February 6, 2012

History of Meditation

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Meditation can be traced back to hundreds of years BC and is found in virtually every culture. The methods and processes vary from each philosophy, but the end goal is the same-- to achieve awareness of your inner self by suspending conscious thought. Depending on where the particular philosophy of meditation is derived will determine how deeply spiritual the process may be. Eastern cultures have a spiritual philosophy referring to meditation, while Western cultures tend to take a less religious … [Read more...]

Chronic Fatigue-Fibromyalgia

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Part 2: the Adrenal–Thyroid Connection Written By Michael Gerber, MD, HMD | Adrenal support dosing has a very long therapeutic curve. It is nice to start with sleeping eight to nine hours per night, and to enjoy occasional vacations when the stress is off. Reducing stress at the work place, at home and with the kids is important, but how to resolve the stress of estranged spouses bent on revenge, sick relatives, crazy siblings battling over the inheritance, financial collapse and loss of … [Read more...]

What Are Essential Oils?

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Submitted By Carol Christian, RAHCC | Essential oils are natural aromatic compounds found in the seeds, bark, stems, roots, flowers, and other parts of plants. They can be both beauti­fully and powerfully fragrant. If you have ever enjoyed the gift of a rose, a walk by a field of lavender, or the smell of fresh cut mint, you have experi­enced the aromatic qualities of essential oils. In addition to giving plants their distinctive smells, essential oils provide plants with protection against … [Read more...]

Therapeutic Massage:

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A Powerful Ally for Stress Relief and Stress Management There’s no denying the power of bodywork. Regardless of the adjectives we assign to it--pampering, rejuvenating, therapeutic--or the reasons we seek it out--a luxurious treat, stress relief, pain management--massage therapy can be a powerful ally in your healthcare regimen. Wellness and body care have a long tradition throughout human history. In ancient Greece and Rome, purification rituals and massage were an integral part of … [Read more...]

Stress

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by June Milligan | Feeling Overwhelmed? Don't let the situation get you down. The causes may be health, finances, relationships or too many demands. You may be feeling that things are out of control, that you’re a puppet on a string, or that you’re trapped in a situation and cannot see a way out. Whatever the cause of the stress, feeling overwhelmed is almost always made up of a combination of stresses and a feeling that you don’t have the physical or mental resources to deal with … [Read more...]

Massage Therapy. It’s not just a Luxury

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by Kaleigh Richards, LMT | For many years, massage has been viewed as a stress relieving luxury. However, in the past decade or so, the general public and other healthcare professionals are starting to recognize that massage therapy is an effective healthcare approach. Massage therapy, along with chiropractic, physical therapy and other natural health modalities are being sought out more often as an alternative option to prescription drugs and surgery. Massage therapy is different from any … [Read more...]

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