How To Enhance Your Self - IMAGE?

You can think you can, or can't. Either way, you'll be correct. This advice, generally credited to Henry Ford, focused on the overall level of our attitude, and whether, it will help, or hurt us. Another wise individual proclaimed, You are what you think. How can we benefit from these wise ideas, unless/ until, our overall emphasis, focuses, consistently, on the best way, to proceed, with the most, personally beneficial, self - IMAGE? With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, why this is such an important concept, if we hope to be, as happy, and healthy, as possible.

1. Introspection; integrity; inclinations; intentions; imagination; innovate: Give yourself, a check - up, from the neck - up, on a regular, consistent basis! Go beyond the surface, but proceed, with objective introspective, and maintain genuine integrity, to avoid the easy path, of lying, to yourself! Examine your primary inclinations, and whether your intentions, focus on the bigger - picture, or the short - term, easiest paths! Open, your mind, so your imagination, becomes your friend, and ally, and always, be ready, willing, and able, to innovate, to become, the best, you can be!

2. Motivations/ motivating; maintain: What are your priorities, and major motivations? Are these, personally, motivating, in a forward - looking, productive way? How might you maintain, an approach, which is most beneficial?

3. Attitude; aptitude; attention; actions/ approaches: Those, with true, positive, can - do, attitudes, combined with a willingness, and discipline, to enhance their skill - set, and aptitude, pay attention, to the possibilities! When they consider the best approaches, and take the necessary actions, to become, better, etc, one becomes better positioned, to become the best, they can be!

4. Greater; goals: Will you settle for good - enough, or seek something better, and greater, by taking the path, less - often, traveled? Carefully consider, your actual, personal goals, priorities, and perceptions, and be certain, they are ones, which inspire and motivate you, forward, towards being happier, more - fulfilled, and self - satisfied!

5. Energy/ energized; excellence; endurance: Doesn't it make sense, the more energized, you feel, the better, you will proceed? Will your personal energy, enhance your endurance, and persistence, towards genuine, meaningful excellence?

Those, seeking to become happier, and healthier, generally, proceed, with the discipline, and keen focus, on possessing a personally motivating, self - IMAGE! Are you ready, to care, enough, to do something, in your own behalf?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, and conducted personal development seminars, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for alternative health: http://facebook.com/althealth

How Do You Know, What's WRONG?

How can anyone, become, happier, health, and more, personally, fulfilled, unless/ until, he identifies, learns, discovers, and knows, from the onset, what's WRONG? Since, most people, refuse to give themselves, a realistic, thorough, introspective, check - up, from the neck - up, this process, is ignored, far too often! Doing this, takes the commitment, to take the time, and make the effort, to make yourself, the best you can be, which requires, identify, what might need, addressing, etc. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and what must be performed, to make it, work to your best advantage.

1. Weakness; weakens; worse; what; why: Do you know, what your areas of weakness, are, and, are you willing, to address them, effectively, to be better, happier, healthier, and more, self - fulfilled? What weakens you, and what makes you, most confident, and secure? Instead of fixating, on what's wrong, and making things worse, wouldn't it make more sense, to ask, why, you are focusing on these, rather than, the best way, to make yourself, the best, you can possibly become?

2. Relevant; reasoning/ rationale; rational/ realistic; region; right/ rights: If something is not relevant to you, and your needs, focus, on things, which are! Examine, your reasoning, and your rationale, for proceeding, as you do! Consider things fully, and in a rational, realistic manner! Which region of your being, is strongest, and which, do you feel, needs fixing, the most? Know your personal rights, to make yourself, feel right, about how you proceed, and your personal strategy, and action plan!

3. Objectives; options; open - minded; opportunities; origins; original: How will you determine your personal goals, priorities, and objectives? Will you compare your options, in an open - minded manner, in order to discover the finest opportunities, for you? If something bothers, and/ or, concerns you, identify the origins of those fears, and discomforts! It's best to become the finest, original version, of yourself!

4. Needs: When you address your personal needs, objectives, and priorities, in a well - considered manner, you will become happier, and healthier!

5. Goals; good/ great: What are your goals, and, how might you proceed, to achieve them? Never accept good - enough, when great, might make you happier, and healthier!

If you want to be happier, and healthier, it's important to recognize, realize, and know, what you feel, is WRONG! Will you pay attention to your own best interests, needs, etc?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, and conducted personal development seminars, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for alternative health: http://facebook.com/althealth

How To Minimize ACHES And Pains?

Although, everyone experiences them, from time, to time, wouldn't it be nice, if our ACHES and pains, could be minimized, and we could use a beneficial approach, which would best serve our personal needs, consistently? Obviously, nothing, we do, with ensure, we never suffer from the everyday ailments, but, when we better understand, our personal needs, requirements, strengths, and weaknesses, we will optimize our possibilities! This must become a part of our life's regimen, and routine, and, it is important, to consistently, listen and pay attention to our body, and what it tells us! The more aware, the better, you'll feel, in most cases! With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and how we can enhance our life experiences.

1. Attention/ attentive; alternatives; actions: Will you commit, to paying, keen attention, to the signals, your body tells you? When we are attentive, we consider as many alternatives, as possible, and consider the finest actions, to best serve our personal needs! An ache and/ or, pain, might, either, simply be annoying and disruptive, or, something, beneficial to you, and your best interests!

2. Creative; consult: Before considering the best way, to proceed, it's wise to consult a trusted, health professional, to ensure, the ache is not indicative of something, more significant, and threatening! Once, you've cleared that approach, consider options and alternatives, with an open - mind, and be creative, so you address your personal needs!

3. Healing; helpful: Which methods/ approaches, are most helpful, and will you believe in? Consider the finest, healing approaches, and act accordingly!

