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ARTArticleWhat is SHAME?THE BAD SEED I was born bad & I’ll always be bad Guilt is about actions - it’s the emotion which is caused by disobedience to rules we deeply believe in. On the other hand, SHAME is about our identity - about who we are, fundamentally. It says that our very essence is bad, unlovable, unacceptable - to be eliminated. It makes us: • want to hide, isolate, not talk, try to be invisible • want to be dead! The pain of shame is so great & the conviction that we’re un-redeemable is so deep (not worth saving), that it eliminates Hope. Why bother even trying!r ARTArticleWhat Medical Experts Are Saying About Male MenopauseMale Menopause (Andropause) is the stage of life that prepares a man to move from the first half to the second. Just as adolescence is a transition period and ideally prepares a child to become an adult, male menopause helps men to move from first adulthood to second adulthood. For those who have the courage to make the journey, the second half can be even more fulfilling than the first.ARTArticleWhat's the Difference Between a Rut and a Grave?I am beginning another new venture. It's something I did, a very long time ago, but I enjoyed it and I think I will enjoy it again. It involved working with people of all ages so that makes it a good thing. It involves my faith, so that also makes it even better. It's not like I needed something to fill my time, because my time really is full with all the activities I have taken on over the past five or six months, but I needed a little something to bring in some money and this will do that very nicely. Another thing that I love added to the 'pot.' Life is really good!ARTArticleWhy Charlie Sheen and others are so angry at the mainstream treatment culture and society.Hank Hayes author of the book “You’ve been lied to… the untold truth about the alcohol and addiction mainstream treatment industry and the secrets on how to eliminate the problem for good” due to be released at the end of May 2011 say’s…ARTArticleWhy Diaphragmatic Breathing 24/7 Is Crucial To Fight ObesityRecent medical discoveries suggest that obesity and insulin resistance are caused by ... low levels of oxygen in body cells. When our bodies suffer from cell hypoxia (reduced O2 levels), our tissues increase production of HIF-1 (hypoxia inducible factor-1). And this is the chemical that directly leads to weight gain and obesity.ARTArticleWhy Poor Sleep Is Norm in Cancer (with Solutions)Advance of cancer malignancy aggravates sleep problems. Many medical studies proved a clear link between insomnia and cancer (Berger 2009; Hearson et al 2008; Lee at al 2004; Roscoe et al 2008; Sateia et al 2008). Public medicine at this time is unable to clarify the reason responsible for this fact. Around 170 Russian medical practitioners proposed a straightforward mechanism that describes the explanation for poor and good sleep. It is based on alterations in involuntary respiratory patterns and brain cells oxygenation.ARTArticleWhy Strictly Nasal Breathing At Exercise Is Beneficial for Diabetes and Heart PatientsDecades of medical research and dozens of clinical studies have shown that patients with heart disease and/or diabetes have heavy breathing at rest. (You may find over 15 such studies on my website.) Instead of breathing 6-7 L/min (the medical norm), they pant up to 15-18 L/min at rest. Furthermore, numerous medical studies have clearly shown that development of diabetes and heart disease is based, on a cell level, on low body oxygen content. Tissue hypoxia is the cause of both conditions.ARTArticleWill We Continue To Live From Fear or Choose Love?There is a not well known myth that long ago before the written word life was very different for humans. They left evidence of this life in artifacts of carvings and drawing on caves. These reflected a time when there was a partnership between males and females. It was a time when the left and right brains in humans were integrated. From their wholeness men and women cooperated with each other creating a civilization of peace and harmony. From this foundation they were connected to the creative source of life and allowed this sacred energy to flow through them.ARTArticleWould You Rather Be James Bond or The Most Interesting Man in the World?Many of us identify with the larger-than-life image of James Bond played by Sean Connery. He’s a man’s man, attracts women with ease, and can defend himself when needed (or wipe out armies of adversaries whenever he wishes).ARTArticleYou will Get Joint Pain Relief Easily if you Have the Right DiagnosisIt's no wonder there's so much information available on joint pain relief since millions of people in the world suffer from joint pain. Some of it is good, some more common sense, and other just plain bad advice. I went into full