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by ConiferMassage Do you ever hear your body? Probably not. Its always talking to us. If we sit for too long in one place, our hips hurt. If we are hunched in front of the computer screen, our necks hurt. If we eat level 10 hot wings, our stomachs revolt. You get the picture. But most of us just ignore what we are hearing instead of stopping and really listening to what our bodies are saying. If you can take on this... 1/22/2008 8:09:06 PM
by Nina Atwood, M.Ed., LPC Hello All, I received a question from a reader on my Ask The Singlescoach portion of my site the other day, and wanted to share it with you. This information could help you get what you need out your relationship...keep reading Dear Singlescoach: i'm 28yrs old and i've been with my 31yr old boyfriend for 3months. it took me a long time to be able to open my heart up to another man after a bad break... 1/21/2008 1:44:45 PM
by Sandra W. Froese, Ed.D, LPC Several years ago, I had the privilege of hearing Dr. Norman Vincent Peale speak on the topic of his book, "The Power of Positive Thinking." Although some of the ideas are rather simplistic, I have found through the years that his method to replace negative thoughts with positive thoughts really works! When I am in a grumpy mood, I place a rubber band around my wrist, and when a negative thought enters... 1/20/2008 11:06:06 PM
by Jeffrey Ellis, MD We use them to greet others, and to help express our thoughts... but often our face steals the spotlight leaving our hands with little attention. There are some simple tips that you can try to keep the skin on your hands feeling baby smooth. Unlike your face, your hands need rich heavy creams. Shea butter, Cutemol, and Neutrogena Norwegian formula are some of our favorites. You should apply hand... 1/20/2008 3:39:43 PM
by Ronald Nathan, Ph.D. Do you find yourself worrying all the time? Do you find it hard to concentrate because the same thoughts keep going around and around in your head like clothes in a dryer? Do your worries keep you from enjoying life, getting things done, and falling asleep at night? Now there is hope. Real hope. You are about to discover two fantastic ways to win your battle against worry. How do I know this? I am... 1/10/2008 5:20:21 PM
by Dr. Maoshing Ni Our surroundings have a direct link to our lives. Since most of us spend forty or more hours at our jobs weekly, it is crucial to our health and longevity that our place of work is conducive to wellness. These are just a few ways to infuse health and positive energy into your workplace. FRESH AIR FOR OFFICE CARE The energy-efficient standards of today require that modern office buildings be kept tightly... 1/9/2008 10:37:45 AM
by Beth Rosenshein When I was 25 I remember going for a routine gynecological exam. When the exam was over I remember asking the doctor about what happens at menopause. He took me by the shoulders, looked me straight in the eye and said, "You won't even notice it" and then he walked out of the room. I knew he was lying to me because my poor mother was suffering terribly from horrible hot flashes day and night. One day... 1/3/2008 10:28:17 PM
by Nina Atwood, M.Ed., LPC Often people set goals for the new year without stopping to reflect on the past year. The problem with that approach is that lessons learned are often not carried forward, so you wind up repeating the past year's mistakes. This exercise helps you access lessons learned so that you achieve emotional completion for the past year. Carve out some time (an hour or two) and set the stage: put on your favorite... 1/2/2008 7:48:18 PM
by ConiferMassage Well, its officially here. Flu season. Although it has appeared to be a mild one so far, there are still lots of colds and stomach flus flying around out there. Make sure this season you are taking the proper precautions to stay healthy and well through the winter. The easiest thing you can do for yourself is wash your hands. Studies show this is the best way to prevent the spread of germs. If you... 1/2/2008 2:36:53 PM
by Ronald Nathan, Ph.D. Can your stress wait for you to jog, meditate or talk with a friend? Over 60 percent of visits to doctors in this country are stress-related. It attacks not only our health, but our happiness, as well. Stress is the body's preparation to fight or flee danger. It was important for prehistoric survival, but today we have few physical fights and almost nowhere to flee. Instead we clamp a lid on the stress... 1/1/2008 12:48:35 PM
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