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ARTArticlePine Chiropractic Center - Your Personal MarathonMarathon running is a sport that began in 1896 at the first modern Olympics held in Athens, Greece. Today, marathon road racing is big business. The Boston Marathon attracts about 20,000 participants. The New York City Marathon is twice as large, with more than 40,000 runners. Successful marathoners train for 4-6 months to be able to complete the 26-mile run and cross the finish line on their own two feet.ARTArticlePlastic Surgery Advice That Experts RecommendCosmetic surgery can improve the way that you look and, as a result, feel. Although cosmetic surgery can provide fantastic results, the decision to have surgery is not one to be made lightly. This article will provide you with valuable cosmetic surgery tips that, will help ensure that you get fantastic results from your surgery.ARTArticlePositive Steps in Overcoming Eating DisordersThe seeds of eating disorders can start from young. Girls are bombarded with images of the "perfect" body from the media. The Barbie doll image, which today also takes the form of movies and video games, the Princess culture that Disney promotes, and then later on in advertising, in print and on television, the image of the perfect body is reinforced.ARTArticlePranayama MeditationPRANAYAMA
Pranayama is the therapeutic practice of regulating your breath flow.
Various methods regulate different bodily functions and increase the absorption of oxygen into the lungs, bringing energy, vitality and balance into the body's energy channels.
It is important to do these ...ARTArticlePrevent Back InjuryDuring their lifetime, three out of four adults will experience back pain; and with an aging population and the prevalence of obesity, this number may rise even higher. Pain in the lower back, (lumbar area), from sprains and strains is the most common complaint. Often, the cause is due to ...ARTArticlePrimordial Wuji QigongOne of my favorite qigong forms is Primordial Wuji Qigong. The form I practice is technically mine in origins, but the philosophy behind it belongs to a long tradition of qigong cultivation. I became interested in it during the early 2000’s. At that time, I was studying the writings of a variety of qigong teachers: Roger Jahnke, Jerry Alan Johnson, Michael Winn, Daniel Reid, Solala Towler, and Ken Cohen. Several of them had written extensively or produced videos on the Primordial qigong.ARTArticleProfitable Affiliate Marketing Ideas That You May Not Be UsingOnline marketing can be an intimidating arena for someone who has never attempted to market on the internet before. Nevertheless, it's an essential cornerstone of any modern business marketing program, providing fantastic results at a low cost. Read on to discover the tips that will put your company into the 21st century with affiliate marketing!ARTArticlePromise to KeepOn August 25, 2012 I sat down at 4:30pm to write to my grandmother. I have always been a writer in some capacity and I promised her I would continue. At 4:35pm she died. That morning I lit a candle in my yoga session for her and it seemed to burn longer than usual. Often I have an intention (thought or prayer) when I step onto my mat and that day it was Louise. My beautiful daughter even comforted me that morning telling me not to cry that day since I had been crying often as we awaited the inevitable.rARTArticleProper Nutrition And How It Can Effect Your WorkoutMany people do not realize the importance of nutrition. This article will not only stress the importance of nutrition in your every day life but also let you know the best things you can do to ensure that you are doing the most that you can to aid in your own nutrition.
It is important for you to chose the appropriate portion size. The feeling of satiety, being full, takes a while to travel from the stomach to the brain. Eat a little bit less than you think you might need and then wait a few minutes. If you're still hungry, eat some more, but chance are you will feel full with less food.rARTArticleProper Nutrition Is Key: Follow This Advice For Successful Nutritional HealthWe all know that eating right and exercising properly can lead to good nutrition, but there's a lot of other information that you may be missing if you think that's all there is to looking and feeling your absolute best. Follow this article closely and learn some finer points about nutrition that you may be missing.ARTArticlePseduo Spirituality, Pseudo PsychologyRecently someone I know had gone to a weeklong intensive residential class in "Shamanism" directed at healing and counseling. (I put this in quotes because the description after the fact would not be considered core Shamanism). Before they went they explained to the director that they had some ...ARTArticlePutting Toxins In PerspectiveAre you one of those people who are rightfully fearful of the pesticides and toxins in and on our food supply? Do you buy organic fruits, vegetables, free-range chickens and cage-free eggs? That's great, BUT how many of you lack good oral hygiene or don't insist on good oral hygiene for your family? Those individuals who neglect or give cursory care to their oral health do not truly understand toxins. They don't realize that the amounts of toxins produced by the bugs in their mouth are doing far more damage to their health and longevity than the pesticides on that organic apple.ARTArticleQigong for Drug AddictionLet’s face it, the United States is a drug culture. 14 millio
Americans use substances such as marijuana, PCP, and cocaine. 104 millio
Americans drink alcohol, and 65.5 million use tobacco.* Almost everyone will be afforded the opportunity to use pharmaceutical drugs, many of which also have addictive or habituative characteristics.
