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Recently I spoke at a conference, "Women's Health During the Menopausal Years and Beyond." In this article, I want to share with you the newest information on ... Views: 2255
Doing the washing can seem like a thankless, never ending task. No sooner have you washed, dried, ironed and folded that mountain of clothes, then someone has refilled the laundry hamper and it all starts over again!
Aromatherapy can’t make that mountain of washing go away (sorry!) but it can ... Views: 2254
So, you are at the point where you realize that you have Binge Eating Disorder and you want to make a change in your life for the better… But what do you do next? If you are like how I was, a mixture of emotions used to begin to fill my head about what my new self would be like. I was excited ... Views: 2253
Let’s be honest. Sex can get messy, real messy. Most couples establish a sort of post-sex routine to deal with the orgasmic aftermath, which may include a trip to the bathroom, a quick rinse in the shower, a towel for clean up stashed under the bed and so on and so forth. Bonus points for those ... Views: 2252
In spite of all our efforts to get out of pain, when it persists, with it comes with feelings of despair, helplessness and hopelessness. Why try anymore when nothing seems to work?
But there is hope. These ten proven ways can stop pain before it stops you. Those who have used these skills, ... Views: 2250
I am a positive thought author. My life is all about living life through positive thought but not only that, I have Fibromyalgia. Now you would never think that someone with this crazy chronic illness could ever be someone who all day long talks about how to be positive no matter what the ... Views: 2246
When I was severely ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), the one constant factor in my somewhat restricted life was the unequivocal support I was given by my parents and my husband. If I hadn't received their love and encouragement on a daily basis, I know the journey would have been far ... Views: 2244
For those of us on a Spiritual Path, learning lessons to aid our Spiritual Growth are a daily occurrence. But in the school of life, who is the teacher?
Lessons to help us interact with our environments occur continually. How we greet our neighbors, treat our work colleagues, relate to our ... Views: 2244
Water…Just Do It!
Sharing reflexology puts me in a unique position to see the visible and tell-tale effects of dehydration on a pair of feet. When I ask people how much water they drink every day, the typical answer is almost always, “Not enough.” We all instinctively know we don’t drink ... Views: 2242
Emily VanderVen: Her Eyes Are Bigger Than Her Stomach
Emily is a truly beautiful, slender young woman . . . and like many young women; Emily can eat a horse and not gain an extra pound. "Through my entire life, I never had to worry about what foods to eat or how much I could eat" she ... Views: 2238
I have always been the picture of health. Wise choices in the food I eat and my exercise habits have paid off. I was an athlete in high school, and I still consider myself athletic today. Everything has been on track and I've passed all of my annual physicals with flying colors. There hasn't ... Views: 2237
What if there was a part of you that was in charge of your Immunity? What if there was a 'department', like an internal post office, whose sole purpose was sorting out what belongs to you and is part of your Self, and what does not belong there?
The Immune System's primary job is to sort what ... Views: 2236
4. Tai Chi for Stress-related Symptoms
Control of Hypertension
In Wang et al.’s recent review (4) of Tai Chi, four studies (two with randomized control) were discussed in terms of its effects on hypertension, and all of them reported that it significantly decreased blood pressure among ... Views: 2234
I consider my body my most trusted advisor. I think it assimilates information from the Universe that I can’t understand fully at first. You see, I know the Universe wants my best life, but sometimes I don’t heed its advice – sometimes I’m convinced I don’t even hear it.
It’s like Oprah ... Views: 2234
Self-Help, Wellness/Lifestyle Coaching and Counseling from a licensed mental health professional all have an appropriate role to play for optimum mental health and living well.
Self-Help?
