by Linda Williams — As you speed along in your day-to-day life, are you usually running down to the wire for whatever commitment you are trying to meet? If you hit construction traffic, roadblocks or detours, do you feel your stress level rising? You may think, “If only I had left earlier.” Perhaps you make […]
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Ai Chi — A symphony for the mind, body and spirit
September 17, 2012
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by Jane Copper — Ai Chi, a simple water exercise and relaxation program, is performed using a combination of deep breathing and slow, broad movements of the arms, legs and torso in a flowing yet powerful progression. Ruth Sova, author and founder of the Aquatic Therapy Rehab Institute, says, “Ai Chi, flowing aquatic energy, is […]
Isn’t it Iron-ic?
September 15, 2012
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Iron is a vital mineral in the human body. Iron overload, however, is deadly. Most physicians believe it is rare and mainly hereditary, but in fact, it is far more common and more dangerous than we thought possible. The roles of iron Iron has three major roles in the […]
Better health with color, light, sound and aroma
September 12, 2012
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by Dr. Renee Waldman — How have you handled the challenges of preparing for a test, race, promotion or class reunion? Whether you are aspiring to lose weight, improve your fitness, increase mental acuity or achieve greater emotional resilience, nearly everyone has, at one time or another, pursued a self-set goal. When we encounter perceived […]
The seven habits of highly dramatic people
September 10, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — Do gratitude, contentment and inner peace sometimes creep up on you and undermine your ability to indulge your anxiety? Here’s a quick and handy two-step process to make sure you get your M.D.R. (minimum daily requirements) of worry and chaos. Step One: Believe and act like your safety, security and happiness […]
Using homeopathy to treat anxiety and OCD-type disorders
September 9, 2012
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by Ben Ta’ati — Short periods of anxiety may be experienced by almost everyone, but some individuals are more inclined to be troubled with this problem. Homeopathic remedies that treat acute conditions are available and can be readily purchased at most natural food stores. One of these remedies is Argentum nitricum, which is derived from […]
Five simple steps to a happy body
September 8, 2012
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by Anna Filipski — A happy body is one that is energetic and rested, rather than stressed and tense. These are definitely optimal states of being, and following are some tips on creating a happy body condition. It all begins with the nervous system. The autonomic nervous system can be split into two parts, sympathetic […]
Treat fibromyalgia with acupuncture
September 6, 2012
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by Dr. Simon Shim and Paul Shim — “Chest out and stand up straight!” That is what I always tell people who have been diagnosed with fibromyalgia (FM) because, in spite of modern treatment, the patient experiences widespread pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. The area of pain is where muscles connect to bones. […]
The parallel journey between our children and ourselves
September 6, 2012
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by Rochelle Sparrow — Our children’s path to self-discovery is a mirror reflection of how self-aware we have become about our own childhoods. As such, it is important to ask how much the denial of experiences in our childhood helps create that which we most fear will happen to our children. A group of us […]
Fibromyalgia: The elusive hypometabolic disease
September 6, 2012
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by Dr. Cristina Romero-Bosch — This controversial condition was first recognized by the American Medical Association as recently as 1987. It is defined by the presence of disperse body pain and tenderness with often debilitating fatigue and depression. Fibromyalgia is currently a condition that is ineffectively treated and, at times, even ignored. Despite being present […]
Nattering nabobs of negativity getting you down?
August 29, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — I generally do not watch the news — maybe one or two newscasts a week, but no more. The local news is filled with murder and mayhem, robberies, kidnappings and other reports of negative events and personal disasters. The national news is filled with the same, only on a global scale. […]
Energy drinks equal toxicity
August 27, 2012
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by Dr. Theresa Ramsey — If there are any products that bespeak our ever increasing fast-paced lifestyle, they would have to be the energy drinks people consume to become more alert or to enhance athletic performance. A plethora of them are on the market to provide a quick pick-me-up. Yes, energy and sports drinks can […]
Overcoming holiday stress
August 27, 2012
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by Joy Abrams — The holidays are coming, the holidays are coming! How do I know? Because I am feeling such stress that I don’t know which way to go. If this is your mantra lately, stress may be the first thing that you think of as the holidays approach. Too often, the holidays are […]
September 19, 2012
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