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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- We Are Not Our Bodies - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Mike RobbinsI shaved my head again last week. This is the fourth time in the past five years I've done this. As has been the case for me before - it feels both liberating and vulnerable. My hair has been thinning for about ten years (most significantly in the past two or three) and, as I've written ...
Views: 1639(3 votes) - Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Geoffrey GluckmanMany people appear to be overly concerned with their health these days. And why not? Maybe because the Health Bill just passed? Or, because all of the toxins, diseases, lack of exercise, and whatever else lurking out there to potentially threaten a long and prosperous life. Many of us ...
Views: 1520(2 votes) - How To Break The Negative Thinking Cycle! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from James NelsonAre you more of a glass half empty kind of a person? You know, more often than not, one who gets up on the wrong side of the bed than the right? On the drive to work, probably more likely to be stopping at red lights than zipping through green ones, more certain to get in the traffic lane ...
Views: 1275(2 votes) - THIS WORLD HAS NO COLOR - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2010 from Yuga Rishi Shriram SharmaOne 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 ...
Views: 4135(5 votes) - Did you know your muscles have memories? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2010 from Kyana MinerIt’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 ...
Views: 4766(5 votes) - Words Spoken During Surgery Can Cause Stress and Irrational Behavior - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Leah FriedmanAfter his hernia surgery in 2001, James Tudor of Los Angeles had an irrational feeling that he was getting old and losing his vigor even though he was only 24. He couldn't figure out what was going on. After getting Dianetics counseling, he was surprised to discover that the nurse had teased the ...
Views: 1665(1 vote) - Be Your Own Visionary - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Cheryl Hitchcock"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 ...
Views: 1529(5 votes) - Why Some of Us Age Much Faster than Others (part 1) - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2010 from Ed MayhewYou know how some folks appear to be much older than their actual age, while others look, feel and perform more like people decades younger? The experts tell us that only 15 to 30% of this extreme difference in the speed at which people age can be explained by genetics; the vast majority of this ...
Views: 4458(6 votes) - Anorexia : How to Change Wrong Beliefs . - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterAnorexia starts from special beliefs: beliefs about themselves, body image, control and perception of beauty. These beliefs are tightly connected to strong emotions – both negative and positive. These “Beliefs+ Emotions+ action” form the long-term memory in the brain. So, why do these ...
Views: 2247(2 votes) - A Mother’s Secret for Treating Anorexia. - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterA sufferer’s mother is the most important person in helping a daughter or son to beat anorexia. A Mothers connection to her child is a sacred connection. Most mothers can not only see but they can feel what is happening to their child. Nowadays we know that the anorexia lives in the ...
Views: 3076(2 votes) - What is an EEG? A Simple Answer - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2010 from Edward HaycockIf you have ever read anything about the brain, you’ve probably heard the phrase EEG and wondered: what is an EEG? Many texts use complex terms that can confuse this question, but in fact it can be answered in a simple and straightforward way. By the time you reach the end of this article, you ...
Views: 1070(2 votes) - A Better Strategy for Falling Asleep in Peace! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2010 from Diane YoungAre you suffering from anxiety at night as you try to fall asleep? If so, how would you know? the symptoms are connected with our emotional state, which is very beautiful when balanced, and can lead to terrible fatigue, insecurity and lack of self esteem when not balanced. A balanced emotional ...
Views: 1530(1 vote) - FAQs About Mindfulness - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Greg DorterIs 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 ...
Views: 1269(5 votes) - Overcoming Panic and Anxiety Attacks - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2010 from Jeremy DavidWhat are panic attacks? Anxiety attacks or panic attacks are instances of intense fear or apprehension that comes about suddenly. The terms panic attacks and anxiety attacks are sometimes used to describe a broad range of acute anxiety symptoms. In this state of fear or anxiety, most people ...
