SelfGrowth.com articles for Relaxation

Pros And Cons Of Gastric Weight Loss Surgery

eimarticles@gmail.com — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 10:45:31 am

Losing weight can be very difficult especially for those who are morbidly obese. Studies proved that people who are overweight are more prone to sickness and are likely to acquire ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, and cardiovascular diseases. There are times when dieting and exercise ...

Camping - Safe and Convenient

clientarticles@seoarbiter.com — Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:56:26 am

Looking back, we can surely notice how our lifestyle has changed even in just a span of 10 years. Today, we see a lot changes in our environment, buildings are sprouting here and there. We used to have fun spending time outdoors with friends and family. It takes us away from the burden and ...

Splendor in the Grass: Garden Parties

info@angelatunner.com — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 2:04:47 pm

Imagine being surrounded in the open air by the most magnificent gardens, green lush grass, rambling rose bushes, loose beautiful bunches of flowers and greenery all swirling about. Placed amidst this natural wonder are chairs all around the gardens, large Turkish rugs spread out on the lawn, ...

Natural Healing with Zero Point Energy

post@dipipa.com — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:45:57 am

First time I heard about the wand for natural healing was in April. A friend told me that there was a new self-care product about to launch in North America. By the end of April, I had a conference call with Mark Victor Hansen, the co-author of the ""Chicken Soup for the Soul"". The conference ...

Taking a Part-Time Vacation

Jane@ExecutiveCoachNY.com — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 2:39:01 pm

Are you envious of people who can go on vacation and not give work, home, or other obligations a thought? I use to be but then decided it really wasn’t the right mindset for me. As many of you know, I am an advocate of “the blended life” (to read more take a look at my past article on the ...

Theory of KyuShinDo

BritishAikido@ntlworld.com — Fri, 2 Jul 2010 2:46:59 pm

The Theory of KYU – SHIN – DO ...and more precisely what it isn’t !! Kenshiro Abbe Sensei 1915 – 1985 by Henry Ellis Kyu = Desire – Yearn – Sphere – Circle – Search – Study. Shin = Heart – New – Spirit – True – To be true to ones self. Do = Way or Path , a way of life or ...

10 Easy Room Design Hints

HelfrichFrank@gmail.com — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Decorating any room can be a very daunting proposition. While such things as flooring, window treatments and furniture can be a major expense, that’s no reason to take the safe route and resign yourself to rooms filled with various shades of beige. To decorate with complete confidence in ...

***Waking Up Blissfully: It is Possible with Nature Alarm Clocks and Sound Therapy

aliddell@nethealthshops.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Remember when you were a child you had difficulty waking up on time for school and your mom would set an alarm clock that made a noise that had the capacity to awaken the whole neighborhood? Waking up to such loud and noisy alarm sounds does make you grumpy and makes you hate the clock. Rising ...

"Double Forté"

ms.nana195108@yahoo.com — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:29:22 am

Need to relax, read a book. Recently, I won a copy of "Double Forté" through a live chat starring, Aaron Paul Lazar. "Double Forté" is the first book of the Gus LeGarde series; “Upstaged”, “Tremolo” and “Mazurka” being the other three. As soon as I received this book through mail, I ...

Just Relax

matchmaker7@sbcglobal.net — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

The phrase, “I’m so stressed out!” has become so common in our fast paced society. Being able to say, “I’m so busy, I have no time to breathe.” Has become sort of a badge of honor. Wow, you must be so important if you are that busy. Stress is the greatest cause of your body. Chronic stress ...

Rock Your Goddess

shannolann@gmail.com — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Fresh from a steaming lobster pot of a bubble bath, I marvel at my healthy form and thank the Universe for learning how to appreciate my body as part of the divine feminine. I love my Shann-ness: curvaceous, athletic, soft and strong. It feels good to be at home with my inner Goddess. Years ago ...

Stressed Out? Stress Management Can Improve Your Quality of Life

burnett.wendy7@gmail.com — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Research has shown that stress worsens the symptoms of fibromyalgia and other chronic conditions; increasing pain levels and "fibro fog," and interfering with sleep. Stress management is an essential step in reducing stress levels, helping you to eliminate some stressors, and reduce the impact ...