4. Emphasis; energy/ energize; excellence; endurance: Where will you place your emphasis, so you address any aches, but don't let them, dominate you? Will you maintain your personal energy, in a way, which energizes you, and causes you, to proceed, forward, rather than using any inconvenience, and/ or, annoyance, as an excuse? Will you seek, the path, of least resistance, or seek genuine excellence, by having the endurance, to proceed, forward, in a non - invasive, curative manner?

5. Strength; system; solutions: A wise person seeks well - considered, viable solutions, which provides him, with the necessary strength, to use a healing system, which serves his personal best interests!

Will you let your ACHES and pains, dictate your life, or will you be, the master, of your own destiny? Are you, up to the task?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands of leaders, and conducted personal development seminars, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for alternative health: http://facebook.com/althealth

Finding Natural Remedies For Rheumatoid Arthritis With Nutrition Response Testing

By Dr. Louis Granirer

During the 1800s and 1900s, without the advanced technology of the 21st century, the population had no way of diagnosing or treating their sicknesses, including Rheumatoid Arthritis, so they had to endure the pain. The famous painting entitled, "Three Graces" by Peter Paul Rubens shows the effects of Arthritis on the right hand of one of his women models. Rubens was a very detailed painter of the mid-19th century, so he naturally painted what he saw, which was the deformity in the joints of her fingers.

Rheumatoid Arthritis has been gnarling fingers and inflicting chronic pain on its victims for centuries, but now with Nutrition Response Testing, Holistic Chiropractors and Naturopaths can evaluate the body chemistry in their patients and use natural treatment methods to bring pain relief from Rheumatoid Arthritis to those who suffer from it.

Causes of Rheumatoid Arthritis

Today, over 13 million people in the U.S. suffer from moderate to severe Arthritis. Doctors have thought for years that this was a hereditary disease, passed down from generation to generation. In recent years, Arthritis has been defined as a disease with environmental and genetic factors. Medical science believes that a viral or bacterial infection triggers those who are genetically predisposed and Arthritis develops.

Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune disease that fights against its immune system creating inflammation in the body. The immune system is the defender of the organs in the body while it also "energizes" the individual organs, so they function properly.

Once Arthritis starts, it continues to send signals to the immune system to wrongfully attack itself. It centers in the fluid surrounding the joints where it slowly deteriorates the healthy joint of the body.

Signs and Symptoms

Rheumatoid Arthritis can resemble other ailments, but if Arthritis is suspected, a doctor will perform tests to determine if the level of inflammation or use x-rays to look for signs of arthritis in the bones and joints. Those who have been diagnosed with RA will exhibit unique symptoms, but the six most common signs of Arthritis are:

• Joint stiffness in the morning lasting longer than one hour
• Weakness
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Swelling of the joints
• Decreased range of motion
• Symptoms will likely become progressively worse with more pain and discomfort.

Rheumatoid Arthritis has been classified as an autoimmune disease that affects those over 21 with women being the majority of those affected. Studies show that different factors contribute to being diagnosed with Arthritis.

Holistic Treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Up until the recent decade, the accepted treatments for Rheumatoid Arthritis has been surgery, physical therapy, pain, anti-inflammatory, anti-rheumatic medications, Biologics, and corticosteroids, which are administered by the physician and in extreme cases, joint replacements. However, these are all only band-aids for the problem.

Thanks to the committed and dedicated doctors in the Holistic field, Nutrition Response Testing has proven to be a successful alternative, and it is getting impressive results. NRT Practitioners are finding natural remedies that work to correct chemical imbalances related to the causes of this condition. Uncovering the specific natural remedy your body needs often includes diet modification and prescription-quality supplements derived from whole foods.

If you are suffering from severe or chronic pain from Rheumatoid Arthritis, you may wish to contact a local Nutrition Response Testing Practitioner and see if you have a chemical imbalance causing your Arthritis difficulties. Most practitioners offer a free consultation to meet with you and explain the process in detail. You may find your condition to improve significantly in a short period of time.

Dr. Louis Granirer is a leading NYC Chiropractor and Nutrition Response Testing Practioner who has helped numerous patients overcome severe pain and chronic discomfort with natural   Rheumatoid Arthritis Remedies. Learn more by visiting his website at HolisticChiropraticCenter.com

At The Edge Of The Detachment - From a Reiki Energy Healing Session

By Zahra'a Sharif

When I started learning about energy healing, especially Reiki, I was expecting miracles to happen in the physical level to people who I conduct healing for. I wanted that to happen as I witnessed the suffering of many loved ones and had the eagerness to render assistance.

I know that the healing procedure failed on so many occasions to diagnose and heal. However, the side effects of pills to our body system cannot be sidelined as well as the physical and emotional pain after a surgical procedure.

I saw many people who had mental issues and were taking pills to calm them down so they don't become dangerous to themselves or others, but it rarely helps to put them on track again.

I read so many books on the idea that the body can heal itself, and that the mind has the power to create miracles but I never witnessed one. I was hoping that Reiki can be the creator of these miracles that initiate self-healing of the body.

My journey to learn about energy healing started from the moment I felt that my purpose should be about helping people who are suffering. So, it was a journey in searching for something to help.

After performing many Reiki sessions on one of my relatives and had no good results, I inquired from my teacher to know more about the expectations from Reiki sessions but his answer was that when you do a session, the energy definitely channels to the body and locate the areas where healing is needed. You may do it to heal an issue whereas it healed another issue or produce result never attached to the expectations.

Today, after many years of channeling the universal energy, Reiki to myself and many clients, I witnessed so many miracles, most of them on myself.

It is important to know that Reiki energy goes to the part of the body that need healing, on both physical and mental level. But the client should allow it, subconsciously. In another word, if the receiver of the energy keeps on fighting with their own thought and telling themselves that the Reiki is not helping, then definitely it won't help. But if they surrender themselves to the energy allowing and realising that it will definitely do the change that it meant to do for that session then the result will be more than the expectations.

