Archive for June, 2007
What is Reiki?
Yet another question I get asked often (especially since I am a Reiki Master) is “What is Reiki?” Well, the technical answer is that Reiki is a Japanese energy modality that promotes healing and stress relief through strategic hand placement over a client’s body by a practitioner. Many symbols are “drawn” on the […]
Use healthy habits to maintain weight
Still stuggling to to lose those last pounds? Want to create healthy eating and work-out habits? Well, Debbie Rocker recently posted the following tips at Yahoo Health. They should be able to help you get over the stagnant hump on your way to wellness.
Don’t sweat the small stuff – in fact, be […]What is NMT?
Fellow Certified Neuromuscular Therapist (CNMT) Ben Crabtree has a pretty informative site about massage therapy and other modalities. From the looks of it, he is very well versed and well trained in the area of massage and bodywork. I have a personal appreciation for his clear and understandable interpretation of NMT as described […]
Massage may be the answer to your occupation
Anyone who has received massage therapy to treat work related stress or injuries knows that it is very reliable for overall wellness. For those who are not aware of the benefits from personal experience could learn a lot from the following article I found at Alternative Medicine Link. Though the article is dated […]
Use your head to trick your stomach
You may notice a pattern here as I post, yet again, some tips on controlling your appetite. I just know this tends to be a challenge in my own life the older I get because what I’m eating sticks with me a lot longer than it used to (darn metabolism). Anyway, I found these […]
Detox your home
Removing toxins from your diet and hygiene products is always a good thing. It will help prolong the health and wellness of your skin, hair, and your vital organs and digestive track. Have you ever thought of what removing toxins from your household could do? By simply replacing your commercial chemical cleaners […]
Cut calories by adding soup
Good news for those trying to cut calories but still eat filling meals: soup could be your answer!
Health Day News recently posted this great advise that may give you reason to keep soup in your diet rotation even during the summer months.
Having a bowl of low-calorie soup prior to a meal may help cut your […]Kids eat the darndest things
I found this interesting, yet disturbing little tidbit over at Natural Healing today. I wish I could say I am surprised but most people know that children (and most adults) need some guidance when it comes to choosing the most nutritious foods to eat. The following stats just prove that. Luckily the […]
Just breathe
Deep breathing, like touch, is another tool that, when done regularly and correctly, can tremendously impact your life. And I’ve written about deep breathing before but can’t really stress it enough. Not only does deep, diaphramatic breathing help keep your pelvis, spine, shoulders and head in alignment, it will keep you stress-free (or […]
Touch does so much
I’m a fan of touch. Obviously. Touch just does so much but is arguable the most underrated of all the senses. So in honor of National Touch Day (which I think I just made up), Here’s some tips from writer Gretchen Malik for adding more touch in your life.
Touching can make your […]
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