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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- Living on the Edge: Generalized Anxiety Disorder - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Sadie SheafeAs this article is being written, I, the writer, am having a hard time swallowing, my palms are slightly sweaty and I feel tension in some of my muscles. The reason for the odd symptoms, is this author, along with 18% of Americans, is affected by an anxiety disorder. There are several different ...
Views: 1648(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: 1306(1 vote) - Heal cancer instantaneously! - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Philip MartinYou have cancer, this is your present state of affairs, you are experiencing this moment now and this moment now is in perfect harmony with what is. There is nothing wrong with this moment now. You have cancer and you do not want cancer (I hope). Yet the cancer is in perfect harmony with the ...
Views: 1477 - The Answer to Illness is Wellness - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2011 from Mark LammWhat do Meryl Streep, Orlando Bloom, Cher, Lee Iacocca, Sasha Cohen, Margaret Thatcher, Miro, Willie Nelson, Sting, Travis Rice, John Travolta, John McEnroe and Madonna all have in common? They, like so many others, are involved in some form of bodywork or somatic therapy. Why? Because the ...
Views: 1053(1 vote) - 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: 1892(1 vote) - 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: 1920(5 votes) - What is the Cause of the HSP Trait? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Maria HillWhat causes the HSP trait? In the 1980's the findings of an important medical study were released. The study laid a biological and scientific basis for understanding the highly sensitive trait. Dr. Norman Geschwind, a neurologist at Harvard Medical School, conducted a study of 3000 people ...
Views: 4414(1 vote) - Uninvited Guest - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Kate FuentesNausea rises slowly in the chamber of your throat and your heart begins to rapidly beat causing your veins to vibrate against your skin. A small ringing noise floods your ear cavity and the person speaking to you can no longer be heard but their mouth is still moving; slowly, painstakingly slow, ...
Views: 986 - Dead Sea Salt Will Be Lost For Good - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Martin HamedIt is very interesting that a area called the "Dead Sea" is, actually, so life-enhancing to us humans. Virtually entirely devoid of having life due to its very high deposits of minerals and salt, there are only some types of algae and bacteria which have been able to adapt to this harsh natural ...
Views: 1188(1 vote) - Creating health and curing cancer are not the same! - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Philip MartinHello and welcome, this is for those people who have discovered that they have cancer and have a determined desire to be cancer free and healthy. This will only appeal to a minority of cancer sufferers, those that want a deeper understanding and are willing to change. This article is related to ...
Views: 1370(1 vote) - What Do You Want Today? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyPain is the ultimate waker-upper. There’s probably a real word for that, but I can’t think of it right now. Waker-upper works, because it’s actually pain’s job description. Whether it’s physical pain, emotional pain, or mental pain, it makes you sit up and take notice. Yeah, I know – what a ...
Views: 1234 - I Surrender - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI just got off the phone with ten incredible, amazing people. I’ve been blessed that way, lately. Last week I got to coach and teach at the Martha Beck Master Coach Intensive in Huntington Beach, CA. I spent four days in the presence of brilliant coaches taking their final steps in the six-month ...
Views: 1139 - My Body Image Journey: The Inside Story - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI was reading fellow coach Jeannette Maw’s blog post about her belly spell this week (The belly spell really cracked me up! Soooo funny! I love Jeannette!) and it inspired this post. I have struggled for many years – my entire life, actually – with body image issues. I can remember clearly when ...
Views: 1135 - Is It Harmful to Speak About Negative Thoughts? Does that give them more power? - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Misa HopkinsThe way you speak about your negative thoughts is where speaking about them can actually give those thoughts power. Consider entering into this imaginary scenario with me. See if you can imagine your negative thoughts as a person in the room with you. You can give them a personality, a name, ...
Views: 1576 - Handle Change and the Stress Associated with It - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from nancy traversSometimes it feels like everything is changing! Today, many of us feel like we are being met with both major and minor life changes at an increasing frequency. Of course, the fact that people deal with these adjustments on a regular basis doesn’t always mean that they are prepared to handle ...
Views: 889(1 vote) - Your "Hand Over The Stove" - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from David HanscomOne of the more puzzling situations I have run into frequently is that I see patients who have experienced significant disabling chronic pain for many years. Often they have had multiple failed spine surgeries. Yet on my spine intake questionnaire they rate themselves as a zero on a scale from ...
Views: 1396 - Cancer – is change necessary? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Philip MartinWhen one has cancer, they may have as their greatest desire – to not have cancer, fight the cancer etc. This is interpreted by the unconscious mind as they want to lose the cancer and therefore lose what cancer means. That is, they want to lose the problems caused by cancer and be as they were, ...
Views: 1343 - Empowering Cancer Patients with Life-Saving Findings - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2011 from Isaac EliazWhen it comes to integrative cancer treatment, I always emphasize the importance of “patient-driven medicine.” Patient-driven medicine is what true integrative medicine is about. It embraces the principle of equality between patient and doctor, and each treatment program is tailored to the ...