research mode when I suddenly got finger joint pain.ARTArticle***How Much Alcohol Is Too Much? The Facts Might Surprise YouJackie asked me how many drinks could her husband have in a day before she should worry. She says he drinks three or four beers in the evening on work nights and a lot more on weekends when he doesn't have to go to work the next day. She thinks he may be a functioning alcoholic. Kevin worries that his wife's three or four glasses of wine in the evening could be the beginning of alcoholism. Alcoholism runs in her family.ARTArticle3 Easy Steps to Rocket Your Focus to Live the Life You DeserveWhat if it could be New Years Eve everyday? What if we could simply forgive ourselves for what has been, refocus on what we want in our lives and then get excited? Would that make a difference in your life? Knowing that you had a chance to start over? The thing is you, do. Each year you have 365 opportunities with an extra bonus in a leap year. How good is that! The big key to living a joyful, fulfilled and successful life comes down to our mindset and our beliefs. By learning to shift our mindset we can see incredible and remarkable changes.ARTArticleA Book Junkie Admits AllI have spent the last few days unable to tear myself away from watching a dreadful series that I am streaming instantly on TV. There are thirty-two episodes and I am almost finished with the lot. I am annoyed with my behavior and what a waste of time it is. Yesterday I tried to stop and couldn't.ARTArticleA Closer Look at VCNB’s Banking Services Available in LaurelvilleWhen choosing a bank, customers look for reliability, personal attention, convenient services, and financial solutions that cater to everyday needs. For residents and businesses in southern Ohio, VCNB has long been a trusted partner in financial growth and stability. The Laurelville branch embodies the bank’s tradition of service, offering a full suite of modern banking services backed by a friendly, community-focused team.ARTArticleAddiction Treatment and DetoxificationA number of alcoholics and/or drug addicts find it difficult to effectively "work" a recovery program until effective medical detoxification is reached. Medicine may be given to reduce or get rid of alcohol urges, hypoglycemia, depression, mood swings, anxiety, sleeplessness, tremors, memory loss, stomach and intestinal conce s, and/ or other troubles which keep alcoholics and/or drug users from curbing their addictions.ARTArticleADHD, Depression, Anxiety? Or Is It Lyme Disease?Most of us in New England and certainly here in Connecticut have heard of Lyme Disease. It got its name from Lyme, CT as it was first officially identified there. There are certain geographic regions where Lyme Disease is more abundant but according to the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society (ILADS), the disease is prevalent across the United States and throughout the world. ILADS states that Lyme disease is one of the fastest growing infectious diseases in the nation.ARTArticleAn Easy 2 Step Process to Raise Your Child’s Self-EsteemWhen we are happy, self-assured children then we will grow up into happy, self-assured adults. When things go wrong, if a child learns how to handle it then as adults they will too know how to handle it with dignity and grace. If we instil in our children that they are worthy, they are enough and they are loved, then they will grow into adults knowing they are worthy, they are enough and they are loved. Isn’t that what we want all really want for our children anyway?ARTArticleAn easy way to start mastering fear and anxiety.Have you ever felt fear or anxiety take over your life? If you have then you will know what a vicious cycle that can be. By changing your mindset you can learn to become the master of fear, rid yourself of negative self-talk and thus live a life of joy. Yet it can be a problem if you find yourself in a situation where fear is out of control or you are in an anxious state or suffering panic attacks. Changing your mindset isn't so simple and easy.ARTArticleApology: Magical, Cleansing, and HealingAs a professional mediator I have seen the power of the apology first hand. Practicing the 12-Step directive to "make a list of all persons we have harmed, become willing to make amends to them all, and make direct amends wherever possible" may be one of the best life practices you can incorporate. In fact, adopting this philosophy can drastically improve your relationships. Here is what you need to know about apologies:ARTArticleAsthma Acting Up? The Hidden Allergy Triggers That Cause Flare-Ups (and a Simple Control Plan)Asthma is one of those conditions that can feel unfairly unpredictable. You can be fine for weeks, then suddenly you’re tight-chested after a normal walk, waking up coughing at night, or reaching for your inhaler more than usual and