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New to magnetic fields? Start here - By Dr. William Pawluk- How To Hypnotize Someone In 5 Easy Steps? - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Neelima ReddyEven if you aren’t a licensed or experienced hypnotist, you can easily learn how to hypnotize someone. All you need are the right principles for successful hypnotism and the right environment. You can try learning how to hypnotize someone by using a close friend or family member as a ...
Views: 4614(1 vote) - Healing Meditation For Cancer Patients - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIf you are looking for an alternative means of healing to benefit your physical body and your soul, healing meditation is the answer. It is not only healing, but is a personal journey that connects your heart and your mind, and meditation strategies will be able to help you prevent sickness or ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - Breast Cancer - The Inner Cause - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Martin BrofmanBreast Cancer – The Inner Cause By Martin Brofman We work with the idea that everything begins in the consciousness, and that symptoms on the physical level reflect tensions in the person’s consciousness about something happening in their life at the time the symptom began, or was ...
Views: 2911(2 votes) - Kidney Disease and Healing - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Martin BrofmanKidney Disease and Healing Martin Brofman, PhD. With healing, we work with the idea that everything begins inside, with your consciousness. Tensions or symptoms on the physical level represent tensions in the consciousness. When someone develops any symptom, it is interesting to see what ...
Views: 8733(1 vote) - Get Rid Of Hemorrhoids Fast And Easy - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Neelima ReddyHemorrhoids refer to the swelling of veins found in the anus or in the rectal area. They cause extreme discomfort accompanied by pain and itching. It is a common ailment affecting men and women alike. If you are a victim of this dreaded health condition, better know how to get rid of hemorrhoids ...
Views: 1637(1 vote) - Vegetables To Spice Up Your Diet For IBS - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2010 from Neelima ReddyIrritable bowel syndrome, also known as IBS is common to most people. It can occur occasionally or in some advance stages, becomes a daily illness. There are several causes of IBS such as lack of exercise, poor eating habits and stress. If you are suffering from irritable bowel, it is important ...
Views: 1079(1 vote) - What Are The Best Heartburn Home Remedies? - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from Jenny SchofieldThese heartburn home remedies have helped a lot of people to get rid of heartburn, and they should help you too. Heartburn affects a lot more people today, than it ever has in the past In most instances, people will turn to over the counter treatments to ease the pain. Most people that ...
Views: 786 - Aromatherapy For Everyday Living - The Magical Healing Powers of Lavender - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxThe Magic of Lavender! One essential oil I highly recommend for your medicine cabinet or first aid kit is Lavender, Extra (lavendula officinalis). Lavender is one of the most versatile and gentle of all essential oils and has universal appeal. Known as the 'Angel of Purification', Lavender ...
Views: 3661(3 votes) - 2 Tips for Renewing Your Thinking - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2010 from Roberta MittmanVacations are all about "R and R," rest and relaxation. During my recent vacation, though, I learned they can also give us another "r"--renewal that lasts even after returning home. The fresh thinking I gained from this trip is too good not to pass along. Here are two great ideas I picked up ...
Views: 660 - What Is The Best Natural Treatment for Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Karen AlisonIrritable Bowel Syndrome and the two inflammatory bowel diseases of Crohn’s and Colitis (IBD) share some of the same symptoms: pain, cramping, bloating, urgency, gas, even anxiety and depression. And, of course, a change in bowel habits. So is there one natural treatment that is best for all ...
Views: 1452 - Coping Skills to Deal With Stress - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2010 from Janie BehrWhether a challenging event or circumstance has a stressful effect depends on your coping skills. Your reaction to a stressful event is related to: • Whether you perceive the situation as threatening or undesirable • Whether you feel you have some control over the situation • Whether you ...
Views: 1345 - I've Got a Headache THIS Big… - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from Roberta MittmanIf you're a headache sufferer, you know that there are times when it's virtually impossible to look, feel, think, and live your best. Debilitating headaches can cripple your personal as well as professional life, often resulting in postponing activities, deadlines, and daily tasks for hours or ...
