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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- Shifting Health - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Bradley AubryDo we no longer eat according to who we are? Our health and well-being have taken a back seat to our materialistic values. We have lost our connections to who we truly are, and due to that we have fallen victim to unfortunate circumstances of dis-ease. We are no longer functioning according to ...
Views: 1260 - UNFINISHED BUSINESS - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Jeannie SmithThink 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. ...
Views: 3027 - Women’s Rhythms and Healing Autoimmune Diseases - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Misa HopkinsOver the years I have met a number of people that have been challenged by fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) and MS. The vast majority have been women. Those seem to be the most common conditions I encounter with people, and I wondered if that was reflective of who I attract or rather ...
Views: 1784 - Where Can You Find Your Natural Beauty? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2011 from Caroline NettleWe have evolved from the animal kingdom into the most intelligent (so we think) life form on the planet, and yet it seems that we are so unhappy with our external appearance that we will go to sometimes ridiculous lengths to become attractive. In the animal kingdom, choosing a mate revolves ...
Views: 1653 - Hypnosis: Evolving Research - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Mario GomezThe research of the mind is becoming of progressively absorbing interest. The fact of hysteria and of hypnosis are currently studied by the clinical psychologists with remarkable acumen and with an unrivaled fertility of ingenious devices, and the results obtained thus far form almost an epoch ...
Views: 1045 - Meditators, Dancers, & Mind-Body Awareness - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffHave you ever gone through a day when you’re very, very busy and you have to get things done so even though you are hungry you just keep going and slowly that hunger sensation turns into a headache? I’ve seen this happen to my wife a lot when she’s busy and she just forgets about, or puts aside ...
Views: 1235(4 votes) - Living the Mind-Body Lifestyle - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyWhen I’m talking to mind-body newbies, they often ask me if I like living the mind-body lifestyle. They are usually worried that they’ll have to torture themselves for life with something un-fun and limiting. Happily, the mind-body lifestyle is quite the opposite! Today’s article is an ...
Views: 1066 - Play Your Way to Health - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyMy favorite thing about mind-body healing is that it surprises everyone. All of my clients arrive at their sessions ready to work. They have their pens out, notebooks open, best school behavior at the ready, and are generally prepped to do it right – even perfectly. They are ready to put in ...
Views: 1038 - Three Ways to Start Healing Now - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyYour body responds to everything you think, feel, and do. You and your body are so intimately connected that you cannot make a move without hearing your body’s opinion. There is no time during the day in which you and your body are not living the same life. Think about that – with everyone ...
Views: 1006 - The Love List – A Powerful Healing Tool - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve been giving myself a fun assignment lately, and it’s working so well I want to share it with all of you. It has had a profound effect on my state of energy, which is truly the source of all health – life force energy, chi, prana – whatever you want to call it. A few weeks ago I found ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Boost Your Brain Power And Memory Over 40! - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Stacy WishnerFrequently 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 ...
Views: 3495 - Natural Treatment Can Safely Cure Agoraphobia - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Mike O'BrienAgoraphobia 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 ...
Views: 5121(1 vote) - Intuitive Perspective About Arteries, the Heart and Self-Healing - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Misa HopkinsOne of our readers asked about healing in regard to arteries of the hearts, so I took this concern into meditation. I received a perspective about the spiritual and emotional nature of arteries that I thought many of us might appreciate. It is a little bit different than what Louise Hay so ...
Views: 2517 - Function of Sexual Health and the Maintenance - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2011 from austen juliotThe function of sexual health and the maintenance and upkeep of a good love life, one of life's pleasures and important in any loving relationship and help to keep couples in harmony with themselves and each other, when a couple suffered from disorders such as erectile dysfunction or as in the ...
Views: 1913 - Detox your thoughts - now! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Else ByskovDetox your thoughts – now! It is becoming more and more evident that our thoughts are an important factor in our health. This is no longer something that is only valid within the field of alternative health care – even at hospitals you are now told to think positively about your own healing ...
Views: 1599(2 votes) - Curing Social Phobias Gives Your Social Life A Big Boost - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2013 from Mike O'BrienSocial phobias are the least understood of the anxiety disorders, but are also the third largest mental health problem in the world. Social phobias are a fear of interacting with others in social situations. This can encompass everything from adjustment disorder to stage fright and post ...
Views: 1124(1 vote) - Why is this happening to me... AGAIN? - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Tim OngThis article is a review of a book by Dr. Michael Ryce called "Why is This Happening to me... AGAIN?". Dr. Ryce is a naturopathic doctor who has deep understanding of the healing processes, and in particular the healing of the mind. In this book, Dr. Ryce took a look at a very prevalent ...
Views: 2914(1 vote) - The Simple Way To Stop Anxiety And Panic Symptoms - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2011 from Peter EmmanuelTechniques if you want to get rid of anxiety and panic problems once and for all. A sudden stressful feeling of anxiety that one experiences at some stage in his / her life is recognized as a panic or anxiety attack. Suppose that you are browsing a book and after which abruptly your heart ...
