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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- What Our Athletes Can Teach Us About Recovery! - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownThis summer in particular, we had some pretty spectacular athletic competitions in England, France, and more recently, Rio. Whether you follow cycling, tennis or any of the competitions that took place in Rio, it is hard not to be inspired and learn from some of the stories. Stories and ...
Views: 1565(1 vote) - When Calmness is a Trigger for Fear and how to Change it - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Bob LivingstoneWhen Calmness is a Trigger for Fear and how to Change it Many of us are anxious and looking for ways to become more relaxed. We are asked to meditate, breathe deeply or create a calming visual picture in your mind. We attempt these activities over and over again with no positive results. You ...
Views: 1342(1 vote) - Who Is Brainwave Entrainment For? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2011 from Soon LimBrainwave entrainment is a relatively new technology about which not much is known. Many people are not sure if this technology is actually suitable for them. I’ll try as much as possible to outline the various uses of brainwave entrainment and who it is suitable for. What Is Brainwave ...
Views: 1241(1 vote) - 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: 1170(1 vote) - Why are Meditative Relaxation and Mindfulness Important? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from MONICA FRANKWhen I ask clients what they do for daily relaxation I usually get responses such as: "I relax by watching TV every night." "I have a glass of wine." "I read a book." "I go out with friends." "I go to the gym and work out." "I find gardening relaxing." "I like to ...
Views: 3242(3 votes) - Why Are Pulse Oximeters Absolute Must In Current Times? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2020 from Amit KumarWhat is a Pulse Oximeter? Oxygen is important for humans to live a life. Without oxygen, one can’t survive, and the condition of the person becomes fatal without oxygen. Once you breathe in, oxygen goes into your body and passes through your blood vessels. Oxygen carries blood to your heart ...
Views: 740(1 vote) - Why Holding Anger Is Harmful To Your Health And Wellbeing - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2024 from Sarah AndersonAnger, pain, hurt! We have all felt it, fought with it, and most of us strive to be rid of it. Unfortunately, some people painstakingly endeavor to cling to the pain and anger that has welled up inside of them because of the hurt that has engulfed their heart. They believe that holding on to ...
Views: 338(1 vote) - Why Meditate? For your Heart - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Curtis SimpsonWhy Meditate? Meditation involves loosening the grip of the self or the ego. It connects the mind and body as one. This creates harmony and peace within and allows our unconscious self to connect with our conscious self. It is sort of like dreaming awake. A quieting of the mind occurs ...
Views: 884(1 vote) - Why Meditation Assists In People's Lives Today. - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2012 from David SimpsonManaging stress also relies to a great extent on adopting a wholesome mindset. An extensive checklist of meditation tips incorporates mental routines such as examining priorities and practicing optimism. It is also critical to fine-tune your expectations to attain a balanced viewpoint while ...
Views: 1654(1 vote) - Why Traditional Methods Cannot Stop Panic Attacks - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Mike LaroosMost people that try to stop panic attacks fail. The episodes of apprehension and intense fear come back along with all the associated symptoms. Elevated heart rates, profuse sweating, hyperventilation and the sense of "dying" or "losing one's mind" always come back. Repeated failures lead to a ...
Views: 999(1 vote) - 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: 1576(1 vote) - Your Power to Heal - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2012 from Donna GershmanI'd like to share something personal with you. Call this a coming out of the closet story, if you'd like. Almost 20 years ago, I developed a skin condition on both of my legs that was painful, persistent and embarrassing. It would not go away. I refused to wear shorts because my legs were simply ...
Views: 1631(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: 2611(5 votes) - INTUITION, ENERGY, AND MANIFESTING - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2010 from Catherine PerryThe more open we are to our intuitive-creative flow, the easier it is to manifest positive change in our lives. Most of us on the spiritual growth path are aware of this fact; however, all too often, we find ourselves busy and in autopilot mode. The next thing we know: we are in a rut and ...
Views: 3116(4 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) - Breathing Meditation for Centering and Self-Healing - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2010 from Misa HopkinsOne of the first things you need to do when you are choosing to fully engage in a self-healing practice is to quiet your body and mind, bringing your body into a relaxed state that allows healing to occur. Getting to this relaxed state is the challenge and the opportunity. As I discuss at ...
Views: 2118(4 votes) - How Negative Thoughts Affect the Body - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2009 from Albert GaroliThere is a profound electrical nature within our bodies in which senses, feelings, emotions, and instinctive responses are electrically transmitted instantly along the nerves to the brain. These electrical messages are constantly sent throughout the body, keeping us not only informed of personal ...