Views: 1701 - Healing Readiness - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2010 from David OttThe conscious awareness that we are ill and lack health, happiness and energy does not necessarily mean that we are ready, willing and able, at an unconscious level, to ask for and receive the health, energy and life changes that our Healing would bring about. Many individuals more safely ...
Views: 1810(2 votes) - Where Healing Really Lives - Not Always Where You Think - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Lisa Claudia BriggsI've been working with women and their bodies and their eating stuff for a looooooong time now- 25 years to be exact. And I've had my own very real ups and downs around the same issues. Here's what I've found from all of this. Healing the shame is what changes everything else. Overall, ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - How to End Sugar Addiction - Detox From Junk Food - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Lisa Claudia BriggsI commit to removing sugar and flour products from my diet, starting immediately. There is no doubt in my mind that making changes to my food in this way impacts my life, energy, mood, mental acuity and relationships- not to mention my own wellness and well being, more than any other choice I ...
Views: 5576(4 votes) - The Big Lie - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Lisa Claudia BriggsIt's incredibly hard to find a way of being at peace with food. More than anything, the women and teens I talk with want to find a sense of peace, away from the relentless obsessions with food and weight. Have you had this happen? You find a way of eating, of being with food that feels good ...
Views: 1869(2 votes) - Better Health Beyond A Reasonable Doubt [Part 2] - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxLast week I discussed healing on the metaphysical level with the mind. Today I am going to discuss how one can reinforce self-healing with the alternative healing techniques that I have worked with for 20 years. LIFESTYLE Lifestyle includes supplementing with vitamins, having a healthy diet ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Is there a Connection between Spiritual Wellness and Addictive Behaviors? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Daniela SalesIf anywhere we can see the link between spiritual and physical wellness, it is in cases of addictive behavior. To successfully address and release any form of addictive behavior, we must be able to provide care and support to all parts of our being: to nurture our physical body, our mental and ...
Views: 2035 - Discover the Healing Powers of Your Mind - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Rod KellyDiscover the Healing Powers of Your Mind By Rod Kelly, BCH You’ve just left the doctor’s office and a wave of dread sweeps over you. You never thought it would ever happen to you, and yet it has. A million thoughts swirl in your mind, and none of them are pleasant. The harder you try to ...
Views: 1135(1 vote) - "I'm overwhelmed: there's so much to do and so little time!" - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Annabel FisherIt's that time of year when it's easy to become overwhelmed by what needs to be accomplished. EFT not only enables us to feel more relaxed and in control very quickly (which inevitably leads to clarity), it can also be used as a preventative tool. If we anticipate what might happen, we can ...
Views: 5705(6 votes) - 3 Ways to Avoid a Personal Energy Crisis - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanPatients tell me a lack of energy makes the day feel long, difficult, and unproductive. Does this pattern sound familiar? First, lack of energy leads to a loss of sharpness in focus and memory. Then, especially in the late afternoon when blood sugar gets low, less than optimal mindset and mood ...
Views: 1330(4 votes) - Sleep: Go to Your Room! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Roberta MittmanSleep is a key component to health. Getting under 8 hours of sleep can lead to illness, obesity, and poor overall daytime performance. Feeling trapped in a cycle of daily fatigue and nighttime wakefulness? Applying the 3Rs will give you some solutions from the integrative, holistic ...
Views: 1269(3 votes) - Better Health Beyond A Reasonable Doubt [Part 1] - by Submitted on May 27, 2010 from Kathleen LamoureuxIf you have been suffering with any type of chronic pain or disease, are emotionally drained, physically worn out, can’t give any more type of feeling [for example] then help is on the way. If you truly desire to tap in to your full health potential – there are a number of things you can do to ...
Views: 1336(3 votes) - Nutrition Tips For People On A Weight Loss Program - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Fred AndersonPeople on weight loss programs often focus so much on losing weight that they forget an important aspect of staying healthy that is, providing nutrition to the body. If you are on a weight loss program, you should follow the important diet tips given here. Include A Lot Of Vegetables And ...
