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Personal celebrations

August 10, 2012

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by Karen S. Adams —  There are many national and religious holidays to celebrate throughout the year. There are also family occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and graduations, job promotions, baby’s first steps and even good grades to celebrate. Far less common are personal celebrations — not those of fame and glory, but those […]

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Take good care of yourself: Everyday comfort and joy

August 9, 2012

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by Colette Lafia —  Sometimes what the doctor ordered is not “out there” at some fancy spa or even within the pages of the latest self-help bestseller, but rather right in front of us, in the simple, everyday rituals of our lives. Sometimes we need to be reminded of the inherent richness of our daily […]

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Finding your bliss

August 9, 2012

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by Ada Porat —  Finding one’s bliss is a way of life, not just something to acquire. Bliss is not about more pedicures, massages or other forms of self-indulgence; it is not even about outer grooming or taking better care of our bodies. These activities represent very small slices of true bliss, but by no […]

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Who are we and why are we here?

August 8, 2012

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by Lori Keeley —  Would you like to know your life purpose? Are you feeling “out of alignment” with yourself? Are you feeling the desire to heal and change from the inside out? As our economy continues to shift, it seems more and more difficult to stay afloat and at peace. That’s because we are […]

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Don’t worry, be happy

August 3, 2012

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by Irene Conlan —  Many of us are into positive thinking these days. We repeatedly hear statements like: “We are what we think about,” “What the mind can conceive and believe, you can achieve,” “To change your life, change your thinking,” “Thoughts are things and create your reality,” and “If you want to know what […]

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Making decisions without fear

August 3, 2012

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by Ada Porat —  Nothing inhibits your ability to move forward in life as much as fear — the fear of making decisions, the fear of failure and even the fear of success. It may sound surprising, but what is needed is not to remove the fear, but to find the tools for sound decision-making […]

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Inner factors for creating a successful holistic health practice

August 3, 2012

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by Dawn Fleming —  Becoming successful in any field or endeavor does not happen by luck. Hard work and determination might be where some people would begin. However, several key inner factors set apart those who become successful in creating a holistic health practice or any small business. Statistics show that four out of five […]

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Spring clean your life!

August 2, 2012

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by Eileen McDargh —  There’s no reason why only the trees and flowers should sprout new growth this time of year. But how often do we feel more rotten and ripe than green and growing? Chances are you started the year with some fresh ideas, only to become caught in the same old rat race […]

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Coping and contending with the “comfort zone”

August 2, 2012

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by Kate Ellis —  As we pursue our goals, trying on various new behaviors, methods and outcomes, we will feel and experience discomfort. Count on it. This is the inevitable process as we expand our personal boundaries. Knowing this, changes can be handled with relative ease. Knowledge is power, and its utilization your strength. The […]

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Be “hear” now meditation

July 29, 2012

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by Khayriyyah Savannah —  The clock is ticking loudly on the wall as a bird’s persistent song, car doors slamming and voices of children at the bus stop take turns competing for your attention. You hear a light tapping on the glass door and, as you focus on its rhythm, you hear the buzzing of […]

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Microcurrent for macular degeneration

July 29, 2012

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by Julia Busch —  The leading cause of blindness in older adults and the most common degenerative condition affecting the retina is age-related macular degeneration (ARMD). It targets the retina’s central portion, the macula, which is responsible for sharp central vision. With its progression, all retinal cells are affected, including connective tissue and blood vessels. […]

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Awaken delight

July 29, 2012

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by Sundance Burke — Ah ha! We are awake. We have discovered we are not our thoughts, an idea, a voice, belief or opinion; nor do we feel judgment. We have awakened from our dream of endless desire and fear. We see the splinter in our mind: “Something needs to change in this moment for […]

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Children, fitness and you

July 28, 2012

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by Heather Demeritte —  Did you know the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has revealed the alarming statistics that 17 percent of today’s youth are overweight and an additional 15 percent are at risk? Children face health problems previously seen only in adults, such as high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes and high […]

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