Reiki always surprise me with how effective and powerful it is. Just allow it and witness the results.

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Ways to Treat Piles With Herbal Remedies and Natural Solutions

By Ajit Kumar

Piles are also termed as Hemorrhoids in medical science. The condition arises when the veins in the anal get swollen. These swollen veins obstruct the normal functioning of the defecation. As a result, there is bleeding and pain at the time of discharge of prolapses. Piles are such a condition in the human being which is not just painful but also embarrassing. Both women and men get diagnosed with this disease owing to several causes. Many people feel ashamed to visit the doctor when such a situation arises. However, there is no point in neglecting the condition as it can lead to worsening the situation even more.

Classification of Piles:

Internal Piles: This type of pile is quite commonly seen in human beings. It is less painful as compared to the external one.

External piles: This is immensely painful as lots of nerve fibres are involved in the anus.

Some Common Signs of Piles:

Bleeding at the time of defecation

Prolapse of the pile mass

Itching and pain in the anal region

Discharge of mucus

Constipation

Ayurvedic View of Piles:

Ayurveda considers piles as the enemy of the human body. Thus, the condition is named as Arsh. Ayurveda has stratified piles into two categories- bleeding and dry. The Ayurvedic view proposes that there are three veins surrounding the anal region- visarajni, samvarni, and the pravahani. These veins get swollen and come out when there is excess pressure created inside the anal canal. This mainly occurs due to digestive disorders in human beings.

Ayurveda says that health complications occur in the human body due to the imbalances of energies inside the body. When there are digestive disorders, the pitta dosha gets aggravated which causes accumulation of toxins in the digestive gut. These toxins are the vital causes of piles.

Ayurvedic Categorization of Piles:

Vata Type: Extremely painful and gives rise to constipation.

Pitta type: This pile is reddish and soft. The symptoms can be excessive fever, thirst, and diarrhoea.

Kapha type: Here the pile size is large and whitish in colour. Digestive problems are even seen.

Herbal Remedies for Piles:

Treating any disease naturally can be really helpful for the patient and also offer long-term relief from the problem. Ayurveda relies on various safe and natural herbs which can treat both dry as well as bleeding piles effectively. These formulations help to reduce the excess pain which people face in piles and also reduce inflammation effectively. The problems of constipation also get addressed to by the herbal remedies for piles. Here is a list of natural ingredients which Ayurvedic medicines for piles are loaded with:

Ginger root

Pippali

Amlaki

Vacha

Haritaki

Vidanga

Black pepper

Haridra

Trikatu

Varuna

These magical herb extracts in the Ayurvedic remedies treat piles without any side-effects caused in the patient. The intake of these natural medicines along with good diet can eliminate several concerning issues caused by digestive disorders. Many well-known physicians today also recommend Ayurvedic treatment over the allopathic medicines available in the medical stores.

Lifestyle and Diet Changes for Fighting Piles:

Avoid having dry, heavy, cool, or stale food

Refined food items like pastries, jams, canned and packaged foods must be avoided totally

Say no to alcoholic beverages and aerated drinks

Avoid pickles

Potatoes and root vegetables other than radish and carrot must be avoided

Include more of fruits and liquid intake in your daily diet.

No spicy food or overeating

Application of sesame oil in case of external piles which is dry can be immensely beneficial. The Ayurvedic treatment of piles can be cost-effective if you start at the initial levels. Sometimes, no operative treatments are also required if the patient religiously follows the herbal remedies.

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What Is the BEST Form of Hypnosis?

What Is the BEST Form of Hypnosis?

By Ines Simpson

Like most questions about 'the best' - the true answer is - the one that suits you the best for what you want to do.

Yes I know there are all the Internet and Magazine articles about the Absolutely Best; Car, Pizza, App, Haircut - but that's just click-bait and marketing.

Plus of course, the question is badly framed - the only thing real thing that affects us is - what's the best one for ME.

And like Pizza, Haircuts and Cars, hypnosis has a wide variety, because Hypnotists, just like the rest of us, like to mold their methods to what best works for them

So there are a variety of forms of Hypnosis out there - for all tastes. But more important there are many forms out there that reach people in different ways. We all absorb information and give trust in different ways.

If as a client you are asking what is the best form of Hypnosis for me - then it's the one the Hypnotist that you have the best rapport with, uses.

If you are a budding Hypnotist asking what form of Hypnosis should I learn. I would say look at the two major forms, Ericksonian/NLP styles of stories and metaphor and Elman/Jerry Kein regression to cause forms of hypnosis. Do a little digging on the internet videos and curriculums and see which ones draw you in the most.

And go to Hypnosis Conventions. If you are in the US or Canada the two big Conventions are the NGH ( National Guild of Hypnotists) on the East Coast and HypnoThoughts Live on the west coast. Both in August of every year, but always on different weekends. Go and absorb as much as you can and then follow your feelings from there.

Then take a good certification course in the style that you are drawn to, and expand your knowledge as you practice.

For you guidance perhaps - we can break it down into two main streams of hypnosis. One form which is fast inductions and relatively short sessions and only usually one or two being needed for any given situation. This comes from Dave Elman. A Hypnotist in the 1950s who taught the medical profession how to treat everything from warts to stammering to, of course pain control, with hypnosis. He only taught in the Medical Community - which is where he believed Hypnosis was the most useful. He taught doctors how to have a patient in deep enough hypnosis to do the work within a maximum of 4 minutes.

Though to give background Dave Elman came from vaudeville and radio background - even writing a few songs with the great W.C Handy.

