SelfGrowth.com articles for Mind Body Healing

Stress Management-Foods That Reduce Cortisol Levels

jentanad@yahoo.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Stress seems to be everywhere these days and especially over these past few years, stress has been at an all time high for many people, so finding good ways to manage stress is not only important, but also vital for your health and life. I've experienced my fair share of stress when I escaped ...

Top 4 Meditation Tips for Newbies

meditationcontent@gmail.com — Wed, 23 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Meditation is a way to set ourselves into a deep trance like state that allows us to feel an absolute sense of calm. You may want to meditate for spiritual reasons or because you want to achieve certain practical goals, like improving your concentration levels, relieving stress, ...

Depression Forums

rychhmo@aol.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 5:15:14 pm

Depression forums..Depression forum.. The statistics say that 25% of us get this awful illness at some time of our life, if we do not then we get seriously affected by it. Those who have it seriously can be totally incapacitated by it and end up ruining their relationships and needing a carer. ...

Self-awareness, Realization and Shifting paradigms

info@chipmunkapublishing.com — Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 am

"11. Self-awareness and realisation Learn to know your mind and know your body and soul. Be aware when you are self-manifesting your bipolar and negative thoughts. Make a conscious decision to be positive. If you feel yourself slipping into a negative mindset, then stand up straight and tall ...

Goal setting

info@chipmunkapublishing.com — Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 am

"Writing down specific goals is an essential part of getting better. You have to write your goals down every day in a certain, very specific, way. Feel free to change your goals at any time if you want. They are flexible. The more goals you write each day the more you will accomplish. Write ...

What Is Your “Happy Weight?”

peteysilveira@mac.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Since this is the month to talk about making those changes last that you made last month, I decided to talk about a physical change that people make hundreds of times in their lives! That change is one of gaining and losing weight throughout their lifetime! As I watched my son and his wife ...

Silence Is Golden, But Where Is It?

wellnesscoachconnection@gmail.com — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:00:00 am

It’s said that silence is golden, but that no longer seems to be the case. Our modern world is filled with the constant hum and stress of white noise, generated by all our machines, toys and gadgets wherever we go. It blares out from TV’s turned on to the sports or news channels in ...

How can cognitive behavioural therapy help with social anxiety?

matthewambrose@hotmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Cognitive behavioral therapy is an ordinary kind of psychological counselling that is commonly referred to as “psychotherapy”. Through cognitive behavioral therapy, a patient works with a mental health expert called “psychotherapist in an in-depth way, attending a specific series of counselling ...

The possible causes of social anxiety

matthewambrose@hotmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 am

SOCIAL anxiety is an excessive psychological and/or emotional distress about social interactions. The person with the anxiety experiences an overwhelming level of worry and fear about social situations and being judged by others. The extreme psychological discomfort gives the sufferer an ...

The Symptoms of Social Anxiety

matthewambrose@hotmail.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 am

MANY individuals get self-conscious or jittery on occasion, like when speaking in front of an audience or being interviewed for a job. But social anxiety is more than nervousness or occasional shyness, or fear. With this form of psychological distress, an individual’s fear of embarrassment ...

Reaching out to other people

info@chipmunkapublishing.com — Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 am

"Share everything positive that you learn or do in your life and celebrate the successes of others. The more you can reach out to others and connect with them the more you are pushing your bipolar aside and bringing out the real you. If you feel nervous about connecting with others, say “I like ...

Let go of limiting beliefs

info@chipmunkapublishing.com — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 am

"Choose to let go of limiting beliefs as soon as they appear and immediately replace them with the greatest things you can imagine. Start by writing down your most important values – the things that matter most to you in life – in no particular order. Then go back and put them in order of ...

Tips to Handle Stress and Anxiety

cjmackey17@yahoo.com — Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Ever increasing demands and fast paced schedules are causing everyone's stress levels to escalate. And for every stressor, there seems to be a medication out there to counteract it . Unfortunately, the medications often come with side effects that can adversely affect your health. More and more ...

Psychologist Brisbane - How To Sleep Well At Night?

backendbuddy@gmail.com — Sat, 12 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Incase you did not know, having sufficient sleep is no longer a luxury, but a necessity. Psychologist Brisbane in consultation with other experts has proved beyond reasonable doubt that having adequate sleep is an indication of good health. If the recent statistics are anything to go by, then ...

