Exploring the Root Chakra We are so busy being stressed and cooped up in ourselves and our lives, that we sometimes forget the importance of simply breathing, and not just out of our mouths but using the root of our bodies. If you feel tense, unable to relax you might need to open the root chakra inside you. If you are obsessed with claiming your space, or feel stiff, anxious and nervous opening your root will help.
The body system is based on 7 centers called chakras of energy (see image), going vertically through the body, and these consists of sensory, breathing, circulation, digestion, reproduction and secre...continue reading
Last week I talked a little about
the difference between health and wellness and I touched on things such as
behavior changes and how they can lead to a total overall state of wellness.
This week I want to take that a step fur...read Health and Wellness, One in the Same? Take a Closer Look. 1.Dec 2007
Health and wellness one would think are one in the same, however, even though they are closely related are still very different.
Health is defined as a dynamic ever changing process of trying to
achieve your individual potent...read ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WILL NOT TAKE AWAY YOUR FEARS 1.Dec 2007 Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you and you don’t know where to turn for help. At some point you feel totally helpless as you struggle each day. No matter what you do, you cannot run away or hide from your fears. In these ...read FINDING AND OVERCOMING THE SOURCE OF YOUR FEARS 1.Dec 2007 A sure way to overcoming your fears and anxieties is in finding the source of your fears and being able to manage it. In dealing with any kinds of fears or anxieties, try to learn what is the real source of your fears and anxieties. Knowing what is causin...read HOW TO OVERCOME A FEARFUL AND SCARY SITUATION 30.Nov 2007 Almost everybody worries about what will happen when they face a stressful and ...read FINDING THOSE TECHNIQUES THAT WILL MANAGE YOUR ANXIETIES 30.Nov 2007 Are you having
trouble finding effective ways to overcome your fears and anxieties? It
can be difficult to find all of the answers in managing your anxieties.
The best way to overcome your persistent fears is to find those coping read NEVER LOSE HOPE IN DEALING WITH YOUR FEARS AND DEPRESSION 30.Nov 2007 When your fears
and depression have the best of you, it is easy to feel that things
will not get any better. This is not true. There is much help available
in today’s society and the best way to deal with your fears is to find
...read WHEN SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLES WITH FEAR AND ANXIETY 30.Nov 2007 What do you do when someone you know has to deal with persistent fears, anxieties, or even depression? Well, the first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the services of a professional who can lead them in the right direction and give them ...read FACING THE FEAR AND ANXIETY OF THE UNKNOWN 30.Nov 2007 Almost everybody
worries about what will happen in the future. The prospect of not
knowing if something good or bad will happen to you in the near future
can produce a lot of fear and anxiety. As a result, here is a list of
tec...read MANAGING THE FEAR OF LONELINESS 30.Nov 2007 Here are a few simple tips on how to manage the fear of loneliness...read A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES IN MANAGING YOUR DEPRESSION 30.Nov 2007 Dealing with fears and depression...read
Healthy Relationships Start With You Alright guys and gals switching gears a bit this week. I want to talk about healthy relationships.
There are three keys to having a healthy relationship
Knowing yourself
Having a values system
Communication
Co...
Joe is fine. Are you? - Meditate to Bust Stress Here I sit doing the one thing that is a major stressor,
procrastinating on writing my column for this week. Why did I wait till tonight
I have no clue? I had a whole four days to myself, no kid. I have the research
here in front of m...
Joe is fine. Are you? - Introduction To start off I would like to thank Siim for taking me on as a health writer. I promise you will enjoy what you read from me or at least come away slightly more informed than you were before you turned on your computer.
Dare to be Aware The female body is often viewed as an object of beauty, intrigue and sexuality. When discussing a woman's body many features come to mind: smooth skin, soft lips, the vulva and curvaceous hips and breasts. Hold on, what an earth is a vulva?
Intersex Issues - An Interview with Betsy Driver Betsy Driver is an intersex adult, who has been kind enough to share her story and her thoughts with us. She is also the co-founder of an organization called "Bodies Like Ours" that provides information and support to other intersex persons and their families.
The Snake Doctor - Sean Bush Dr. Sean Bush is not only a highly qualified emergency physician but is also considered a leading expert on snakes and the treatment of snake bites. He and Loma Linda University Medical Center are featured in the Animal Planet show, Venom ER. More information about the show schedule can be found at www.discovery.com . I must thank Sean for taking the time out of his very busy days to give me this interview.
Laughter is the Best Medicine Hey how is it going? Had a busy week? Been training hard, eating right and taking your vitamin? Wait thats treading too close to Hulk Hogan territory there, anyway. I hope youve been looking after yourself properly - if you have, well good for you.I...
What to Do When You Are Chased by a Snake I lived for several years on the Japanese island of Okinawa. It is a tropical island setting with a wealth of beauty and lots of things to do. We lived on the side of a mountain that overlooked the Pacific Ocean. The beauty that we were able to observe from there was breathtaking.
There were a lot of enjoyable things about living in Okinawa, but one of the things that I enjoyed most was learning to scuba dive. The island itself is a coral reef island so it is surrounded by all different types of coral - different colors, different shapes. There are also dozens of varieties of tropical fish. And the water was as clear as a bell. Even from the surface, by wearing a mask, you could see all of the beautiful sea life that was thirty or forty feet down.
Dysthymia, Depression and Epilepsy Dysthymic disorder is a chronic form of depression. Although it is milder than other types of depression, including manic depressive disorder, it is still a serious mental illness. This is one accout of a person, who was also recently diagnosed with having a form of epilepsy, and their time with the illness before seeking treatment.
Malaria Fatalities Tally over 100,000 in Africa Each Year Uganda joined the rest of Africa on the 15th of April in marking the Africa Malaria day with a theme: "A Malaria Free Future - Children for Children Roll Back Malaria."Globally, every 30 seconds a child dies of malaria with the vast majority of deaths occ...
Male & Female - and Inbetween Michael DeMarco, MS, is a psychotherapist who works with those whose gender isnt always as clear cut as it is for many of us. Some of his clients are born with the genitals of both sexes, to differing degrees, and some are born with the genitals of one sex, but feel like they have been assigned the wrong sexual organs. This is a very complex issue and I must thank Mr. DeMarco for taking the time to answer my questions while he works on his doctoral dissertation.
Electroconvulsive Therapy - Part 2 This is the experiences of a woman who has had ECT and has contributed to the information available for other patients facing the same decisions.
Julie Lawrence is a woman who has experienced electroconvulsive therapy. Because of her experiences, she has a website that can help patients make an informed decision about whether or not to have a shock treatment. Although her experiences are clearly negative, I think you will find her website very informative and as unbiased as possible. Please remember, her opinions are just that - hers!
Regardless, I think shes a class act. I think youll agree. Her website is: http://www.ect.org
Electroconvulsive Therapy - Part 1 Electroconvulsive therapy is one of the most controversial procedures in the practice of psychiatry. Why is it still used and why do people still agree to have it?
Neurontin: Cure or Con? The drug Neurontin was placed on the market 8 years ago. According to the information approved by the USFDA, it is to be used for only two uses: as an adjunct drug for the control of epilepsy and for the control of Postherpetic Neuralgia. That means it sh...
Autoimmune Disease Our immune systems are geared to fight invading organisms that could otherwise harm us. Bacteria, viruses and parasites are often dealt with in short order. Many organisms that could make us ill are destroyed by our immune systems before we even know they are attacking us.