The other form of modern mainstream Hypnosis comes from Dr Milton Erickson, the other giant in modern Hypnosis a psychiatrist and psychologist who had a deeply intuitive mind when dealing with his clients. He believed that the story we tell ourselves is the story we live. Therefore we can effect change by changing the story we tell ourselves. Of course the stories are grooved deep into our psyche - and its Erickson's genius and methods that made it all look so simple.

He also believed that the Mind loves to show us things in metaphors. So that things that may be beyond our consciousness to grasp, are revealed in stories and analogies.

Erickson also believed that the unconscious mind was always listening and that, whether or not the patient was in trance, suggestions could be made which would have a hypnotic influence, as long as those suggestions found resonance at the unconscious level.

So we can say- broadly speaking Erickson and Elman (note also perhaps Ormond McGill and Gill Boyne- both pioneers following the path of Dave Elman) are the two main branches of modern Hypnosis.

Standing aside from these two mainstream forms of Hypnosis is a more basic form - where there is only light hypnosis given and then direct suggestion offered. This is typically the form used with No-Smoking or Weight Loss and simple Self Hypnosis tapes and scripts. It is also the form of hypnosis typically that Doctors are 'shown' in medical school - thus giving them no real idea of what hypnosis is capable of.

From Erickson has also come what is called NLP - a method that Tony Robbins once embraced and then moved on from. NLP is also the basis for many sales courses.

Ericksonian Hypnosis however as a form is much broader and inclusive than NLP tends to be. But both use the concept of use of language and modeling behavior.

Dave Elman's Hypnosis concepts of fast induction and regression was spread at the same time by Gil Boyne and Orman McGill - and then in the 70s and 80's taken by Jerry Kein, who as a 13 year old begged Dave Elman to teach him hypnosis was taken The core of the Elman style of Hypnosis is what is called regression, or regression to cause. That is, leading the mind back to the 'seed' of the stress, anxiety or phobia, and then allowing that original cause to be examined by the adult in the chair, and understood, or rewritten as no longer a threat. No longer capable of having energy

Jerry Kein also used what is called Chair therapy and universal therapy - the core of both of those was to allow the client to give and accept forgiveness. A core teaching of just about every Human Religion or Spiritual Discipline. Forgiveness is not condoning. It is never about the transgressor, it is about you, the one forgiving. Its getting that transgressor off your bag, and moving on. Forgiveness in hypnosis is about setting the client free. The other party has nothing to do with it.

Hypnotists love to learn and they are always learning from each other. Hypnotists considered to be Great Hypnotists are not great just because of inherent talent or skill, nor because they care more deeply than anyone else. It's those things and also that they have absorbed the learning and skills from the long line of Hypnotist Masters and Teachers that have come before.

We all stand on the shoulders of those who come before.

For more information on Hypnosis - check out my Weekly Podcast- Hypnosis-Everywhere

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Home Remedies for Dealing With Diarrhea

Home Remedies for Dealing With Diarrhea

By Anand Kumar

Diarrhea is a dreadful condition and some of its symptoms are frequent passing of fluid faeces, abdominal pain, nausea, dehydration and bloating. It generally takes like two to four days for diarrhea and its symptoms to completely vanish and this is largely dependent on the intensity of the condition. You can get rid of diarrhea naturally and the following tips will be of great help.

Use Ginger

You can grate a little piece of ginger, add a teaspoon of honey to it and eat the mixture in order to boost digestion. It is important to avoid taking water immediately after eating the mixture. Alternatively, you can drink ginger tea, two to three times daily. How do you make ginger tea? Cut one little piece of ginger into slices and put them into a cup of water. Boil the water for some minutes and leave the mixture to infuse for about an hour. You should then strain it, add honey and drink it. If you cannot lay your hands on fresh ginger, you can make use of powdered one.

Yogurt Remedy

Researchers have discovered that yogurt, especially the one with live bacterial cultures like lactobacilus acidophilus and bifidobacterium, can be very effective for treating diarrhea at home. These live cultures destroy the microorganism causing the disease and replace it with good ones. Two bowls of yogurt is enough everyday and you can eat banana with it in order to get a better result.

Fenugreek Seeds

You can also make use of fenugreek seeds because they contain mucilage in high proportion and mucilage is a powerful anti-diarrheal agent. You can chew one teaspoon of fenugreek seeds with a tablespoon of yogurt to get relieved. Alternatively, you can mix a half teaspoon each of fenugreek seeds as well as cummin seeds with two tablespoons of yogurt. Blend the mixture and take it three times everyday.

Eat Bananas

Ripe bananas contain pectin in high proportion and pectin is a soluble fiber that fights diarrhea. Bananas are also high in potassium, an electrolyte that boosts the functioning of the digestive system. You should eat a couple of bananas everyday and you will discover that it will improve your condition.

Chamomile Tea

Chamomile is an antispasmodic agent which is effective for relieving abdominal disorders associated with diarrhea and it reduces intestinal inflammation. In order to make chamomile tea, you should soak one teaspoon each of chamomile flowers and peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water. Leave it for ten minutes, strain it and drink the tea a number of times daily. You can also drink green tea which is very beneficial for the optimal functioning of your digestive system.

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15 Reasons To Drink Green Smoothies

15 Reasons To Drink Green Smoothies

By Nicole English

Green smoothies have become so popular lately. After making them for nearly a decade, I can certainly vouch for the reasons behind their popularity. While it hasn't always been easy to get my kids to eat other healthy meals, the same can't be said for green smoothies. Besides tasting amazing, they come with the added bonus of packing some equally amazing health benefits. Taking the time to make green smoothies part of your lifestyle is a brilliant investment of your time. Here's just a few reasons why:

15 Reasons to Drink Healthy Green Smoothies

Fast and simple: Blending simple fruits and green vegetables into a smoothie is quick and super-easy. Drink it at home or on-the-go, it's fast food at it's finest.