Views: 1242(3 votes) - Mindfulness Based Psychotherapy - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Greg DorterThere are many ways in which mindfulness complements traditional approaches to counselling and therapy. Counselling and therapy involve cultivating awareness and insight into your life and the issues you're facing, exploring your patterns of thinking, and your feelings and emotions, how these ...
Views: 1146(3 votes) - Benefits of Mindfulness - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Greg DorterMindfulness allows you to relate to and deal directly with whatever is happening in your life. Instead of struggling to escape, suppress or avoid distressing thoughts and feelings, mindfulness helps you approach whatever is going on in your life, in your thoughts, and with your emotions, without ...
Views: 2721(5 votes) - What Is Mindfulness? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2010 from Greg DorterMindfulness is the act of bringing your awareness to whatever you're experiencing in the present moment. A common definition of mindfulness used in counselling and therapy is: The awareness that emerges through paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally to things ...
Views: 1130(3 votes) - Nourish the Heart of Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Candace CzarnyColor Your Kitchen with Feng Shui While the bathroom may be the most used room in a home, the kitchen is the next most often used room. The Kitchen is the heart of the home and is where we build and develop chi energy and loose chi. As we all need to eat, the kitchen becomes the place where ...
Views: 1346(16 votes) - Nourish the Heart of Your Home - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Candace CzarnyColor Your Kitchen with Feng Shui While the bathroom may be the most used room in a home, the kitchen is the next most often used room. The Kitchen is the heart of the home and is where we build and develop chi energy and loose chi. As we all need to eat, the kitchen becomes the place where ...
Views: 1346(16 votes) - How to Conquer Panic Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraAre you experiencing fears to certain situations or objects that somehow lead you to attacks? Or experiencing out of place degree of fear to consequences of not carrying out specific routine? Or suffer from depression and complain panic attacks to some situations? Then you might be a candidate ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - Anxiety Panic Attack Relief: Learn How to Manage Anxiety Panic Attack - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2010 from Gerry RestriveraAnxiety is a common emotion like happiness, sadness and anger, however when anxiety becomes uncontrollable or excessive, it becomes a problem or disorder. Anxiety becomes uncomfortable when coupled with increased heart beat, increased blood pressure, too much fear and panic. Anxiety disorder is ...
Views: 1141(2 votes) - Are you looking for that magic pill? - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2010 from Sue ArlenAre the pressures of life building to the point where you feel like you’re going to explode? Do you look at the coming days, weeks or months with a sense of fear and foreboding? Is it all just too much? Does it seem like your life is not within your control? At times like these, it is ...
Views: 2181(2 votes) - Relaxing the Mind and Body - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Samantha JohnsonEvery once in a while, you need to ‘shut off.’ Not to have to think about working, shopping, ironing, bills, relationships, gardening, families, deadlines, children, parents, what’s right and what’s wrong. If you instinctively fell you’d like to do this – you’re right. Your mind and body is ...
Views: 1524(3 votes) - Natural Panic Attack Relief Technique - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Nathan TylerMany people find panic attack relief from practicing meditation. An age old art, nowadays meditation is being used by countless people from around the globe. The benefits of meditation include; a calmer mind, a slower heart rate and relaxed muscles. Meditation can also bring anxiety and stress ...
Views: 1776(2 votes) - Can Green Superfoods help you? - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2010 from Sarah JaneHave you ever felt lethargic? Lacking in energy? Feel like you're underperforming? If you've answered to yes to any of those questions then you're not alone. Everyday for millions of us just getting through the day can be a real effort as we struggle to balance our hectic liefestyles. If ...
Views: 1155(3 votes) - How to Calm Down - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Terry DixonWhen we panic (or have anxiety attacks) a number of things happen to us. And we should know that in panic and high anxiety the symptoms that we experience are the same. The difference lies in the build up: anxiety usually builds up slowly, getting stronger and stronger until it becomes a ...