It used to be considered a rite-of-passage many years ago for boys to learn how to fix their own car ... Views: 2232
Do you know the right techniques to getting a good sleep? Well, I do. That is why I am writing this article today. I want to share my knowledge on the certain techniques that I used to cure my insomnia once and for ALL! In addition, these techniques on how to sleep well are proven to be ... Views: 2227
Shower chairs can provide you with a great deal of comfort while taking a bath. Just think about how many times your legs felt as if they were going to give way while you were in the shower. There may even have been instances when you were temporarily incapacitated due to an injury and had to be ... Views: 2219
More travellers may be dying by just sitting in airplanes every year than in actual airline crashes. Traveller’s Thrombosis – more popularly known as Economy Class Syndrome – is the moniker attributed to the occurrence of often fatal condition of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in people who travel ... Views: 2217
There’s a new movement brewing – eat locally. But what’s the importance of eating food grown and produced locally? There are plenty of great reasons to eating local – from conserving energy to supporting local economies. But the best benefit lies in developing a new, ... Views: 2216
A majority of individuals is becoming very much conscious about their looks and style and thus they are going for all sorts of treatments to get an enhanced and rejuvenated appeal. In this context cosmetic dentistry is fast becoming a craze among the youths as it is helping them to wear a much ... Views: 2214
Sometimes I wake up in the morning and think of the coming day and coming days in general, and I think that I must have been born on the wrong planet. But then I slowly realize that I am just where I am supposed to be. When I realize that all of my fears, worries, and regrets seem to just ... Views: 2214
You’ve probably been in the health food stores a time or two, or have heard about your friends taking protein supplements, drinking protein shakes, and protein bars- if so you have probably wondered, will protein supplementation help me lose weight? Getting enough protein in your diet is by far ... Views: 2213
Imagine mealtime at your house. Does it go like this?
The kids are screaming, the dog is barking, the phone is ringing, and the kids are starving NOW! Soccer practice ran late leaving you less time to prepare dinner, piano lessons start in 30 minutes, and you have to feed everyone else and ... Views: 2212
Are you Diving down in life, simply Surviving, or striving for THRIVING? Each are all great questions to ask ourselves about the life we are living. The topic that I wanted to talk about was surviving vs. thriving. What are you living? Surviving is living a day-to-day ‘OK’ existence. Thriving = ... Views: 2212
Alopecia areata is a hair loss condition that causes the rapid onset of round patches of baldness. The cause of alopecia areata is unknown, although in some cases, alopecia areata has been associated with autoimmune diseases.
People are often in good health. In approximately one-fifth of ... Views: 2209
Seemed like everywhere we went this summer in France, Krakow, and Prague we saw McDonald’s fast food restaurants and signage. While in France I read that McDonald's corporate earnings were up for the second quarter of 2011 in the US and in Europe by 5%. Not a surprise.
Reminds me of other ... Views: 2204
The key to meditating is to focus on the breath. The mind has to follow your command and nothing else when you focus on the inhale and exhale. It cannot focus on doing two things at once. Breathing in a seated comfortable position on the floor or chair, if you cannot manipulate sitting ... Views: 2201
Try to recall the last tragedy you experienced. Think about what it was like and what you were feeling at the time. How did you feel that day and the following day? How did you feel a week later? What about a month later?
Now repeat the exercise, but instead of basking in a tragedy, reminisce a ... Views: 2200
Binge eating has been said to be one of the most widespread of all eating disorder, affecting 1 in 35 people, much more common that any of the other eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia. The main problem with trying to stop binge eating is that many of those who are suffering are ashamed ... Views: 2199
I recently discovered that a few of my over-40 patients appeared to be over-medicated from a combination of prescription drugs they had been given by different doctors. They came in complaining of not feeling well and said that they had been taking all of their prescriptions.
When I asked ... Views: 2197
Today I wanted to talk to you about something you’ve probably given a lot of thought to if you have bulimia or are currently in recovery from bulimia -
What does it mean to be fully recovered?
*When you think about recovery how does it look?
*How is it different to your life ... Views: 2195
How to Gain at weight loss:
Reduce your caloric intake to match your basal metabolic rate (BMR). BMR represents the number of calories your body needs at rest; in other words, your body burns these calories through basic functions. So, BMR represents the ideal number of calories you should eat ... Views: 2194
It is the most common problem which is emerging and increasing rapidly among the couples. Intercourse is the important part of the love life and best way to make your partner happy and satisfy, but what if your partner feels pain instead of joy during intercourse. It is very important question ... Views: 2194
CHANGE YOUR WORDS. Thoughts DO equal outcome. When negative self-talk rises, let it go, apologize to YOU and change it. Practice. Be easy on yourself when you slip up; you will. You’ve likely been talking negatively to YOU for a long time.