Views: 883 - Calm Focus: 6 Natural Stress Relievers that Won't Zap your Energy - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Isaac EliazWhen it comes to stress relief, most of us need a little help. Whether you practice daily meditation, take brisk walks or engage in a friendly chat, there are many forms of relief that don’t require a pharmaceutical drug or a trip to a psychiatrist’s office. However, many anxiety-reducing ...
Views: 1000 - Perioral Dermatitis--Holistic Treatment - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Julie GoshPerioral Dermatitis is a condition of the skin that can be difficult to treat and frustrating for the one dealing with it. Very often the creams prescribed by dermatologists do not actually support the healing of the skin and in some cases make the condition worse. This article takes a ...
Views: 3099 - Staying in Rhythm With Family - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from odette worrellBusy families yearn for a slower, simpler life… one that is reminiscent of the long, and more expansive summer days. When the academic school year starts, lives become inundated with rigorous schedules. This is when our ability to keep the focus on balance within our lives goes a little (or a ...
Views: 1963 - WHAT IF YOU COULD? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2011 from Adrienne MarksI’ve just read Deena Morton’s inspiring story about how 12 years ago she and her then husband built a house for a dentist (that’s what they did) But they were broke, had 5 kids and life wasn’t that wonderful While Deena was in that house she had a ‘moment’ when she wanted to be living in that ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - How to Heal Cancer? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Philip MartinWhen one asks how to heal cancer? This is a big question and healing cancer is not as difficult as many perceive, but there is a problem or dilemma. The problem is one of a lack of correct information and a plethora of misinformation. The view of the questioner who asks “How to heal cancer” is ...
Views: 1455 - Celebrating Life Vs Avoiding Death - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Philip MartinWhen one first gets a diagnosis of cancer, they enter a state of shock, for cancer literally means dying for most of us. More people die of heart disease than cancer but cancer has much more fear attached to it, thanks to the plethora of misinformation around. To many, cancer means a death ...
Views: 1454 - Of Cancer and Healing - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Philip MartinThe human being is certainly a complex animal, all animals bodies are highly complex organisms, even a single cell is unfathomably complex and we each have 50 trillion of them. When we consider the mind and consciousness then we add more layers to the complexity. Yes it can be overwhelming to ...
Views: 1359 - What Can You Do About Depression When You Are Healing? - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2011 from Misa HopkinsDepression underlies many physical conditions, either because it was part of the cause of the illness or because you are feeling the pressure of your physical limits. While my book, The Root of All Healing wasn’t intended to be a book about alleviating depression, as I began to answer this ...
Views: 1459 - Ayurveda Panchakarma Treatments - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2011 from Tia MargaretIn Ayurveda Panchakarma is an important treatment. Panchakarma is a purifying therapy to improve the metabolic process through food and herbal medicines. Panchakarma treatment is mainly used to balance the tri-Doshas that are vatha pitha and kapha. Vamana (vomiting), virechana(purging), ...
Views: 1855 - What is Flash Memory and DDR Memory - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2011 from Patty GarciaWe know very well that computer has flash memory units working in them. However, what we don’t know is how these memory units function or and their key roles. It becomes quit significant to note here that memory units play their significant role in functioning of computers, laptops, palmtops, ...
Views: 951 - Let Yourself Off the Hook – 3 Steps to Instant Stress Relief - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleySelf-pressure is my term for the mental expectations you have about yourself that differ from what you really need in this moment. It’s an instant stress-creator. Self-pressure can seem very subtle until you get used to noticing it. For example, I often decide I’m going to work out X number of ...
Views: 1197 - Stress Relief: There’s an app for that - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve been writing a lot about stress lately, because it’s a universal issue we all face. There are many underlying causes of stress, one of which is perfectionism, which I’ve addressed in the last couple of weeks. If you enjoyed the Three Simple Steps to Calm Your Inner Perfectionist post, you ...
Views: 1144 - Want to Feel Better? Be a Five-Year-Old - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyWhen was the last time you played like a five-year-old? If it was when you actually were five years old, then this is an emergency. Go get a box of crayons, stat! I have the luxury of enjoying the company of a five-year-old regularly. My niece, Emmy, is currently teaching me about living ...
Views: 905 - Feel Better About You - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyConfidence. Self-worth. Who doesn’t want those things? Yet, they can be oh so elusive. I’m in the middle of creating all kinds of new material to help others gain confidence, because I know what it feels like to not like myself, or to like myself and still not feel totally confident. So ...
Views: 1098 - Working hard at relaxing - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Scott Q MarcusI’m not dead. At least when I wrote that; I wasn’t. Being the intelligent reader of this column, you put two and two together and surmised that in a flash. Hopefully, as you read this, I am still in the not-dead state of being — and shall remain so for decades yet to come. Having proven ...