Get your daily dose: Many people struggle to get the daily recommendations of fruit and vegetables into their diets. It's even more difficult to get some children to eat enough fruit and veg. By blending a couple servings of fruit and veg each day you'll easily meet your requirements.

You'll kids will drink their greens: Instead of going to war with your kids over eating their spinach, put a handful of the green stuff in their fruit smoothies and watch that liquid gold go down smoother than a chocolate milkshake.

Better digestion: There's nothing worse than experiencing indigestion or constipation. Over 70% of all disease begins in the digestion system so give it what it loves - healthy and easily digestible food. The better your digestion works, the better you will feel and live.

Much easier to lose weight: Forget all those 'celebrity' shakes and other meal replacement solutions. Fill your body with nutrient-dense real food because that's exactly want it needs. I guarantee you that once you quit dieting for good and focus on real food, you're weights issue will disappear for good.

Natural Beauty: All those vitamins and mineral being poured into your body will give you gorgeous, radiant skin, hair and nails. See eczema and rosacea radically improve... think skin brighter than fairy lights at the beach!

Brain Power: The more green smoothies you add to your diet, the more vital nutrients you'll be absorbing in order to protect your brain health. You can kiss goodbye to brain fog and say hello to improved focus, memory function and clarity.

Better Sleep: So many people complain of insomnia but by adding a daily green smoothie to you life, you can almost guarantee yourself a more rested night's sleep.

Taste: The good stuff doesn't have to taste gross. Healthy food tastes delicious once you learn to make the perfect smoothie.

Detox: Blending dark greens with sweet fruit is a powerful way to detox. Give your digestion a well- earned rest, by adding kale, spinach and other super greens to your diet.

Stronger Immune System: Getting sick when you have responsibilities such as, a career and or a family to take care of is a major inconvenience. Adding more green smoothies to your family's diet will have really positive impact on their immune system (as well as your own).

Banish Sugar Cravings: The combination of sweet fruit and the minerals contained in green vegetables is perfect for reducing unhealthy cravings. How great will it feel when you finally stop being a slave to processed sugar and fat?

Increased Energy: Replacing some of your unhealthy habits with a daily green smoothie will dramatically improve your energy.

Variety: The amount of fruit, vegetables, herbs, spices and super-foods available to make delicious green smoothies is almost unlimited.

The Happiness Factor: Green smoothies equals happiness. You'll all the benefits of mood-food - calmness and happy hormone health awaits you.

So there you have it - 15 super-important reasons to make green smoothies a normal part of your lifestyle.

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The It Factor - A Letter to Healthcare Providers

Today I became brave enough to write this letter. It has taken me awhile to come to a place of personal power which affords me the ability to share with you my story. I am grateful that you have taken the time to read my simple words.

You are receiving this letter today because we have worked together in some capacity in the healthcare industry. For some of you it has been awhile since we have spoken and for others it may have been only yesterday. I hope you at least get a chuckle out of the words I am about to share.

About 3 years ago my life permanently changed. I was not diagnosed with a disease, I did not lose a loved one, no tragedies to report. In fact my life was going along in an incredibly normal mundane manner. Then it happened, I was given a mandate. I cannot tell you the source of this mandate but I can tell you it was given to me in an extremely powerful and profound way. What was given to me as a powerful directive was "Heal the Healer". You may ask as, I have a million times, what in the world does that mean? I will try and explain to you the understanding which has slowly unfolded for me. At first I completely rejected the idea. Who was I? I worked for, supported, managed and/or was treated by physicians, nurses or providers of the healing arts. What could I offer to any of you? As I deliberated over such thoughts I began to understand a few things.

First, was that I stepped into a career of Medical Practice Management because I just happened to be in the right place at the right time. I did not grow up thinking or saying "I want to do or be that". On the other hand I make the assumption that most of you did grow up knowing what you wanted to be. You studied and worked very hard to be the "healers" that you are today.

Second, was that I did not follow my childhood dreams or passions. When I was young I thought that I was going to be a Catholic Nun or a mental health therapist. These professions would have served me well. But my source had a different path for me to take to arrive at my life purpose.

Third, I was placed in your life or you were placed in mine for a purpose. As an employee of physicians I supported you to do the work you needed to do. I loved and cared for the patients and practices that I managed for you. As a supervisor of nurses, physicians, therapists and support staff I supported you to do the work that you needed to do, to care for the patients or clients. I have often been referred to as the Mamma Bear of many a practice; loving and caring for all and I have been known to be a powerful patient advocate. Interesting enough I have been both a spiritual guide and therapist to several of you. (Funny how that works)

My final realization was, "Healers" tend to not be so good at self-care. You give your heart and soul to others, often depleting yourselves. So the idea of "Heal the Healer" began to resonate with me.

Once the mandate was given to me, even though I rejected it, my life path began to change. I call that time the duality of Ginger. On one side I remained a focused administrator, but there was another side of me that began to expand. Through that expansion I began to study alternative healing modalities. I was certified in a few different methods but was unable to act upon my new knowledge. The administrative side of me was riddle with the fear that I may cause someone injury. I had such an integral part of holding all risks at bay in the practices I worked in, that I could not move forward in becoming a Healer. These modalities followed similar protocols to what you do today. Triage, Intake, Examine, Diagnose and Treatment.

Then my world was rocked by a process referred to as The Reconnection and Reconnective Healing. The purpose of my letter is to introduce you to a new expansive idea. No I am not selling you a time share and this is not a multilevel marketing scheme. What it might look like at first glimpse is quackery. Again I beg you to stick with me for a moment longer.

