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3 Key Questions To Determine If Your Opinions Are Harmful To Your Health- Authentically You…and Healthy - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyIn my own mind-body health maintenance plan, I have recently been focusing on being as completely authentic as possible. I’ve noticed over the years that the more tuned in to my body I am, the more it leads me to be completely honest with myself about myself. Before my years of vulvodynia, ...
Views: 1177(1 vote) - You Don’t Have to do it Perfectly - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOne of the most common traits of people who suffer from pelvic pain syndrome: perfectionism. (I use the phrase pelvic pain syndrome as a blanket description for syndromes such as vulvodynia, interstitial cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, vulvar vestibulitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and ...
Views: 1018(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: 1710(2 votes) - 3 Ways to Feel Better, Fast - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyThe primary reason we end up with chronic pelvic pain syndromes is surprisingly simple. Our bodies are designed to respond to danger and stress with the fight or flight response. Two very important things happen when we experience this physiological response consistently, day in and day out. ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Know that You’re Awesome - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOne of the delightful elements of coaching (and there are many) is getting to meet so many different women. Every week, I talk to women from different walks of life and different parts of the country and world. Though no two women are the same, there is one thing they seem to have in common: ...
Views: 1088(3 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: 1087(2 votes) - Dance – Your Way Into Your Body - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeWe are inundated, on a daily basis, with multiple messages about how our bodies can or should look better from slimming and facials to skin whitening and body hair removal. There is just so much we can be unhappy with when it comes to your bodies. How can we ever be happy with the way we look, ...
Views: 1321(1 vote) - My Body in the Mirror - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Martha Tara LeeHow many of the people that you know are truly happy with their bodies? Be honest: Are you satisfied with yours? If not, you might have a body image issue. Body image does not just refer to aspects of our physical appearance, attractiveness, and beauty. It also has to do with the mental ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Create Your Own Beatitudes - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Vera SnowLast Friday, I attended something called the Spiritual Spa at the Carondelet Center in St. Paul. I was hoping to get some time to just relax, draw, journal, whatever. I ended up getting some of that and so much more Before lunch, we, the Spiritual Spa participants, were invited to collect ...
Views: 7265(1 vote) - 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: 1550(5 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: 1461(4 votes) - Use the Mind/Body Connection to Conquer Challenges - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Pamela TurnerWe all have a physical body, emotional body and mental body and they all influence each other. I’m sure you’ve had the experience where alot of mental stress (mental) makes your irritable (emotional) and exhausted (physical), or when eating too much sugar (physical) and made you feel agitated ...
Views: 1226(4 votes) - 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: 1966(3 votes) - Breath Meditation: Some of the many ways in which breath meditation may help you enhance your general well being - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffNow I’d like to share with you my favorite form of meditation, called “breath meditation.” I believe it is one of the most powerful, yet one of the easiest, meditations to learn. Before we begin, let’s talk a bit about the mind. The mind is made up of wave patterns. When we think, it causes ...
Views: 1125(3 votes) - WHO CAN OR CANNOT BE HYPNOTISED? - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Louise GoddardWho can be hypnotised? The vast majority of people CAN be hypnotised. And, in my opinion, the most important element is willingness. People love to say that they can’t be hypnotised but really, it’s a case of won’t rather than can’t. The client needs to be willing to use hypnosis. During ...
Views: 2348(5 votes) - 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: 1908(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: 1913 - 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: 1173(3 votes) - When We Are Tired - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Frances LucasThere are some days when we are tired for whatever reason. Days come where we feel like we are drained both emotionally and physically. Nights come where we are so tired that we can’t fall asleep. When we are tired, we are not much use to ourselves or others. Sometimes we can’t think straight, ...
Views: 1247(3 votes) - What Is Meditation? Living in the Now - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2011 from Dr. Robert PuffMeditation has been around for almost as long as human history. At its core, meditation is a technique that helps us quiet our minds. I’m sure you’ve noticed, throughout the day, all the repetitive thoughts that tend to course through your mind. I call it mind chatter. It’s sort of like a ...
Views: 1058(3 votes) - Forgiveness Begins With You - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanBeing betrayed by a loved one can leave you feeling angry, unwilling to trust again and angry. You may also suffer a blow to your self-esteem and most devastating of all, heart-break. The pain of heart-break is so intense that you feel as if you are losing your mind. Having a deep love for ...