3 Simple Ways to Glowing Skin

christineesters@gmail.com — Tue, 8 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

When it comes to detoxing your body, your skin plays an important role. After all, your skin is your largest organ. According to Medline Plus, a health information website, the skin protects you from bacteria and viruses, regulates your body temperature and also helps you eliminate toxins ...

Meditation FAQs

meditations2go@gmail.com — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:34:36 pm

The following are answers to some of the questions most frequently asked of us by those interested in or just beginning the practice of meditation. WHAT IS MEDITATION? Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years, so there are countless variations and definitions of the practice. ...

Ocarina: Easy, Economical Way to Introduce Kids to the Joy of Music

sales.pitchrate@gmail.com — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

Summer is almost here and parents are looking for ways to keep their kids entertained, engaged and learning. Many families will enroll children in music lessons over the summer, but there are other economical ways to introduce kids to the joy of playing an instrument. I teach violin at the ...

Fiddling For Friendship

sales.pitchrate@gmail.com — Mon, 7 Jun 2010 12:00:00 am

In teaching kids to play classical music, I am sometimes asked by parents why their children aren’t practicing as much as they would like them to. Sometimes I find it is because for certain students, classical music is just not their first love. They need variety in their musical diet. For ...

Journey Through Grief

nrgflowing@gmail.com — Fri, 4 Jun 2010 1:51:17 pm

I have worked on my grief for 10 years, 10 whole years. That loop of grief would get occasional relief, relief that would sometimes last a few weeks. Some of the edges were smoothed. There was hope that I would be whole again for a bit. I would fall back into that pit of grief every, single time ...

Sleep Better Tonight: Ten Common-Sense Tips

jlh@dreamthisday.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:06:46 pm

Are you concerned that you may not sleep well tonight? Getting a good night sleep is important to your health, but falling asleep easily and sleeping well are complex and can be interrupted by a wide range of factors. Insomnia can be a symptom or a result of a serious medical condition. For ...

Be Flexible

mike@mike-robbins.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:06:46 pm

How flexible are you? For me, it depends - on my mood, how much fear or resistance I have about something, how attached I am to a particular outcome, and various other factors. However, as I look throughout my life (now and in the past), I realize that the situations, relationships, and ...

Tips guide To Buying Second-hand Fishing Fishing reels

robeqf0xma@gmail.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:06:49 pm

I am confident you already are aware of the reason you need to invest in a fishing reel, to go fishing obviously. When deciding to obtain a used reel, generally there are a few items you should make a decision. For a start, it's essential to determine what specific kind of fishing reel you ...

Interesting Billiard Facts

csmith7280@closeout-deals.com — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:06:49 pm

1.) The game of pool advanced from a European lawn pastime similar to croquet, played throughout the 15th century. 2.) When exactly the first pool table was made is mysterious. The earliest proof of a pool table was acknowledged in 1470, at some stage in an inventory of the assets of King ...

The four Stages of Fatigue: Which one are you in? How can TCM combat it?

kathie@orangecountyacupuncture.com — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 am

By Dr. Kathleen Albertson, L. Ac. Licensed Acupuncturist, Herbalist PhD, Holistic Nutrition Did you know that fatigue slowly expresses itself–creeping into every bone in your body? Did you know that it crawls deeper and deeper deteriorating all of your key organ systems? Fatigue has an ...

***Natural Stress Therapy made possible with Water Fountains:

aliddell@nethealthshops.com — Fri, 14 May 2010 12:00:00 am

As a part of evolution Man has been on a constant upward slide of developing and exploiting technology in all forms possible and in the race for success he seldom gets time for himself. Human body is constantly under stress both external and internal owing to the machine-like life that we lead. ...

***The Presence of Wind Chimes Works Magic on Your Senses

aliddell@nethealthshops.com — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Stressed out from your daily chores and your busy lives, in a world of today, you hardly find time for yourselves and your health. One cannot help but be victim to this routine and mundane lifestyle and find no time to relax your body, mind and soul using appropriate channels. Many working ...