Views: 1133(3 votes) - Restore Your Personal Wellness And Balance - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Candace CzarnyCandace Czarny, CFM, ASID, LEED AP, Feng Shui Expert If you've been feeling less like yourself lately, you're not alone. When a person is constantly inundated with stress, relationship trouble, and other problems, it's easy to lose your sense of wellness. But just because you're feeling as ...
Views: 1380(2 votes) - Refuge: The Art of Retreat - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Gordon ScarrittFor thousands of years, retreat was the primary vehicle for spiritual and personal development. It was an art, at the center of all the great esoteric teaching of Buddha, Jesus and others. But in the modern fast paced world it became a lost art. Retreat is misunderstood, and carries a negative ...
Views: 1300(2 votes) - Who Is Ready to Heal? - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2010 from Rev. Carol RiosWho Is Ready to Heal? When I started my practice in 2000, I learned there are people not really ready to take complete responsibility for their own healing. I had to explain that I was only a guide to take them to the place of empowerment so the shift could take place within them, ...
Views: 1460(3 votes) - Focusing on Your Presence of Mind with Mindful Affirmations - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2010 from Arlene UngerWhat is Mindfulness? The concept of mindfulness has actually been around for thousands of years. Its origins can be found in the earliest Buddhist teachings (2500 years ago). It has been used over the centuries in traditional eastern contemplative practices like Hatha Yoga and other ...
Views: 6635(14 votes) - Are Emotions and Hip Pain Related? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestHaving 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 ...
Views: 9812(2 votes) - Self Hypnosis Script - How to Define Your Goal - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Mark FivemanWhen 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 ...
Views: 3129(1 vote) - Absurdity of Absurdism - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Sankarshan Das AdhikariThe French Algerian philosopher, Albert Camus, expounded the philosophy known as absurdism. According to absurdism, although life is meaningless human beings are faced with the dilemma of hankering for meaning in a meaningless world. Camus says that there are three ways of resolving this ...
Views: 6949(2 votes) - What style yoga for you? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinIf you are desiring to begin learning about yoga and want to know what style might be best for you, you can find Yoga centers in your community through directory or online search for your locale. See if they offer a free class so you can get an idea if you like that style or not. Many schools ...
Views: 2113(6 votes) - What Are The Links Between Anger, Forgiveness and Chronic Low Back Pain? - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Dr. Jeanette RaymondRoad rage nearly causes Garret a heart attack Just as he was about to turn right and head for home, a driver on his left zoomed in front of 35 year old Garret’s car and raced through the traffic lights. One moment he was smiling at the thought of telling his wife about his big sales deal, and ...
Views: 3992(2 votes) - Attracting & Creating Good Health - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Candace CzarnyIf you've been feeling under the weather, there might be a number of factors at work. You might be tired, stressed, or simply just the victim of whatever is going around at the current moment. And while most of us are going to be sick on occasion, if you find that your health is less than you'd ...
Views: 1311(3 votes) - Creating Sacred Space From the Inside Out - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2010 from Sukie BaxterHave you ever noticed how wonderful it feels to come home to a clean house, especially when you've been gone on a long trip and are good and ready to sleep in your own bed? There's a certain refreshing feeling to walking into a space that's perfectly organized, dust free, and scrubbed ...
Views: 1570(3 votes) - Do You Think Stress Does Not Affect Your Overall Health? If You Do, It May Be The Reason Why You Often Get Sick! - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from Belen TanghalHow does stress affect your overall health? Here are 3 ways how... Stress suppresses the functions of your immune system Think back how many times you called in sick at work during the last 2 months...or the last time you got a bad case of cold? Did you get it right after the ...
Views: 834 - THINK YOURSELF WELL - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonI don’t believe in the germ theory. I believe in the conflict theory. If it were true that germs were the sole cause of illness, we would be sick all the time. There are millions of microorganisms and infectious diseases everywhere-where we live, work, play, shop, and eat. Stress and conflict ...