I am convinced that your work could be amplified by the energies (frequency if you will) of The Reconnection. OK, I hear you! You are thinking or actually saying out loud "what in the world is she talking about". Before you sign a petition to institutionalize me, stop and think for a moment. Can you name an acclaimed individual who has greatly contributed to a significant positive change in our world, who has not mentioned a divine intervention, divine knowledge, an inner knowing, a voice or an understanding beyond this world that led to many of their discoveries or inventions? I believe in all significant discoveries there is always the "IT" factor. Something that wakes you up in the middle of the night with the knowledge you have been searching for. There are individuals who have come into this plain of time and space with that connection. For most of us there is a disconnect. Why is there "a disconnect"? I do not know. But I do know for a fact, that my Reconnection and the Reconnection of several people I know have dramatically sent them on the express train to their life purpose. I'm not saying that if you pursued this that you would discover a new color, a cure or a way to teleport, though you may. I am saying that I am sure that your healing can become more in alignment with the "IT" factor which interns amplifies it. This may just be what Heal the Healer meant.

The premise of The Reconnection process is that our meridian lines (acupuncture lines) were intended to be energetically connected to the lay lines of the planet and then connected to the universal grid lines. 50 years ago this would have been considered hogwash or hippie skippy stuff. But the field of Quantum Physics is begging us to reconsider our antiquated ideas and ideals. You all know that I am not scientific in any stretch of the imagination. So I struggle to give you the scientific data, but it is available. What I can give you is my life experience and the life experiences of those who I have witnessed. There is something really powerful here and I want you to dare to consider the possibilities.

OK, you made it to the end of this letter. I want you to know that I did not write to you to obtain more clients, to pad my referral list or to snag you into this idea. If you do not contact me regarding this I don't mind. I simply want to follow my mandate or better said Life Purpose of "Heal the Healer".

My deepest desire is that I have planted a teeny tiny seed of interest. I challenge you to look it up, take off the skepticism shades that may cover your eyes, what if I am right, what if there is more to this universe than we have been led to believe. What I really want is for you to pursue a Reconnection or experience Reconnective Healing from anyone who is certified. If you get to the point of asking god Google what is The Reconnection and who is Dr. Eric Pearl. Your thoughts might be "Oh My Goodness" this cannot be legitimate". Don't judge a book by the cover or the source in which the universe has chosen to present this information. Push through judgment and read his book or better yet, just go do it. What can you lose?

I remain honored and blessed.

Virginia Adams is a practitioner in the Energy Healthcare. She is a Reconnection-Certified Practitioner and Reconnective Healing Foundational Practitioner. Reconnective Healing is known to transcends traditional energy healing techniques. It is neither a therapy nor a treatment. People experience physical, mental, emotional and spiritual healing during these sessions. For additional information visit http://www.virginia-adams.com


 By Virginia Adams


Article Source: The It Factor - A Letter to Healthcare Providers

Everything About Visiting a Sports Medicine Chiropractor

Chiropractic care and healing has helped millions of people around the world. Patients mostly visit chiropractors for pain and chronic back issues, but chiropractic extends beyond general pain management. For decades, chiropractors have been exclusively working with athletes and sports teams for enhancing physical fitness. Most top professional athletes and fitness enthusiasts have credited their respective coaches and chiropractors for their performance. If you play a sport or are actively into physical activities, seeing a chiropractor is highly recommended. Here are some of the things you need to know.

The Benefits

Most sports and related activities can impact your spine and muscles. Regular overtraining and intense practice sessions can leave you tired, bruised and fatigued. With a sports medicine chiropractor, you can enhance your overall fitness levels. In addition to helping you heal, chiropractic can help you recover from common sports injuries. In case you already have an injury, chiropractic treatment can reduce your dependency on drugs and surgeries. Depending on the condition of the athlete, chiropractors may use other forms of non-invasive and drug-free alternative treatments, such as cold laser therapy or spinal decompression, to accelerate the healing process. Chiropractic sessions are particularly beneficial for treating foot injuries, shoulder pain, headaches, and hand pain.

What to Expect?

You must recognize that a sports chiropractor has extensive knowledge of sports related injuries, the mechanism of injury, the anatomy that's typically involved with your injury while considering your past history and fitness goals. If you are an athlete visiting a chiropractor, they will first try to understand your problems or concerns and treatment goals. Treatment can be effective and pain-free, and some notice a difference in fitness from the first session. Sports chiropractors may also offer suggestions and tips for better sleep, training, and diet. For specific injuries, you might need diagnostic tests before undergoing treatment.

What Else to Know?

If you don't want to depend on medicines and drugs for treatment, chiropractic care is a great natural alternative to the healing process. Our spine has many pain-sensitive tissues, and with chiropractic adjustments, you can deal with the pain related to muscles, joints, ligaments and tissues better. So choose your chiropractor with care. You want someone who specializes in sports injuries and related issues, so that you can get great, effective treatment for your condition.

Check online now to find Chiropractors in your city, and don't hesitate to ask questions on your first visit!


 By J Smith


Article Source: Everything About Visiting a Sports Medicine Chiropractor

Body and Soul: How We Actually Build Our Immunity

There is no doubt that a strong immune system is a basic key to the overall health. If your immunity suddenly weakens you are more likely to catch a flue. People whose immune system is very weak for a long time can even die of a flu - or develop serious illnesses including cancer. Take an example: when a woman undergoes a smear test and the results show very small, borderline changes on her cervix, doctors don't panic. She is advised to go home and come back in six months for another test. In most of the cases, the cervix cells come back to normal by themselves. In case the problem persists or gets worse, the treatment is required.

That shows us how our immune system can fight the malicious processes in our body and provide it self-defense. The small changes will appear when the body gets weaker - and there may be many reasons for that. Stress, a sudden life change, season (less sun and more depression in winter), too much pressure at work. When the crisis goes away and we are more relaxed, the body goes back to normal as well. In case this crisis persists and we are unable to fight against it, in sense of being unable to solve the problem and come back to the relaxed stage again, the body will be too weak to fight its inner threads too.

