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ARTArticleSolving the Sleep DilemmaSolving the Sleep Dilemma
Have you spent nights tossing and turning without being able to rest? Some people spend every night that way. I’m amazed at how many people tell me that they sleep only one to four hours a night.
When a person doesn’t get enough sleep at night nothing works right. Sleep is necessary for a healthy immune system, normal hormonal function and recovery of the body and mind. Lack of sleep is even connected to an inability to lose weight.ARTArticleSound Your FeelingsMy healing took a huge leap forward when I discovered that my own sounds could heal. So one of the first skills I teach new sound healers to develop is the ability to sound their feelings. Why?ARTArticleStrength that Comes not from Muscularity, but Tendon Power and Virtue.An article from Rodale Press which was copied to a Yahoo Group I subscribe to, is available for you to read via the following link:
http://www.rodale.com/doing-good-deeds?cm_mmc=DailyNewsNL-_-2010_05_12-_-Top5-_-NA - Please read it and then follow my response about its conclusion.
The article draws a conclusion that is based on our society's over-reliance upon muscular strength. It proves to me that there is a real value in educating the public upon a little know
Ancient understand that tendons need to be trained to better help us hold up an object than through muscularity.ARTArticleStress and the 3RsThe fight-or-flight reaction is one way the body physically reacts to emotional stimuli. It's an entirely natural reaction that, in the wild, can literally mean the difference between surviving or falling victim to any number of threats. When your body reacts with fight-or-flight too often, though, the response can lead to tension and the damaging effects of stress.
The 3Rs technique is a great solution to this type of stress. These steps can work right alongside therapies such as NET to help you maintain your gain control of an overactive fight-or-flight response:ARTArticleStress Management & WellnessA lecturer, when explaining stress management to an audience, raised a glass of water and asked, "how heavy is this glass of water? "
Answers called out ranged from 20g to 500g.
The lecturer replied, "The absolute weight doesn't matter.
It depends on how long you try to hold it.
"If I hold it for a minute, that's not a problem. If I hold it for an hour, I'll have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. "ARTArticleSuccessful GERD Diet PlanningGastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) can be helped greatly by
eating a balanced GERD diet that is low in acidic foods.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease occurs when stomach contents, either
food or liquid, leaks back up into the esophagus. Symptoms can include
heartburn, chest pain, difficulty in swallowing and regurgitation of food.ARTArticleSummer Health And FitnessThe summer season brings a great opportunity to improve your health, raise your fitness level, reduce some body fat and have more fun. That’s a good combination don’t you think? Summer days are longer giving you more time to get outside and enjoy nature while getting more exercise.ARTArticleSun, Skin, SPF, and Sunscreen: 12 Must-KnowsSummer is well underway already. Particularly at this time of year, the sun--and both the damage and the benefits it can offer--is intense. Are you taking good care of your skin? Here are twelve must-know facts and guidelines about the sun and your health.
- The difference between the rays: In terms of skin health, sunlight comes in two types: UVA rays(think "A" for aging) and UVB (think "B" for burning) rays. The UVBs can be the damaging ones you hear so much about.ARTArticleSuper Foods for Antiaging & Total WellnessWhat makes a "superfood"?
When it comes to healthy eating, there are foods that are so exceptionally nutrient dense and the benefits of eating them so amazing, that they are often referred to as “super foods”.
What’s more, they have more nutrients per calorie than most other foods and have also been proven to contain vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that work to prevent many types of disease such as cancer and heart disease among many others. They are also perfect for low-fat and heart-healthy diets.
Superfood #1
BerriesARTArticleSurving a heart attack when you are aloneHow can you survive a heart attack when you are alone?ARTArticleTaking Control of StressEver think that pain, discomfort, and other symptoms all feel worse when you're stressed? You're not alone...and you're right on the money!
In fact, various studies have shown that anxiety, stress, and other emotional conditions can actually decrease the body's immunity and leave us open to illness, from the common cold to heart conditions.ARTArticleThe Best Food For Building Muscle and Burning FatDo you want to know the one food that has all you need to build lean muscle and burn bodyfat? Oh yeah and it tastes great and is easy to prepare!
Your mother always told you to "eat your breakfast", it's the most important meal of the day!" Well, your Mom was right... again
Just think of the word Break-Fast for a minute. You are breaking the fast of going all night without eating and get this... eating breakfast is a daily habit for the people who belong to The National Weight Control Registry.ARTArticleThe Healing Freedom of TruthA teacher once said to me, “Most people are lying to themselves most of the time.”
“Yah, right,” I thought as I blew off the concept as nonsense.
However, that kind of statement has a way of sticking with you, and I couldn’t get it out of my thoughts. “How often am I lying to myself?” I wondered.ARTArticleThe Perfect DietThe Perfect Diet
This makes for a great magazine headline on your nearest news stand but unfortunately you become disappointed and confused once you flip through the pages.
Wether it's the magical Acai or Gogi berry one week, or the raw, cooked or frozen diet the next, it's all a marketing illusion for companies to sell you more of their stuff.
So let's breakdown the Diet Dogma.
