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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- 5 Element Acupuncture: A Recovery from Trauma - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Laura SantiI wanted to share one of my patient’s stories with you to illustrate the potential of 5 Element Acupuncture in healing the mind and spirit after mental and physical trauma. I asked “Kathy” if I could use her story because it illustrates almost the complete array of both the illnesses of the ...
Views: 6770(7 votes) - Journaling Feng Shui - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2010 from Mari L. McCarthyJournaling is an excellent tool for dealing emotionally with almost any issue in life. The therapeutic applications of journal writing are endless. But it's also true that sometimes you feel stuck, unable to make a move in any direction, and not even able to sit down comfortably with your ...
Views: 2537(6 votes) - Get Positive: Five Steps for Letting Go of Limiting Thoughts and Beliefs - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Linda LukeWhat are some of the common thoughts that flash across your mind? Are they positive and uplifting, or do they focus on what is wrong and bring up visions of worst case scenarios? For many of us, our thoughts are a mixture of both. But, the real question is which ones do we focus on and ...
Views: 1680(11 votes) - Are you Identifying with your Symptoms - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Rachel MaskellFrom time to time we all experience pain, struggle with periods of restlessness, or function with low immunity, but what moves us from feeling bad to worse or even keeps us in a place of discomfort? Our bodies are communicating to us at all times even if we are not listening. Our bodies tell ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - Cancer: Is There a Bigger Picture? - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Elaine CorreiaThe dictionary defines health as: well-being, healthiness, fitness, good condition, good shape, fine fettle; strength, vigor, wellness, physical state, physical shape, condition, constitution. It seems that when we say health, it is implied that we are talking about our physical state of ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Effective Non-Drug Choices - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from David ScottThe message to take drugs to fix our problems in our society is ingrained deeply into our brains -- we expect immediate relief from drugs. There are many products that are successful for immediate relief. But I ask, "at what cost?" The answer is seen daily with people moving about with pain. ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - Effortless Effort - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Lavinia PlonkaJosie is poised, unmoving, as she focuses her gaze. Her intention is clear. She moves through the grass like a slow motion film, periodically freezing, one paw in the air. Then in a blur of fur, she runs, leaps and the unfortunate vole that I couldn’t even see is history. Cats don’t struggle ...
Views: 1580(2 votes) - For a Thoughtful Connoisseur of Healing and Developmental Arts - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Raven CohanDo you follow the most popular trend of self-development? Do you switch from one popular teacher to another and never commit to one system? Majority religions, healing systems and such always receive more 'press' than those which are more hidden by virtue of their own choice or due to not using ...
Views: 1764(3 votes) - How I Deal With My Disabilities - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Marc LernerThe purpose of this article is to help people with disabilities who may be surrounded by loving, quality support identify an emptiness they may experience because they live in a different reality. There is a significant difference between understanding a person and accepting them. To really ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - How the Medical Profession Either Empowers You or Makes You a Victim as You Heal - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerThe medical profession today is an amazing resource in healing. I define a victim as the person who only looks outside for the solutions to their problem. If a person gets excellent medical care and they only look outside, they can become a victim. The empowered patient actively participates ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - Irresistible Healing Power ! - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2009 from shayne hammondThe first and probably greatest step to overcoming sickness is to realise that sickness is an enemy and not a friend and should be treated with an aggressive attitude. Too many people meekly accept someone else's opinion about their symptoms. They lay down without showing any ...
Views: 949(2 votes) - Relaxation and Back Pain - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2009 from Tom WatsonThere are those of us who suffer from daily back pain simply because we do not know how to relax. Relaxation is soothing to the soul and good for us. In today’s world with all of its stresses, it seems every now and then we have to learn how to relax all over again. We’re so busy with our jobs, ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Self Vision - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2009 from Deborah McIncrowAs you awaken to yet another day in your fabulous life, each and every time you are lucky enough to open your eyes from your nightly sleeping pattern requires that you prepare yourself for your next adventure. You are creating change in your life and it takes hard work and dedication to work ...
Views: 1715(1 vote) - 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: 1919(3 votes) - The Patient’s Role in Pres. Obama’s Health Plan - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Marc LernerAfter I studied what the Obama health plan entails, I want to identify an additional important perspective. As president of Life Skills Institute, I have been working with the chronically ill and disabled for over 25 years. The focus of my work is to help people in a health crisis connect to ...
Views: 1433(1 vote) - The possible causes of social anxiety - by Submitted on May 15, 2012 from Matt RichardsonSOCIAL 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: 997(1 vote) - The Power of Touch - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2009 from Corey SondrupTHE POWER OF TOUCH “There’s no such thing as too much hug!” — Winnie the Pooh How many times a day do you hug your family, spouse, or children? Once? Twice? Never? The power of touch is grossly underrated, undervalued, and ...
