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Part I: Excerpts from an interview with Sarah Maria on her new book "Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession and Start Living Happily and Confidently."
Question: I’ve heard many people say that disliking your body is just a normal part of being a woman [or a ... Views: 1749
Winter can be such a challenging time when it comes to depression. The days are shorter, in the US more people die in winter than in warmer seasons, and grey skies can dampen your spirits. Of course, physical illness, stress, emotional turmoil, and abusive experiences from our past or present ... Views: 1613
Achieving her goals was a bit too easy for Nadine
Thirty-five year old writer and director Nadine got three clients as soon as she put the word out about her new venture as an acting coach. Her script for a TV show was accepted and she was hired to direct the production. She was amazed at ... Views: 1960
Andrea Bocelli’s CD, Romanza, was playing on my car stereo. But, I wasn’t following the rule to listen. Because I was driving in hectic traffic, I was concentrating on following the rules of the road. Sure enough, the traffic light ahead turned yellow, I slowed down and followed the rule to ... Views: 1091
Sleigh bells ring, are you listening,
In the lane, snow is glistening,
A beautiful sight,
We're happy tonight,
Walking in a winter wonderland.
For some, December ushers in a “winter wonderland” of holiday spirit, untouched by the hustle and bustle. For many of the rest of us, it marks ... Views: 2927
No matter what end of the therapy spectrum you are, it might do you well to learn about EFT. EFT refers to a new way to release repressed feelings known as Emotional Freedom Technique, and can revolutionize your therapy techniques. EFT Creation and Development EFT Therapy was created by Gary ... Views: 914
Anxiety disorder symptoms give us insight into how anxiety disorders develop. Stemming from experiences, anxiety/panic and learning, these symptoms can be expressed physically, behaviourally and psychologically.
Many of them occur across all anxiety disorders reinforcing the belief that these ... Views: 1058
Insomnia is an inability to sleep, not depending upon the number of hours which you sleep, but on the quality of your sleep and also on how you feel after you have woken. So, even if you are sleeping those ideal eight hours during the night and feel tired after the slumber, you may be ... Views: 1064
I suffered from psoriasis from the age of 12. For nearly 12 years I tried all the medicines doctors gave me (including having my mother putting very sticky creams on my head in the evening, sleeping with a towel around my head and washing my hair before going to school). It was tough. It didn’t ... Views: 9506
Generalized anxiety, anxiety attacks and panic attacks, OCD, PTSD and even depression - all of these problems involve fear, anxiety and panic. And fear, anxiety and panic are all about one thing: survival.
It is the main drive of every living thing – to survive and reproduce (so that our ... Views: 1000
In the next two articles I want to take a close look at four processes the optimum performance of which I believe is absolutely vital to the proper functioning of all the body’s cells.
Further, I believe that either prior to birth or as babies or both we knew these processes and how to use ... Views: 1113
After living with Multiple Sclerosis for over eighteen years, I’ve finally begun to cure it myself through the healing power of journal therapy.
In 2001, I lost feeling on the right side of my body, making it difficult to walk and impossible to write with my dominant right hand. I needed a ... Views: 2346
Survival. Are you a survivor? Survival’s crucial. It means we make it. We make it through something others don’t. There’s some kind of glory in being a survivor. We wear our survival like a badge of honor. We join with other survivors to celebrate our survival, to celebrate our making it and ... Views: 1509
Hypnosis is well know for it’s effectiveness in treating many things such as weight loss, smoking, stress, IBS, phobias etc. It is also very effective at treating motion sickness. This is great because it removed the need for any drugs, or other potions that have side effects. How does ... Views: 3240
It’s about altering your lifestyle to one that promotes the habits of living a healthier, lighter, happier you. It’s about taking each moment, literally, to take the steps and make the decisions that support your aspirations. It’s about you; yes you, holding yourself accountable for the way ... Views: 828
Did you know that our body image is made up of three bodies? They are the Physical body, the subtle or emotional body and the spiritual body. Our three bodies work together to create harmony and balance within us.
