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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- Balance Your Emotions with these Easy to Follow Steps - by Submitted on May 31, 2017 from Julie DohertyLife can be so Emotionally disturbing on so many levels at times Creating feelings of frustration, anger, anxiety, panic and what may feel like pure helplessness. One of the most common things I am asked to teach people is in Learning - How to Cope with these Emotional Disturbances and ...
Views: 1873 - TOP TEN REASONS to CELEBRATE 2017 (Even if “Send in the Clowns” is the inaugural theme song) - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2017 from joan pancoe“Don't you love a farce? My fault, I fear I thought that you'd want what I want sorry, my dear But where are the clowns? There ought to be clowns Quick, send in the clowns Don't bother They're here” Dear One, Happy New Year! As 2017 begins, I’ve ...
Views: 1873(1 vote) - Life Support and Comas - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Misa HopkinsOne of the most challenging times in our lives occurs when someone we love is in a coma and on life support. It can be excruciating if you are the one that needs to make the decision, or even observe the decision being made, regarding when to remove the life support. If you are not familiar ...
Views: 1869 - How to Weaken Entities - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Erin HeavenIn my work with clients I often see entities attached to their chakras. This is most common in people with potential to step out of their low energy and help others do the same thing. People who are meant to be spiritual leaders, teachers, psychics, and healers are all primary targets for this ...
Views: 1868 - Walking The Labyrinth - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2009 from Sue HeldenbrandWhat is a labyrinth? Labyrinths are being used in churches, retreat centers, medical facilities, parks, schools and other outdoor and indoor facilities as it’s popularity is on the rise. Labyrinths have been around for many thousands of years, yet have regained popularity in recent times. ...
Views: 1867(2 votes) - Author Interview: Body Image Expert Sarah Maria on Love Your Body, Love Your Life - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2009 from Sarah MariaPart 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: 1866(1 vote) - Traditional Treatments for Tinnitus - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2010 from sarah labdarTinnitus can be a persistent, annoying sound in your ear that no one else can hear. There is no discernable cure for tinnitus. Most treatments lessen or mask the symptoms of tinnitus. However, most physicians recommend preventing tinnitus by protecting the body, ears and brain. In some cases ...
Views: 1865(3 votes) - How I Destroyed My Anxiety, For Good - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2015 from Peter KirwanA Quick Preamble: A personal confession first - supposed to be good for the soul, right..?!? These days, because of learning a lot of things the hard way - generally by myself, I really bear no resemblance to the "socially-challenged" young man I once was... but I certainly know exactly ...
Views: 1859 - Leave Yesterday Behind - Today Is A New Day - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2012 from Kimberley CohenHave you ever had one of those days where the dust of today just doesn't seem to clear for tomorrow and where the emotional forecast is calling for more whirlwinds of irrational thoughts, perhaps mixed with some stress and/or anxiety, and bouts of crying, questioning, doubting , or ...
Views: 1859 - Rape and Sexual Assault: Self-Help for Healing and Empowerment - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDWhen you have suffered rape or sexual assault, you are carrying that shock and trauma in the cells of your body. It is particularly important to clear that shock from your system as soon as possible. If you do it straight away, the damage to you will be minimal. If, however, you leave it to ...
Views: 1859(1 vote) - What Meditation Could Have Taught Us About Anxiety - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2016 from Tyler JacobsonTeen anxiety and depression levels are rising constantly. Faced with ever-increasing schoolwork, worrying about college, social pressures, as well as their own hormones and chemistry working against them, it’s no wonder that their minds are working around the clock. As parents, not only ...
Views: 1854(1 vote) - 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) - Relieve Your Stress With Mind Body Exercises - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from sarah labdarAlthough most people feel they don’t have time to exercise, or don’t think they need to exercise, what they don’t realize is that exercise is an essential part of a healthy life style. Exercise is key to controlling weight management, protecting against various diseases and stress management. ...
Views: 1851(2 votes) - How to Be Present During the Holidays. Six Simple Steps to Decrease Stress and Enjoy Every Moment - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2023 from Debra BurdickHow present are you during this time of year? Are you so busy that you lose touch with the meaning of the season? Are you too stressed out to really enjoy time with your family? Do you struggle to remember what it’s all about? Is it difficult to stay focused on the joy and hope of the ...
Views: 1850 - Organic Cleansing For An External New You - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Eric SmithToxins Build up in our body on a daily basis. Naturally occurring toxins, free radicals, synthetic chemicals, alcohol, cigarettes, prescription drugs, depleted body secretions and hormones all add up to load our bodies with toxins that can stress not only our internal systems but also our skin, ...
Views: 1850 - 2 Key Questions to Stop Body-Bashing - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from Roberta MittmanWhen new patients come into my office, I consult with them at great length about what makes them unique, including their medical, emotional, nutritional, physical, immune, and allergic history. When the conversation turns to weight and self-image, it's as if a cloud has overtaken an otherwise ...