Views: 3703(3 votes) - 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: 1872(1 vote) - Thinking Yourself Into Sickness, Disease, and Injury - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2009 from dherbs dherbsIf you are sick and/or dealing with a certain disease or pathology or a few of them, you may not be aware of this, but you actually played a role in making yourself sick. Whatever your condition of health is, you thought it into existence. As thoughts create destiny and reality, they also create ...
Views: 2321(1 vote) - Trust in the Big Picture - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandI was sifting through a journal from last year and recognized that many of the goals I had for my life last year have been realized and that the others are well on their way to manifesting. It occurred to me in that moment how incredibly lucky that makes me, and then it occurred to me that it ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - WHAT IF YOU COULD? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksI’ve just read Deena Morton’s inspiring story about how 12 years ago she and her then husband built a house for a dentist (that’s what they did) But they were broke, had 5 kids and life wasn’t that wonderful While Deena was in that house she had a ‘moment’ when she wanted to be living in that ...
Views: 1092(1 vote) - When Your Client Just Won't Lose Weight - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Celeste HackettThis article is for anyone who helps others lose weight as a profession. You may be a coach, nutritionist, dietician, personal trainer, nurse, EFT practitioner, doctor, therapist or even a hypnotist. No matter how you implement your program for your clients, I think you’ll find this ...
Views: 5038(2 votes) - You Unstuck Excerpt: STRESS CREEP - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Libby GillYOU UNSTUCK: EXCERPT #5 ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM STRESS CREEP? You know what it’s like when you’re down to the wire on a project and suddenly that jolt of adrenalin kicks in and gets you to the finish line? That’s stress. In small doses, stress can give you a welcome energy boost and the ...
Views: 1532(2 votes) - Natural Eyesight Improvement - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2009 from Marie WilsonUpon searching for articles about eyesight, I found more than a million references. Why? Maintaining good eyesight is vital to our life experience. Seeing is such an important part of being. How can we maintain good eyesight for a lifetime? We exercise our body but most are not aware of natural ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Neuroplasticity is the Only Cure For Eating Disorders. - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterIf you have obsessive thoughts about food and weight and you act out compulsive behaviours like binging, purging or starving yourself you will be relieved to learn about a new unique treatment method for eating disorders. This new method to overcome your eating disorder is based on ...
Views: 6765(2 votes) - Visualization The Secret Key - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2009 from Ross CraftYou have within you an amazing power that can bring about miraculous outcomes. The power that you have has been known to cure incurable diseases, build billion dollar empires, paint masterpieces, create great sports dynasties, and build lifestyles with abundance, great friends and loving ...
Views: 1975(2 votes) - What Can I Know for Certain? - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Michelle MorandIf we have fallen into the behaviour of overeating, restricting or purging – in other words: If we use food to cope, we can absolutely know a few key things about ourselves that can really help us in our recovery. 1. First, we can absolutely know for certain that we struggle with insecurities ...
Views: 1428(2 votes) - Negative Self Talk Has Negative Power Over Your Body - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Lianda LudwigNegative self talk is destructive of our self-esteem, confidence, and potentially harmful to your health. Imagine having a friend who constantly criticized you. “You look terrible”, “why did you say that?” “They probably will hate you”, “You know you can’t do that! No one is able to accomplish ...
Views: 2074(5 votes) - Air Conditioner and Life - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Christina XioEverybody knows the importance of temperature of his office, home, kitchen, car and the place where he has to do some work or spend some time for any purpose. In summer season we strictly need cool devices and while purchasing such an article we purchase the best one. Not only purchase of a best ...
Views: 899(1 vote) - What is Your Heart Telling You? - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Suzanne JonasA psychiatrist told the following story at a professional meeting in Houston: “I have a patient, an 8 year old little girl, who received the heart of a murdered 10 year old girl. Her mother brought her to me when she started screaming at night about her dreams of the man who had murdered her ...
Views: 1287(1 vote) - What Meditation Could Have Taught Us About Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonTeen anxiety and depression levels are rising constantly. Faced with ever-increasing schoolwork, worrying about college, social pressures, as well as their own hormones and chemistry working against them, it’s no wonder that their minds are working around the clock. As parents, not only ...
Views: 1908(1 vote) - Why Everyone Responds Differently To 1 Situation - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Jacob KorthuisIt’s Friday night and you’ve made plans with a bunch of friends to have some drinks after work. You’re super excited about it and can’t wait till it’s 6 o’clock. This morning, you carefully selected your favorite shoes, and those new pair of pants you’ve been dying to wear – because showing your ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - How Happiness Is Tied To Your GUT! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=how-happiness-is-tied-to-your-gut If you currently have any health condition, or if you want to help prevent any type of future health problem, it’s URGENT that you optimize your gut! ...
Views: 1341 - Managing Stress with Progressive Muscle Relaxation - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Barbara CoxProgressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR): One technique for managing stress Progressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique for managing stress. In the 1930's Dr. Edmund Jacobson discovered that tensing and releasing various muscle groups throughout the body produces a state of ...