Views: 9373(8 votes) - 10 Ways to Be Happier Now - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from Cheryl HitchcockDespite 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 ...
Views: 3580(3 votes) - Facing Cancer Without Fear: My Personal Breakthrough - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Abraham Rose and Johnny L. EllisI am a Spiritual Healing Expert. I get lots of practice. Last month I was diagnosed with cancer. After living with the AIDS virus for over twenty years, I knew this would be a piece of cake as long as I remain willing and obedient to follow my inner Divine guidance. The Lord speaks to me in ...
Views: 2226(3 votes) - HEALING SILENT WOUNDS OF WAR: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER(PTSD) - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from martha tassinariHEALING SILENT WOUNDS OF WAR: POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER(ptsd) By, Martha Tassinari, Physical Therapist/Certified CranioSacral Therapist and Owner of South Shore Healing Center, Duxbury, MA Are you a veteran who has been diagnosed with PTSD and is discouraged with your present ...
Views: 1973(3 votes) - How To Meditate: Some tips and tricks which can have a positive effect on your meditation - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffThere are many ways to meditate. Because meditation has been around for so long, a wide variety of meditation systems are available. The first technique I will introduce is simple and easy to use. It’s effective for both those who are new to meditation and those who have been meditating for ...
Views: 1080(3 votes) - Liberate Yourself by Letting go of your Story - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Rosa Livingstone“Liberate Yourself by Letting Go of Your Story” Freedom comes when you finally choose to let go. When you let go of all that you think you are and move towards what you really are, you become limitless. If you listen closely to yourself, whether or not you’ve reached the depths of ...
Views: 2060(3 votes) - Price of a Worry-Free Life - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2010 from Richard (Dick) WarnOne difficult aspect of life is mastering our emotions. The concept of remaining calm in spite of what happens is easy … to agree with. Doing it is a much different thing. What happens when we allow ourselves to panic? We instantly lose sight of the obvious, forget everything we have learned, ...
Views: 1421(3 votes) - Self Help - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Popa WoolseyAmazing new self help tips for overcoming anxiety and depression. All human beings are born with amazing powers that enable us to survive and overcome obstacles and challenges as we go through life. However, like all living species on earth we are born imperfect. We make ...
Views: 2807(3 votes) - The Power to Heal Begins With Choice - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Andrea ConnellIn recent decades man has begun to remember and re-learn the essential elements of healing. We have come to consider that there have been many, many systems of healing throughout the ages and that some of them may still have great merit in today's world. In times of illness we have begun to ...
Views: 1554(3 votes) - The Simple Truth About Dreams - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Laurel ClarkWhen I first became a student in the School of Metaphysics my teacher used to say, “If it’s simple and it works, it’s metaphysics.” I have always remembered that. Metaphysics is simple because it is Universal Truth. Truth is profound, clear, and direct. I think sometimes people forget that. ...
Views: 5151(3 votes) - 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) - ***Healing and Energy - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2009 from Ben WillemsenThe awareness of the importance of energy as a factor in human health goes back to ancient tradition. The healers of old knew that the body was the true healer and that they were only facilitators. They used available herbs and, together with their knowledge of human energy and the psyche, were ...
Views: 1657(2 votes) - 10 Ultimate Ways to Manifest Happiness, Health and Well-Being in the New Year - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2012 from Kevin HuffordHappiness, health and well-being are the “Ultimate Three Aspects of Life” that you need to manifest so that you can experience an awesome life, reality and world. I would like to share with you 10 WAYS, 10 AFFIRMATIONS and 10 MIND POWER QIGONG breathing exercises that I have done and continue ...
Views: 3503(6 votes) - 4 Mental Tactics That Can Help You Kick Smoking to the Curb - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Dr Wayne OsborneQuitting smoking is undoubtedly a psychological challenge. We’re all familiar with those treatments that can help to curb physical withdrawal, such as nicotine gum, patches or replacement therapy. But coping with physical symptoms of withdrawal are just one aspect; mental discipline is of ...
Views: 2091(2 votes) - 7-Day Mind Detox - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2013 from denise sharptonOut with the old, in with the new. New as in “new” way of thinking. Shed the heavy weight of an overloaded and toxic mind. Why not drop the unhealthy weight by committing to a 7-day mind detox to flush-out negativity and old patterns of thinking? Usually, when we think of the word detox, we ...
Views: 4004(2 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: 2117(2 votes) - Athletes And Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2010 from Barby IngleSports injuries are injuries that occur to athletes in major or non major sporting events. They can happen to professionals and amateurs alike in many cases, these types of injuries are due to overuse of a part of the body when participating in a certain activity. For example, runner's knee ...