wondering what changed. A lot of the time, the answer is annoyingly simple: triggers. Specifically, allergy triggers you don’t always notice.ARTArticleAttachment Theory and Development of Eating Disorders.Attachment theory explains the bond or tie between a child and an attachment figure, a parent or guardian. Nowadays it is starting to become obvious that children with insecure attachment styles are prone to eating disorders more so than children with secure attachments. When children interact with parents in the first 5-7 years of life some children feel that their parents are a reliable source of comfort and security. These children most likely will develop secure attachment style and become well-adjusted adults.ARTArticleBenefits of QigongBenefits of Qigong ARTArticleBest Solutions Are Offered To The Injured By The ChiropractorIn the health sector, where injured persons are being given the needed care with peculiarity to the type of injury they sustain during or after a car accident, which might be best addressed as a road accident. There are different names used to classify all these wounds and injuries conce ing how they appear and how they affect the body. This content is made to expose the way that chiropractors render health services to injured people in their custody.ARTArticleCan taking action cause you more damage than good?One of my favourite sayings is “if it is to be then it is up to me” which of course means we all need to take action. It reminds me of a joke: “a man goes to church and prays to God asking that he win the lottery. God replies yes he will help and the man will indeed win the lottery. A few weeks later the man is still waiting, so he asks God if he misunderstood because he hasn’t won the lottery yet. God replies, you have to buy the ticket.” But are there times when it can cause your more damage than good?ARTArticleCBT - How It WorksCBT is currently recognised by the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (a government body responsible for deciding which treatment should be available on the NHS) as the most effective treatment for the a range of emotional problems including: * Depression * Low Self Esteem * Anxiety * Panic Attacks * Eating Disorder * Obsessive Compulsive Disorders * Post Traumatic Stress Disorder * Somatic Problems (including chronic pain and chronic fatigue/ME)ARTArticleCBT Counseling - Should You Try It?Selecting the right time to make a change through CBT Counseling will help you to follow through with the decision once it has been made. There are three things to consider here; your general life circumstances, the balance between the pros and cons of making the change, and where you place the responsibility for change. Even if you are sure this is the right time, it is worthwhile considering these factors as doing so will maximize your chances of success. 1. Life circumstancesr ARTArticleCBT For Eating Disorders - Maximise Your Chances of SuccessBefore you start your CBT Counselling treatment programme there are a number of things you can do to maximise your chances of success. 1. Prioritising yourself and your recoveryr ARTArticleCBT-Why Counseling is ChallengingWhen people begi CBT counseling they understandably hope that things will gradually improve in a smooth and upwardly linear way. However, the changes that you will be attempting to make through CBT counseling are challenging particularly if you are working to change behaviours that helps you to cope in the short term (e.g. eating disordered behaviours, alcohol/drug abuse). Added to this is the fact that in order to resolve a problem you must focus on it, an increased awareness of your problem will make it feel more significant.ARTArticleCBT: How To Find A Good TherapistEvidence suggests that CBT is currently the most effective treatment for a range of mental health problems including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, OCD, PTSD. As such it is recommended as the treatment of choice by The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) and therefore by the government. However, despite the recent introduction of IAPTs (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies), the government initiate to ensure that CBT is provided to everyone who needs it, NHS waiting lists are still up to 12months long.ARTArticleCoping Strategies: Information For Eating Disorder SufferersResolving your eating disorder means that potentially you will be without a way a coping with difficult and challenging experiences. It is therefore important that you develop alte ative coping strategies in parallel with working to resolve your eating disorder. This will feel difficult for a two reasons. Firstly, up until now you have been using your eating disorder to cope and so have not needed to explore alte atives.

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