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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: 1417
You have the possibility to change your health
Too much stress, like the extraordinary amount of stress we experience in today’s world, creates overload, which can result disease.
The survival circuitry is activated in a situation of high stress or conflict shock. This circuitry switches ... Views: 671
Article Title: The Lasting Effects from Blows to the Head (Concussion)
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, effects of head injury, neuro-psychology, medical information, medical resources, brain
The submitter's blog (with extracts from his various ... Views: 3214
A new field of research called epigenetics has emerged showing that outside forces can change your DNA throughout your life, switching on or off genes affecting various functions of your body.
In particular the work of Dr Dietrich Klinghardt and Dr Bruce Lipton also finding that there is a ... Views: 2628
Article Title: What Does it Feel Like to be Brain Damaged?
Author: Frederick R. Linge, Clinical Psychologist
Submitted by: Craig Lock
Category (key words): head injury, brain injury, traumatic brain injury, brain trauma, medical resources, medical information , neuro-psychology, brain, brain ... Views: 1091
PANCHAKARMA THERAPY [Detoxification Process]
The complete purification of body or detoxification of body from disease causing agents is shodhana therapy. It involves a series of treatment after complete examination of disease and diseased. It is done for two purposes
1. To maintain and promote ... Views: 1076
Discovered in Russia in 1940 in the Murun mountains in Yakutia, to date, this the only known location for this rare mineral. The name Chariot is derived from the Chary River which is near where it was found.
Purple, solid. Newly coming into greater use. Works with Indigo & violet Charka to ... Views: 2659
CranioSacral Therapy is a gentle and effective method for resolving physical and emotional issues. The therapist takes advantage of the continuity of the body's connective tissue (which connects and supports every part of your body) to be able to access and correct any restrictions within this ... Views: 1297
Amy was sick, it seemed she was constantly “under the weather”, either fighting a flu or cold, dealing with a stomach bug, or taking pills for another headache, she felt unhappy and stressed most of the time.
She just didn't seem able to overcome the disturbing symptoms that kept occurring in ... Views: 693
2001, I remember looking in
the mirror, asking myself...
”Why can't I stop drinking?"
I lost all hope in who I was and hurt so much, that I could not bear it any longer.You see, I was chronic alcoholic. Everyday, when I woke up I felt the ever present feeling of impending doom. That ... Views: 1644
The short days and long nights of the Winter season are in full effect. Some say this earth cycle is the cause of S.A.D's (Seasonal Affective Disorder) and may even lead some to depression. I beg to differ!
Let's not blame nature for the effects of the 'anti-life' lifestyle we have ... Views: 1196
I know this might sound really strange if you have never set a healing objective, but like all things we create, clarity of intention makes a difference in healing too. Of course, creating intentions that truly motivate you is where healing objectives can help you make and see ... Views: 1302
Any individual who has a relative struggling from cerebral palsy will definitely look for info about the causes of cerebral palsy. This justifies these people to seek right answers for what they find as a improbable condition of their family member. By understanding the disorder, they can better ... Views: 877
When practiced regularly, meditation can promote physical, psychological and spiritual well-being. Many Westerners use meditation as a way of improving overall health, and to improve issues ranging from cardiovascular disease, inflammation and immune activity, to pain, anxiety, depression, and ... Views: 797
We all know the old adage of the frog that is placed in the pot of cold water. The water heats so slowly that the frog merrily goes about its froggy business never realizing its fate until it’s too late to jump out. The point is we allow ourselves to adapt to unrelenting “stress” in multiple ... Views: 484
Oklahoma 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: 1745
Latino Health Issues. Latino Health Surprises and Strengths. Public Policy that affects and influences Latinos and health. How we define, engage and protect our own health. All of these issues -- and more -- will be part of the discussion this month.
And, perhaps most important, how these ... Views: 620
Other treatment being insufficient to address his needs, the patient decides to add prayer to his treatment regimen. He is only vaguely familiar with this approach in spite of having been reared in a “religious” family. He has little understanding or past experience with faith healing. However, ... Views: 638
Grey hair in unwanted places. Lack of energy. Lower (or higher) sex drive. Ah, the joys of aging. Now we can add another startling fact to growing older - decreased resistance to stress. While stress naturally takes a toll on your mind and body, your ability to ward off the negative effects of ... Views: 1043
You may have personally experienced, or just heard from other people, of the mental boost that they get from smoking. Perhaps, for a short period of time such boost may be true, however in the long run, the effect of the tobacco consumption may be more dangerous to your brain than what you have ... Views: 1647
Tinnitus 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: 1747
Everybody 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: 795
For the majority of people, meditation is something only monks do and can take years to learn. Its surprising how many people do not understand the amount of advantages that meditation can bring and they believe that they do not have the time to learn because it takes to long to learn. The ... Views: 895
C.J. Savage, a certified hypnotherapist for over 19 yrs, decided to get rid of a small tree from her yard while babysitting her grandchildren Saturday afternoon, May 22, 2010. C.J. climbed up on the tree from her porch, bouncing up and down on a limb when her feet slipped so fast, they went up ... Views: 2370
Our psyche is able to deal with a certain amount of stress, when the stress is too heavy to deal with, it creates overload that needs to be released.
Here’s a good example of how the mind reacts when stress becomes focused and is too much, unconsciously, for the person to deal with.
Imagine ... Views: 1184
Hyperactivity in children is the way in which this child - the hyperactive child - is trying to show something to his parents.
In these cases the first question I would ask is: “What is this child trying to express with his or her hyperactivity? The need for so much movement?
