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Fibromyalgia (FM) is an illness syndrome that includes aches and pains all over the body; severe fatigue; mental unclarity and difficulty focusing (often called ‘brain fog’); depression; insomnia; digestive disorders (vague pains, diarrhea); and multiple allergies to foods and other items. ... Views: 1271
1. Assume as an article of absolute faith: There is no possible way to get out of this hole.
2. Blame yourself for getting stuck in this hole and look for the most exquisitely critical things you can say to yourself about your stupidity for ending up where you are.
3. Say "No!" immediately ... Views: 3123
WHEE is an amazing new method for releasing pains of all sorts. Users report dramatic improvements with tension headaches, migraines, frozen shoulders, backaches, irritable bowel syndrome, surgery, injuries, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome and cancer.
Example 1: I was out hiking with a ... Views: 1914
The body may participate in memories in several ways.
If your back (or other body part) is injured or tense at the time of a traumatic experience, the emotional memory of that experience may become imprinted in that part of your body. This seems to happen more often when you don't allow ... Views: 2259
Caregivers and careseekers
We have many terms for those who offer treatments and those who seek them. Each has its own tradition and shapes the relationships of the caregivers and careseekers in subtle but pervasive ways.
The first term I suggest for consideration is respant, asking you to ... Views: 1006
There are many names we give to caregivers and careseekers. These labels often reflect deeply-held, often unconscious attitudes around health an illness. They also may determine the nature of care that is given and received. Varieties of names are reviewed in Part 1 or this article, including ... Views: 1249
Anger expression management
Letting it out in acceptable manners is one way to deal with anger.
Sports activities provide helpful physical outlets for pent up tensions. When I was under emotional stress in the Air Force during the Viet Nam war, I played racquetball or squash six or seven ... Views: 1565
Blaming others
Scapegoating comes into common practice through processes that have been repeated throughout recorded history – in family, classroom, interracial and international settings. The targets of anger are always dehumanized. These “others” are painted by the blaming group as being ... Views: 1642
Looking deeper
If you take a spiritual perspective, assuming that every experience in life is a potential healing lesson, an invitation from your higher self to learn and to grow, then challenges in your life may have a different “feel” to them. This is a major reframing!
If someone does ... Views: 1499
Changing patterns of behavior
The Latin roots of 'resentment,' re and sentire, mean 'to feel again' -- to feel over and over again the pain caused by the wrong that was done. Letting go of that resentment is a lot of the 'personal work' done in forgiving, and is often what takes so long
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Fibromyalgia (FM) is an illness syndrome that includes aches and pains all over the body; muscle tenderness; severe fatigue most of the time; mental unclarity and difficulty focusing (often called ‘brain fog’); depression; insomnia; digestive disorders (vague pains, diarrhea); and multiple ... Views: 1155
I found Rosi one day while surfing the net looking for neurology and massage. I found her articles very interesting and decided to contact her. Her branch of massage I wish I had learned when younger, but had never heard of it. Until I found Rosi, I had no idea it existed or that training ... Views: 2141
Laminine is an extract derived from fertilized organic hen eggs at a critical stage of incubation (on the 9th day). The use of fertilized egg extracts in medicine and nutrition dates back to 1929, and scientific studies on this unique supplement have been published in numerous peer-review ... Views: 3437
Some people carry their heart in their head and some carry their head in their heart.
The trick is to keep them apart yet working together.
- David Hare
Introduction
In wholistic conceptualizations, our primary consciousness resides in spirit and is expressed through ... Views: 1343
Networking is often seen to be an activity that promotes the sharing of ideas, activities and sales of products and services. Looking at the concept of networking as energy, networking is an energy exchange. It may be conducted with altruistic or business motives. The altruistic or business ... Views: 1215
The Council for Healing (CfH)
The CfH is a non-profit North American organization including representatives from diverse healing modalities. The Council is a hub for sharing healing experiences, training and wisdom that crosses the boundaries of professional training. Too often, caregivers are ... Views: 1495
The Doctor-Healer Network - North America (DHN-NA), scattered geographically across the US and Canada, meets for monthly two-hour telephone conference calls. In the DHN-UK, participants are a mix of doctors who are healers and doctors who work together with healers. In the DHN-NA all ... Views: 1456
Only put off until tomorrow what you are willing to die having left undone.
- Pablo Picasso
Who has never set aside unpleasant, tedious or distasteful tasks, hoping that the need to address them might disappear, or that someone else would step forward to do the ... Views: 1100
There are fears around the planet about the financial crises now threatening every country in the world. The hasty governmental responses of throwing paper money at the problems that were created by irresponsible investments of banks is not going to solve these problems. Printing more money ... Views: 1223
Have you ever noticed that your mind is chattering constantly? Have you ever been able to stop this chatter? Almost everyone answers, "Yes" to the first question and "No" to the second one.
I call this part of ourselves the busy body. It is like a restless, frisky kitten, pouncing on anything ... Views: 1790
What is the opposite of a vicious circle? Think about it! Isn't it odd that we have no common term for this in the English language? German, Swedish and French have such terms, but we don't.
I deal with this issue daily, as I help people release negative, self-defeating patterns of behaviors ... Views: 1033
The work will wait while you show your child the rainbow, but the rainbow won't wait while you do the work.