Building self esteem

info@chipmunkapublishing.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 am

"Try this exercise for building your self-esteem. You can do this in a number of ways. Hold your right bicep with your left hand and feel your emotional thermostat. As soon as you wake up in the morning and before you go to bed at night have a big smile on your face and force yourself to smile ...

Why Your Willpower To Lose Weight Doesn't Last

jolynn@stophidingbehindthefat.com — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Has anyone ever told you that to lose weight you need to have the willpower to "Just Do It"? Or if that doesn't work, then what you need is more willpower? Or, they tell you that if you really wanted to lose weight that you'd have the willpower to "Just Do It" in the first place? How has ...

Coping With Depression In Someone You Care For

Roseanna@roseannaleaton.com — Wed, 9 May 2012 12:00:00 am

When you have a friend or spouse who is suffering from depression you inevitably feel more than a little helpless. You want to do something that will point them in the right direction but how do you do that and what do you do? You can't decide whether to try to push them to "make more of ...

Stoke Your Creative Fire...Or Else!

Janbreathe@aol.com — Sun, 6 May 2012 12:00:00 am

“All God does is watch us and kill us when we get boring. We must never, ever be boring.” –(Chuck Palahniuk) That is a darkly humorous and ominous quote, but it has a spark of truth to it. Too much stimulation creates stress, but so does too little. Being stagnant and bored with life stresses ...

It’s a Bright, Sun-shiny Day: Boost Your Mood and Your Health!

info@seamanchiro.com — Thu, 3 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Many people with mood disorders take prescription medications to stay on an even level or to feel “normal.” But many of these medications have risky side effects and what works for one person, doesn’t work for another. Trying to adjust your mood becomes a classic case of trial and error (with ...

Why lowfat diets make you grumpy and negative

jentanad@yahoo.com — Wed, 2 May 2012 12:00:00 am

Ever wonder why you or those around you get grumpy while dieting? Besides feeling hungry and deprived, getting too little healthy fat may contribute to low serotonin in your brain. The Study A study comparing a 41 percent fat diet with a 25 percent fat diet found that subjects moods ...

Your Key to Permanent Weight Loss

jolynn@stophidingbehindthefat.com — Tue, 8 May 2012 7:34:55 pm

Have you ever wondered why you don't "Just Do It" when it comes to living a consistent healthy and fit lifestyle? Do you ever ask yourself, "Since I'm so smart and successful, why can't I just get this weight off...and keep it off?" Would you feel great relief to finally be done with your ...

TAKE A MOMENT

grant.cyster@gmail.com — Tue, 1 May 2012 12:00:00 am

The day begins with a frantic grasp for an irritating alarm clock. The moment our eyes open we are confronted by an intimidating "To Do" list. The activities could include a variety of things depending on our situation: brushing our teeth, taking a shower, getting dressed, feeding the cat or the ...

Calm Your Mind – Living in the Modern World

learn_to_meditate@yahoo.com — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 12:00:00 am

Calm Your Mind – Living in the Modern World The benefits you will receive from meditation are countless and they are able to help you improve both your physical state and spiritual state. Meditation is a secure and easy way for you to end stress and to get a less worried life. Today stress is ...

Your lucky Colour

rychhmo@aol.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 7:51:48 am

Your lucky colour -Find out your lucky number NOW. Easy peasy. But why would you want to? People use them for all different reasons, some might seem petty. But once you get used to turning to them to help you make decisions or prevent mistakes you will find they are invaluable to you. Most ...

Radical Cell-wellness, really short version

healingtoolbox@gmail.com — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 am

A Healing Toolbox article on Best Practices in Energy Healing Based on direct observation, myself and other Health and Medical Intuitives observe human cells are born healthy and know how to be healthy on their own. Human cells do not have to be taught how to be healthy; they are born ...

Fascinating New Research on Meditation and Brain Health

amy@dreliaz.org — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 am

The Power of “Cortical Folding” aka “Gyrification” In terms of brain health, what exactly is “cortical folding” or “gyrification” and how does it increase your mental capacity? These questions may seem to address complex issues best left to neuroscience, except for one simple practice that ...

