Archive for September, 2007
Cancer equals Divorce??
Wow. Researchers have come to the startling conclusion that victims of certain types of cancers are more likely to experience divorce as well. I think this is sad news but also proof thet researchers will study anything! Here’s the gist of the results:
“The study showed women with cervical cancer had a 40 […]Find peace of mind
Here are four unconventional ways to feel more spiritual every day based on an article written for Self Magazine by Elizabeth DeVita-Raeburn on the power (or lack thereof of prayer):
1 Make the world a better place.
Volunteer vacations — whether traveling to Africa to record the population of black rhinos or flying to Brazil […]Breathe right
It’s important to remember that there is a definite correlation between our breath’s patterns and what it means to the body. For instance, when we’re stressed, our breathing patterns will show it by increasing and putting the body in the fight or flight mode. The best thing we can do during these stressful […]
Want to lose weight and have a better mood?
Let’s face it, most of us are fighting stress, depression and/or exhaustion every day. We don’t have too far to look to find the culprit, or at least one area were even slight changes can make big differences: diet. Did you know that certain diets that can make you feel naturally high can […]
Water is essential to life
There’s no question that water is a fundamental part of our lives. However, it’s easy to forget how completely depended we are on it. Here are some facts:
The average adult body is 55 to 75 percent water.
Two thirds of your body weight is water (approximately 40-50 quarts).
A human embryo is more than 80% […]Aromatherapy to fight depression
I’m a big fan of aromatherapy and have posted on it before. The following aromatherapy suggestions to fight depression were written by Susan Blue for Live Holistically, a very informative site. Click the link to see the post in its entirety or to search their archives for more holistic tips.
Bergamot: Used for anxiety; […]The psychology of chronic pain
Pain, especially chronic pain, can sometimes be so intense that many sufferers will go to great lengths to address it. Unfortunately, the mental and emotional aspects of pain are often overlooked and underestimated. Often dealing with these areas can get right to the source of physical pain with amazing results, if one can […]
Support to quit smoking
For those ready to kick the habit and put down the cigarettes for good, there is help available. Health Magazine posted some supportive tips for those willing to get creative to stop their dangerous, addictive habit. These tips take the patch and nicotine gum a step further.
Short bursts of activity.
A new review in […]Massage for tension headaches
According to HealthDay News, a tension headache is a tight, painful pressure across the forehead. The pain may also extend into the neck, and is usually steady, rather than sharp or stabbing.
Tension headaches may be brought on by everyday stress and frustration, eyestrain and poor posture, says the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center. […]I’ll be back…
I’m taking a few days off to travel to my hometown of Chicago. I’ll pick up where I left off in on 9/17. See you then!
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