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ARTArticlePsychiatric Fraud: Are Psychiatrists Making Up Disorders to Sell Drugs?Sales of psychiatric drugs are big business. Worldwide sales of antidepressants, stimulants, anti-anxiety and anti-psychotic drugs top $82 billion a year and fuel the $330 billion psychiatric industry.
Psychiatrists continue to label millions of Americans with “mental illnesses” and to prescribe dangerous, mind-altering drugs to treat diseases that may or may not exist. These psychiatric drugs cause 700,000 adverse drug reactions and an estimated 42,000 deaths each year, and the numbers continue to climb.ARTArticleQuieting the Mind Through Sound HealingIt has frequently surprised students when I suggest that sound healing is as much, if not more, about quieting the mind and listening as it is about making sounds. Many of us can make sounds, but we access the sounds that have the ability to heal from the well of our silence.ARTArticleRaw Food LIfestyle for Optimal Fitness lifestyleI often am amazed at the difference in individuals and their requirements for nutrition.
My training Buddy is like a camel and hardly drinks at all on a run and his favorite training food is white bread and peanut paste (with the crusts cut of and fig newtons). Apart from the obvious need to replace the expended carb and liquid requirements there is an emotional tie to foods consumed and also the location it has within the physiology of the individual.ARTArticleReasons Why Most Weight Loss Programs FailA lot of weight has been lost on a lot of different weight loss programs, but how many of those pounds end up being put back on. Many people are successful at losing weight, but it only remains a success if the weight stays off. Why are so few people successful at keeping the weight off?ARTArticleReducing Hypertension Using AcupunctureAmericans are in trouble. Obesity rates continue to skyrocket, and with rising obesity comes increasing reports of diabetes and hypertension among adults and, more frighteningly, children. We are constantly bombarded by advertisements pressuring us to try the latest high blood pressure medication – on billboards, in magazines, and on television. These padded ad budgets and pharmaceutical products are flourishing for a reason. America has a high blood pressure problem.ARTArticleREFRAMING NEGATIVE BEHAVIOR IN YOUR NAUGHTY CHILDThe best thing to do when your child has a negative behavior that needs to be changed is:
1. Assume good intent. If you assume he meant to do something bad, then he might end up continuing on with the negative behavior and/or becoming defensive. It is better to assume positive intent and then lead them from there.
2. If the behavior needs a reframing of content, then you can find out what that positive intention is, and you can work with your child to find a different behavior that would meet the same need.ARTArticleRegain Your Health Through a pH Balanced DietPeople have been dieting for as long as I can remember. I have tried plenty of diets myself. Recently I have been learning about pH medicine and the value of having a balanced pH. It is not necessary to understand everything about pH and the body, but you should gets some pH strips and measure your own pH levels.ARTArticleSelf Motivation Strategies to Clear Your Mind of Negative ThoughtsWhat you occupy your mind with is of essential importance to your physical and psychological health. Research shows that humans have an average of 60,000 thoughts every day. Although the idea of consistently controlling your thoughts can seem overwhelming, it is one of the most important skills you will ever learn. When you learn to gain control of your mind, you learn self motivation and can begin to take control of your life.ARTArticleSetting Smart Goals for Weight Loss Success“A goal properly set is halfway reached.”
-Abraham Lincoln
Here are six powerful tips to help you learn how to set smart weight loss goals.