The usual therapeutic modalities for treating addiction are the “gradual-reduction” and “symptom-specific” methodologies.** In both of these therapies, pharmaceuticals are used to treat the patient.ARTArticleQuestions About Growing Older? This Article Has The Answers.No one wants to grow old, but it is a natural process that occurs if we have the privilege of doing so. The phrase growing old gracefully is full of promise but may take some real effort. This article will enrich you with ideas of how to grow old with grace.ARTArticleQuestions To Ask Your Doctor When Diagnosed With DiabetesYears ago, diabetes seemed like a very mysterious and sometimes terrifying disease. It almost seemed like a death sentence. You couldn't eat any sugar and you would be tied to insulin injections for the rest of your life. However, as we have learned more about the disease there are many steps you can follow to make life with this disease much more livable. Check these hints out:ARTArticleQuick And Easy Steps To Becoming A Better YouIn the search for self-improvement this article will address the need to establish and maintain boundaries in order to break unsuccessful patterns. This process is most appropriate where individuals can see patterns of failure that might relate to failed interactions with other people or with their own behavior. Below are some helpful ways an individual can identify patterns where the establishment of boundaries and the maintenance of those boundaries can be a helpful tool in creating patterns of success.ARTArticleReach Your Potential With These Home Based Business IdeasIn the current economy, many people are looking to find a different career path. A home based business is an excellent choice to consider. There are so many options and ways to go into business for yourself. This article can help you to take charge and have that home business enterprise that you have always wanted.
A great tip for your home based business is to reach out to other companies that may wish to buy your product wholesale if it applies. This is a a great way to advertise and spread your business around. Be sure to offer them freebies in order to peak their interest.ARTArticleRecover from Financial Panic by Investing in YourselfThe financial crisis has affected many people and involved losses on many levels –jobs, income, money in the stock market, a certain comfort level, retirement funds, a sense of security, dreams for the future. And, inevitably, these feelings of loss are accompanied by a period of grieving. Ever ...ARTArticleReduce Red Meat consumption to prevent Heart Disease & CancerThere is a strong scientific evidence that reducing the consumption of Red Meat can reduce the incidence of both Heart Disease as well as Cancer.
Nutritionists hardly need more evidence about the potentially negative health effects of eating red meat. For starters, the saturated animal fat in red meat contributes to heart disease and atherosclerosis. Recent research also shows that frequent red meat eaters face twice the risk of colon cancer as those who indulge less often. Red meat is also thought to increase the risks of rheumatoid arthritis and endometriosis.ARTArticleReiki Gets Trashed Again!There was an article today in MSNBC's Health/Alte
ative medicine entitled " Doctors eager to try ‘mystical mumbo jumbo’
Alte
ative remedies gain acceptance despite lack of evidence wherei
Dr. Richard Dutton, chief of anesthesiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, in Baltimore ...ARTArticleReiki when a loved one is passingReiki for the dyingr
In recent weeks my father has been making the transition between life and death. In this transitio
I have been using a Reiki technique developed by myself and Dr. Harold Bob of Season’s Hospice to ease his pain, and to make his passing more comfortable and less fearful for him.
The technique used is slightly different from the Reiki used on people who are not in the active dying phase. When someone is transitioning, most of the energy below the waist begins to shut down and no longer functions.ARTArticleRelieving Neck StrainYour neck works hard to support your head which weighs around 5kg. This months edition focuses on stretching, relaxing and strengthening the muscles of the neck with some simple exercises.
POSES OF THE MONTH
NECK RELEASE SERIES
Lie on your back on the floor or your yoga mat.Place a bolster or ...ARTArticleRemoving blockages to happinessLet’s only be limited by our imagination.
Every day in my healing clinic I encounter clients who are restricted and blocked in their happiness and wellbeing. The causes and origins are multiple and complex and not resolved in a single one hour treatment. However a process is begun and a pathway is drawn.
However, there is a lot which can be achieved in a one hour session. The important outcome will be determined by the thorough sharing of personal and medical history.ARTArticleRitual and Sacred Space in HealingThere was a routine I had at the beginning of each shift as a paramedic. It was to work with my partner to prepare the ambulance for our time in it. This included cleanliness along with making sure that each item was there that was supposed to be there, and where it was supposed to be. With a ...ARTArticleRush is Wrong About Exercise!It seems as though Rush Limbaugh’s battle of the bulge has created some pretty imaginative scapegoating.
A couple of weeks ago, Limbaugh came out and said that thanks to “exercise freaks” our health care system is stressed. He cited that those that exercise and involved in activities such as soccer, baseball, mountain bike, running, etc.ARTArticleSaga of a FiretenderNot terribly long ago, I came to the conclusion that my life's work is all about seeking the healing arts wherever they are found. The overwhelming thing about the concept was that I found them everywhere!
All of the individual paths that I had thought I had been on in my life were just one big ...ARTArticleSee If These Personal Development Tips Can Work For You!Improving yourself personally is a daunting task and requires considerable effort and energy to succeed. Like anything else, if you have the right tips and information, self improvement becomes a much easier goal to accomplish. This article contains a number of tips and advice about personal development that will help you on your way.ARTArticleSelecting The Most Appropriate Dog Grooming ServiceAnybody that has a pet is faced with a great number of challenges and complications to deal with on a regular basis. Pets are loaded with all kinds of health related conce
s and needs that need to be addressed on a regular basis with regards to living a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Any individual considering this particular need needs to be competent at selecting the right dog grooming service as part of their animal based care which is regularly needed.ARTArticleSelf Improvement Advice That's Easy To UnderstandImproving yourself does not happen on its own. The process of self improvement requires setting goals and putting sound advice into practice. This article will give you concrete advice that will help you achieve any goal that you want to achieve. Once you read this article, you can start on the path to success.
A lot of self improvement can come from improving your fitness as well as your mind. Often these two things go hand in hand as it takes an uncluttered mind to better yourself physically. If you are interested in this option then running is a great starting place for beginners.ARTArticleSelf Improvement Information You Should Take Advantage OfSelf improvement focuses on the growth and progression of a person over time. Personal development allows people to explore their mind and discover ways to improve themselves and their quality of life. The personal development advice in this article will help you if you wish to improve yourself.