Views: 1847(5 votes) - THE VOICE OF THE BODY...THE FEET - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2019 from Caroline LawrenceTHE VOICE OF THE BODY- THE FEET Who Am I: I am your feet. My job is to provide you with a foundation. Voice of The Feet: I am the voice of your feet. Like hands, I touch the earth. By design, there are two of me. One of me supports your left side and one, supports right side. Each of me has ...
Views: 1847(2 votes) - ***ARE YOU CONTROLLING YOUR ANXIETY OR YOUR ANXIETY CONTROLLING YOU? - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Amy D. CohenAnxiety has become a generic term. Anxiety now, can be stress, worry, overwhelm or any feeling of discomfort mentally and physically. But what anxiety truly is, is that feeling of panic, of fear. Its that feeling of not having control over how we are feeling in the moment, no control over ...
Views: 1844 - The Scope of Oklahoma Drug Rehab and Addiction Treatment. - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Lee OtisOklahoma has long been known for many things, surprising to some, things like football, country music and meth labs. Home to Wiley Post and a few other famous people Oklahoma has a rich history that tells quite a story. From the dust bowl era back in the Great Depression and Oklahoma Land Run. ...
Views: 1844(1 vote) - What does stress do to us? - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2010 from Sue Heldenbrand· 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: 1844(1 vote) - Do You Rely on Gut Feelings in Making Decisions in Your Daily Activities? - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from james boydHi, If you are one of many people who are just beginning to develop their psychic abilities often wonder how they will be able to “tell” when things are working. If this describes you, and you’d like to understand the phases of psychic development, then read on. The first, and most ...
Views: 1843(1 vote) - Crystal Healing Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen KleinwortThere are several ways or techniques you can use to harness the power of crystals, the simplest being placing them in your environment. However, if you want to use crystals to heal specific problems, it’s better to employ more refined crystal healing techniques like those listed below. ~Trace ...
Views: 1842 - Freedom to Move, Freedom to Be - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2012 from Lavinia PlonkaI was in my late 30’s, at the height of my performing career, but my body felt like I was ready for the junk heap. My back hurt almost all the time. I was going to the chiropractor, massage therapist and acupuncturist just to be able to keep getting on the stage. I was convinced that I had ...
Views: 1838 - Magic and Healing - The Magical Healing Potential of Hypnosis - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Dr. Erica GoodstoneHealing is sometimes seen as miraculous. People in different cultures throughout the world and throughout the centuries have been "cured" of diseases deemed incurable by the medical authorities of the particular time or location. Healing can sometimes appear to occur by magic. Dr. Steve ...
Views: 1838(4 votes) - Finding the Right Natural Cures for (ADHD) Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Bobby BAttention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can be described as behavioral condition that's most typical in school-age offspring, but that can be seen in adults. It will be estimated that it affects between 8 and 10 percent of children. Boys are 3 times more prone to be recognized with ...
Views: 1836 - Is Your Mindset Making and Keeping You Overweight? - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2013 from Lianda LudwigMind/Body Medicine, the relationship between what you think (and feel) and how your body reacts is an accepted concept nowadays even with most traditional doctors. When you see your doctor with high blood pressure, besides a pill, they will tell you to “de-stress”. But although many doctors ...
Views: 1836(1 vote) - 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: 1835(2 votes) - Managing Your Stress - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2010 from Cheryl GowinHere are some tips that you can do on your own. The tips are designed to be easy and practical. But as you have heard before, you should consult with your doctor or mental health professional. ? Understand the difference between good worry and negative worry. 1. Remembering items, ...
Views: 1832(4 votes) - The Stress and Emotion Detox - Your Key to a Healthy Life - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2011 from Anne Whitehouse PhDAn emotional detox is probably the best thing you can do for your health. In the short-term, it relieves stress, improves sleep quality, strengthens your immune system and helps you cope better with life. In the long-term it could prevent life-threatening diseases from developing. What is more, ...
Views: 1831(5 votes) - Social Withdrawal Is Hard to Identify In Today's Coccooning World. - by Submitted on May 21, 2010 from Jill PrinceIn psychology texts, social withdrawal is identified as a dysfunctional behavior. There are many conditions and diseases, which could be identified, if a patient exhibits the symptom called social withdrawal. One of the most obvious conditions, of course, is high stress levels. Our bodies are ...
Views: 1828(1 vote) - 1 Minute, 5 Minute, and 10 Minute Personal Energy Tune-Ups - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jill HenryPractice any of the following techniques to give yourself a quick energy boost and balance during the day. Below you will find 4 one-minute techniques, a slightly longer 5 minute technique, and a 10 minute daily practice. Read and then DO the techniques. They will make a positive difference in ...
Views: 1826 - The Emotional Impact of Vulvodynia - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyWhether you've just been diagnosed with vulvodynia or you've been dealing with it for a while (and even two days with vulvodynia can seem like a very LONG while), you are now a member of the club. It's that exclusive membership you never asked for, never dreamed you'd get, and though you never ...