Now we come to an interesting correlation - if we are able to fight, our body can fight also. It basically means that if we are not afraid to face our problems and solve them to our satisfaction, our body will also be able to face the attacks of germs, viruses and malicious cells. If we give up in our daily life, our body will also start giving up.

We often hear that our generation has weaker immunity than the generation of our grandads. "Look at all the allergies and chronic diseases that people didn't know hundred years ago! Why is that?" Is it possible that previous generations could solve problems and conflicts better than us? The answer is - yes, it is possible.

Everything starts already in our early childhood, since the immune system gets built from the very first days of our life. And we must agree there is a difference in the way our grandads were raised and how we grew up - and even bigger difference we can spot in the way we are raising our own children. Our grandads had to walk to school two kilometers in any weather. We used to have bruises when examining the bushes. But when it comes to our own kids, we won't allow them to go for a walk when there is too much sun or too much cold and we advise them not to go through the bush as there might be thorns, snakes, holes and other possible and impossible dangers waiting on every step.

Well, we cannot be blamed for that. We are much more informed than our grandads were at their times, so we know very well what can happen, as we heard something like that had happened before to someone else. We read a lot, we hear a lot. And of course, we want to protect our children and avoid everything that can potentially harm them.

But sometimes we go too far. "I won't take my little bundle to that playground again, last time there was a boy who pushed him." "Was she ugly to you? Don't worry, mamma is here, just don't talk to that girl from now on." "Didn't you find friends at this school? Don't worry, we will find you another school." We want to protect our children not just from physical harm, but also from any emotional discomfort they might experience. And here comes our mistake.

Certain situations, appropriately to the child's age, a child should learn to face and solve on his own - naturally with our support and guidance. The society has nowadays a strong appeal on values of kindness and peace, any sign of aggression gets condemned. We want our children to be polite and kind - therefore we rather recommend them to run out of a conflict as it is the only way how to stay polite and avoid emotional harm at the same time. We forget how much we actually learned from our own conflicts and we don't realize our children are also going through their own lessons.

Nobody likes arguments - but if someone wants to argue with us or acts in an arrogant and inappropriate way, we cannot stay silent. And we also have to teach our children to stand up for themselves and speak up.

With teaching our children to face the problems, sort out and overcome their emotional harms we are raising individuals with a strong mind and steady emotions. That will help them to handle critical situations when bigger and on their own. And it will also build them a good immune system because a strong mind is generating a strong body.

Visit www.astromagicstar.com, a blog about astrology, relationships and self-healing. People are welcome to post there their own articles.


 By Liba Burger


Article Source:  Body and Soul: How We Actually Build Our Immunity

Can Fermented Foods Help Prevent Cancer?

There's no doubt about it - cancer and nutrition are two peas in a pod, and the only way around the cause and effect of a poor diet is to improve it. Naturopathic oncologists are educating their patients of the importance of eating cleaner, healthier foods. There's no denying the fact that many of the foods sold in stores are over-processed and under-nutritious.

Consuming these types of foods will only lead you down the path to health problems, which may include obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, leaky gut and cancer (especially of the colon). This is why it's essential for you to eat fermented foods. There's evidence that suggests it can help fight against cancer. The bacteria inside of fermented foods can help suppress cancers of the colon, breast, liver, intestine and various other organs.

Butyrate, which is a short-chain fatty acid, is found to induce programmed cell death of cancerous cells found in the colon. This fatty acid can be found in cultured milk products. Consuming it can reduce your chances of bladder cancer by 29 percent.

Try Consuming More Cultured Raw Milk

One tip alternative cancer treatment centers give to their patients is to consume more cultured raw milk. This is a primary source of probiotics, which will create more beneficial bacteria to excrete toxins responsible for the development of cancers. Another option is to eat Kimchi, which is a fermented cabbage dish popular in Korea. This too has probiotics that can detoxify your body of organophosphorous pesticides and breaks down sodium nitrate, which has been tied to cancer.

Consulting with a naturopathic oncologist is recommended, so you can identify ways to improve your overall diet.

Microbial Metabolism Reduces Your Risk of Cancer

There are various ways microbial metabolism can benefit or worsen your risk of cancer. Overall, it can influence:



Inflammation

Hormone regulation (you can also obtain bio-identical hormone therapy from a naturopathic doctor)

DNA repair

Microbial proliferation and differentiation

Carcinogen detoxification and metabolism

Programmed cell death (apoptosis)

Immune function

It's important to note that chronic inflammation can greatly increase your chances of getting cancer. When this is allowed to go on for a long time, it can damage the health of your tissues and cells, while also weakening your immune system. This spells nothing but disaster for your health. If you are worried about your diet and how it could be affecting your cancer risk, consult with a naturopathic oncologist today. http://www.longevitymedical.com/ medical health center is based out of Phoenix AZ and offers wide range of holistic integrative medical care to people of all ages. Our expert physicians are well respected within our industry to guide patients toward optimal health using the best of both naturopathic and conventional medicine solutions. Longevity medical is a leading prostate cancer facility in the USA.


 By Katie Spiess


Article Source: Can Fermented Foods Help Prevent Cancer?

Stress: Is Meditation a Viable Alternative to Medications?

One of the biggest health concerns American adults face is stress. There's tons of research available that shows how damaging stress can be for your physical and mental health. Using stress management techniques is key to reducing your chances of developing ailments, such as depression, obesity, diabetes and heart disease. These diseases are indirectly related, since stress causes most people to overeat unhealthy foods. When you eat too much toxic foods, diseases like cancer can form. At this point, it would be best to obtain the services of a naturopathic oncologist.

You'll quickly learn that the best alternative cancer treatment is prevention. If you can minimize your chances of stress, you can in turn reduce your risk of developing related diseases. This is why it's recommended that you engage in stress-reducing activities, such as meditation.