Views: 1236 - What To Do About Stress - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2010 from Mary ClaybonStress is the result of our reactions. Stress can be positive and stimulate us to be productive and live a full life. Stress can also be negative, and studies and experience tell us that 75 % of most illnesses have their root cause in stress. Prolonged stress depresses the immune system and ...
Views: 978(1 vote) - The Key to Meditating - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Daya Devi-DoolinThe key to meditating is to focus on the breath. The mind has to follow your command and nothing else when you focus on the inhale and exhale. It cannot focus on doing two things at once. Breathing in a seated comfortable position on the floor or chair, if you cannot manipulate sitting ...
Views: 2198(2 votes) - The Awesome Power of Fear and Belief - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2010 from Terry DixonIn society’s striving to attribute medical causes to all ailments and diseases and so produce a ‘quick and easy fix’ often in the form of medication, something extremely important is usually overlooked. And it is the most important thing of all, for it often means life or death. It is a ...
Views: 1045(2 votes) - How to Deal With Stress With Basic Stress Management Tips - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Brenda HoddinottHow to deal with stress. Stress causes the sympathetic nervous system to release stress hormones during the fight or flight response. These hormones need to be in balance. When released on a continuous basis due to chronic stress it has an effect on your nervous system. There is a simple way ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - On Being Purely Human - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2010 from Frank Kinslow“A great silent space holds all of nature in its embrace. It also holds you.” --Eckhart Tolle Not one sparrow falls from the sky that our heavenly Father does not know about - so ...
Views: 1157 - How Meditation can help with Eating Disorders? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2010 from Dr. Irina WebsterMeditation (or mindfulness training) is proven to be very helpful for eating disorder sufferers. If practiced regularly, meditation can balance abnormal mental states of patients. It can also bring them peace and stability. The brains of eating disorder sufferers are overloaded with abnormal ...
Views: 2030(5 votes) - War on Cancer is a Dismal Failure - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Allison BiggarAlmost four decades ago, Richard Nixon signed the National Cancer Act of 1971 and the "war on cancer" began- or so the mainstream media would like us to think. The so-called war on cancer is not only a dismal failure but has also become an outright lie perpetuated by big business. Not only are ...
Views: 1249 - Why am I ill? Why me?' - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2010 from Annie O'Grady‘Why am I ill? Why me?’ by Annie O’Grady, EFT CERT-1 ‘Why?’ is a painful question people often ask when they are suffering with a significant illness. Illness or disability often seems so unfair. Evidence is mounting that much physical and mental illness is partly or wholly caused by ...
Views: 1280(1 vote) - Dr. Mehmet Oz - "My Ultimate Alternative Medicine Secrets" - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2010 from Lilia MarquezDr. Mehmet Oz in his recent show discussed different healing modalities, one of which is Reiki. What is Reiki? Reiki is Spiritually Guided energy. Reiki can be defined as a miraculous and sacred energy of the universe. Reiki is the name of the energy that is used by Usui Sensei for the ...
Views: 3898(3 votes) - How To Cleanse Your System - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2012 from Adrian BrownHow to cleanse your system and enjoy better health. It is very important for me to remind you that from the day you landed on this planet, your body has been greeted with poisons and toxins. It is only natural for you to adopt nature's way to detoxify your body for better health. These ...
Views: 1369(3 votes) - Are You Too Stressed? Try an Ancient Method to Relax and Revitalize! - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Michael RolandIn as few as five minutes you can reduce your stress with an ancient method of relaxation called qigong (pronounced chee gong). Qigong has been practiced in China for thousands of years. Early practitioners found it to be useful for many different health problems. They also used it to increase ...
Views: 1955(2 votes) - Are You Suffering From Sciatica Pain? - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from Anne WestUnderstanding the body on a deep level is required to cure yourself of any disorder, including sciatica pain. Your body is built on two core principles of science, the first being chemical: you are constructed of chemical compounds and operated by chemical interactions. The second is electrical. ...
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