Views: 1116 - What if Being Sick Is God’s Will or Part of My Karma? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2011 from Misa HopkinsA few readers have asked me this question in each their own way, according to their personal spiritual beliefs. This is a very important question because our beliefs significantly affect our approaches to health and even the degree to which we heal. Beliefs like this are so easy to accept as ...
Views: 1711 - Massage and Sleep Disorders - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Eric BrownIs massage an insomnia cure? Are you affected by problems with sleeping? You're not the only one. It's believed that around 64 million US residents are afflicted by insomnia every year. The main thing is that you have to know insomnia isn't a illness but a signal. So to find an efficient ...
Views: 2505(1 vote) - Extrasensory Perception- The Effectiveness - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaExtrasensory perception, as the name suggests, is the awareness or perception of information that is not delivered by our primary five senses. This phenomenon is popularly known as the sixth sense phenomenon. Pinning down the actual effectiveness of this kind of perception with conviction is not ...
Views: 1189 - Extrasensory Perception – Life’s little mysteries - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaIt is human tendency to go looking for things outside before looking within. We love to believe in UFO sightings, ghost stories, crop circles and aliens. As a race, we need some kind of a thrill which we get from mystery. In fact, some of us are so hell bent on adding thrill to our lives that we ...
Views: 1442 - Does Extrasensory Perception Exist? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaExtrasensory perception otherwise called sixth sense has always been a topic of debate. Many feel this is myth, some feel it is coincidence of physical factors, and some believe it is an extreme medical condition and look to get the best out of it. There are energy healing techniques . These ...
Views: 1418 - Do You Have Extrasensory Perception? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaA phone rings and you know who the caller is even before you check the display. A dream seen at the night exactly comes true next morning. You guess the next number in the game of lotto and it is the winning number. If these unexplained events take place in day to day life then one is compelled ...
Views: 1493 - Advanced Extrasensory Perception - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Laura SilvaExtra sensory perception involves reception of valuable information that cannot be received through normal senses. All of us use our inner guidance in some ways at some point of our life. Unexplainable events happen in all our lives. However, only some people recognize that it is due to the ...
Views: 2524 - What Can I Do to Get More Sleep at Night? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Misa HopkinsInsomnia challenges so many of us. I remember nights lying in bed thinking about everything I thought just had to be done, sacrificing my health and my rest to my busy mind. Resting is a natural state, but isn’t it interesting how many of us at some time in our lives have found it to be a ...
Views: 1524(1 vote) - What is a Toxin? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Peter ChanA toxin is a substance which, when taken in (breathe, drink, eat, inject or absorb through skin) or generated within the body, may disturb physiology or damage structures within the body. Toxins can come from outside (exotoxins) or they can be generated within the body (endotoxins) Our ...
Views: 1203 - Create A Powerful Circle of Strength - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanWe all know that life can throw many curve-balls that can leave you overwhelmed and ready to give up. When we have so many things going on in our lives the last thing we need is unhealthy behaviours from either friends or families. Don’t for one minute think that you are “allowing” their ...
Views: 1427 - What Does Stress Do To You? Part 5 - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Faiez KirstenNow, given all its negative and harmful effects, is it possible to get rid of chronic stress completely and prevent it from ever returning? YES, it is possible! With an effective, scientifically-proven stress elimination program it is absolutely possible for you to live a life completely free ...
Views: 1202 - 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: 2329(3 votes) - Use Rage to Create Peace! - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Dr. Cynthia MillerDeeply engrained in our bodies is the rage that wants to kill and destroy. This is the energy that fuels war, violence, and hatred. Unless this energy is met head on and transformed, it will continue to pervade human consciousness. This rage lives in your brain, your nervous system and your ...
Views: 1635(1 vote) - Solving Problems with Accessing Inner Wisdom Counseling - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2011 from Nancy MiillerYou probably have many questions when you see Accessing Inner Wisdom Counseling. • What is the difference from coaching or mentoring? • Is it the right for me? • How can this help me in my life? • Is it expensive? • Do I need to go somewhere or can I do this from home? • What is ...
Views: 2528 - How to Care for Persons With Manic Depression? - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2011 from Wendy LauEveryday in your life you experience things that may either give you a happy or sad feeling. Stressors are always present in the environment and within you but it’s your own ability to cope with it that makes you conform to the norms. There are instances that the feeling of happiness is ...
Views: 1081 - How To Affect Brain Functions For Health Therapies - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2011 from Chris D'CruzMost people find it hard to believe that their brain functions can actually dictate how successful they are; it is such kind of thoughts and attitudes that hinder people achieving success in their lives. It is vey important for any individual to know the importance their minds have in any ...
Views: 579 - 7 Steps to Boost Your Brain Power - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Henry MukutiMost of us, especially those who are not as intelligent as Einstein, would want to have a boost of our brain power. If you are one of those people who want to think better like me, your brain power boost might be just a few steps away. These seven steps might help you in your quest to keep ...
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