So, my ... Views: 1048
This week I had a session with a client which shifted the foundation of the way she relates to herself. Although she had a brilliant career as a young woman and changed careers because of health problems, we found she had a persistent fear of failure which was keeping her from success in her ... Views: 2511
by Dr. Rick Brinkman
Do you struggle to stay positive and upbeat about life? The problem may be someone close to you - the Chronic Complainer. To illustrate how chronic negativity and whining can impact you, let me share an email I received recently from a reader: Dr. Rick, what does one do ... Views: 13708
The reasons we are afraid are, in many ways, as unique as we are, and often need to be addressed individually. But let us explore the root of fear as it relates to healing.
Fear is what we experience at the threshold of the unknown. When I received the answer to one of my healing questions ... Views: 1779
You probably know about the fear of failure. The fear of falling short and not wanting to appear as weak or ineffective. Not wanting to let others down. It can hold you back and keep you from taking risks.
It’s what I call a first level fear. One that with some effort you are able to ... Views: 2649
We have all known individuals who ate all the right foods, exercised relentlessly and had regular checkups and still got the much-dreaded Disease X. This happening has made us feel vulnerable. "If THIS person, who took such good care of himself -- much better than I take care of myself -- can ... Views: 939
If you think that snoring is a normal thing, you better dump that thought because that is not true. If you try to visit the hospital, after the lady in nurses uniforms recorded your appointment, the doctor will tell you that it may be a symptom of heart disease. There are people who snore aloud, ... Views: 555
The majority of us live stressful and hectic lives. It seems that we're busy 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and never have enough time to accomplish what we need to. Whether it's your boss demanding overtime, your children needing your constant focus, or your spouse requesting your ... Views: 1344
Have you started yet? You know, have you started the process of telling yourself that this holiday season you can handle more than you really can? I used to be so good at doing that. I thought I was the holiday super woman so I’d be running around doing all kinds of activities, eating all kinds ... Views: 1355
Have you ever set a goal, or had one set for you, and you really believed deep down that you couldn't do it? What happened? You were right weren't you? Conversely have you ever had a goal where you knew for sure that this was a piece of cake? Yes, and you were right again, weren't you? Each News ... Views: 3273
Your relationship with food is more than just one of need and nourishment. It reflects your relationship with yourself. It is going to show whether you are a loving and nurturing person or if you are the kind that binges and criticizes. How you are with your food is going to show how you are ... Views: 1082
Whatever issues you may have in your life can have an effect on how you deal with food. If you binge or if you starve yourself, there is a chance that it may be caused something emotional. When we treat food as something more than its original purpose, which is to nourish us, it may be time to ... Views: 912
What we eat and how we eat is going to affect how we think. Eating right can even help you along the path of positive thinking. When you eat clean and healthy real raw foods, you cleanse your body of toxins and you will be able to think clearer. You will also be able to get rid of toxic emotions ... Views: 3826
Food –Friend or Foe?
Naturally, people crave food to satisfy their hunger while others just want to gratify their taste buds and sometimes their emotions. Some opt to adjust their food intake whenever they feel that something wrong is going on with their system or physical condition. When one ... Views: 1188
This may sound crazy, but if you really take the time to listen and to feel, you’ll find that Yes, your body is indeed talking to you. Think about it. What do all those aches, pains and tiredness at the end of a long hard day mean? It means that you have most probably exerted yourself too much. ... Views: 1129
This is something that most of us probably have. It happens because we are not listening to our bodies well enough. We can have distorted eating habits when we eat the food we eat out of convenience and because it is what is readily available. We also distort our relationship with food when we ... Views: 1050
“What we sow, we shall definitely reap”. This principle can also be applied to the response of our minds in relation to our eating habits. When we clean up our diets, we also clean up our minds. It is like sowing good seeds to reap good fruits. When we choose clean food and organic as often as ... Views: 2603
Breathing. Seems simple enough, but most of us do not breathe correctly or efficiently. We all know breath is needed to live but do you know what it does for a body, for a mind, for a spirit? Proper breath may be the easiest way to improve your health.
Here is the condensed list of ... Views: 909
As the author of betrayal of Love and Freedom, and the founder of the online community, MWellA, I want to encourage the millions of people who feel stress is invading their lives. I had a breakdown over 12 years ago and was placed in a mental institution. I was diagnosed at age 45 with ... Views: 685
The study of mental events, mental functions, mental consciousness, mental prosperities and the nature of mind is referred to as Philosophy of mind. It is branched out from modern analytic philosophy. The philosophy of mind mainly deals with the relation of the mind to the physical body. Though ... Views: 864
There are five important things to know in order to understand the amazing power of mind-body healing. When you understand these, you will see how to use the power of your mind-body connection to augment your regular therapy and enhance your body's healing ability.
First, it is important to ... Views: 1162
Many people are new to meditation and interested to learn how to do it. That's a great thing to want to learn. It will benefit you physically, emotionally, and even spiritually. Here are my best tips for beginners:
Use a chair. Put a chair somewhere that you can leave it and return to it. ... Views: 2782
As Carol Tavris writes in her landmark work “there does not seem to be a clear understanding of the phenomena we call Anger” (Tavris, 1989). She continues “the harder we try to pin down one explanation the more certain we are to fail.” She argues, “Anger is like beauty, as it is in the eye of ... Views: 2150
"If you have your health, you have everything."
If that is something you believe, then healthy people have reason to be happy.
But there is also a happiness-health connection and people who are happy and satisfied with their lives might actually be healthier.
Quick Benefits
The ... Views: 637
There has been a lot in the media in the last few years regarding affirmations and how you can use them to make changes in your life.
An affirmation is a positive statement of fact that one makes to manifest their desired future.
Scientific Evidence
There is much evidence that these ... Views: 3312