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Do you cry easily, lose control during disagreements, or feel too emotional during confrontations? Try this exercise to switch hemispheres of the brain. At first, this exercise must be practiced for a minute or two each day or several times a week. After a while, you can test to see if it is working. It is so simple, and yet it works because the opposite sides of the brain process information in different ways.

One morning last week my brain got stuck. Seriously stuck. I was working on a grant application and suddenly I was just staring at the computer and no words were coming. Every thought stream quickly dried up. The last words I had written didn’t make any sense. I’m guessing that sometimes your brain gets stuck, as well.

It’s probably not a surprise to you that any repeated physical movements we do in our lifetime affects our muscles. For example, if you sit at a computer 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, your shoulders, neck, or low back may began to hold a Chronic Stress Pattern. However, physical stress is not the only danger to our muscles. We also hold Chronic Stress Patterns due to emotional tension or pain from our life experiences. Here’s an exercise I want you to try. Think of a memory that worries, upsets, or stresses you out in any way.

Carl Jung’s method of dream interpretation based on scientific analysis it the only correct method of dream interpretation. New discoveries confirm that his theories were not mere suppositions but real truths. These discoveries completely change old conceptions about the meaning of dreams. The old impression that dreams are disorganized images without any importance gives place to the comprehension that dreams are very important and must be analyzed according to the scientific method.

One will gasp in disbelief when one is told that various colors seen in this world of objects are actually non-existent. Every object is basically colorless but when it is exposed to solar rays these objects absorb certain colors from the rays and reject others. It is only on this basis that we see ‘colored’ objects. That color not absorbed by an object is sent back i.e. reflected. This reflected light enters our eye and thus we think that object to be of the reflected so

One weekend I was doing chair massage at an event in the Georgia World Congress Center, and a woman and her 10 year old daughter came over. As they sat down to wait for their massages, they were arguing over who deserved the massage more. The daughter insisted she was more “stressed out” than her mother. And the mother replied that the daughter “didn’t even know what stress was.” Finally they asked me to determine who won the “I’m more stressed” contest for the day based on who had the tightest muscles.

Are you looking for a strategy to help you achieve your goals? Do you set goals, but never follow through with them? Do you have big dreams but don’t know how to turn them into reality?

“Your mind is your instrument. Learn to be its master and not its slave. Meditation is the gateway, through which you arrive to the world of freedom.” rn-Remez Sasson You may be wondering why the subconscious mind is so important, after all we're mainly talking about body transformation here. This is valid point, so I would like to briefly discuss WHY from a bodybuilding or physique transformation view point now. When you understand the WHY’s you’re more likely to tak

"It is a terrible thing to see and have no vision." Helen Keller When most of us think about visionaries we think of those who are the true leaders of our time. Ghandi, Einstein, Mozart, Michelangelo, Tolstoy, and the list can go on indefinitely. Yes, it's true that these people through their work on earth caused us to change the way we perceive life. The one thing that all of the great visionary had in common were that they were ordinary human beings who brought to life ext

Is mindfulness the same as meditation? Mindfulness meditation is one way to practice mindfulness, but since being mindful simply involves paying attention to the present moment, mindfulness can be brought to anything you do. Becoming more mindful takes practice, and mindfulness meditation is good tool to learn to be more mindful. However, you can become more mindful without meditation, and even if you do practice mindfulness meditation, the benefits of mindfulness are greates

There are many causes of buttocks or butt pain, depending on the location in your body. Pain in the Buttock/Butt muscle - Do you have pain in the big muscle of your butt while sitting, standing, walking, or during sex or other physical exercise? If you push on the center of your butt muscle does it hurt intensely? How about during bodywork when they rub you hard in that area - do you just about scream out in pain? Does the pain radiate down to your knees? Is it sharp, dull, burning, or aching, there all the time? Does it keep you from sleeping? Is it crampy?

An individual with narcissistic personality disorder has pathological envy towards other people who experience joy and happiness. The reason is the narcissist can never feel genuine happiness, which can only be achieved via a genuine self. The narcissistic personality can only ever gain non-genuine happiness through his or her ego (false self). The difference between genuine happiness and non-genuine happiness is‘inner’ and ‘outer’. Genuine happiness is a connection t

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 with someone who likes to complain non-stop? My neighbor is 61 years old, is still/always will be alone, and lives month to month while waiting for her social security to kick

Kinesthetic learning (touch) is important to learning and memory. Many teachers use kinesthetic learning to help students who have trouble listening or watching lessons. However, kinesthetic learning is important for everyone. Kinesthetic—tactile stimulation—reveals information about temperature, vibration, shape, size, texture, rhythm, and even creates neural pathways that attach emotional feelings.