The idea of a "Perfect" Diet is like chasing a moving target, and if you continue to chase this moving target you are setting yourself up for failure.ARTArticleThe positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar in your healthThe Positive Effect of Vinegar on Blood Sugar
Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal.ARTArticleThe positive effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood SugarThe Positive Effect of Apple Cider Vinegar on Blood Sugar
Numerous studies have shown that vinegar can help lower your blood sugar, even after a high-carb meal.ARTArticleThe Sun's Good-Health Gift: Vitamin DIt's true that overexposure to the sun can lead to skin damage. But there's a flip side to that story: Not all sun exposure is excessive. Yes, you CAN have your sun and go burn-free, too. In fact, you should make a point of including a little sunshine in your routine every day.ARTArticleTop 10 Training Tools For Better Workouts1. Under Armour Gym Bag
I used the same old Adidas bag for over 10 years until I needed more room for my gear so I picked this one up at a Sport Chek store. It has room for all the gear you see, is strong and durable and matches my Under Armour shirt, shorts and socks. No I am not endorsed by them it’s simply the most comfortable workout gear which can be found at www.UnderArmour.com
2. Nike Frees
Surprisingly the sneaks I wear to the gym are Nike, but for ONE reason. These aren’t your normal running shoes which is not as great as you may think for running or training.ARTArticleTurning Regrets Into BlessingsSome of the most significant feelings we have that can keep us trapped in our pain include, regret, guilt, and shame. Many of us have an easier time forgiving someone else than we do ourselves. If we don’t transform these feelings they easily lead to depression and even serious illnesses.ARTArticleUltimate Brain PowerMy Computer is Faster than your Computer!
You may have the fastest Computer in the world. But, mine is faster!
About now you will probably be saying this guy is out of his mind. Not Really, I am just talking about a different type of computer. One that is completely organic.Your brain!
Our computers run at fantastic speeds these days. We have the ability to gain tremendous amounts information in just a fraction of a second. And our brain ( WOW! What a device to have at our fingertips!) It can assimilate and transfer information much faster than the fastest computer.ARTArticleWater & WellnessHere's how to figure out the right amount of water you need to drink daily to stay completely hydrated.
You need to drink half of your body weight in ounces daily. Let's say you weight 200 lbs. You will need 100 oz. of water. Divide 100 oz. by 8 oz (a size of a glass) you get 12. You need to drink 12 (8 oz.) glasses of water a day to keep your body properly hydrated. This is a minimum. Your body performs at its best when its properly hydrated. We live in a such a lush world and yet you're so dry inside our body because we don't drink enough water.
Water helps to:ARTArticleWhat About The Guy Stuff?…Is a question that I hear often, probably because most media and advertising is geared towards menopausal women, and not as much to the men. Oh yeah, and also because men just don’t speak up when they actually have a problem, right?
So keeping just shy of bachelor parties and late night poker games with the bud’s, we are going to discuss a hormone, actually not just “For Men Only”, so ladies don’t lose interest, we’re talking about testosterone.ARTArticleWhat are the side effect of Tylenol [Acetaminophen]?Acetaminophen causes more than half the acute liver failure
in the United States
12/24/2005
The manufacturer of Tylenol has voluntarily upgraded warnings that large doses of acetaminophen can cause irreversible liver failure.
“More children under four die of accidental poisonings at home than are accidentally killed with guns at home.”rn—National Safety CouncilARTArticleWhat Causes Fibromyalgia[FMS], Chronic Fatigue Syndrome[CFS], Multiple Chemical Sensitivities[MCS] and the natural solution?What causes Fibromyalgia/Chronic Fatigue/Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and what is the natural cure?
Cause #1: ToxinsrARTArticleWhat is Barrett's Esophagus?Barrett's esophagus is a condition of the esophagus. The
esophagus is the muscular tube the connects the stomach and
the mouth. Barrett's esophagus describes the condition of the
changing of the tissue cells of the esophagus to be more like
those of the intestine. No symptoms or signs are known to be
associated with Barrett's esophagus, but it is often found in
patients suffering from acid reflux disease and
gastroesophageal reflux disease, commonly known as GERD.
Barrett's Esophagus affects about 1% of people in the USA.ARTArticleWhat is Tea Tree Oil? What are their uses?Tea tree oil is a great all purpose essential oil. The Tea Tree Oil Bible gives you and your doctor or health care practitioner as much information as possible in a clear, simple and concise manner.
What got us interested in tea tree oil were the many successful personal health and hygiene applications we and others were using on a daily basis. The overwhelming testimonials indicated a little known yet powerful healing agent was being overlooked.ARTArticleWhat is the best Essential Omega do I need daily to prevent heart disease?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!ARTArticleWhat is the best Natural SweetnerWhat is the best Natural Sweetener?
Stevia..
I've written a number of times about my favorite sweetener, stevia. It has no calories, it tastes great, and it doesn't raise your blood sugar. Nor does it come with the potential side effects (like cancer and neurological disorders) of artificial sweeteners.
It seems like everything we use to sweeten food causes health problems. But what about the naturally sweet herb - stevia? Why aren't more manufacturers using stevia instead of sugar, fructose, aspartame, or high fructose corn syrup? Could it be that stevia costs too much?ARTArticleWhat is the best natural treatment for arthritis?What is the best naural relief for arthritis & Pain?
I recommend using a natural supplement containing glucosamine hydrochloride, chondroiton, ginger and green tea which helps your body achieve an alkaline pH of 7.35 to reduce inflammation instead of using Cox II inhibitor medications with potential side effects like: Celebrex (celecoxib)/Vioxx (rofecoxib)/Bextra (valdecoxib).rARTArticleWhat Millennials Can Teach Us About PositivityHow can a group of 80 million young Americans suffering from mind-bogglingly high unemployment rates still be positive, buoyant and survive? Leave it to Millennials to do exactly that.
With $200 billion in buying power, they are optimistic, confident, self-expressive, liberal, upbeat and open to change—according to research from the Pew Research Center.
Once you “get” the importance of positivity for these young men and women, you have the key to effectively connect with them. Simply put, they have little or no room for negativity in their lives.