Is it true that the more you sleep, the longer you live? “Sleep is the most undervalued contributor to optimal health and performance,” says Dr. Keith Humphreys, professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, whose research into addiction treatment and national mental health and drug policy has lead to published articles in the New York Times […]
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Healing with sound
September 9, 2012
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by Sunanda Harrell-Stokes — Every cell in our body is a sound resonator. Every cell lives in a rhythmic pattern. Each organ has its own cycle and its own pulse. Each system has a cycle, rhythm, pattern and pulse. We exist in a world of vibration. Sound healing seeks to harmonize, balance and reconnect the […]
Smoking: addiction or habit?
September 7, 2012
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by Nina Laveson — Many believe smoking is an addiction, and therefore is hard to quit without suffering terrible cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Part of the belief that stopping smoking will be difficult comes from the notion that nicotine withdrawal is always going to be difficult. But is this really the case? Here are a […]
Meditation goes mainstream
August 21, 2012
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by Sarah McLean — Meditation is a buzzword these days. Some people cannot live without it, but others think it is too difficult or too New Age. What exactly is involved and why would anyone want to do it? In our daily lives, it’s easy to become overstimulated — visually, mentally, emotionally and physically. Not […]
Eating fresh
August 15, 2012
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by Jacque Miller — The secret to eating fresh is to buy locally grown foods. Today, organic food has grown into a $14 billion business and is the fastest growing segment of the grocery industry. Many of our neighborhood grocery stores have sections in the produce department devoted to locally grown organic food. Farmers’ markets are […]
Homeopathy and psychiatry: gambling
August 12, 2012
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by Dr. Edward Gogek — These interviews should always lead the person back to childhood. The remedy state should be the same one throughout life. Although addicts and alcoholics make up a large part of my practice, I have never seen homeopathy cure a substance abuse problem. Many of these individuals need a 12-step program. […]
Children highjacked by technology
August 2, 2012
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by Dr. Joe Dispenza — Many of us who are raising children likely have grown accustomed to the trance-like indifference and absent state of mind that our youth can masterfully turn on in a matter of seconds (it looks like an extended lapse in consciousness). We have probably all talked ourselves into thinking these “short […]
Another resolution not completed — yet
July 27, 2012
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by Heather Addington — Stopping smoking is always number one on someone’s wish list. Often it will be on that person’s list every year. They may be able to stop smoking for a short time, but eventually are plagued with thoughts of smoking again. These thoughts are quite normal and happen to the best of […]
Alcohol addiction and sugar
February 27, 2012
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by Paula Owens — In the United States, there are 17 to 20 million alcoholics — or about one in every 10 people. One-third of Americans are heavy drinkers (50 percent consuming more than 14 drinks weekly). Alcoholics are more prone to disease and accidents than the rest of the population and tend to die […]
Addicted to exercise
February 27, 2012
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by Paula Owens — The number of people addicted to extreme exercise has increased. These individuals define themselves by their strenuous workout routines and are obsessive in their missions for leaner physiques. Little do they know that they are putting their health at risk, especially if they are radically cutting back on their food intake […]
The Drug Dilemma
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Drug medicine or allopathy is the accepted method of treatment for most diseases. However, it is often not the best method. Most people are not aware of the serious problems associated with patented drugs, which include the high cost, ineffectiveness, toxic side effects and harm to the environment. Brief history […]
Medical Marijuana
February 26, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — In November 2010, voters will decide whether to legalize medical marijuana in Arizona, but is it safe for our state? This article presents facts not found in most news reports that will help you make an informed decision on this important issue. What marijuana is and how it is used […]
Obesity and drug addiction share brain chemistry and genetics
February 25, 2012
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by Dr. Martha Grout — For many people, food and drug addictions are a function of individual brain chemistry. For example, brain-imaging studies conducted by the Brookhaven National Laboratory suggest that many overweight people, like drug addicts, have fewer brain receptors for dopamine — the neurotransmitter that signals feelings of satisfaction and pleasure. The more […]
September 15, 2012
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