To start on the process of losing weight fast, we need to start off with how to ... Views: 1016
If you’ve ever been on a diet before, you probably know that they don’t work. The true definition of weight loss success is not the amount of weight lost, but the amount that is kept off. Diets and intense exercise will undoubtedly help to lose weight, but only for the short term for most ... Views: 1124
Blue Matrix Energetics I Merkaba Technique
Introduction
This technique is taught in Blue Matrix Module I. It involves focusing energetically to detach from the past and to create a new calibration of mind in the present. The number one obstacle in manifesting the new health state ... Views: 3818
A lot of regular gym buffs and body building experts will agree to the notion that the abs is one of, if not the most difficult muscle group to develop. It takes years of dedication and determination to get that 6-pack running, and maintaining it is no easy task at all. Another fact that most ... Views: 1033
A question that has boggled the mind of both fitness and pub enthusiasts alike is the relationship between building up muscle mass and the buildup of one’s alcohol consumption. That is, a lot of people want to know whether or not drinking alcohol truly has detrimental effects on an individual’s ... Views: 729
Any man who has seen the movie 300 wishes they had the same perfectly-toned body as the Spartans. In fact, it is likely that a lot of viewers were inspired by this movie to start hitting the gym as they begin their quest for that Leonidas-like physique. However, it’s not as simple as going to ... Views: 663
There will never be a "magic pill" to cure Cancer. It just simply will not happen. To someone reading this who has cancer or has a loved one with cancer, that may sound very negative. But there is great news to follow so please, read on.
Although there will never be a "magic pill" to cure ... Views: 2354
"Infinite silence is the mind of God. It is a mind that can create anything out of the field of pure potentiality." -Deepak Chopra
We will be using meditation to prepare, relax, and heal the body and the mind from our physical training, as well as, to further develop the proper mindset. ... Views: 1995
“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
I have harped on the fact that our thoughts create our reality and directly influence our experience of life many ... Views: 4159
The cures don't last, but it's nice to have care and concern!
Bonnie was a hostage to migraine attacks. They lasted for hours and she was unable to do anything but lie down in bed until it passed. Sometimes her migraine was accompanied by nausea and other times by cramps or acid reflux. ... Views: 1188
“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.”
-Remez Sasson
You may be wondering why the subconscious mind is so important, after all we're mainly talking about body transformation here. ... Views: 1821
On the regular basis, the mainstream medicine to diagnose and treat medical ailments and acute illnesses is the way to go. All the various scientific studies, quality control, rigorous standards, and widely tested effectiveness makes the conventional medicine a logical and safe ... Views: 2293
Awareness changes how we physically move. As we become more fluid and resilient so do the mental, emotional and spiritual movements of our lives. - Emilie Conrad
Movement is relative. If you are where you are, and you are seeking well-being, then you are on a path of radiant health, which ... Views: 599
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass.
It’s about learning to dance in the rain" Anonymous
I was told I had Wegener’s Granulomatoses Vasculitis (WGV), severe cardiomyopathy and at one point the whites of my eyes had started to melt and I was blind.
I was too old, too sick, and ... Views: 2119
· Stress can affect so many different parts of our bodies, from our muscles and tissues to our blood vessels and organs
· It speeds up heart rate and respiration, affects our sleep
· Stress raises blood pressure and body temperature
· It can interfere with metabolism, appetite and digestion ... Views: 1641
In your genes, and I am not referring to your Levi's, you have DNA lying dormant that, when activated, can rejuvenate your body and reinvigorate your life. Nature equipped you before you were born with a set of unimaginably complex and intelligent instructions in the form of DNA. Contained ... Views: 2970
You have within you an amazing power that can bring about miraculous outcomes. The power that you have has been known to cure incurable diseases, build billion dollar empires, paint masterpieces, create great sports dynasties, and build lifestyles with abundance, great friends and loving ... Views: 1787
Laughter the Forgotten Medicine
Laughter is the shortest distance between two people. – Victor Borge
A keen sense of humor helps us to overcome the unbecoming, understand the unconventional, tolerate the unpleasant, overcome the unexpected and outlast the unbearable. – Billy Graham
The ... Views: 1272
Many researches have proven now that people with eating disorders derive a lot of benefits from doing meditation. Eating disorder sufferers have disturbances in autonomic nervous system, problems with impulse control and many emotional problems. All these can be improved with regular ... Views: 913
by John F. Harrigan, Jr., M.S.
