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ARTArticleIs Going Organic Really Worth It?As a personal trainer and nutritional expert, personally I would say that going organic is definitely worth it. Yes, it does cost quite a bit more but you are making an investment in the future.
What do I mean?
Well by buying organic food you are getting more benefits that a nicer tasting meal, by making a stand against processed food and purchasing organic food you are saying no to the chemicals, hormones and toxins which are being pumped into our meat, eggs, fruit and vegetables. You are showing that you actually care about what you are putting into your body on a day to day basis.ARTArticleIs Your PMS A Curse That Pushes You To Buy A Cure At Any Price? And What Some Well-know
Authors Think About Mind-Body Medicine.It appears in many articles I have read and from many discussions I have had with different colleagues in the health and therapeutic fields, that women want a cure for their monthly curse.
They do not care where it comes from or why they got it worse this past month! Nor do they care that it ...ARTArticleIt's Not The Food That Is Making You Fat!Assuming you are like most of the population, then you probably have a couple of pounds (or more!) you could shed in order to be at your ideal weight. And you have probably thought about dieting yet again to get to your ideal weight. Have you noticed that the thought of being on a diet can be ...ARTArticleJumping Into The Void And Finding My Passion And WorkLeaving my financially secure job and jumping into the void was the catalyst for finding my passion and work. For years, I wallowed in a position that was extremely lucrative with lots of perks, but was bereft of values dear to my heart. It would have been a mistake to continue down this ...Leaving my financially secure job and jumping into the void was the catalyst for finding my passion and work. For years, I wallowed in a position that was extremely lucrative with lots of perks, but was bereft of values dear to my heart. It would have been a mistake to continue down this path.ARTArticleJuniper Berries, The Powerful Kidney HerbFor each organ of the human body there is a herb that outshines all others in its ability to assist that organ when it is diseased. Juniper berries are magic when it comes to the kidney and urinary tract system. I say magic because I have seen it at work and its power to heal the urinary tract ...ARTArticleJuniper Berries, The Powerful Kidney HerbFor each organ of the human body there is a herb that outshines all others in its ability to assist that organ when it is diseased. Juniper berries are magic when it comes to the kidney and urinary tract system. I say magic because I have seen it at work and its power to heal the urinary tract ...ARTArticleJust for Now?THERE ARE PLACES and times when being-in-the-now or, going-with-the-flow can be a useful strategy to employ. Can you think of some examples in addition to:
• Making love.
• Standing at the rim of the Grand Canyon.
• Listening as the officiate performs your marriage ceremony.
AND THEN CONSIDER, ...ARTArticleKeep The Weight On And Look At All The "Highs" You Can Look Forward ToWe are a nation of "fat cats" in more ways than one. As the prosperity level of the people in the U.S. have grown, so have our waistlines. A CDC study finds that over the past 25 years, obesity rates have increased to 34% of U.S. adults over age 20. It seems we are a rapidly "spreading" ...ARTArticleKeeping Young With Tai ChiIn our youth-oriented society, we are constantly bombarded with information on how to stay young. From skin care products that claim to reverse the signs of aging to books that claim to help you eat to stay young, we are a people in search of the fountain of youth. One solution that truly may ...ARTArticleLessons of the LabyrinthLessons of the Labyrinth:
I often walk the labyrinth, outside of Grace Cathedral, on Califo
ia Street in San Francisco. It seems to somehow do for my brain what the reset button does for my computer when it is stuck :) In fact, I have often commented to myself that the Labyrinth resembles a ...ARTArticleLook ForwardAlways have something you’re looking forward to. Whether it’s a vacation, a weekly phone call with someone special or private time set-aside just for you, make it your job to keep a sparkle in your life. Anticipate something special every day. When it’s sunny outside, I look forward to a few ...ARTArticleLose Weight Permanently and Be More Attractive Than Ever Over 40Some women radiate femininity- and wouldn't you like too? You too can apply the newest scientific research also to lose weight permanently over 40. After all, it's not merely about being more attractive, you'll gain a lot of energy and vitality too.
But what happens when your body is getting ...ARTArticleLove and Relationship - A Reverent Path to PeaceLOVE: The experience of a blissful and highly gratifying feeling that elicits a deepndesire and enthusiasm to live one’s life to the fullest.
In the dawning of morning light
In the sound of wind through the trees
An ocean wave laps upon the shorenand the sparkle in your eyes reminds me ...ARTArticleLow Back Pain: Why Is It So Common?This question has plagued all of us, including researchers for a long time! Could it be because we’re all inherently lazy and don’t exercise enough? Or maybe it’s because we have a job that’s too demanding on our back? To properly address this question, here are some interesting facts:
1. The prevalence of low back pain (LBP) is common, as 70-85% of ALL PEOPLE have back pain that requires treatment of some sort at some time in life.