KNOW THAT THE LIGHT IS WITHIN YOU. ... Views: 2193
Brain training can nurture the genius in all of us as the idea that our Intelligence Quotient (IQ) is an inherited trait is fixed for life is a common but mistaken one. Decades of research have now shown that intelligence levels are relatively malleable. More importantly, research carried out by ... Views: 2192
Most women assume they get enough iodine in a day. However, the RDA of 150 mcg is grossly insufficient according to Dr. Flechas, an expert in the field. In Japan, where the average person consumes 13,800 mcg of iodine per day, they have a longer life expectancy and a lower rate of breast ... Views: 2192
Anyone who has experienced a migraine knows how devastating it can be. Sometimes they go beyond just a headache and can cause other neurologic symptoms such as dizziness, decrease in vision, neck pain or sinus issues. In fact, many of the patients I see for sinus and allergy issues have ... Views: 2192
When you're not feeling well, when you're sick or have recurring aches and pains, probably the last thing you think of is journal writing. But the fact is that journaling for the health of it can be an excellent starting point for a voyage of discovery about what your body is trying to tell ... Views: 2191
What did you do for yourself today that helped you be more energetic, productive and prosperous while reducing your stress and anxiety about the future? Do you believe there is something you can do or you need to do to change the status quo or do you feel it is out of your control?
The ... Views: 2189
Eating patterns are important to mental performance and a change can affect overall nutrient intake. During periods of stress, some people will eat less, some may eat more, and others may turn to alcohol or subsist on coffee. No two individuals will react the same. Each scenario can cause an ... Views: 2187
Dr. Oz--you know that name! The famous doctor was one of the medical experts who spoke at the recent Integrative Healthcare Symposium. I'd like to share some of his important presentation points with you--and some tips from my files for turning Dr. Oz's advice into a plan that works for you, for ... Views: 2185
Minerals are essential to the healthy functioning of the body. They include iron, iodine, chloride, boron, and copper. Minerals are found in a variety of food sources including broccoli, chicken, beets, berries, whole grains, oranges, nuts, cabbage, organic eggs, wild fish, corn on the cob and ... Views: 2183
Irishman Walking is about my walking the coastal roads of Japan through a series of summer, winter, spring, and autumn stages. Stage 1 began in Cape Soya in Hokkaido in the summer of 2009, and ended in Noshiro City in Akita Prefecture seven weeks later. This summer (2012), Stage 8 started at ... Views: 2180
Shampoo ingredients are most likely the last thing on your mind when choosing your shampoo. You're probably most interested in what the shampoo is going to do for your hair. How soft, silky and shiny will it make your hair look? Does it make it look healthy? What about repairing damaged ends? ... Views: 2179
New Rule--Value yourself enough to rid toxins from your life
So, you've read my last couple of posts about the dangerous chemicals that can be found in your every day personal care products. You are probably thinking that no matter where you turn your head you are going to be assaulted by ... Views: 2179
Early stage renal failure is a final common path way for a number of disease processes and associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In modern medicine approach kidney treatment like dialysis and kidney transplant is not rational approach but its temporary phase, not complete cure end ... Views: 2179
Acupressure is an ancient healing technique using the fingers (vs. needles) to stimulate acupuncture points. It is used for general health preservation and the self-treatment of disease. The 7 key acupressure points explained below effectively stimulate the body's natural self-curative ... Views: 2178
Few exercise methods can compete with the grown-up version of "jump rope", when it comes to improving cardiovascular efficiency. Skipping rope is good for, "endurance" for certain types of exercise, as just a few minutes of jump rope can be as taxing as running or other aerobic or cardiovascular ... Views: 2178
Latex has been used for decades in the manufacture of condoms; it is stretchy, durable, and highly effective for preventing the transmission of STIs and as a means of family planning. However, increasing numbers of individuals - both men and women - report adverse reactions to latex condoms and ... Views: 2178