Having suffered from hip pain myself, I know how frustrating and painful it can be, but did you know that your diagnosis might be incorrect and that it may be possible for you to heal yourself? Chronic hip pain is typically diagnosed as one of three possible syndromes: bursitis, tendonalgia (also known as tendonitis,) or arthritis, all of which may be misdiagnoses for the real cause of your pain. Arthritis - arthritis can be either rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis.

Shaking is a fabulous way to release stress from your muscles, lubricate your joints and get your circulation going. Shaking relieves anxiety, reduces tension, lets your thinking mind take a break and releases holding patterns so your natural, healthy energy can move freely. For several years I taught stress management to employees in a large hospital system. Shaking was one of the simplest and most effective stress relieving strategies of all.

Dreams about love are very common. If you are in love with someone you will surely have many dreams about this person. The unconscious mind is very generous; it sends you all the information you need about the special person in your own dreams. This happens because the main function of the unconscious mind that produces your dreams is to protect your mental health. When you are in love you can easily lose your mind.

Give me 5 minutes with anyone and I can tell you more about their character than a 10-page résumé. I have “read” thousands of people who tell me I know more about them in a few minutes than their spouse, family or friends ever have. Am I the only one who has access to this ancient secret? No, anyone can do what I do by simply learning the Art of Face Reading.

“I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.” –Tony Robbins “Study the past, if you would divine the future.” –Confucius I encourage you to take a look at your own life. What has the past taught you? What mistakes were turning points in your life? Finally, what lessons do you think YOU still have to learn? Our pasts (if we let them)

Terrible things happen every second on this planet. People and animals are harmed, or even killed. Plants are going extinct. Property is destroyed. Natural disasters wreak havoc. People lose their loved ones, become permanently disabled, or become homeless. The list of dreadful things that can happen is never-ending. Seeing or hearing news about things that seem bad can be very stressful. It can cause feelings of panic, anxiety, sadness, powerlessness, anger, and fear.

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 an abusive relationship and I was cleaned out of all my money many years ago. Because of the extreme stress I was under, I developed boarder line diabetes, intestinal problems and a host of other health issues.

Life takes on a feverish ‘spin’ when alcoholism becomes the root of unwanted behavioral problems in family life and the scenario becomes worst if there are kids in the family. Showing signs of being too dependent on alcohol is the first sign of trouble and if prolonged, and still denied by the alcoholic, will lead to a situation where the spouse can no longer cope and discussions of divorce or the very least separation will come to the fore. When this starts, it’s time to tak

Agoraphobia has, for a long time, been a condition that's been widely misunderstood. The literal definition of this disorder is a fear of open spaces, however this view can be very misleading. Individuals who suffer from agoraphobia panic disorder are afraid of the feelings of anxiety and panic that happen when in certain places. For some, the feelings of panic can happen at home, whilst out shopping or even in church. This disorder comes about when an individual begins to av

Dreams are very important because they are not the result of chance. They are produced by the wise unconscious mind that has a divine origin and proves God’s existence. The undoubtable unconscious wisdom surpasses the knowledge of our current modern civilization. This wisdom explains all mysteries at once. Thus, dream translation according to the scientific method gives us proof of God’s existence. Everyone can easily verify this truth. The unconscious knowledge and spiritual superiority cannot belong to the ignorant human mind.

When you see some cracks in the walls you immediately check if the house lacks foundation. If your car is difficult to handle, especially after you hit a large pothole or the curb, you immediately check the alignment settings in your car. In both cases you make sure that there is a proper structural foundation. Why is it that doctors rarely check the foundation - the feet - when someone is dealing with back or hip pain? When it comes to the ‘structure’ of our bodies we seem to forget that it needs to have a proper foundation as well.

Hippocrates, the “father of medicine,” said, “Let food be your medicine.” Throughout history, health care trends and fads have risen and receded. Today there is a vast array of food fads and it is little wonder that the average consumer finds themselves lost in variety that is available. However, one truth continues to emerge is the wisdom of Hippocrates in connecting good health to nutrition.