Views: 1345 - Meditation is a Natural Cure for Tension Headaches - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Sharle LeeMeditation is a natural cure for tension headaches. With stress and anxiety becoming a part of everyday life, it's no wonder that tension headaches are so common. People are reaching for drugs like acetaminophen, ibuprofen and naproxen to relieve tension headaches. These drugs only treat the ...
Views: 834 - Nature As Our Teacher: A Return To Common Knowledge - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from John GilmoreFrom the Sat Yoga perspective there are several types of information and knowledge. We speak of seven, here we will only explore three types of knowledge and information. The oldest and most natural type was passed on through what is known as “common knowledge.” Common knowledge was the basis ...
Views: 1753 - WELFARE WITH MEDITATION - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2020 from Swami JiMeditation is the best remedy for the health of the mind. By all known and legends of the ancient world and follow them in modern times, it has acknowledged these benefits and importance. Nowadays the attention of many centers of teaching institutions that are taught to focus on many different ...
Views: 756 - Why Chemo and Radiation Aren’t Enough to Heal Completely From Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Jackie RobergePart 1 of a 4-Part Series Conventional medical treatments, like surgery and chemotherapy can help eliminate the tumour and lingering cancer cells but they do not address the underlying conditions that may have contributed to the rapid growth of the cancer cells. There are several key ...
Views: 1322 - You Can “Listen your way to perfect health” Soul medicine: True “ORGAN –ized” Listening - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from eric rolfYou Can “Listen your way to perfect health” Soul medicine: True “ORGAN –ized” Listening By Eric Rolf When you don't understand a foreign language it can not only sound strange and meaningless but also seem not valid in your world. Suppose the same were true with another kind of ...
Views: 1344 - "Can We Ever Be 'Too Much'" - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2018 from Barry and Joyce VissellAt our recent retreat in Assisi, Italy, besides visiting powerful spiritual places, our group entered into an atmosphere of deep healing. Sometimes Joyce and I have the opportunity not only to lead the retreat, but also to participate in some of the exercises for our own continual healing, which ...
Views: 1052 - "Feeling ALL Our Feelings" - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2017 from Barry and Joyce VissellThere are popular feelings: joy, happiness, love and affection, to name a few. And then there are unpopular feelings: anger, sadness, grief, hurt, and fear, among others. Most of us tend to hide the unpopular feelings and, instead, only feel and show the popular ones. If we want integrity and ...
Views: 1478 - ***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: 1886 - ***DEPRESSION COMES ON WITH A TRIGGER LETS REVERSE IT NOW - YOUR YEAR FOR MENTAL REJUVENATION - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Amy D. CohenMany of us struggle with it - depression, anxiety - and if you don’t stuggle, I am sure you know someone who does. Life is made with constant ups and downs, humps in the road that can take us off our path, screw up our internal balance and bring us to places we did know existed, emotionally ...
Views: 1413 - ***Knowing When to Say No - To Give or Not to Give? - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Debra Graugnard[Watch the video: http://youtu.be/xq2ggIBZ3zU] In last week's video on Boundary Setting, we talked about the idea of putting up a wall of protection. This takes a lot of energy. It's exhausting! And would you really want to walk around barricaded, trapped inside a wall? Instead we want to ...
Views: 1237 - ***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: 1865 - ***Setting Healthy Boundaries While Increasing Your Personal Freedom - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2014 from Debra Graugnard[Watch the video: http://youtu.be/PQbcIVX5T0I] I like to put a reframe on the topic of boundary-setting. Think about this: If you are walking around with boundaries all the way around you, think about what this looks like. Think about what this feels like. You are building a wall all the way ...
Views: 1579 - ***SIMPLE SECRET TO HOLIDAY CHEER! - by Submitted on Dec 20, 2013 from Amy D. CohenAhhhhh, the season for happiness is here! It’s filled with joy and excitement for our family and kids, right? The truth is, for many of us is a time filled with stress, worries, sadness, pressures purchases, travel, family...and the list goes on and on! This ...
Views: 1400 - ***The Why, How, Where and When of Meditation - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2011 from Gloria Excelsias and Dr Joshua David StoneDaily meditation is an essential Spiritual practice of the Integrated Ascended Master. It is the process of withdrawing our attention from the outer world and directing it towards the inner world. Why should I meditate? To quiet the mind, enter a space of no thought, attune with Spirit, and ...
Views: 1930 - ***Under the Knife - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2012 from Susun WeedUnder The Knife c. 2003 Susun S Weed The Sixth Step of Healing -- break and enter -- is one we mostly hope to avoid. But even those who prefer herbal medicine and natural healing may find themselves needing -- or wanting -- invasive procedures, including surgery, when faced with serious ...
Views: 1615 - ***Why It's Good To Be Selfish - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from David Leigh WeberSurprising title for an article, right? In today's society 'selfish' has such negative connotations how could anyone say it’s a positive thing? Let me explain. Traditionally the term ‘selfish’ has been associated with such things as being greedy or acting like an obnoxious fool. Those are the ...
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