Why are Meditative Relaxation and Mindfulness Important?

selfgrowth@excelatlife.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 4:51:59 pm

When I ask clients what they do for daily relaxation I usually get responses such as: "I relax by watching TV every night." "I have a glass of wine." "I read a book." "I go out with friends." "I go to the gym and work out." "I find gardening relaxing." "I like to ...

How to use porcupine massage balls

thevaluc@gmail.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:47:19 am

Bodily pains can occur in various parts some in just about no time. At times the trigger point or the actual source is not sure of. For instance, these might start from the joint and spread to other parts causing medium to severe pain. Colorful porcupine balls can be used against all such pains. ...

Life Cleansing Alternatives

dawn@dawnhogans.com — Fri, 7 May 2010 12:00:00 am

When you enter the world of essential oils a whole new world awaits you. Essential oils are one of the greatest untapped resources. These concentrated essence of various scents naturally drawn from herbs, plants, fruits, grasses and flowers have been used for centuries. Unlike chemical drugs, ...

Learn to Meditate

lisa@lisahepner.com — Tue, 18 May 2010 11:50:53 am

One of the most common questions people ask about meditation is, “how do I get rid of thoughts during meditation?” The short answer is, “you don’t.” Now, you might think that may sound harsh, but it’s the truth. And it’s complete freedom! In the past, when I tried meditating, I was ...

Secrets to a Stress Free Life

deb@thebrainlady.com — Sun, 2 May 2010 12:00:00 am

Life is full of stressors. I once heard Norman Vincent Peale say that the only people without problems and stress were 'all those people buried over there in that cemetery'. He was right. If we are alive, we have plenty of triggers for stress. But it's how we choose to respond to something that ...

The Confession of an Opera Addict

leonard.rosmarin@ymail.com — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

I am a self-confessed opera-addict. Although I know my attitude is totally wrong, in my secret heart of hearts I would probably consign all other art forms to hell. My addiction began when I was six years old. My father always tuned into the Saturday afternoon Metropolitan Opera broadcasts. I ...

The Top 3 Things To Try To Relieve Stress

articles@publizine.com — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

In our world today, people just have too much in their hands that they lose sight of some of those things which are somewhat important to their well being. As a matter of fact, stress management tips are fast becoming something we constantly look for when we do get some time. That is because ...

De-stress- Nobody Can Get Rid Of Stress But You Can Reduce It

articles@publizine.com — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

Who wants to destress in life? No one wants to have stress but almost everybody has it. Young or old, students or professionals, gay or lesbian, and worker or employer, everyone don't have a choice but to face the fact that once you live in this planet, stress is always with you. Simple ...

A Healthy Shadow - 3 Keys to Knowing Yours

Info@healingtouchquicksteps.com — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

Today the shadow effect is in the news. What if I told you that you have a perfect health spiritual double? It’s true. It’s kind of an avatar connection like the relationship between Krishna and Arjuna in the Hindu text Bhagavad Gita. An inseparable best friend, healthy light force shadow ...

Do You Know What the Early Signs of Depression Are?

david@commonhealing.com — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

Unless someone is totally familiar with the symptoms of depression, it can be extremely difficult to diagnose, let alone help. Many people don't even know that they are suffering from depression, and in the USA over 15 million people are affected to some extent or another, and the startling ...

6 Quick Ways to Clear Winter and Welcome Spring

mail.profoundimpact@gmail.com — Wed, 12 May 2010 5:26:10 am

The trees have started to bud, the birds are singing, and the daffodils are popping open everywhere. You can just feel spring on its way! When it gets like this outside I have the strong urge to shake up the stagnant winter energy inside my home. The air indoors seems in such stark contrast ...

Benefits that you can get from Drinking Green Tea

harhis23@gmail.com — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

For the past many centuries, people had been enjoying the benefits of green tea for the body. Many people would prefer drinking green tea than oolong, white tea and black tea, simply because of its unique flavor and distinct aroma not found in other types of tea. Nowadays, preserving the natural ...

Dealing With The Pressures And Stresses Of Life

publications@fitlyspoken.org — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

There is a difference between pressure and stress. One causes the other, and one we can reduce and shunt off. Learn the difference between these two in your life and what you can do about them. Stress is the product of pressure. Set an empty plastic water bottle upright and place the palm of ...

