Appreciating our bodies, imperfections and all by Susan Stiffelman — I talk to my body a lot. Sometimes out loud. I do not usually share this fact with other people, which makes it kind of interesting that I am writing about it in an article. But the fact is, I place a lot of stock […]
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Honoring relationship boundaries
November 17, 2013
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by Lori Rubenstein — While it is easy to buy into the idea that children need boundaries and that they feel safe and loved when firm boundaries are present, we do not hold the same beliefs in love partnerships. Instead, we have a tendency to become so enmeshed that we lose ourselves, not knowing where […]
Social Media Addiction
July 7, 2013
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by Dr. Larry Wilson — Social networking sites such as Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and dozens of others allow people to stay in touch as never before. However, some people spend so much time on these sites that it begins to interfere with their lives. Psychologists are referring to this as a social networking compulsion or […]
What is the purpose of Traditional Chinese Medicine?
November 30, 2012
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by David Lowenstein — What is the original purpose of Oriental Medicine, which includes acupuncture, bodywork and herbal remedies? One of the oldest texts in Asian Medicine, the Shen Nong Ben Cao, describes the hierarchy of healing that interestingly mirrors the hierarchy of needs as proposed by psychologist Abraham Maslow. In Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, […]
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 […]
Curious about qigong?
March 1, 2012
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by Jolin Brandes — The practice of qigong can yield many benefits and assist you in taking back the power to heal yourself. During the winter season, when you are susceptible to colds and flu-like symptoms, qigong is an excellent therapy to help support your lungs. Qigong encourages a positive outlook on life and can […]
Who said self-improvement is easy?
February 27, 2012
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by Irene Conlan — Who said self-improvement is easy? Well, it is and it is not. If your improvement program consists of losing five pounds or getting a new hair style, it is easy. But making those deep inner changes that draw you nearer to happiness, contentment and success may be more of a challenge. […]
Reiki for kids
February 24, 2012
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by Josephine M. Joseph — Reiki is a Japanese word that translates to universal life force. A hands-on healing modality, Reiki has received recognition from medical practitioners, such as Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Andrew Weil, and is practiced globally. Holistic medicine helps integrate body, mind, spirit and emotion — the keys to balanced healing. […]
October 13, 2015
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