by Scott Kalechstein — I am an entertainer. Performing for people is very fulfilling work, especially when I remember to get off the stage when the show is over. Becoming an entertainer was, in part, a strategy to overcompensate for the belief that simply being who I am was not enough. If I performed, my […]
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Of sushi and sake
July 26, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — I was strolling through San Francisco in a buoyant mood, lifted by the success of my just completed musical performance. Since my latest personal stretch was learning to be more liberal with myself financially, I decided to have dinner at a nice Japanese restaurant. I sat at the sushi bar, humming […]
Navigating distractions
July 25, 2012
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by Dr. Sirah Vettese — We live in a world where distractions abound, where entertainment and consumerism seduce us to self-medicate in seemingly benign and socially acceptable ways. For each of us, the hook may be different. Examples include work, shopping, sports, sex, gambling, alcohol, drugs, television, telephone, the Internet and hobbies. Regardless of the […]
A whole day of energy
July 25, 2012
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by Michell Brown — What would you do today if you had unlimited energy? Energy is invaluable. Kids naturally have it in abundance, new moms crave it and working people cherish it. You may know those people who flow through their days with high energy, others who experience really low points, and still others with […]
Awaken your divine feminine
July 24, 2012
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by Paula Muran — Honored as mother and worshiped as goddess, the bringer of life is the divine feminine. She is innocent in her beauty and holiness. The feminine self displays qualities of serenity, patience, flow and compassion, and her mission is to surround all things with love. The feminine self must connect to the […]
We can change our subconscious minds
July 22, 2012
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by Heather Addington — The subconscious mind is amazing. It is the epicenter for all our thoughts — positive and negative. It is where we store all our memories, even the ones we cannot recall at will. Everything is nicely organized, so that when we need something, it becomes available quickly. Some would compare our […]
Are you majoring in minors?
July 20, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — When I was still in the dating game, I dated a lovely man for a while who often had big reactions to little events, so I said to him one time, “Don’t sweat the small stuff.” His response was, “There is no small stuff.” His life reflected this belief. He was […]
Natural hormone therapy helping women
July 13, 2012
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by Dr. Theo Christodoulakis — Today, many women are aware of all the natural choices available for their many ailments, from menopause to hot flashes to PMS. Perhaps the information overload has them wondering if they should visit their local supplement store to try a vitamin or an herb for their problems. Although some good […]
Forever young
July 12, 2012
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by Amy M. Yelk — The fountain of youth has yet to be found; however, most of us clearly want to look and feel youthful forever, or at least until we pass on. Aging gracefully starts when we teach our kids to use prevention throughout their lives. Educate your children about the importance of staying […]
Seven hidden benefits of weight loss
April 12, 2012
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by Alan Christianson — You incorporate protein in every meal, provide your body optimal nutrients, combine burst training with weight resistance four times each week, and turn down numerous late-night dates with your girlfriends in order to meet your eight-hour nightly sleep quota. Your herculean efforts have paid off. You are finally able to get […]
Give the gift of self-love
March 5, 2012
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by Wendy Schulstad — As we pass through the season of giving, many of us are left exhausted because we are not giving to ourselves. In the midst of trying to do for others, we end up feeling resentful because we seem to be the one getting the short end of the stick. I am […]
Love yourself first
March 5, 2012
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by Mark Mansfield — It seems that in February, love is on everybody’s lips. Valentine’s Day is the day for lovers, the day for showing your significant other that you appreciate him or her. That is all fine and good, but where is the holiday that honors love of self? It seems that love (or […]
Change your mind; change your life
March 5, 2012
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by Julie Funke — Can you name a noninvasive therapy that’s now used in the treatment of cancer, arthritis, anxiety and even heart disease? Complementary in nature, this therapy is embraced by retirees and Generation X-ers alike. With its roots in Shamanism, as well as ancient Egyptian and Asian dynasties, Edgar Cayce used it as […]



July 26, 2012
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