Views: 1091(1 vote) - Beat Compulsive Binge Eating in 3 Easy Steps - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Nina VCompulsive Binge eating is a form of eating disorder that is often said to be much higher than other forms of disordered eating like bulimia and anorexia. The problem is that it is often not spoken about and there can be a lot of shame attached to it. As prevalent as it is, it is vital to ...
Views: 2462(2 votes) - Positive Expectation – A Medical Miracle? - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Andreas MoritzResearch Reveals the Healing Power of the Mind One Study Invalidates Much of Medical Science My lifelong assertion that much of medical science is literally wishful thinking has now been confirmed by new, groundbreaking scientific research involving the, so far, underestimated healing ...
Views: 1959 - Meditation Brings Many Benefits - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Christine ConveryMEDITATION BRINGS MANY BENEFITS Most people are astounded to discover the many benefits of practising meditation every day. Before embarking on this journey of discovery, the practice can be viewed as a waste of time. However, as you read this article you will begin to understand why ...
Views: 1022 - Finding true success: 2 more tips to motivate you to move - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Roberta MittmanWe all have a hard time getting ourselves into the exercise mindset sometimes. (Yes, I admit, there are days I'm so busy I'm tempted to skip it, too.) And when life gets complicated, it's even easier to think of reasons we just "can't" afford to take time out for exercise. If you're in a ...
Views: 915 - Creativity Opens Doorways to Your Self-Healing Intuition - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from Misa HopkinsCreativity is a stimulant to intuition. Creative people often describe the source of their creativity as inspiration. Highly intuitive individuals will often describe their source of insight as inspiration. Stimulating your creativity is one way to develop your inspiration and intuitive ...
Views: 1484 - Disease Diagnosis Support - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Wendy Brandell Sebrow, CPCDISEASE DIAGNOSIS SUPPORT When someone we love, someone we have come to know at work, a neighbor, is diagnosed with a serious or life-altering illness, we protectively stop treating him or her as whole person. Why do we suddenly define them through their disease and cease treating them how ...
Views: 1675(1 vote) - 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: 1712 - Pranic, Tantric and Reiki – What are they and do they work? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony DosanjhWhether or not you have a penchant for the books on spiritual practices, volumes on healing or dare I say works on sex, the following terms may be ones that you have heard before. Do the terms ‘chakra' or ‘tantra' ring a bell? Other terms you may have picked up from New Age Literary delights ...
Views: 1359 - Learn to meditate - Yoda style - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThere are apparently various positive effects of practicing mediation, with reported benefits being improved ability to concentrate, better awareness and focus. General outlook to life can also be improved it seems, with another reported benefit being a more positive outlook on life. Think ...
Views: 1140 - Aspire to be creative - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony DosanjhIt is a sad and untrue fact of life that many people believe only a very lucky and talented few are able to produce creative works seemingly at will. Like anything, creativity needs work to build. You wouldn't expect to win a bodybuilding competition without working out at the gym would you? ...
Views: 1374 - Prepare to improve Thyself – A quick Guide - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThe army's slogan of ‘Be all you can be' should also be applied to everyday life. It's easy to see your life as ‘ok' but it can often be your brain's way of avoiding confronting deeper issues. There's always a nagging feeling that there must be rather more to life, and some elusive route to ...
Views: 949 - There’s always more than one way to get what you want – just be creative - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony DosanjhProblems, problems, problems. More often than not they seem insurmountable and you can’t see a way to solve them. You are sure to have felt like this at some point – show me someone who hasn’t! In your experience perhaps you felt that you’d explored all possible avenues and yet your problem ...
Views: 1148 - Herbal Medicine – the best kept secret of the last 5000 years - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Tony DosanjhWhat do you do when you’re feeling off color? Of course you make an appointment with your doctor, he’ll give you a prescription, you buy your medicine, and you’re fixed. The same cycle is adhered to throughout the medical profession all over the world: examination, conclusion, and ...
Views: 1066(1 vote) - Getting Ready to Meditate: Meditation for Beginners or How to Mediate for Beginners - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffTo help you in your journey in meditation it is important to have a regular place to go to for your meditation. I have found through the years that having a routine is helpful. Our bodies, soul and mind seem to respond to this, knowing that it’s time to relax, be peaceful, to meditate. So ...
Views: 1199(3 votes) - Pleasure and the Brain - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Luminessa EnjaraWhat creates pleasure is a very interesting question. After doing research on the subject I discovered that the brain is our largest pleasure centers. Now I knew this before but what I did not know was that the pleasure center in our brain lets us know when something is enjoyable and ...
Views: 1697 - FEELINGS CREATE CHANGE - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Roy OstFEELINGS 95% of all decisions are made by feelings! Force yourself to smile & you'll stop frowning. Force yourself to laugh and you'll find something to laugh about. Act enthusiastic and you'll soon feel so. A being causes his own feelings. The greatest joy there is in life is creating. ...