1. Your goal must be clear, concise and specific.ARTArticleSleep Paralysis or HELP! I Can't Wake Up!Sleep Paralysis may be one of the most frightening, least dangerous things one can experience in sleep. It usually happens just when falling asleep or right at awakening and is the distinct sensation that one cannot move or speak. The feeling is caused by a slight mismatch in the brain and body, in that one is awake and the other still “asleep”. It usually only remains for a few seconds, but can last minutes, which for the uninformed can be terrifying. The episode is usually ended by a sound or movement in the room that can “break the spell”.ARTArticleSlimming Down and Controlling Weight With Foods That Burn The FatThere are many fat burning foods that can be found abundantly in nature, and you can use them as an effective and healthy part of any weight loss program. Not only do they do the job effectively, but they also perform in a safe manner. It is necessary to have good eating habits to support matters, and working out will also help. Eating the fat burning foods increases your body's fat burning capacity, making it function much more efficiently.ARTArticleSmall Improvements That Will Make You HealthierIf your goal is to remain wholesome by keeping yourself in great shape it does not have to be hard. Truthfully, for the most part, keeping yourself in good health involves little more than doing a few things on a regular basis. Do not be like the people who wait around getting woefully out of shape or are dealing with a critical illness before they decide to find out how to return to their previous level of health.ARTArticleSmart Eating for the Busy EntrepreneurIt's hard to always be an energetic entrepreneur. It's often round after round of networking, check writing, employee management, and bookkeeping. Weight gain and low energy often follow, with multiple cups of coffee, fast food, and erratic snacking. Popping a handful of supplements first thing in the morning is not the answer. This scenario really can be better. Just a few small changes, such as looking at good nutrition through the lens of overall health, can lead to big results. Here are seven pillars that support your well being and get you through your busy day with energy to spare.ARTArticleSnoring is Not Just an Ugly NoiseChainsaw. Fog horn. Angry bear. Freight train. A cow giving birth. An Ozzy Osbou
e concert. A wounded warthog. These are but a few of the colorful (and sometimes painful) descriptions of the snoring sounds of otherwise loved and presumably lovable sleepers.ARTArticleSome Quotes About Love And Happiness For Valentines Day!"Keep love in your heart. A life without it is like a sunless garden" -- Oscar WildeARTArticleSound Healing—Releasing Stressed MusclesMuscular pains or tension have sounds. When you know the physical pain is associated with emotional pain, the physical pain can release when you honor the physical stress with sound. This can be very challenging for those of us taught to only make “nice” sounds. But discomfort is not particularly nice, and like most things in life, it likes to be recognized as it is, without being forced to change.ARTArticleSovereign Wealth and Emergency Financial PreparednessIt is apparent. As a culture and a society we have not been very well financially educated. At times it is important to cut through all the confusion and get down to the basics of financial knowledge and financial security to help lead us into sovereign wealth. Do you know the old saying, "a dollar just doesn't buy what it used to", well, keep that in mind as you read this article.ARTArticleStress and How it Affects your BodyEveryone knows that stress is bad, but does anyone really know what to do about it? We come to accept a certain level of stress in our every day lives because we think its just part of how modern life is meant to be. In a certain way, that's true, there are certain things that we live with now which won't change just because we wish they would be different.rARTArticleStress Mechanics - The Business of HealthSTRESS MECHANICS – TIME FOR A TUNE UP
The 21st Century has brought with it remarkable research into health and the healing process. Contrarily, stress-related illnesses are escalating across the globe. Multiple episodes of negative-stress reactions have a direct link to such illnesses as: low energy: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; mood change: depression; insomnia; stomach disorders: Irritable Bowel Syndrome; food sensitivities, and can cause well-documented dramatic changes to our blood pressure and heart rate.ARTArticleStress Reduction for 12 Subjects after using the Infra Red Negative Ions Amethyst Bio Mat over 3 monthsAbstract:
12 subjects were tested before and after using the Bio Mat for one hour daily over 3 months period using 3 different biofeedback devices and blood cortisol levels to measure stress reduction.