Views: 661(2 votes) - Attack of the Living Dead? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Brad CaseIn a previous article, we discussed where bacteria come from, their life cycle and their purpose in life. Now, I’d like to discuss viruses. While bacteria and viruses are often discussed together, they are as different from each other as an elephant and an ant, which also happens to be their ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - Look Who Came To Dinner - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Brad CaseOne of the more common, but least identified problems I find with people’s health is also one of the least discussed—and with good reason. It’s kind of disgusting. The problem is parasites. Though rarely discussed in polite conversation, I find parasites affecting people more often than you ...
Views: 2205(1 vote) - Replenish Your Soul: 7 Fun Ways to Get Your Brain Unstuck - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Lea HoustonOne 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 ...
Views: 5256(9 votes) - When is an Oil Spill a Good Thing? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Heather CarusoWith all of the commotion over the environmental impact of the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, it is a wonder we don't start using alternative sources of oil. Perhaps these lessons bring us closer to using "greener" fuels. With discontentment comes change. We don't have to use oil that has a negative ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Why You Should Do a Detox and 10 Things To Look For In Your Detox Program - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lindsay ReinsmithBrought to you by Kaeng Raeng, be healthy. be strong. Conducting a detox or cleanse is certainly a frightening notion to several people, as this conjures up images of fainting, drinking spicy lemonade, and starving yourself. While there are several juice fasts out there that guarantee to ...
Views: 917(2 votes) - "The Essence of Health Wisdom Is About The Direction of Your Health" - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Shandor WeissThe Essence of Health Wisdom Is About The Direction of Your Health I’d like to share some thoughts on health and the direction of health. These ideas are the essence of what I have learned from more than three decades of study and helping people. If I have gained any wisdom or insight so far, ...
Views: 1032(1 vote) - Replenish Your Soul - Seven Strategies for Reducing Sugar - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lea HoustonHave you decided to eat less sugar? Great idea! This is one of the best ways to improve your health, vitality and happiness. First the shocking sugar statistics: 200 years ago Americans ate an average of two pounds of sugar a year. In 1970 Americans ate an average of 123 ...
Views: 1679(1 vote) - Replenish Your Soul: Give Yourself a Mini-Retreat Today! - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Lea HoustonTo live a soulful life you must take time for retreat. A retreat allows you to turn away from the busyness, routines, demands, expectations and distractions of everyday life and to turn inward. A retreat allows you to: • Connect with your inner self. • Begin to hear your voice ...
Views: 2730(1 vote) - Eat A Mediterrean Diet and Extend Your Life - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoI have just returned from a cruise touring some islands of Greece and Italy. I could not help but notice how much energy I felt there. I ate a lot of good food and thought surely I must have eaten enough to sink the ship! However, I was surprised both at how great I felt and that I didn't gain ...
Views: 1247(4 votes) - Boost Brain Power and School Performance - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Heather CarusoOur kids are our most precious to us. Our kids are most precious to us. We all want our children to succeed in life and ease into school naturally. Some important factors that affect our kids' cognitive abilities are overlooked, such as nutrition through healthy eating. Kids who have good ...
Views: 1214(2 votes) - To BMI or Pinch an Inch, That is the Question - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoMany of us struggle to lose weight. We work hard for a few months and then we put weight back on. Herein lies our problem: we eat as if we are going to lose weight for the interim and then go back to our old ways. Often we set ourselves up to fail by following unwise diets, like the grapefruit ...
Views: 2209(2 votes) - Homeopathic Approach to the Swine Flu - by Submitted on May 19, 2010 from Heather CarusoThe swine flu has received much news coverage, as did the Bird Flu and many other pending viruses. Global media coverage has created quite a buzz about it. According to one source, the U.S. navy found that the new virus contains DNA of influenza A and B, the Asian influenza, Swine flu and avian ...
Views: 972(2 votes) - Handling the Three Demons with magic - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Vic WilliamsOn our way to magic, we're going to catch a glimpse of the three demons. As we do so, please notice how they interact with the three main ways we envision things. The first way we envision things is as if things have closed in around us. Second comes fighting with things, in an 'anti' pattern. ...
