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Breathing for pain and depression

October 24, 2012

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by David Berger —  Pain, for the purpose of this article, is nothing more than the lack of circulation, whether it is of the mind, body or spirit. When circulation is restricted in any of these bodily components, the whole body hurts, in one form or another. In most cases, the hurting starts in the […]

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Do you know how you feel?

August 16, 2012

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by Stacey Badger —  Many of us do not know how to feel anymore. Our bodies hold our emotions and have the ability to tell us what is going on inside, yet so many of us have shut down. As a result, we no longer can sense the messages our bodies are trying to communicate […]

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Why is deep breathing so important?

August 11, 2012

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by Sheila Eastman —  We all breathe every second of every day and think nothing of it. If you watch a baby breathe, you will see the stomach expand on the inhale, like a balloon blowing up, and inflate on the exhale. However, if you put your hand on your chest and stomach right now, […]

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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 […]

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The healing power of sound

February 28, 2012

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by Stacey Badger —  Sound — it surrounds us. As long as we live in the physical world, we are in the presence of sound. Even if we do not hear sounds, we feel them as vibrations, which can move our hearts and bring us to tears. Or they can cause us to feel uneasy […]

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The benefits of abdominal breathing

February 25, 2012

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by Dr. Nicholas Warner —  We all breathe. Adults take anywhere from 17,000 to 30,000 breaths a day, on average, most of the time without even realizing they are doing it. That said, you will probably be surprised to learn that most people actually do not breathe correctly, at least not on a consistent basis. […]

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Six things that will help you have a good day

February 24, 2012

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by Irene Conlan —  When was the last time you had a really good day? Hmmm. Been a while? Perhaps it is time to take control and make a good day happen. Take a moment to think about what would make your day better — maybe even great. What would that be? Seeing the face […]

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Yoga — beyond the boundaries

February 23, 2012

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by Khayriyyah Savannah —  Yoga invites you to move beyond the boundaries of your perceptions. A recent article in The Wall Street Journal (Oct. 25, 2011) seems to question whether there are benefits to yoga beyond the physical. The article cites a study that states, “The physical aspects of yoga are effective at relieving low […]

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Holiday stress-busting tips

February 23, 2012

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by Aurora Winter —  Tired of being tired? Stress increases over the holiday season, due to more shopping, parties and obligations. We are juggling visitors, travel and our usual duties, which are stressful enough. Those happy holiday messages can be painfully at odds with our own lives if we are dealing with heartbreak, such as […]

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