by Sherry Anshara — In your childhood, someone — your parents, teachers, babysitters — read stories to you. Now you watch television shows: soap operas, telenovelas or nighttime dramas, etc. — more stories. You go to movies — more stories. And good grief, the news media sensationalizes stories on every channel for ratings. Everyone, including […]
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Cellular memory
March 11, 2013
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by Nancy Beauchamp — Cellular memory was first studied and documented in anecdotal reports of organ recipients. Studies have shown that recipients have experienced behaviors, personality traits, food cravings or interests they had not experienced in their lives before the transplants. Every disturbance of the body, either real or imagined, evokes a stress response. The […]
Why Rofling®? Some questions and answers
March 3, 2013
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by Deanna Melnychuk — Although rolfing is a modality that has been in use for years, misperceptions still abound. The following are answers to commonly asked questions about rolfing. Q: Is rolfing important for everyone or does it only benefit those who have been in an accident or had surgery? A: While rolfing is extremely […]
Marital therapy can be dangerous for domestic abuse victims
January 4, 2013
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by Dr. Jeanne King — I longed for my children’s father, my ex-husband, to stop his violent outbursts toward our family. The psychologist/doctor/family peacemaker in me said, “We just need to find the ‘right’ person/method to help fix this problem,” as though he had some physical aliment. This may sound familiar to those of you […]
Myofascial Release may be your answer
November 27, 2012
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by Bill and Susan Jacques — Are you looking for a specialized form of hands-on manual treatment to reclaim postural balance, stretch out tight muscles, and facilitate the healing of many acute and chronic pain conditions? These conditions may include, but are not limited to, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, TMJ, neck and back pain; adhesions […]
Dealing with loss during the holidays
November 24, 2012
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by Laura Orsini — Losing a loved one is never easy, but it is particularly difficult when the loss occurs near the holidays. Whether it has been one year or 20 years, you are likely to feel the loss much more acutely during the holiday season. Although everyone grieves differently, it is important that you […]
Remembering forgiveness
October 19, 2012
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by Dr. Eileen Borris — Now that the holidays are over, some of you may be wondering, “Where is the peace and goodwill towards men?” Have we forgotten about last year’s story that had such significant impact on many people, about the way the Amish were able to forgive the horrific murder of five innocent […]
The mysteries of TMJ and what to do about it
September 21, 2012
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by Becky Coffield — Mention TMJ and almost everyone either knows someone who has the disorder, or they have it themselves. Despite the millions of people who suffer from TMJD (temporomandibular jaw disorder), there really is only educated speculation as to its causes. Even less is known about its cure. The temporomandibular joints are small, […]
Retrograde planets and surgery
September 19, 2012
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by Gabriella von Elekes — We have all read or heard about situations like the following: “They forgot the cotton ball inside my incision!” “They left the scalpel in my abdomen!” “The gauze was left in my neck after surgery.” “I didn’t want a DD breast implant; I clearly said I wanted a size C.” […]
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 […]
When sexual desire is painfully absent
February 28, 2012
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by Dr. David Roth — There are still some problems that people just do not talk about. In the days before TV ads for Viagra, many men lived in silent shame over not being able to get and sustain an erection. And many of their partners painfully, if compassionately, conspired in keeping their secret. Many […]
Try cranialSacral unwinding for belly fat
February 27, 2012
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by Traci Fors — Having trouble losing the belly fat, no matter how hard you try? You have been to the gym, you’ve done countless crunches and still no luck. The underlying cause might not be physical, but emotional. As women, we often hold back our emotions — not always saying what needs to be […]
How did I lose myself?
February 27, 2012
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by Dalena Watson — There may be times and circumstances in our lives that cause us to stop and make important assessments. We may wonder: How did I get here? How did I lose myself? Feeling as if we have lost ourselves can manifest as losing focus in career goals, losing passion and purpose, or […]
April 1, 2013
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