Views: 2032(1 vote) - Why Chemo and Radiation Aren’t Enough to Heal Completely From Cancer - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2011 from Jackie RobergePart 1 of a 4-Part Series Conventional medical treatments, like surgery and chemotherapy can help eliminate the tumour and lingering cancer cells but they do not address the underlying conditions that may have contributed to the rapid growth of the cancer cells. There are several key ...
Views: 1375 - Smart Binge Eating Treatment Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Nina VBinge eating is an eating disorder that has been reported to be far more common than the more well know ones such as anorexia and bulimia. Reports suggest that somewhere between 2 to 5 per cent of the US population experience binge eating disorder at some stage. So what are the options for ...
Views: 2759 - Why Hypnosis for Weight Loss - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Charles BenderThe thing missing from most, if not all, diets on the market is the one thing that is essential to long-term weight loss success. That one thing is a means of changing your emotional connection and associations to food. Let's face it, we don't over eat because we're hungry, we over eat as a ...
Views: 1567(3 votes) - Meditation Exercise Tips: How do I Get Started in Meditation (Best for Newbies) - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Anna WehrMeditation techniques for beginners can help you earn the art of meditation. Meditating is a terrific way to find freedom from the stressful life you lead. It is understandable that you are a busy person. You are young and full of life, but your body and mind are forced to work within the ...
Views: 1055 - Treating Depression: A Vital Step in Cancer Recovery - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Isaac EliazWith all of the stresses of today’s modern world, depression is unfortunately becoming a common household word for many people in this country and abroad. During the cold winter months, many also struggle with seasonal depression or “winter blues,” known as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). ...
Views: 1039(2 votes) - The Source Of Addiction - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2011 from Adam BenedettoAddiction comes from a place of wanting, of needing something to fulfill and replace part of one’s life. It can be seen as an escape, but the real need is much more. What is missing that needs to be replaced? What part of life is empty and aching for fulfillment? It is a place that may be ...
Views: 2103(2 votes) - Helping the Body Catch Up With Your Consciousness - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Misa HopkinsAfter reading my recent article on Diabetes and Self-Healing, one of our readers told me that although she has diabetes, she believes she is quite adept at fulfilling the spiritual-emotional need behind this condition—acknowledging the sweetness in life. But that realization hadn’t caused her ...
Views: 1709(1 vote) - Natural, Holistic Self-Healing with Reiki - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2013 from Suzanne OBrienMany people are turning to more natural and holistic ways of dealing with illness and pain. With conventional ways of treatment being not only expensive, but also often having many side effects, alternative treatments are becoming more attractive to patients. People are finding they can take ...
Views: 1433 - Meditation for Health and Wholeness - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Ib'nallah KaziA healthy lifestyle addresses all of the aspects of our lives that contribute to our ability to thrive physically, socially and psychologically. No stone should be left unturned. These three components of our lives are integrated. They support each other, inform each other and work together as ...
Views: 1183 - Peace Highway - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Jenn ProtheroWe seem to have become accustom to a world that is seemingly full of chaos and negativity. Our lives have been filled with news reports that seem to confirm to us that we have lost control of all the good in the world. It seems the older we get, the faster things change, the bar of good taste ...
Views: 1353(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: 971(1 vote) - Stop the Hard Work - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyIt’s a new year, and many people have geared up to make life changes. Most of these changes require some kind of effort or hard work, and there’s a focused, determined feel to these life change plans. It’s just how we do things, for some reason. White-knuckled willpower, elbow grease, no ...
Views: 1155(1 vote) - Free Your Belly - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyOkay, ladies. It’s time to stop sucking in your stomach. Take a quick survey. Are you sucking it in right now? If so, here’s the big question: WHY? (Really, is anyone looking at your stomach in this very moment?) A few weeks ago, I realized I had inadvertently engaged in this ...
Views: 1508(1 vote) - Body Language: Pain as a Messenger - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyI’ve written before about pain as a vital messenger, letting us know what needs to be addressed in our mind-body system. Symptoms and pain certainly wake us up to the need to take an internal peek at ourselves, mentally, emotionally, and also physically. I’ve written a lot about the mental and ...
