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ARTArticleHelp for Low Back PainHave Low Back Pain?
Yoga and massage are the perfect formula to relieve low back pain. Do some lunge stretches, to open the hip flexors (fronts of the hips). Long stride walking can really help too! Professional massages by an experienced therapist can really get you back to feeling pain free.
The Psoas is the main hip flexor, a deep abdominal muscle that sits just in front of your spine. It actually has strands of the muscle that attach onto each vertebrae from T12 - L5, then crosses over the hip joint and attaches onto the inside of the upper femur (thigh bone).ARTArticleHow Can I achieve alkaline pH[7.3]to avoid Cancer and other chronic diseases?One of the most common causes of acidity is stress and poor eating habits.
Learn to increase the consuption of alkaline foods and minimize or eliminate acisic foods and you will be on your way to homeostasis[balance] or wellness.
What are the alkaline foods that I should eat instead of acidic foods?
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Fermented VeggiesrARTArticleHow to achieve Peace & Happiness?"Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and faithful in prayer."
Romans 12:12
"Start by doing what's necessary; then do what's possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible."
You become what you think about most of the time. And the most important part of each day is what you think about at the beginning of that day and at the end of the day. Start and end your day with positive thoughts and avoid listening to the news which most likely leave you depressed!
Start Your Day RightrARTArticleHow to Approach Self-Healing—Are Positive Emotions Enough?Knowing how to approach your self-healing process can be a real quandary, particularly if you don’t have a favorite and specific energy healing modality. You can spend a lot of energy just figuring out how to think of self-healing in a general context.
Recently, one of my readers asked a really great question regarding a general approach to self-healing. It was significant enough that I sent it to several of my colleagues for their consideration and comments.ARTArticleHow to Keep Your Relationship Resolutions for 2010Now that we're well into 2010, how are you doing with your New Year's resolutions? Setting goals in the love department is just as important as losing weight or getting your finances in shape. So even though you may already be working on other resolutions, don't put your relationship on the back burner.
Instead of accentuating the positives, the advice from couples' research often focuses on minimizing the negatives - don't nag, don't withhold sex, don't overreact, don't try to control. But why not focus your love resolutions on the do's instead of don'ts?ARTArticleHow to Lose Fat Fast After VacationDo you worry what to do with your healthy living routine when you go on vacation.
I just returned from a 2 week summer holiday with my family.
After eating whatever I wanted and not exercising for 2 weeks I probably shattered every health and fitness commandment.
But you won't see me doing the "cardio confessional" slaving on the treadmill feeling the food guilt for the rest of the summer.
After years of sticking to my fitness routine I have a plan that allows me to enjoy my vacations and get back on track the minute I throw the luggage back in the house.ARTArticleHow to manage stress in your life?Do you ever find yourself lying awake at night, unable to fall asleep, because you're worrying about one of the zillions of things you have to do the next day?
Do you ever wake up bone-tired on a cold, dark morning... not wanting to get out of bed and face the day ahead of you?
Do you wake up in the middle of the night, not able to get back to sleep.
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by your busy schedule ... your huge to-do list ... and all you have to do at your job and at home?
Do you crave sweets, carbohydrates, and salt for no apparent reason, especially at night?ARTArticleI've Got a Headache THIS Big…If you're a headache sufferer, you know that there are times when it's virtually impossible to look, feel, think, and live your best. Debilitating headaches can cripple your personal as well as professional life, often resulting in postponing activities, deadlines, and daily tasks for hours or even days.
My 3Rs are great for identifying solutions to the headache problem. Even if just one technique works for you, it's a gift that can help put your wellness back on track.
RECOGNIZE what's fueling your headaches.rARTArticleIf My Doctor Says My Thyroid is Normal…Why Do I Feel So Bad? - The Importance of A Complete Thyroid PanelThis is a question that I hear a lot, and due to what I consider faulty teaching through medical facilities as well as insurance company anemic reimbursement policies, many people are walking around with undiagnosed hypo-thyroidism.
Do you have lack of energy, maybe you are depressed, have trouble losing weight, difficulty sleeping, maybe your hair and nails are brittle and your skin is dry?