Views: 1525(6 votes) - A Brief Look at Why Some People Don’t Heal - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Daniela SalesQuestion of why some people heal, while others do not is not only interesting, but also very complex. When you begin to think about it and evaluate the reasons, it brings us to the path of discovering what true holistic approach to healing means. It helps us see why such an approach is so ...
Views: 2009(4 votes) - Preparing Body & Mind - by Submitted on May 14, 2010 from Aaron HoopesWe are rapidly approaching a time of convergence when the behavior patterns of the past no longer enable us to move forward effectively. More and more people are searching for answers to the fundamental questions regarding the purpose and meaning of life. Many are beginning to realize that they ...
Views: 1623(3 votes) - Leaky Gut: Symptoms & Solutions - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2010 from Jaime HeidelJust what is leaky gut? In a person with leaky gut, the stomach lining is more porous than it should be, allowing protein molecules to slip through the gut and enter the blood stream where it causes an autoimmune response. What causes leaky gut? •Prolonged/chronic antibiotic ...
Views: 3058(3 votes) - Emotional Eating ~ When you turn to food to help you get through the day. - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from Pamela CarignanAttempting to change your behaviors can be emotionally difficult, especially when it comes to your health, your well being and food. You have tried many diets and have tried to start many new exercise routines, only to find after a few weeks you determine; it’s not working for me, I can’t do ...
Views: 1390(1 vote) - ACUPUNCTURE AND THE PREVENTION OF BREAST CANCER - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Steven GordonTHE CAUSES OF BREAST CANCER Each year in the United States almost 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While there is an abundance of information on Western biomedical treatments, treatments for the prevention of breast cancer are relatively unknown. While many women have a ...
Views: 2059(3 votes) - The energetics of food - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Sukie BaxterEverything in this world is made up of different frequencies of energy vibrating at different rates to produce the objects we perceive as being solid matter. Our food is no different. Different foods have different frequencies, and it makes sense that those foods would affect us in unique ways ...
Views: 2187(2 votes) - Why you're not skinny (yet) - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Sukie BaxterDo you ever hang out in coffee shops, sipping your double Americano – no cream or sugar – nibbling on air, and staring around you at the local color, silently tallying up the calories in their triple vanilla lattes, hand forged donuts, scones, and delectable baked treats, marveling at their slim ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - Eat Your Garnish! – The Value of What It Is That We Are NOT Eating - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Roberta ShepherdAmong Nutritional experts, there is a lot of emphasis placed upon what we are consuming versus what we ought to avoid in order to maintain a healthy regime. What about consideration for what it is that we are NOT consuming that may in fact have a great deal of nutritional value? What I am ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Holistic Healing for Children with Color Laser Acupuncture - by Submitted on May 02, 2010 from Antonia BalfourAcupuncture has been used for over two thousand years using needles to heal the body and restore homeostasis. In laser acupuncture, specific acupuncture points are stimulated with lasers instead of needles. Light beams of varied colors penetrate the points according to the depth and density of ...
Views: 2236(3 votes) - Secrets to a Stress Free Life - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickLife is full of stressors. I once heard Norman Vincent Peale say that the only people without problems and stress were 'all those people buried over there in that cemetery'. He was right. If we are alive, we have plenty of triggers for stress. But it's how we choose to respond to something that ...
Views: 1903(1 vote) - Acupuncture – The Tested Method to Completely Reverse Infertility - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Magdalene TanAcupuncture is an ancient concept that originated from China. Studies have established that acupuncture produces hormones like endorphins, that generates emotions of all natural well being. This hormone is an enabler of antibodies which helps attack germs and infection. For hundreds of years, ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - The Importance of Sleep For Your Memory - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2010 from Danna NorekSleep is as vital to you and I as oxygen, water, and food. An interesting fact to note is that you can actually go longer without food than you can without sleep before it starts to seriously affect your health. In particular, sleep deprivation affects your brain, and it doesn't take very long ...
Views: 2271(10 votes) - The Path of Ayurveda - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Rick RouxWe are constantly asking ourselves the perennial questions in Life. Why are we here? What are we here for? What is the meaning of life? Short of answering these questions there is one thing that becomes abundantly clear as you walk through your experience in life. We have the ability to become ...
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