What causes the HSP trait? In the 1980's the findings of an important medical study were released. The study laid a biological and scientific basis for understanding the highly sensitive trait. Dr. Norman Geschwind, a neurologist at Harvard Medical School, conducted a study of 3000 people with Dr. Peter Behan, a neurologist at the University of Glasgow. He was attempting to discover the correlation between left handedness, learning disorders and genetic diseases. The report, titled "Cerebral Dominance" revealed his findings.

“Meditation brings wisdom; lack of meditation leaves ignorance. Know well what leads you forward and what holds you back, and choose the path that leads to wisdom.” – Buddha rnI have harped on the fact that our thoughts create our reality and directly influence our experience of life many times now. I do so mainly because it is such an important insight to grasp for body and life transformation. Yet, in many cases we may understand the concept intellectually but fail to

I guess it has happened to all of us that we were supposed to attend an event, go and visit someone, or even go to work or school and absolutely didn‘t want to go? Like when we knew that we weren’t prepared enough for an English or math test in school and felt that we’d rather stayed at home the next morning, but had no idea how to avoid it. And then, very suddenly and conveniently, we got sick ove ight, came down with a cold or some other sickness that made it impossible for us to go to school and sit through the test.

Sacred Breath is a process that increases your ability to feel and resolve the effects of your karma. The act of sacred processing will help you cleanse and release stored negative energy in your body. Sacred touch activates your Sacred Breath like a match or lighter, igniting ones Kundalini. The sacredness of being touched from the heart, creates the space for transformation. Your own karmic awareness will determine the depth of your experience. Healing is like peeling the

My jou ey into mind-body medicine began in 1964 and has progressed through many winding and often torturous roads. That year I was free for the summer break from my university program and traveled to Bulgaria where I had heard of interesting work being done by a man name Georgi Lozonov. I had contacted his office and arranged to spend one month with his staff as a volunteer. The experience changed the course of my life and strengthened my resolve to explore more deeply the connections between mind and body.r

For nearly 10 years I’ve been using hypnotherapy to help clients with Psoriasis. I have noticed three particular personality traits that seem common to most clients I see. But more of that later… When I first started working with clients who had Psoriasis, I conducted a study into the effectiveness of hypnotherapy on the condition. Initially I didn’t expect too much, however the results were staggering. Before I started I spoke at length with a psychiatrist and a psychologis

There are people who suffer very much in their lives, while other people suffer only sometimes. The explanation for this phenomenon is given by Carl Jung’s psychological types. Jung discovered that each person inherits a predetermined psychological type that shapes their personality. Each psychological type has a predominant psychological function. This means that each person tends to judge their reality and act based on only one psychological function. We have four psychological functions, which are based on: *Thoughts *Feelings *Sensations *Intuitions

All dream images have a symbolic meaning. All dream images contain hidden messages. The accurate translation of the symbolic meaning of the dream images is possible only thanks to the brilliant method of dream interpretation discovered by Carl Jung. Nobody else could discover the real meaning of dreams and understand the unconscious guidance. Jung’s method is very complicated and obscure, but I managed to simplify and clarify it for you.

The Power of Expectation Did you know that your life and body as it is right now is a result of what you expected to come about in your life? Did you know that because of the Law of Perception, what you perceive as “good” or “bad” will, in fact, be drawn to you, whether you like it or not? Simply put, the Law of Expectations is basically whatever one presumes, with emotion and belief, becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. When you expect the best, what you anticipate with earnest desire will improve.

How can you enhance your IQ, so that you can achieve more in life and business? The truth is that every human being is looking for opportunities for increase. But if you truly want to impact others and make this world a better place to live in, then you FIRST need to work on your intelligence quotient. In this article, I want to show you the seven simple ways to actually boost your thoughts. This is vital because you’re “what you think at every point in time.” 1. Drink

In all mammals we can observe the behavior of cleansing the inner as well as the outer body. Generally, animals will stop eating when they are diseased and turn instead to either complete abstinence from food and drink, or to drinking water only. And this behavior may continue until the animal is healed or dies. We, the human animal, however, often go against this natural wisdom and although our bodies may be quite toxic and already in a state of overload, we continue to add more “stuff” to a body that is struggling to regain its balance.r

