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Peace and Happiness

March 5, 2012

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 by Dr. Larry Wilson —  An overall healthful lifestyle is often the most important aspect of maintaining health. Here are some simple ways to live well and find more peace and happiness in your life. Sleep and rest Sleep at least eight or more hours every single day. If you require an extra hour to […]

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Exploring the spirituality of animals

March 5, 2012

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by Kris Lecakes Haley —  Animal spirituality has been referred to as a new and emerging discipline blending the worlds of animal welfare and ethics with principles of spirituality. As science reveals more potent examples of animal sentiency, the next frontier asks if that sentiency signals the existence of a soul. However, to those who […]

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Chocolate: Feel good, lose weight and be healthy

March 5, 2012

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by Julia Busch —  Can you “have your cake and eat it, too?” Apparently yes — if you’re talking chocolate. Chocolate lovers can indulge their passion, guilt-free, says research reported in Hypertension: Journal of the American Heart Association. Derived from the fruit of the cacao tree, flavonol-rich dark chocolate may lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol […]

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The community of herbs

March 5, 2012

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by Kathleen Gould —  Even before Mary got to the classroom door, she could hear the laughter and felt a lightness of spirit. As the door opened, she was embraced by an array of wonderful smells — strong earthy aromas, sweet florals, exotic spices and others she had never experienced. Once inside, she found the […]

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Boost immunity against the flu and infections

February 29, 2012

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by Dr. Theo Christodoulakis —  Opportunistic infections are those infections that find the opportunity to invade the host, such as the bodies of individuals who have compromised or run-down immune systems. Boosting the immune system is a multi-faceted approach that should include reducing the stress of an individual, increasing proper nutrition and supplementation, getting adequate […]

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Finding new meaning in simplicity

February 28, 2012

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by Ada Porat —  Beneath the current cycle of economic contraction, a quiet revolution is underway. It is a grassroots movement toward simplicity and meaning, led by individuals who realize that less can be more. Whereas Western consumerism is fueled by the mantra of “More, better, bigger!” these revolutionaries are choosing to step off the consumer […]

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Meditation: Key to a great life

February 28, 2012

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by Dawn Fleming —  Meditation provides a multitude of benefits, perhaps even more than a daily multivitamin. It seems that many of us can talk about meditation, but do we actually practice it? We tend to put it off and miss profound opportunities to support our bodies, minds and spirits. For those of us who […]

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My personal beauty secret revealed

February 28, 2012

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by Scott Kalechstein —  I  have a personal beauty secret to reveal, something that keeps both my skin and my heart youthful and baby soft. Here it is: I cry often. I cry when I’m sad, when I’m happy, when I’m touched by beauty. I cry when I let myself fully receive someone’s love. I […]

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The energy and power of summer

February 28, 2012

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by John English —  Summer is an amazing time of energy and power. It corresponds with the South direction of the Medicine Wheel, where the technique is dreaming. The winds of the South bring us the energy necessary to pursue our dreams and make them a reality. When we dream, power comes to us and […]

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So you think you can’t dance?

February 28, 2012

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by Lynn Monson —  So you think you don’t or can’t dance? My adult students often come to classes thinking this. I always ask them the following questions: Do you have two arms, two legs, a torso and a head? Do you walk down the street, wave hello or ever stretch in the morning? Have […]

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Everything happens for a reason

February 28, 2012

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by Brian Zahn —  Does it ever cross your mind why one day everything seems so wonderful and the next it goes awry? Do you ever think there must be a higher purpose for what is taking place in your life at any given time? There is an old saying that “everything happens for a […]

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Creating joy

February 28, 2012

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by Dr. Mark Force —  Joy is an internal experience independent of external phenomena that is the outcome of living your life in such a manner that you express your innate nature. The following can help you find and experience more joy in your life. The process of joy Assess your nature — What excites […]

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Making the most of everything

February 27, 2012

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by Brian J. Zahn —  It has been said that happy people don’t necessarily have everything — they just make the most of everything they have. It is this awareness of the important things in life that often differentiates those who focus on having the most toys, like cars, boats and other expensive items from […]

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