Can Meditation Really Help Reduce Stress?

When you think of someone meditating, what likely comes to mind is someone sitting down with their legs crossed and their eyes closed. Some even meditate while lying down. However, this is only one way of practicing meditation. There's another concept called mindfulness meditation and it has shown to help lower stress.

What is Mindfulness Meditation?

Practicing mindfulness meditation is simple. All you're doing is living in the now, which means keeping your mind focused on the present only. You'll find that majority of one's stress stems from thoughts of the past and future. If you're at work thinking about the argument you had the night before or worrying about an upcoming event you have to plan for, then you're not mindful of the present.

These type of thoughts are distracting and only build up your stress levels. The key is to be mindful of the present, but without judgment. Studies show that those who learn how to effectively meditate in this manner are able to lower their stress levels. This was determined by measuring the stress hormone called ACTH, as well a pro-inflammatory cytokines (both of which were reduced).

Research shows inflammation is linked to disease, including cancer. Allowing your body to become toxic with stress hormones is only increasing your chances of this illness. You can consult with a naturopathic oncologist at alternative cancer treatments centers to learn preventive methods you can implement today.

But is it a Replacement for Medication?

This is the million dollar question, especially since millions of people are prescribed medications each day. Any chance you have of eliminating a prescription drug is a good thing. Studies show that this type of meditating can actually replace the need for pain medications. In the research, the participants who practiced it witnessed a 57 percent reduction in pain discomfort and 40 percent decrease in pain intensity.

This alone should convince people of the power of meditation. You can learn more about improving your lifestyle from a naturopathic oncologist, who also specializes in treatments like detoxification, IV vitamin therapy and chelation therapy. http://www.longevitymedical.com medical health center is based out of Phoenix AZ and offers wide range of holistic integrative medical care to people of all ages. Our expert physicians are well respected within our industry to guide patients toward optimal health using the best of both naturopathic and conventional medicine solutions. Longevity medical is a leading prostate cancer facility in the USA.


By Katie Spiess


Article Source: Stress: Is Meditation a Viable Alternative to Medications?

Lymphadenitis - Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment

Lymphadenitis means inflammation in the lymph nodes. This can be generalized or localized. This condition usually points to some infection or inflammation. A common example of this is tonsillitis, where the tonsil glands are swollen and inflamed, usually due to repeated infections involving the throat. Generalized swelling of the lymph glands may point to more serious infections like HIV and tuberculosis, or may be indicators of serious diseases like cancer. Filariasis causes significant inflammation of the lymph glands and lymphatic channels, usually in the lower limbs, resulting in gross edema of the feet.

Clinical examination and relevant medical tests usually help pinpoint the exact cause of lymphadenitis, and conservative treatment is usually sufficient to help treat and cure the condition. Of late, however, more and more individuals have started presenting with gross lymphadenitis in various parts of the body, without evidence of any specific cause like tuberculosis, widespread infection, or cancer. Symptoms vary according to the location of affected lymph glands. Inflamed and enlarged glands in the chest may cause breathlessness, cough, or fluid collection in the layering of the lungs (known as pleural effusion). Similarly affected glands in the abdominal cavity may cause symptoms like abdominal pain, adhesions in the intestinal loops, and fluid collection in the ovaries or peritoneal cavity (known as ascites).

The commonest chronic cause of such swelling and inflammation of lymph glands is tuberculosis infection, so much so that even when all diagnostic tests come out negative, most health professionals still consider it worthwhile to give a therapeutic trial of anti-tuberculosis medications. Indeed, a large percentage of such affected individuals do benefit with this therapy; however, when even this treatment does not work, it becomes necessary to explore other causes for this condition.

Chronic inflammation due to stress, food allergies, exposure to toxins, hidden and obscure infections, and autoimmune processes within the body, is fast becoming a reality of modern times. Such inflammation, in addition to lymph glands and lymph ducts, may also affect blood vessels, skin, and various organs in the body. If multiple tissues and glands are involved, the presentation of clinical signs and symptoms will vary accordingly.

Coming back to non-specific inflammation of lymph glands, treatment needs to be given at various levels. Herbal medicines are given to reduce inflammation, and remove excess accumulated fluid. Herbs with known antiviral and antibacterial actions are given to treat infections. Immune-modulating herbs are used to treat a dysfunctional immune system. Specific diet instructions are given to address food allergies, and prevent inflammation. Adequate lifestyle recommendations are given to reduce stress and get sufficient, good quality sleep on a regular basis.

It is also necessary to normalize the digestive capacity and intestinal flora of affected individuals. Detoxification may also be necessary, especially for people who do not respond well to the treatment mentioned above. People with a strong autoimmune component may need more aggressive therapy for a longer period of time.

Most people having non-specific lymphadenitis respond very well to this line of treatment and report complete resolution of all symptoms. It is necessary for them to continue following a healthy diet and lifestyle so as to prevent a recurrence.

Dr. A. A. Mundewadi is Chief Ayurvedic Physician at Mundewadi Ayurvedic Clinic based at Thane, Maharashtra, India. He is available as an online Ayurvedic Consultant at http://www.ayurvedaphysician.com
The online clinic offers Ayurvedic treatment for all chronic and refractory health problems. Dr. A. A. Mundewadi, B.A.M.S., has clinical experience of over 31 years and clinical research experience of 18 years. He has conducted extensive research in HIV infection, Schizophrenia and many other chronic diseases.

Contact information is as follows:  mundewadiayurvedicclinic@yahoo.com;  info@ayurvedaphysician.com; +91-0-8108358858; +91-0-9967928418;



 By Abdulmubeen Mundewadi


Article Source: Lymphadenitis - Ayurvedic Herbal Treatment