How to get instant hot flash relief?

awesomehealthandwealth.com@gmail.com — Tue, 3 Apr 2012 12:00:00 am

Women considering hormone replacement therapy for hot flash relief should rethink their decision as this therapy has proved to be harmful for overall health. Pre-menopause symptoms certainly make life embarrassing but you have no choice other than to brave the heat waves, mood swings, vaginal ...

My Master Cleanse Experience - Weight Loss 14 lbs. in 10 Days

danielle@dpmotivation.com — Sun, 1 Apr 2012 12:00:00 am

When I first read about the Master Cleanse, I must admit I was skeptical. Having studied nutrition at length, I had concerns about the fast weight loss. First, I was concerned that the length of time without food would cause my digestive track confusion and perhaps interfere with its proper ...

Five Simple Mindfulness Skills That Work

deb@thebrainlady.com — Sun, 1 Apr 2012 12:00:00 am

Mindfulness meditation consists of skills and methods to unplug from the busy world around you and from the busy 'monkey brain' so often experienced in today's life and particularly in ADHD, anxiety and depression. According to Jon Kabat-Zinn, mindfulness meditation trains and reinforces the ...

Brain Wave Entrainment Is The Secret To Being Thin

wpetlock@gmail.com — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

The secret to losing weight is all in your mind. It really is, and brain wave entrainment, will give you access to that secret easily and quickly. It will tune your brainwaves to specific frequencies that will provide positive, long lasting results that will eliminate the sabotager lurking ...

Five Ways to Cope Well with Cancer & Other Calamities

Janbreathe@aol.com — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

I’ve been on a cancer journey for 3 years and I can honestly say that my life has been enriched by the experience. I’d like to share 5 ways I’ve learned to consciously cope well with cancer. These tips can apply to any kind of life challenge: 1. Face and feel your feelings fully. It’s only ...

When Calmness is a Trigger for Fear and how to Change it

bobl@boblivingstone.com — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

When Calmness is a Trigger for Fear and how to Change it Many of us are anxious and looking for ways to become more relaxed. We are asked to meditate, breathe deeply or create a calming visual picture in your mind. We attempt these activities over and over again with no positive results. You ...

Your Feet – The Root Cause of Your Back Pain?

conniemerk@googlemail.com — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

When you see some cracks in the walls you immediately check if the house lacks foundation. If your car is difficult to handle, especially after you hit a large pothole or the curb, you immediately check the alignment settings in your car. In both cases you make sure that there is a proper ...

Significance of Palm Colour

tannu.shreevedic@gmail.com — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Palmistry is one of the most popular branches of divination. In this method of astrology predictions are made on the basis of body parts, skin color and etc. palmistry got its name from the palms as it studies the characteristics of the palm such as shape, color, lines and signs. In this article ...

How can I keep my Memory Healthy?

drgrant@rogers.com — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Taking Natural supplements containing: Phosphatidylcholine (PC), Phosphatidylserine (PS), DHA, EPA, Acetyl-L-Carnitine (ALC), Vitamin B6, Iron, Magnesium, Zinc, Copper, chromium, Green Tea Extract, DMAE, , L- Tyrosine, Herb-of-Grace (Bacopa monnieri), Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnate), ...

Reduce your Stress with Deep Breathing

lisakneller@cox.net — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Wake Up or Calm Down in 5 Deep Breaths If you’ve never taken a yoga class or had any instruction on deep breathing, this article will introduce you to a simple exercise that can be done anywhere. Sometimes we feel lethargic and lack enthusiasm for moving throughout the day. The answer? 5 ...

Treat Yourself With Metoprolol And Say A Good Bye To Hypertension

healthgeneric@gmail.com — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Whenever our body experiences any health disorder then we need to rectify this body dysfunction by the application of a proper medicament therapy. There are many fatal syndromes exist that can infect our body system at any time. Among them hypertension can be a serious malfunction the mechanism ...