Views: 4033(2 votes) - Coaching, Therapy or Gestalt: What determines a Client’s Choice? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2010 from Helga MatzkoEver since the profession of coaching has entered the arena of mental health services, the topic regarding which profession is better suited to assist which individuals – coaching or therapy continues. Each branch provides evidence in support for their efficacy and pros and cons have become a ...
Views: 1324(2 votes) - Consumer Smarts for New Age Services - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2010 from Rose RosetreeSo, you've heard about Energy Medicine, Energy Psychology, and Energy Spirituality. (Specific examples might be Reiki, E.F.T., and Cutting Cords of Attachment.) Where is the best place to start? Once you've started, how can you tell when to try something else? Today's article was ...
Views: 3684(2 votes) - Do Yoda Proud: Meditation 101 - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Kathy DavisMeditation refers to a state where your body and mind are consciously relaxed and focused. Practitioners of this art report increased awareness, focus, and concentration, as well as a more positive outlook in life. Meditation is most commonly associated with monks, mystics and other ...
Views: 1815(2 votes) - How to Approach Self-Healing—Are Positive Emotions Enough? - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2010 from Misa HopkinsKnowing how to approach your self-healing process can be a real quandary, particularly if you don’t have a favorite and specific energy healing modality. You can spend a lot of energy just figuring out how to think of self-healing in a general context. Recently, one of my readers asked a ...
Views: 1806(2 votes) - Invisible Forces in Your Life—Imagine an Angel Sitting on Your Shoulder and Whispering in Your Ear - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbAre invisible forces guiding you in your life? Imagine an angel of God sitting on your shoulder. What do you think that angel would say? Would he or she offer constructive or destructive help? Well, from my own personal experiences, it does appear an angel—the inner spirit of God—has been ...
Views: 2491(2 votes) - Meditation Breathing for a Better World - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Curtis SimpsonWhy should you try meditation breathing? Breathing is the essence of life. It contains many mysteries. We enter into life with our first breath and on our final breath we depart. Breath is what connects our inner life with our outer life. Breath is the link which connects one person with ...
Views: 1052(2 votes) - 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) - Metaphysical Meaning Behind Thyroid Problems - by Submitted on Feb 29, 2012 from Misa HopkinsFirst lets look at what the thyroid does for you physically, with this excerpt from http://www.emedicinehealth.com/thyroid_problems/article_em.htm: "The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which ...
Views: 25726(2 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: 1662(2 votes) - Quieting the Mind to Assist You in Your Healing - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2010 from Misa HopkinsIn your healing journey, you may have heard about the importance of quieting your mind in order to receive intuitive insights and guidance to assist you in your healing. But if you have never meditated before, the thought of doing so can be overwhelming. And if you have ever sat down to ...
Views: 1888(4 votes) - Rape Victims: Deal with Guilt and Shame - Release Anger and Heal Pain through Personal Journaling - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbChild abuse stories, including those by victims of physical abuse, rape and sexual abuse, can be very compelling. Others are likely to be shocked when you tell them about your story of abuse. However, if you take an attitude of observation, instead of judgment, you too can write about your ...
Views: 4314(2 votes) - Replenish Your Soul: Take Pleasure in Your Food! - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Lea HoustonSeveral years ago, my husband David taught a photography workshop at a small villa in southern Italy. Up early one morning, David drank his coffee with a couple of students while the owner prepared breakfast and sang operatic arias. The owner spoke passionately about love of food and family ...
Views: 1409(2 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) - 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) - Spirit of God - If Inside of Us, Where Does it Reside? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2009 from Cindy L. HerbIf you believe that God encompasses everything, is it not true that His spirit also resides within you? It has to be somewhere in us, but where does the spirit reside within? Charles Crooks is a shaman and healer/teacher. In his teaching he asks, "What is the component of breath that we find ...
Views: 1447(2 votes) - Spiritual, emotional and physical Recovery thoughts - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Carl Tuchy PalmieriRecovery Thought: 11/20/08 the most frequent reason for our isolation is fear. It is fear which makes us hide. We are afraid of many things. We fear the loss of reputation. We think that if other people saw what we are really like, they would laugh at our mistakes and despise us for our ...
Views: 1179(2 votes) - The Great Resistance to Healing - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Philip MartinAs I have stated many times, healing begins and occurs when a change in the pattern of a person’s life changes. This is a major shift in attitude, when the entire person decides to start anew. The person feels a shift, an epiphany and from that moment on, things are different. Working one on one ...
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