Views: 1824 - Using Sound. Color, and the 5 Elements to Balance and Tune up you Energy - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jill HenryBelow you will find 3 different ways to give your Energy a daily Tune Up. Sound creates vibrations in the body that balance at the cellular level. Color frequencies harmonize and integrate mind and body. Viewing the body/mind as composed of 5 Elements found in nature allows you to decide what is ...
Views: 1824(1 vote) - Why lowfat diets make you grumpy and negative - by Submitted on May 02, 2012 from Jentana DabbsEver wonder why you or those around you get grumpy while dieting? Besides feeling hungry and deprived, getting too little healthy fat may contribute to low serotonin in your brain. The Study A study comparing a 41 percent fat diet with a 25 percent fat diet found that subjects moods ...
Views: 1822 - Discover Your Life Purpose - Change Directions to Find Purpose and the Joy of Life - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Cindy L. HerbMany people question their life purpose after enduring something very painful or surviving a horrific event. Any number of things can trigger the question. How many of you have lived through one or more of the following trials? Rape, sexual abuse, childhood abuse, incest or domestic violence; ...
Views: 1820(2 votes) - ***Mammograms – Screening Risks - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2012 from Susun WeedMammograms – Screening Risksexcerpt from Breast Cancer? Breast Health! the Wise Woman Wayby Susun WeedAvailable at www.wisewomanbookshop.com Mammographic screening increases risk of breast cancer mortality in premenopausal women.A Canadian study of 90,000 women (published in Lancet, ...
Views: 1815 - 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) - Healing the Effects of Abuse - by Submitted on May 21, 2011 from Dr. Carolyn PorterYou are magnificent! In fact, you are absolutely a fabulous, unique, one-of-a-kind masterpiece, and you are priceless! Has anyone ever told you that? Beginning right now, at this very minute, I am asking you to begin saying this to yourself every day until you believe it. Why? Because it is the ...
Views: 1814(1 vote) - Where are the crayons? (Taking Time for What Really Matters) - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Scott Q MarcusI was “row monitor” in second grade; sitting in the last seat making sure the students in my row behaved. On this day, all was quiet; no one messed with the law when Scott was around. My enforcement duties complete, I was able to turn my attention to the current “quiet time,” period that daily ...
Views: 1813 - Healthy Digestion - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from odette worrellHaving poor digestion seems to be the common ailment of our time. It is so prevalent that many think the symptoms associated with poor digestion are common to everyone: Constipation, diarrhea, gas, bloating, fatigue ….these are all just an accepted part of our daily experience and somehow ...
Views: 1810(1 vote) - Pushing the Pause Button on Life for Productivity & Creativity - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2013 from James Mapes“Learn to pause ... or nothing worthwhile will catch up to you.” -Doug King, Poet & Educator Imagine that you have a magic remote control so that - when life got too overwhelming or you needed to replenish your energy ...
Views: 1808 - 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) - What If I Chose It? - by Submitted on May 30, 2013 from Misa HopkinsThis can be one of the most revealing questions to ask yourself in regard to your self-healing journey: What does it mean, if I chose this illness or condition? It leads to the next question: If I did choose this, what was I hoping to discover or gain? When I began my self-healing journey ...
Views: 1803 - Attitude Is Everything - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2013 from WEE DILTSAttitude Is Everything If you don’t adjust your attitude, your life will continue as it is today. Oh yes, you’ll have periods when it seems like you’re better off than you were a year ago and then Bam! You’ll realize you’re exactly the same. Nothing has changed. That’s because your bad ...
Views: 1802 - Crazy Woman Syndrome - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Abigail SteidleyWhen I was 19, I started having very strange bladder problems. I noticed I always felt like I needed to urinate, and yet I never felt as though I could quite empty my bladder. I woke up several times a night to use the restroom. Sometimes I had to sit and wait on the toilet for what seemed ...
Views: 1802 - Strengthening Stress Resiliency and Brain Agility with Humor and Natural SPEED - by Submitted on May 14, 2013 from Mark GorkinMy participation as the “Stress Doc” ™ at the USPTO Health Fair reminded me of two basic facts: 1) people like to laugh, especially when they can share a gentle and knowing laugh at their own flaws and foibles and 2) especially in a high demand-production work environment and a “TNT – ...
Views: 1800 - 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 ...
Views: 1798(2 votes) - How Do I Heal From Guilt? - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2011 from Misa HopkinsThis is such an excellent question. Guilt is at the core of many illnesses. Its partner is regret. As long as we are living in emotional pain rooted in the past, we are going to have a difficult time healing in the present. Guilt is anger with yourself for some choice you have made. The cells ...
Views: 1793(1 vote) - Reduce your Stress with Deep Breathing - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Lisa KnellerWake Up or Calm Down in 5 Deep Breaths If you’ve never taken a yoga class or had any instruction on deep breathing, this article will introduce you to a simple exercise that can be done anywhere. Sometimes we feel lethargic and lack enthusiasm for moving throughout the day. The answer? 5 ...
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