2. On a yearly basis, the annual prevalence of back pain averages 30% and once you have back pain, the likelihood of recurrence is high.rARTArticleMaintaing Relationships...Children And Incarerated ParentsThanks to our advancing technology, white collar crime is on the rise, but there are those who prefer the simplicity of mere forgery! Yes, one Michigan man was so ingenious, he physically taped a signature on documents and embezzled almost $500,000! He thought he almost got away with it, but ...Thanks to our advancing technology, white collar crime is on the rise, but there are those who prefer the simplicity of mere forgery! Yes, one Michigan man was so ingenious, he physically taped a signature on documents and embezzled almost $500,000!ARTArticleMaintaining A Healthy LifestyleMaintaining all around health is the best way to live, and when it comes right down to it, all it takes is creating and up-keeping good habits, but there are some ABC’s of health which we should all abide by. Number 1: A balanced diet is one that eliminates or minimizes artificial trans ...ARTArticleMake The Most of The Day Get Started With BreakfastYou can build the foundation for a winning day by simply starting the day with breakfast. I know you've heard it before, it's true, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. If you are grabbing your house keys and heading out in the mornings without eating trying to save time, or calories you are squandering the savings. By skipping breakfast, the fuel that your body and brain need to get started and help you focus on high performance--or simply focus is missing.ARTArticleMake this Energy Packed, Healing Fruit Smoothie your Everyday Morning DrinkSlows down aging process while helping you fight disease and lose weight
When I had cancer I made a very carefully thought out decision to put a strong effort into using natural healing before I turned myself over to modern medicine. I put in a great deal of time studying Chinese, Ayurvedic, ...ARTArticleMassage Ethics As A Tool For Personal Growth: An IntroductionMost massage therapists receive Codes of Ethics and Standards of Practice from various sources. These lists of guidelines and rules are helpful in setting the professional standards for massage therapy. Yet, the "rules" can be slightly different from one organization to another and, like ...ARTArticleMassage for Seasonal Affective DisorderSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can be more intense than just the normal ”winter blues” that many experience. It has been legitimized by the National Institute of Health and American Psychological Association as a documented mood disorder.ARTArticleMaximize Your Exercise Regimen -- In 30 Minutes FlatWho has time to work out today?
Particularly if you have a family, run your own business, or have a management position in a larger company, finding the time to exercise can be tough. I know -- I have heard it from many of my clients.
“Stefan, if I didn’t book my sessions with you, I wouldn’t ...ARTArticleMeditationOur five-movement model suggests why sitting still silently, in a symmetrical, “metal-like” posture for an extended time period is very challenging for many people. Even though we may be aware that the quiescent mood created in meditation is the exact missing element our lives would benefit ...ARTArticleMom, Is That You?After spending several days hanging out with my eighty-nine-year-old mother, she was quite pooped and in a deep sleep when I arrived at the nursing home the next morning. My sister, Sharon, and I checked in on her periodically. Later in the morning, Sharon announced that mom was awake, and ...ARTArticleMoments Together: Engaging Our Children in Everyday LifeI witnessed something this past week that has caused me to think about the time we spend with our children, and the importance of everyday moments. While standing in line at the counter of our family’s favorite pizza place, waiting for our take-out order to be ready, I noticed a little girl and ...ARTArticleMotherhood as a Bodhisattvic PathDuring the birth process, we transform at the cellular level and become the archetypal bodhisattva. The process of being aware as we conceive, gestate and open our wombs to the creative force or the all that is, becomes our attunement as woman healer, giving rise to the higher functioning that we need to mentor our children into their vast potential and greatness. Parenthood is a spiritual path and awareness is the practice. As mothers, we have great honor and great responsibility.ARTArticleMotivational TechniquesMost people have been conditioned by their previous attempts. If you want something to happen you have to make it happen, wishful thinking begets more of the same. Self-approval and self-acceptance works wonders when you’re changing your lifestyle. First, give yourself permission to be ...ARTArticleMuscle Tension In The Neck? How To End The Pain And Soreness In The Cervical SpineWhy do I constantly get muscle tension in my neck and how can I end the pain and soreness?nnn
Do you often wake up with a stiff neck? Feel like you always have soreness across the shoulders? Notice you can’t turn your head like you should be able to? Sometimes feel the tension going right up ...ARTArticleMuscular Causes of Low Back PainLow back pain caused by tight anterior inner hip muscles.
This article is written at a level which requires some knowledge of anatomical attachments, ie: origins and insertions of muscles, as well as names of muscles.
Should you wish to know more I invite you to look online for an anatomy ...ARTArticleNative American Thompsonian HerbalismEveryone owes a great debt to those men and women who began natural healing. They did the original work in their own way of observation and testing to locate those herbs they needed to save the lives of their tribal family. All natural healers, even modern medicine, are standing on the ...ARTArticleNatural Stress BustersSummer is the time for relaxation, recreation, vacation etc. all in an effort to relieve stress. Stress is an everyday phenomenon in our lives, whether you are pursuing your dream career, preparing for that special day or trying to recreate passion in your life.
According to Doctor Herbert Benson, in the book – The Relaxation Response; in a scale based interview of three hundred and ninety four individuals, the most stressful event in life is CHANGE.