Views: 1950(2 votes) - Befriending Resistance - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Abigail SteidleyHave you ever woken up to your to-do list and found yourself dragging your feet? Have you ever felt like your body was filled with lead and actually doing the items on your list was harder than pushing a boulder uphill? Have you ever forced yourself to do them all anyway, and ended up ...
Views: 1104(2 votes) - Finding a Reiki Teacher - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Jules HobbsOne of the questions I get asked the most is..............................How do I find and choose a reputable Teacher to learn Reiki with ? Learning Reiki and participating in Reiki Attunements is a very personal and empowering thing to do in Your life. A Teachers task is to instil in the ...
Views: 1493(2 votes) - Is There One Best Way To Meditate? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Carol McMahonThere are countless ways to meditate, more than two hundred in India alone. Among these, one is based on science not tradition. It uses feedback – visual proof of attention to assure success. Here’s what you need to know. Attention: The Key To Success At first glance we see differences. ...
Views: 1212 - The Effects of Chronic Inflammation on Your Health - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Isaac EliazInflammation is your body's natural response to threats from germs, harmful toxins, environmental pollutants, injury and stress, and others. The process involves immune, vascular, and cellular biochemical reactions which work to remove the offenders and protect tissues from damage. Symptoms of ...
Views: 1140 - Releasing The Old, Welcoming The New - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanReleasing the old from your life can be the hardest thing to do. Maybe it came to the point that it was necessary, but it can leave a deep suffocating feeling that makes you want to undo the releasing. But know that the pain is only temporary and it is important to mourn the ending of your ...
Views: 1591(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: 1140(2 votes) - Diabetes and Self-Healing - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Misa HopkinsOne of my readers asked about how to heal from diabetes. I love questions. They challenge me to dive in deeply into the spiritual and emotional roots behind illnesses. When I took the concept of healing diabetes into meditation, I received an interesting perspective about this condition. What ...
Views: 1664 - Learning Healthy Anger Management Strategies - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Tony DosanjhThere are numerous suggestions available for anger management in order to handle anger issues Anger, although a natural emotion can turn into something hurtful and repulsive when it reaches the bounds of extremity. When a person portrays recurring scenes of violent, reckless anger, they should ...
Views: 1023 - The Antidote to the Winter Blues - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2011 from Randy Kamen GredingerJulia, a dental assistant in a local dentist’s office has a distinct twinkle in her eye that never fails to light up a room. That is, until February hits. Something happens in the cold, dark months in New England that slowly builds within Julia. Perhaps it is Seasonal Affective Disorder, ...
Views: 901(3 votes) - The Health Continuum - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Tom WrightTom Wright-A Course In Shamanism The Health continuum can be seen as a straight line graph, with the left hand side of that graph being subtle energy healing work done through the means of shamanism, and the right side of the graph being all the way over to healing work done through ...
Views: 4105(2 votes) - Walking the Path Designed For You - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanWalking the path designed for you is not an easy thing to do. Many of you have family obligations and you may have sacrificed your life to help your parents or other family members. You may still belong to the religion of your childhood, working in a job that you grew up seeing others working in ...
Views: 1369 - Where In Your Life Is Fear Blocking You? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Trudy-Ann EwanBefore I go into this article I would like to make something very clear: NO ONE ALLOWS FEAR TO BLOCK THEIR LIFE! Now some of you maybe balking at that statement, but think about it, if you knew you had fear or if you are feeling fearful, would you really consciously or subconsciously and ...
Views: 1705 - Can a positive attitude save your life? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Lianda LudwigCan your thoughts, either positive or negative affect your health? It may sound like science fiction, but there is plenty of scientific evidence that shows this to be true. Most people don’t want to believe that they have caused their own illnesses. It’s much easier to be a random victim of ...
Views: 1995(5 votes) - Dogs Help People Overcome Depression and Anxiety - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2011 from Olga Vladi(Nutley, NJ)—Dogs may be a key to helping the millions of people in the United States who are affected by depression and anxiety each year. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia noticed particular hormonal changes that occur in humans when they interact with dogs. The study ...
Views: 2687 - Healing When Your Senses Are Failing You - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2011 from Misa HopkinsOne of my readers asked how she could regain her hearing. Since many of us loose acuity of one or more of our senses throughout our lives, her question could be significant for many of us to consider. Physically, how one regains hearing is as specific as how one lost it. There are dozens of ...
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