Despite any negativity you encounter, you can choose what you want to pay attention to and direct your energy toward things that make you happy. Here are some ways to feel happier now: 1. Turn off the news. Many of the news outlets would like us to know how bad things are getting, but really, things have always been chaotic in our world. Can you imagine the news from previous centuries in history? If you look at history books, most of it is not very pretty, so don't buy into

Frequently my over-40 patients start getting a little anxious when they begin experiencing “brain fog” and forgetting some things like a name, where they put their keys, appointments, if they took their medications, etc. They fear these lapses may be symptoms of Alzheimer or some other brain-disease. I assure them that, about 95% of the time, most of these memory episodes are not due to some serious brain process. Rather, they are likely due to just the usual memory and c

Shaking is a fabulous way to release stress from your muscles, lubricate your joints and get your circulation going. Shaking relieves anxiety, reduces tension, lets your thinking mind take a break and releases holding patterns so your natural, healthy energy can move freely. For several years I taught stress management to employees in a large hospital system. Shaking was one of the simplest and most effective stress relieving strategies of all.

For your health, get off sweetened and artificially sweetened drinks now! These drinks are made to be very addictive, and cold drinks are extremely unhealthy to our systems. High fructose corn syrup is like a poison to our bodies. (Actually in studying research and using myself as a guinea pig, the artificial sugar substitutes act on the brain to cause you to gain even more fat). Do the research and get off now. 1. Get some green tea (organic is nice), or organic black tea. Bigelow brand has a wonderful organic green tea and an Organic Ceylon Black Tea that is out of this world.

This is a difficult question and you must answer after carefully weighing all facts. A marriage is a commitment between two people. However, if know for a fact that your spouse cheated, should you stay together? An affair does not necessarily foretell the end of a relationship. But how to determine should you cut your losses and move on? You will need to ask yourself several things in order to determine if your cheating partner and your marriage deserve a second chance. A few important ones are: • Is this the first time that your spouse cheated on you, or is it a pattern?

How does one establish a normal relationship with food? Most of us have dieted and are aware of healthy choices that we should make in order to succeed. We just need help figuring out what stands in the way between us and actually carrying through with those choices. The key to success is to focus on WHY you are using food to cope instead of focusing on what you are eating. This is part of the healing process for eating disorders. Learning to eat naturally is the act of doi

UNDERSTANDING CAM by René David Alkalay After discovering that I am a board certified naturopathic doctor, I am often asked “what is that?” and soon after this, when explaining that my field of health care is alte ative, complementary, integrative, and mind-body medicine, the inevitable question, “what does that mean.?

So many people are conce ed with weight loss (fat reduction)—and yet, feel totally helpless with the idea of losing weight (reducing fat). Deep inside the subconscious, an endless, frustrating cycle has taken hold. However, there is a different way to understand what is happening within the mind’s inner vocabulary. Simply change the words “fat loss” or “lose weight” to “fat reduction for healthy living,” and/or even, “healthy living!” Make that decision to never say or think, "weight loss"—ever again—ever, ever, ever!

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 them, they can become a full-blown anxiety. You may be suffering from an anxiety disorder if your worries, fears, or anxiety seem overwhelming and are already interfering with your dai

Low back pain is an epidemic in the U.S. and more than 80% of people worldwide will suffer from low back pain at some point in their lives. Widespread suffering from back pain is a new phenomenon; never before in history has there been mention of millions of people suffering from the same pain syndrome. Western medicine would have us all believing that our discs are the problem, but there is no proof. Our bodies are designed to heal without lingering pain, and our backs are no exception.

When you set out to write a self hypnosis script, you probably already have a goal in mind, but exactly how you define your goal has more impact on your success than many people realize. The more carefully you define your goal, the more effective you can be in preparing your subconscious mind to focus on what you really want and boost your chances of creating the result you want. Here are four power questions to ask yourself when defining your goal for a self hypnosis script.

Think of an event in your life in which you were traumatized. When you think of this event, is there a feeling that is brought to the surface? If there is an emotional aspect, then this points to the fact that you still have an energetic charge in this experience that has not been cleared. When we have suppressed feelings, it means that in our minds and bodies we have “unfinished business”. There are four phases involved in resolving unfinished business. Recalling the memory

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 exte al surroundings. However, too much of stress can result to a number of health problems such as headaches, backaches, blood sugar disorder, etc. It can also lead to emotional and psychological unrest. Thus, to avoid the negative effects of it, you