Working Overtime While Relaxing

articles@publizine.com — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 am

When you hear the word overtime is mentioned, these 3 words may probably cross your mind: deadline, caffeine, stress. Yes, very familiar indeed, huh? Nevertheless, I am going to add up 3 more which work just as well, and they are: relaxing, television, sleep. Whilst the second list seems ...

Better Breathing And Relaxation For A Healthy Mind And Body

menno@spijkstra.com — Tue, 6 Apr 2010 11:15:33 pm

Relaxation training is a curative technique that could be practiced or performed on a one on one basis or to a group of people. Relaxation itself is considered to benefit certain conditions like panic, anxiety, depression, hyperventilation, insomnia, and some other stress-associated physical ...

Stress is a choice

kyanaminer@gmail.com — Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:48:00 pm

One weekend I was doing chair massage at an event in the Georgia World Congress Center, and a woman and her 10 year old daughter came over. As they sat down to wait for their massages, they were arguing over who deserved the massage more. The daughter insisted she was more “stressed out” ...

Let Go.....How?

julie@juliefarha.com — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 2:42:00 pm

Work, families, responsibilities, relationships, fun and recreation. Changes, losing jobs, homes and loved ones. Health challenges, financial ups and downs. The stuff of life. Life is full of more “stuff” these days and less “life”. Do you feel like you’re going at mock 5 with your hair on ...

Intentional Relaxation

energyworker2003@yahoo.com — Mon, 8 Mar 2010 10:28:32 am

"The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~Zen Saying When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a ...

The Value of Doing Nothing

drmichelle@michellegottlieb.com — Wed, 3 Mar 2010 4:56:00 pm

Sometimes the most valuable way you can spend your time is to do nothing. Now, all of you type A’s are jumping up and down and exclaiming that is not possible. Ah, but it is. We tend to spend so much time running around, that we do not realize how stressed we are. The more stressed we are, the ...

Vegetable Gardeners: Garden with the Seasons

bendymoon@gmail.com — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:29:57 pm

You don't have to live in the country to better connect to the seasons by growing your own food. Vegetable gardening with the seasons empowers you to get in tune with nature. Become involved in the growing cycle and increase your awareness of the year's natural turn. You can change your approach ...

How to manage stress

lilach.traffic@gmail.com — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 7:39:10 am

How to manage stress Stress seems to be a permanent part of our lives. And to be honest, I’m not entirely sure that it has to be, but I’m also not entirely sure how to avoid it. But in an effort to work more effectively I’ve discovered that getting things done and feeling good about my ...

Karuna Reiki and Soul Level Healing

laurelle@reikiclasses.com — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 10:59:00 am

Karuna Reiki can bring soul recognition that complete peace is already within us all. The air was crisp and clear and the sounds of a nearby mountain stream were soothing my spirit. I had slipped away for a few moments of quiet introspection at the Karuna Reiki Retreat I was co-facilitating ...

Conscious Clarity using Relaxation and Visualization

lauren@claritywithlaurenlarsen.com — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 2:26:20 pm

Relaxation and visualization are natural skills you can use every day. The ability to relax the body has many benefits such as strengthening your meditation practices, releasing constant thoughts, improving sleep patterns, reducing stress and negative emotions. The techniques below will assist ...

Relationship Coach Reveals How to Make the Law of Attraction Work For You

va1@createandattract.us — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 2:17:49 pm

Breathe! That's right. Breathing is an excellent way to get the energy moving in a higher vibrational way. Swing your arms, and alternate by swinging your legs in a cross-wise pattern. That always moves your energy up the scale. Doing something as simple as breathing on purpose ...

Experience Of Gratitude In A New Year

ruby11@wightman.ca — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 3:33:35 am

Would it not be nice to have the feeling of gratitude twenty-four hours a day? Not just the idea or thought, but that feeling of gratitude that makes so many burdens easier to face. Unfortunately, we tend to evaluate others and ourselves continually in our search for better things, better ...

Reduce Stress Naturally

info@lifeforcehealth.ca — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 9:39:36 am

Our world is changing with ever increasing speed and many people are finding it difficult to keep pace and cope on a daily basis. Although no one can control the world at large, individuals do have the power to be in charge of their personal world by controlling stress and their responses to ...