- Patricia Clafford
Introduction
How we approach each person and each task in life may be as important as the content of how we relate and what we do. This has been ... Views: 1013
There is much unexplored potential in each human being. We are not just flesh and bone or an amalgamation of conditionings. If this were so, our future on this planet would not be very bright. But there is infinitely more to life, and each passionate being who dares to explore beyond the ... Views: 1773
Pain affects all of us at some point, but it seems the older we get the more pain we experience. Sure it’s easy to take a pill to combat this pain, but throughout the day you may be topping up to six pills! The damage these can do to your body isn’t good, so finding effective, natural ... Views: 1130
Introduction
Gastritis is a problem which anyone can suffer from any point in time. This disorder in the stomach leads to immense pain. Many a time taking expensive medicines purchased from over the counter don't relieve you as well as you want them too. conventional medication in the market ... Views: 986
People have more than 200 bones and more than 200 joints that connect these bones. People can get trauma at any of these bones and joints. Different diseases may affect people’s life. We should care about our bone and joints health because they play a pivotal role in our bodies. Neglecting care ... Views: 679
Pentosan Polysulfide is a semi-synthetic polysulfide xylan that is used as a medicine. Viralii Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd as a reputed Pentosan medicine supplier in India offers Pentosan Polysulfide medicine with the name Pentosan 100. In this blog, Viralii Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd explains 3 quick ... Views: 530
I sometimes hear people complain that their sciatica won’t go away despite the fact that they have done “everything” to get rid of it. Why is this? Are some people cursed to live in pain for the rest of their lives? I personally don’t think so. There is usually a much more common problem ... Views: 20096
There isn't a day that passes when someone doesn't come into my office seeking solutions to neck pain. As an acupuncturist, I can attest that complaints about neck pain are among the most frequent reasons people seek help.
It's not only that the pain is so sharp or persistent. The greater ... Views: 2065
Safety can only be dangerous with an ergonomic chair; if you perceive the chair as safe, when in fact it is NOT safe.
Therefore you must learn to notice the safety issues around an ergonomic chair, because they are not always the same as a standard chair.
It does not matter which ergonomic ... Views: 1685
When you hear the word “inflammation” what comes to mind? Is it thoughts of your muscles or other tissues swelling, pain, and maybe even immobility? Inflammation is actually one of the primary causes of back pain and sciatica. Inflammation has been linked to other more serious conditions ... Views: 894
Injuries are very common with many different people around the world. There are varying levels of severity depends on where the injury takes place, how damaged the muscle, tissue, and bone is, and how quickly you get it treated. Braces are extremely common for tears, strains, fractures and more. ... Views: 1275
Arthritis is a degenerative disease of the joints that causes pain and stiffness, making it difficult for people to move the affected joints. Arthritis can affect nearly any joint as the body wears down over the years. However, arthritis is most frequently seen in the knees and ... Views: 1006
It's probably no secret to you that bad computer habits can lead to neck pain. But when it comes to the workaday world, the truth is, computer usage is not the only pain in the neck. Even people who don't spend a lot of time with computers end up with neck stiffness and strain at the end of a ... Views: 2115
Car accidents are a stressful experience, and most people have little idea what to do after one besides pull over to the side of the road and exchange information. But a serious car accident can have repercussions that affect you the rest of your life if you’re not careful. That’s where knowing ... Views: 1917
What is the main cause of the bloody hemorrhoids you have? According to recent research, constipation and straining while on the can are the two most common causes of hemorrhoids today. Because of this it is imperative that a person suffering from bloody hemorrhoids consume fiber rich foods in ... Views: 828
When most people think of car accidents and injuries, they assume the crash has to have occurred at high speeds and been very violent. However, many more people are actually injured annually in minor car accidents. Yet just as those victims of more serious accidents, injuries take place that ... Views: 735
If you’ve suffered from sciatica for quite some time, you probably are at least a little fed up with the conventional treatment plans out there. Painkillers, chiropractic, and stretching exercises that just don’t seem to lead to any lasting relief. Well, alternative treatments can actually be ... Views: 2356
Needing to have some dental work done is never a fun prospect for anyone. However, your teeth play a vital role in the overall health of your body, and you might be surprised to learn just how many other systems connect to this part of your head. No matter what kind of work you need from your ... Views: 654
Back pain is one of the most common ailments that general practitioners are asked by patients to treat. The pain may result from an injury, poor posture, or an illness that affects certain parts of your body that convey pain to the back area. However, when the pain that is based in your back ... Views: 883
Are you frustrated by pains in your jaw? Do not despair! There are many people around the world with a similar problem with the condition causing many to move their mouths with difficulty. Chronic pain in the jaw and jaw locking can cause frequent headaches and cause you to lose focus in your ... Views: 722
Neck pain refers to discomfort in or around the cervical spine, which is located under your head. Neck discomfort is a typical sign of a variety of injuries and conditions. If left untreated, neck pain can disrupt everyday activities and lower your quality of life.
Neck discomfort is a pretty ... Views: 698
Our bones are vital body parts. Without our skeleton, we’d probably just be organic mush pooling on the ground.
The trouble is, as we age, our bones become weaker and more fragile, putting us at greater risk for fractures and breaks. Likewise, when we do sustain these injuries, recovery time ... Views: 1805
Everyone probably has ever felt general discomfort or tightness in their hip after sitting in the same place for long periods of time. However, hip pain caused by running is different and might need special treatment and recovery. Whether you’ve just become a runner or you’re just an enthusiast, ... Views: 650
Chronic pain refers to any pain that is persistent for a period beyond twelve weeks. The pain can either be in a mild form or excruciating; continuous or episodic; barely convenient or totally inconveniencing. The nervous system has signals that detect pain in healthy individuals to trigger a ... Views: 743
Everyone is taken by surprise the first time they hear about Invisalign. Perhaps you’re perplexed on whether you”ll be able to eat and drink with aligners in your mouth. Others usually don’t know how long the treatment takes. However, a professional Hungary dentist will do their best to give you ... Views: 661
With the advantage of modern technologies, a huge number of people switched to sedentary work. This can feel a lot better than spending the whole day on your feet. But, like many pleasant things, motionless pastime on a chair has many negative consequences.
1. Weight gain
Movement helps your ... Views: 988