With Qi Gong And Tai Chi - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonWhen we have a greater muscle mass, our bodies burn calories more efficiently even when resting. Qi gong and tai chi are Chinese healing exercises that allow you to build muscle naturally while increasing energy and the health of the internal organs. How do qi gong and tai chi build muscle ...
Views: 9803(1 vote) - Holistic Medicine - Five Critical Questions To Know If A Practitioner Is Right For You - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThese five key questions can help you to assess if a specific holistic practitioner is right for you. (1) What credentials and experience does the practitioner hold? Effective holistic practitioners have either a state license or have certification from a residential training program of a ...
Views: 1070(1 vote) - Holistic Medicine Vs Traditional Western Medicine - Which Is Right For You? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonWhen it comes to acute conditions such as broken bones, raging infections, stroke, heart attack, or trauma injury, traditional western medicine has a great advantage over holistic medicine in terms of addressing the conditions quickly, thoroughly and in ways that are just not possible with ...
Views: 1979(1 vote) - Internet Relationships - Build Chemistry With Sparkling Conversationi - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonCreate a Space for Deep Listening and Sharing Email and online chat provides opportunities to discover communication styles and determine if there is enough chemistry to have a phone conversation or meet in person. In surveying my life coach clients about online dating, they report that they ...
Views: 1163(1 vote) - Attract Love: Five Key Secrets To Manifesting Love - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonYou may have read life coaching books on dating that give rules or techniques increasing the interest of the opposite gender. I suggest putting intricate rules aside and focusing on self development as way to attract love and create deep, meaningful relationships. Self Knowledge There is ...
Views: 1528(1 vote) - Lowering Cholesterol Naturally - The Truth About Natural Statins and Plant Sterols - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonMany people today are concerned about the impact of cholesterol-lowering drugs that contain statins, linked in some cases to possible liver damage in certain people. This article will explore natural statins and plant sterols as tools to lower cholestrol. Statins In addition to synthetic forms ...
Views: 4853(1 vote) - Heal Chronic Sinus Issues Naturally - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonThe pain and discomfort of sinus pain, congestion and infection can feel miserable. Here are some natural solutions to healing these issues and preventing further occurrences. For sinus infections, two classical Chinese formulations, "pe men kan wan" (also known as "te xiao bi min gan wan") and ...
Views: 1483(1 vote) - Setting the Stage For Love - Internet Relationships Part Two - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonOriginality, timeliness, depth and authenticity with early stages of of online communications play a role in developing the potential for love through online dating experiences. Let us take a closer look at these factors. Originality, Timeliness and Depth Counts If you want to create an ...
Views: 1041(1 vote) - Setting The Stage For Love - Internet Relationships Part One - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2008 from Kay HutchinsonIs it possible to find the love of your life on the internet? Certainly. You can increase your odds of finding love by being mindful of the following tips. Create Mutuality Mutuality involves creating an exchange of like energy. Often times, the skills that people have with expressing ...
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