These are all very common symptoms of hypo-thryoidism, which millions of people, mostly women, complain of although never find resolution.ARTArticleIntuition—Fact That Has Not Yet Been ProvenI was just going about my day, when a little voice in the back of my head said, “Turn on the television.”
“What?” I argued with myself. “I don’t watch TV during the day. Sure, at night when I’m winding down my day, but day-time hours are for being productive.”ARTArticleIntuition—Pathway to WellnessIntuition is one of those elusive concepts that many of us know we should be using to enhance our opportunities for healing, but often, don’t quite know how to access. I remember a friend that had been a meditator for many years asking me how he would know when his intuition was speaking to him.
I was taken aback. I had assumed that because he had been an active meditator at one time in his life, that he would automatically be open to and recognize his intuitive wisdom, but that was not the case.ARTArticleLive Healthy in an Unhealthy WorldStaying healthy in an increasingly unhealthy world is becoming a full time job
The International Academy of Wellness is dedicated to recognizing, respecting and understanding today’s health challenges. Our mandate is prevention with a stated goal of getting straight to the cause and avoiding band-aid solutions. We employ the best of science and nature in all our efforts.
Did you know that:
heart disease is now affecting young people in their early and pre-teens?
the leading cause of death in North America today is prescription medications?rARTArticleLook and Feel Well Enjoy Life at any Age!The average life span of Americans is now approximately 80 years. Many affluent Americans are living even longer due to their high standard of living and access to cutting edge medical care. However, the big questions to ask yourself are:
1. Is this longer life really enjoyable?
2. Am I able to physically to do most of what I want to do?
3. Do I have constant aches and pains?
4. Am I spending a big portion of my time visiting a variety of doctors?ARTArticleLook Under the Hood: Causes and Solutions for Acid Reflux and IBSThink about the basic mechanics of your car. It has an engine that needs to run smoothly in order to keep all the other systems moving along. And most automotive hoses are designed to move fuel, air, wastes, and information in one direction only without blockages and mishaps.
Well, your body operates in much the same way. The "engine" that runs everything else is your digestive system.ARTArticleLooking for Miracles Is Different Than Believing In ThemWhen someone comes to me looking for an instantaneous healing, I know we are not likely to make very much progress. Are you wondering why? Doesn’t it seem to make sense that the more the person is able to believe in instant healing, the more likely it is going to happen?
Indeed, I love to offer healing sounds and support to people that believe in the power of energetic healing because we are most likely to get results. However, there is a difference between believing in miracles and looking for them.
Someone looking for miracles is usually desperately hunting to find a solution.ARTArticleMagnesium & Brain HealthWhat is the connection between magnesium and Brain Health?rARTArticleMarriage Problem AdviceGreetings,
Did you know that love does NOT conquer all?
You see, often people get married with the idea
that their “chemistry" or undying love for each
other will keep them together forever.
However, with almost 50% of marriages ending inrndivorce these days, it’s obvious that this isn’trnthe case. Therefore, it pays to know a few little
secrets before getting married.
Here are 5 tips that help keep couples together
long after tying the knot:
TIP1 - CONTINUE DATING
Over the years, people often drift apart orrnrelationships and marriages become stale becauserARTArticleMedical Device Supports Spine & BackI am a consultant with Ardyss International and NC Vendor
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I want to share an opportunity to incorporate medical garments into Chiropractic, Therapy and Rehabilitation Centers to assist their patient’s back and spine.ARTArticleNatural Methods to prevent any Bateria/Virus/ H1N1 Swine Flue1. Frequent hand-washing (well highlighted in all official communications) using Tea Tree Oil.
2. "Hands-off-the-face" approach. Resist all temptations to touch any part of face (unless you want to eat, bathe or slap).ARTArticleNo existence of the body without nutrientsNutrients are vital for the body’s existence on this beautiful world of ours, otherwise we would not continue to live and grow. Never take your body for granted, nurture it, cosset it, for it has to last the whole of your lifespan, far better to live daily life in tip top condition, rather than always popping to the doctors, who inevitably give you chemical based pills, usually with more side effects than benefits.ARTArticleOptimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6Optimal Ratio of Omega 3 to Omega 6:
Based on our evolutionary history, the ideal ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 in the diet is 1:1. Our ancestors evolved over millions of years eating that way. However, our modern diet has skewed the ratio significantly.