What if you don’t practice Self Acceptance?

support@silvalifesystem.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Self acceptance is a double edged sword. It has its pro and cons too like any other thing you find in this universe. Though self acceptance proves to be a very beneficial trait if implemented but it way too hazardous if not implemented or done in a wrong way. Self acceptance redeems joys and ...

Spring Clean Your Energetic Body to Reenergize Your Life

janelle@inwardoasis.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Spring is around the corner and many people may consider doing a little spring cleaning at home. This can bring about a wonderful sense of excitement and a fresh burst of energy as we emerge from winter. For many people, spring means much warmer temperatures and a chance to finally open the ...

Establishing a Normal Relationship with Food

articles@cedriccentre.com — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

How does one establish a normal relationship with food? Most of us have dieted and are aware of healthy choices that we should make in order to succeed. We just need help figuring out what stands in the way between us and actually carrying through with those choices. The key to success is ...

Doctor-Patient Relationship: A Key Ingredient for a Successful Treatment

thesoumeh@hotmail.com — Sat, 17 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Did you know that when we feel understood by our doctor we do get better faster? In fact, the relationship between the doctor and the patient can stimulate…or hinder the efficacy of the treatment. Research has shown that people, who feel cared for with attention, not only reported a higher ...

Providing Suitable Care in Small Children in order to Prevent Separation Anxiety Problem

charlie125400@yahoo.com — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Possessing a child is no doubt the most wonderful task which could occur to any one. The family wouldn't be complete without having the entrance of the new member and all things are just so gratifying. As months go by, you do business with a number of struggles involving taking good care of ...

Creating Harmony in Your Self and in Your Environment

cathleen@cathleenoconnor.com — Fri, 9 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

You have undoubtedly heard the phrase about life imitating art, but is there any way to argue that it is entirely as possible that art simply reflects a person's inner space and personal harmony? It seems that the two are uniquely connected, just as the space that we choose to live can tell us a ...

The Art of the Gong Bath: And What's So Special About Gong Music Anyway?

adrianevolve@gmail.com — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Why the gong indeed. I suppose 2004/5 was a pivotal time. A drummer/percussionist since my teens, I had also been involved in exploring electronic sound synthesis as far back as the mid-70s when the likes of the Mini Moog and ARP were still quite a novelty. By the turn of the millennium, I was ...

Learn to Relax Your Mind and Free Yourself From Social Media Addiction

adrianevolve@gmail.com — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Do you find yourself logging on to Facebook when you're meant to be working online, or refreshing the Twitter feed on your smartphone every five minutes? Maybe you even feel unsettled if you can't get online to update your status? Don't be alarmed at your lack of self-control! A recent study by ...

Quick Tips for Intellectual Wellness

Jessica@123feelbetter.net — Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Intellectual Wellness is one of the 7 Aspects of Wellness, the major life areas we need to focus on for creating a complete lifestyle of overall wellness. This wellness aspect broadens our horizons and opens our eyes to all the dimensions of life. If we’re feeling a little bored, odds are we ...

What is Social Support?

1918ebo@gmail.com — Tue, 6 Mar 2012 12:00:00 am

Social support can be defined as the emotional comfort and security given to us by friends, relatives, coworkers, and others. It is the contentment we feel from being a part of a community that loves us and cares for us, and that will help us through difficult situations in our lives. In ...

Stress Management Using the Senses

maenzafam6@gmail.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 am

There is much debate over how many senses we actually have, but we generally recognize our senses as including: sight, touch, taste, smell and sound. Although attention may not be paid to it, we use our senses to manage all types of emotion every single day. Emotions such as: happiness, ...

Metaphysical Meaning Behind Thyroid Problems

misahopkins@earthlink.net — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 am

First lets look at what the thyroid does for you physically, with this excerpt from http://www.emedicinehealth.com/thyroid_problems/article_em.htm: "The thyroid gland is located on the front part of the neck below the thyroid cartilage (Adam’s apple). The gland produces thyroid hormones, which ...

Treatment Available for Psychosis

adenmoore5@yahoo.com — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00 am

Psychosis is a mental disorder which is a deranged mental condition and a person is considered socially unfit. A psychotic person starts hallucinating, has false beliefs, becomes paranoid, and has deranged thoughts and incoherent speech. Such psychotic conditions should be treated well in time ...