Want to feel better? You CAN, in an instant!
Most of us think our feelings and thoughts are dependent on outside events… and not in our own control. This is wrong, and biologically incorrect. We control our feelings and thoughts. No one else puts them there ... Views: 1275
THE POWER OF TOUCH
“There’s no such thing as too much hug!”
— Winnie the Pooh
How many times a day do you hug your family, spouse, or children? Once? Twice? Never? The power of touch is grossly underrated, undervalued, and ... Views: 3532
“If you accept a limiting belief, then it will become a truth for you.” – Louise L. Hay
“People are anxious to improve their circumstances but unwilling to improve themselves, they therefore remain bound.” - James Allen
In Part I of this series we began our exploration of the ... Views: 1956
“Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.”
– Earl Nightingale
“The world is a great mirror. It reflects back to you what you are.”
-Thomas Dreier
The whole point of the First Pillar of ... Views: 2765
Do you feel like you are always under a lot of stress? Many of us feel as if we are always worried and pressured, but we are so used to feeling stressed that we take it for granted.
Many of us feel stressed because of too little money, and too many urgent things to do, and not enough time ... Views: 1272
Hey there everyone!!
Why is it that we write? To record. We write to capture moments. Moments of ideas, of inspiration, of opinions, or of abstract thought. These recorded moments become part of our history. They can be popularized and find themselves in libraries of the future. Or they can ... Views: 2075
Did you know that your skull holds three brains, each built on top of the other serving different purposes and functions? The ancient reptilian brain, which is about 500 million years old, is the oldest and smallest part of the evolving human brain. This brain center is concerned with the ... Views: 2025
In my dealings with chronic pain, something very important shifted at some point. My practice had been focused, up to that time, on relaxing in order to make the pain go away, thank you very much. I recognized at some point (at the point of utter exhaustion, to be precise), that acceptance and ... Views: 1117
When we think of the word addiction we often think about chemical addiction to alcohol, tobacco, or heroin. But did you know that you can be addicted to your emotions? We all know someone who is! Sometimes they are addicted to anger, depression, sadness and then there is the rare person who is ... Views: 8759
I have just started a new six-week teleclass series on chronic illness, Tap Into Your Healthy Self, and in the first teleclass we discussed, and used EFT on, the downside of being well and healthy. This is a concept which continues to fascinate me.
The first reaction to there being a downside ... Views: 1532
When I work with new clients, I’m always interested in why they have chosen to learn and use EFT. The answer is usually in the negative, “I’m very ill”, “I’m overweight”, “I procrastinate”, or “I don’t have enough money in my life”, etc. As a result of this, I changed one of the questions on my ... Views: 7678
One of the questions on my EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques) client intake form asks “Are you on any medication?” Many of my clients can easily list several forms of medication they are taking; ranging from blood pressure pills, to diuretics, to painkillers, to anti-depressants. These ... Views: 1914
Madam Blavatsky, born Helena von Hahn, was a free spirit in a time when women were not free to roam the world alone. She dreamt about her teacher of Theosophy at an early age and then met him many years later in London. Weeks before her seventeenth birthday, she was married to a 44 year old man, ... Views: 1143
Self-growth requires the energy our focus creates. How we focus our awareness is how we activate our inner resources. When we focus on our thoughts, we activate more thinking. When we focus beyond thinking, we activate the Wisdom of our Body. In sports, that places us in the Zone. In healing, ... Views: 910
"You never know what you can do until you do it.”
—Betty Ford
No part of healing would be complete without first addressing the phenomenon of the “Placebo Effect.” Many scientists and health care providers are mystified by the Placebo Effect. For others, ... Views: 1567
Are you truly happy with your life? Do you look forward to getting out of bed every morning? Are you doing what you are really meant to do in this life?
If you answered yes to these questions then you have what I call mental well-being. I define mental well-being as that state of mind where ... Views: 1071