A hundred years ago, the average American ate less than one pound of vegetable oil per year. Today, the average American eats more than 75 pounds of these polyunsaturated omega-6 fats each year. So, instead of the ideal 1:1 ratio, most people consume anywhere from 20 to 50 times more omega-6 than omega-3 fatty acids!ARTArticlePrevent Temper Don't Manage ItFrom simple annoyance to fiery rage, loss of temper, with its emotional and physiological mayhem, so mess with your life that it’s time to prevent, not just manage the thunder. Lashing out in anger over even the smallest slights or obstacles only makes sense if your goal is to strip yourself of peace and inflame your bitte
ess and indignation.ARTArticleResveratol a new Antiaging & antiinflammatory Natural SubstanceThe plant extract resveratrol, found in the skin of red grapes, appears to suppress inflammation and may fight aging in humans, according to a new study.
Common food sources of resveratrol include grapes, wine, peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries.
Study author Husam Ghanim, PhD, of the University of Buffalo says the popular plant extract has been shown to prolong life and reduce the rate of aging in roundworms, fruit flies, and yeast, apparently because resveratrol affects a gene associated with longevity.ARTArticleReversing “Incurable” Chronic Conditions Through Self-HealingIf you have an “incurable” condition, you may be asking yourself if there is any possibility that incurable conditions can be reversed. The answer is, “Yes.”
Just because modern allopathic medicine may not have a cure, doesn’t mean that healing isn’t possible. The journey of self-healing is about discovering the power and the path within you.
If you have read my book, “The Root of All Healing,” you know that when I was faced with MS, I decided I was not going to live with that forever.ARTArticleSay It Isn't So...GMOWe’re going to change course this week and take a trip right into the ol’ grocery store.
The topic of this week is genetically modified foods (aka GM or GMO), in which I am willing to bet your kitchen is full of, mainly because the grocery store shelves sure are.
A recent study reported that if you were to randomly pick an item off of your grocery store shelf, you have a 70% chance of picking a food with genetically modified ingredients. This is basically saying that 7 out of 10 foods on the grocery store shelves have been genetically modified.ARTArticleSeven key Antiaging Hormones6 Key Hormones You Need in Optimal Levels for Optimal Health & Antiaging:
I rarely see a patient with low testosterone levels who does not also have a serious imbalance in some or all of the other major hormones regulating metabolism, body chemistry, and disease progression.
Here are 6 of the key hormones your doctor should test for … and the importance of maintaining optimal levels of each:rARTArticleShould you eliminate diet soda from your Diet? Absolutely YES!Eliminate Diet Soda From Your Diet
If you were to ask 1,000 people why they drink diet soda and other drinks with artificial sweeteners, I expect the vast majority (if not all) would tell you it’s because they are "watching their weight" and these products have no calories.ARTArticleSleep: Do You Dream?Do you dream? Good question, especially if you are wondering about the quality and quantity of your sleep. A "yes" answer is what we're looking for.
Remember the four stages of sleep? Phase One is the preparation stage during which your brainwaves and blood pressure slow and muscles relax. Phase Two is marked by further physical relaxation and increased brain activity including REM ("rapid eye movement"), which often leads to vivid dreams. Phases Three and Four are the revitalizing and healing deep sleep stages during which your brainwaves reach their slowest, most regular pattern.ARTArticleSleep: Go to Your Room!Sleep is a key component to health. Getting under 8 hours of sleep can lead to illness, obesity, and poor overall daytime performance.
Feeling trapped in a cycle of daily fatigue and nighttime wakefulness? Applying the 3Rs will give you some solutions from the integrative, holistic perspective to bring relief, energy, and vitality back into your life. Here's how the 3Rs work:
RECOGNIZE what's going on. You need to get a handle on why sleep has been elusive before you can make repairs.ARTArticleSleep: Why We Should (and Why We Don't)What's so important about getting those zzzzzz's? Think about the last time you woke up after a really good night's sleep. Remember how energized and refreshed you felt? Your body's natural daily cycles of expansion, activity, and growth are taxing. Periods of nightly restorative rest and repair actually reverse that wear and tear. When allowed to recover from those normal but significant demands, your body rewards you by delivering optimal levels of health and efficiency.
What happens when that opportunity for R-and-R is taken away?