Views: 727 - The Naked Truth ~ an Exhillarating Sense of Freedom - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Allura JoyMany people, especially women, have insecurity issues when it comes to being naked in front of their partner. They may hide certain body parts under towels, blankets and clothing rather than proudly strutting their stuff in the buff. Women are their own worst critic, as they tend to focus on ...
Views: 3545(2 votes) - What Are The Main Causes of Depression? - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2011 from Caroline NettleDepression is a condition that can be very misunderstood. It affects many people from all walks of life and arrives for a variety of different reasons. It is indiscriminate- about 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 or 8 men will suffer from depression at some stage of their life, and women are much more ...
Views: 1748 - Authentically You…and Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyIn my own mind-body health maintenance plan, I have recently been focusing on being as completely authentic as possible. I’ve noticed over the years that the more tuned in to my body I am, the more it leads me to be completely honest with myself about myself. Before my years of vulvodynia, ...
Views: 1096(1 vote) - You Don’t Have to do it Perfectly - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOne of the most common traits of people who suffer from pelvic pain syndrome: perfectionism. (I use the phrase pelvic pain syndrome as a blanket description for syndromes such as vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - Self Discovery and Healing - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyMost of us start the self-discovery journey that is mind-body healing because we’re in pain. Maybe we’re struggling with vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, or pelvic floor dysfunction. Maybe we have chronic back pain. Maybe we’ve been dealing with depression or ...
Views: 1634(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Feel Better, Fast - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyThe primary reason we end up with chronic pelvic pain syndromes is surprisingly simple. Our bodies are designed to respond to danger and stress with the fight or flight response. Two very important things happen when we experience this physiological response consistently, day in and day out. ...
Views: 1057(1 vote) - Know that You’re Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOne of the delightful elements of coaching (and there are many) is getting to meet so many different women. Every week, I talk to women from different walks of life and different parts of the country and world. Though no two women are the same, there is one thing they seem to have in common: ...
Views: 1010(3 votes) - Resting Equals Healing – Mind, Body and Spirit - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyRest is one of those topics that we frequently forget to consider, and yet it is possibly the most important thing we can do for our souls and our bodies alike. If you’re anything like me, you have often waited until your body crashed and your mind blew several fuses before you actually ...
Views: 1012(2 votes) - Dance – Your Way Into Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWe are inundated, on a daily basis, with multiple messages about how our bodies can or should look better from slimming and facials to skin whitening and body hair removal. There is just so much we can be unhappy with when it comes to your bodies. How can we ever be happy with the way we look, ...
Views: 1252(1 vote) - My Body in the Mirror - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHow many of the people that you know are truly happy with their bodies? Be honest: Are you satisfied with yours? If not, you might have a body image issue. Body image does not just refer to aspects of our physical appearance, attractiveness, and beauty. It also has to do with the mental ...
Views: 954(1 vote) - Create Your Own Beatitudes - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vera SnowLast Friday, I attended something called the Spiritual Spa at the Carondelet Center in St. Paul. I was hoping to get some time to just relax, draw, journal, whatever. I ended up getting some of that and so much more Before lunch, we, the Spiritual Spa participants, were invited to collect ...
Views: 7160(1 vote) - The Key Benefits of Meditation: My Personal Mediation Journey - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffWhen you meditate, the key is to focus on your breath because that is the only thing happening right here, right now. You may have a mantra or prayer word; you may visualize or use a guided meditation; but the key to any meditation is to be in the here and now. Our mind typically centers on ...
Views: 1464(5 votes) - 6 Reasons You Should Exercise - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2015 from Danielle PierreWe all know that the direct path to a strong, healthy and lean body is eating right and exercising. If you don’t know this yet – surprise! So, if most of us know how beneficial regular exercise is, why are so many of us still not doing it? Well for one it takes time and energy that we often ...
Views: 1384(4 votes) - Use the Mind/Body Connection to Conquer Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Pamela TurnerWe all have a physical body, emotional body and mental body and they all influence each other. I’m sure you’ve had the experience where alot of mental stress (mental) makes your irritable (emotional) and exhausted (physical), or when eating too much sugar (physical) and made you feel agitated ...
Views: 1126(4 votes) - Being Present in the Moment to Heal the Pain of the Past - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Misa HopkinsEmotional pain from the past can lodge in the body and become physical pain in the present. If you ignore the emotional pain, you are basically ignoring the root cause of the physical pain, and may find yourself remaining in physical discomfort. This is a difficult concept for many of us to ...
Views: 1852(3 votes) - Breath Meditation: Some of the many ways in which breath meditation may help you enhance your general well being - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffNow I’d like to share with you my favorite form of meditation, called “breath meditation.” I believe it is one of the most powerful, yet one of the easiest, meditations to learn. Before we begin, let’s talk a bit about the mind. The mind is made up of wave patterns. When we think, it causes ...
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