Ending addiction by Alan Charles — As a recovering addict, I am often asked what advice I have for other addicts, loved ones of addicts or people in the recreational stage of drug use. Here are my top three suggestions: 1. Do not be afraid to ask for help. Help is often one of the […]
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Implications of marijuana legalization
May 9, 2015
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Implications of marijuana legalization by Stephanie Nickerson — Numerous recent studies have been published outlining some serious consequences of marijuana use. A groundbreaking study done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that while drinking and driving convictions continue to fall, the use of marijuana and prescription drugs is increasingly prominent on the […]
Do you still suffer from smoking?
June 9, 2014
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Do you still suffer from smoking? by Dannette Hunnel — I would like you to know that homeopathy and a few lifestyle changes can help anyone wanting to quit smoking. I know this because, aside from being a homeopath (who has helped others quit), I went through the process myself nearly 25 years ago. The […]
More smokers worldwide
March 1, 2014
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by Mary Budinger — More people smoke worldwide today than in 1980, mainly because of population growth and gains in popularity of cigarettes in countries such as China, India and Russia, according to data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. The comprehensive study coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first […]
Healing shame, fear and the addictive mind
October 15, 2013
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by Paul Stiles Randak — The journey toward healing and personal freedom requires one to address the nature and origin of past wounds. These wounds, which formed at a very early age, are the result of events and relationships in one’s life where the authentic or artistic self was abandoned or injured. Releasing oneself from […]
Letting go of vices
October 6, 2013
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by Kristin Cicciarelli — Recently, a lovely woman named “Susan” announced that although she is a contributing member to society, an excellent mother and a dedicated employee, she is also an alcoholic. She is not the kind of alcoholic depicted in Hollywood movies — the stumbling, nonfunctioning ne’er-do-well who drinks Jack Daniels for breakfast and […]
Damning report on state of U.S. health care
August 28, 2013
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by Mary Budinger — A recent study in the Journal of the American Medical Association reports that Americans are living longer these days — an average of 78.2 years now — but we are sicker. Our senior years are increasingly marked by chronic illness or disability. The landmark study compared the U.S. with 34 other […]
Social Media Addiction
July 7, 2013
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Social networking sites such as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and dozens of others allow people to stay in touch as never before. However, some people spend so much time on these sites that it begins to interfere with their lives. Psychologists are referring to this as a social networking compulsion or […]
Trimethylglycine (TMG) to the Rescue
June 1, 2013
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Many people believe or were taught that diet alone provides adequate nutrition and that we do not need to take nutritional supplements. I, too, believed this at one time. However, years of experience as a physician proved me wrong. Our food supply today is low in nutrients — even the […]
What is hypnotherapy?
May 11, 2013
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by Sara L. Payne — When we hear the term hypnosis, it often brings to mind the erroneous images and misconceptions that have long plagued this ancient art. Here are some common myths dispelled. Myth: A hypnotist can take control of your mind. Truth: All hypnosis is self-hypnosis. You can never be made to do […]
PTSD — Post-traumatic stress disorder
May 9, 2013
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by Dr. Justin Petersen — Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following traumatic personal experiences or after witnessing a life-threatening event. Events such as military combat, natural disasters, terrorist incidents, serious accidents or violent personal assaults like rape can induce PTSD. Simply put, PTSD creates a state in which memories […]
Learn to harness nature’s abundant pranic energy
March 24, 2013
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by Master Stephen Co — The one pervasive energy that governs the subtle laws throughout the universe and reveals the nature surrounding our lives is known as pranic energy. What is pranic energy? It is commonly known as prana in Sanskrit, chi in Chinese, ki in Japanese and ruach in Hebrew. This energy is the […]
What are entities? Psychic Protection 101
February 6, 2013
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by Leslee J. Klinsky — If you have ever become angry, vengeful, agitated or depressed for no apparent reason, it may very well be that you have been affected by the unseen forces of one or more entities. It is the intent of this article to empower you to protect yourself, your space and your […]
March 26, 2016
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