Turn Bad Stress into Good Stress

Playfulness

5 Keys To Hacking Your Stress by Scott Grossberg @sgrossberg The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. Sydney J. Harris You’ve been pushing and prodding and making your way in the world. Now . . . I just want you to take some time to relax. That’s right. Right here [...]

Living an Inspired Life

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My Secret I have been enjoying living for eighty five eventful, interesting and wonder filled years. Whenever I’m asked the question “What’s your secret” I reply without hesitation “A truly great appreciation for the gift of life!” How do you live a truly inspired life? The secret elements consist of five “well-balance” points: 1)  Gratitude [...]

The Biological Benefits of Drumming

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Try Drumming for Better Health by Linda Buch Q: I recently saw a wonderful movie, “The Visitor,” where the main character is changed emotionally by getting into drumming. I have heard about “drum circles” and how healing they can be. Any information on this would be appreciated. — J.G., Denver, Colo. A: The simple act [...]

Medicine and Spirituality

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How Spirituality and Health are Linked by Pamir Kiciman / @gassho There are four important areas to discuss in understanding the link between spirituality and better health or wellness: Medicine’s interest in spirituality What is spirituality and spiritual health Spiritual dimension of health Health benefits of spirituality Medicine’s interest in spirituality If ‘health’ is understood [...]

Getting on the Yoga Mat

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Ten Reasons People have to Avoid Yoga by Karen Fabian @barebonesyoga and Ten Accompanying Reasons to Try It I’ve been teaching yoga for many years and I’ve heard a lot of reasons why people don’t try it.  I’m not one to push yoga on anyone, so if your reason is that you just don’t think [...]

RLS Causes and Protocols

RLS

Restless Legs Syndrome, Natural Alternative by Jon Barron @baselinehealth Restless Legs Syndrome is indeed one of the hot new “conditions” being pitched in TV ads. It’s even got it’s own Foundation. Rest assured (no pun intended) there really are options. What is RLS? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations [...]

The Many Definitions of Stress

Gratitude

Positive Stress Management and Gratitude by Chris G’Froerer There are many definitions of stress and many causes of it. The word stress has become the buzz word for our modern times, and though we all use the word stress, we are often referring to many different things such as a feeling, emotion, behaviour or our [...]

Health and Wellness Partners

Healing through Art and Science

We Are ALL Alchemists! I am not a big fan of the word ‘healer’. If you cut yourself, no one can heal except you! When someone looks outside themselves for healing they give up autonomy, empowerment and responsibility. The relationship between ‘healer’ and ‘healee’ is a no-win situation. The ‘healer’ has the untenable position of [...]