Far Infra Red/Negative Ions Amethyst Bio Mat reduces Stress by 78% as validated by Pre and Post Biofeedback Brain Scans as well as fating blood test to measure the stress hormone cortisol.ARTArticleSuccessful Weight Loss and Good Health Are Linked to Social SupportHaving the support of family and friends can be just as important to a weight loss plan as exercise or calorie restriction. People who go on a weight loss plan with friends or family lose more weight than people who go on a weight loss plan by themselves, according to researchers at the University of Pittsburg. Of the 166 people in the study, 66 percent of those who were recruited to participate in the study along with their friends completed the study successfully and maintained their weight loss, compared to only 24 percent of those who participated in the program alone.ARTArticleTen Great Weight Loss Foods That Help You Burn Fat, Build Muscle, and Increase Your EnergyOxford University and Pennsylvania State University have found that certain foods have fat-bu
ing, muscle-building, or satiety-inducing properties. Here are ten great weight loss foods that help you burn fat, build muscle, and increase your energy. They also help you to control cravings.
1. Raw Fruits and VegetablesARTArticleThat Ol' Gut FeelingThat Ol’ Gut Feeling
Ever thought twice about crossing the street or trusting a new neighbour or colleague, or maybe, have you had the sense that something unusual was about to happen? Perhaps, you have read of people who chose not to get on a plane that eventually crashed, because they had a ‘bad feeling’. Or, have you uttered the words, “I’ve had a gut full!” Well, chances are, your belly was trying to tell you something that your brain upstairs could not put into words.ARTArticleThe 3Rs: A remedy for adult "Facebook depression"There can be no question that Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and any number of other social networking sites come with benefits. With countless users worldwide, and more joining daily, it's clear social media is a force to be reckoned with.
But are you getting more than you bargained for?
Psychologists now recognize that for some users, the world of social media comes with dangers. Symptoms ranging from the relatively minor (mild disappointment) to the most serious (thoughts of suicide) are widespread enough to net a new diagnosis: Facebook depression.ARTArticleThe Antioxidant RevolutionWhat do the rust on your car, a sliced apple turning brown, the fire in your wood stove, and many chronic illnesses have in common? In each case, the effects of oxygen are seen; oxidation is happening.ARTArticleThe Benefits of Binaural Beats Meditation ExplainedMeditation boosts your brain's levels of mood-elevating chemicals, such as:
- GABA
- HGH
- serotonin
- DHEA
- melatonin
- endorphinsARTArticleThe Benefits of Meditation for Weight Loss...The Amazing Truth RevealedIntroducing the fast, easy way for you to experience the benefits of meditation today.
Meditation has long been used to aid in weight loss and make dieting easier. Sometimes diet and exercise alone are not enough to get you through the times when you're hungry, fatigued, or stressed out, leading to emotional eating, the primary cause of obesity. Meditation can help you stick to your diet and shed pounds over a longer period of time, resulting in permanent weight loss.ARTArticleThe Best Diet for Fighting Depression and AnxietyMaking simple changes to your diet can have profound effects on your brain and body. Scientific organizations all over the world have found that eating the right foods can reverse depression, reduce anxiety, boost energy levels, improve mental alertness and concentration, and fight a variety of chronic health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, and cancer.
To help heal your depression, make sure to get these foods into your diet:
Nutrient-Rich FoodsARTArticleThe Changing Value of MoneyI think its fair to say our financial education here in our culture is severely lacking.
If we were to break it down to basics, money has two qualities, a physical and an energetic, in this article we will be discussing the physical sense.
I remember as a kid looking at some paper currencies, one of $100 value and another of $5...thinking "how weird, being on the same paper one could buy a whole lot more than the other." It really did not make much sense, although that's one of the basic beliefs of fiat currency...ignorance is bliss.ARTArticleThe Economic Cost of Obesity – Is Obesity a Threat to Our Financial Security?Obesity and being overweight and the associated health problems are estimated to be more costly than the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq combined. The cost of both wars is estimated to be around 150 billion dollars annually, according to the Pentagon. The most recent study on the cost of obesity found that the total cost of being overweight or obese is estimated to be 270 billion dollars annually. The cost of being overweight is estimated at 72 billion dollars a year and the cost of obesity is estimated to be 198 billion dollars a year, according to the Society of Actuaries (SOA).