How to use visualization is a very powerful and somewhat popular thing to do these days. One of the big parts of visualization is seeing yourself as you will be in the future. I think that your future self is something to look at very seriously and in looking at yourself and what you want to look like in the future here are some things that you can think of and visualize about yourself. How Does Visualization Work? The important thing to realize about when you decide to use visualization is … [Read more...] about How to use Visualization
Alternative Medicine
Why 5-HTP May Be Better To Treat Depression
I ran across this great article by Virginia Butters that explains why using an amino acid supplement called 5-HTP may be a great alternative to the current crop of anti-deperssion drugs that are out there like Luvox or Prozac or Praxil. Take a read and see what you think When depression and anxiety are severe, they can have an impact on every area of life, and most people welcome any form of relief. SSRIs, or Selective Serotonin Re-Uptake Inhibitors, are the choice to treat depression and … [Read more...] about Why 5-HTP May Be Better To Treat Depression
Meditation as Stress Relief?
An interesting study was released a while back from West Virginia University on meditation as stress relief is getting some play on CNN today. The study followed over 100 people and looked at how regular coping mechanisms worked compared to using meditation and mindfulness to combat stress. An intensive program that teaches meditation skills may help people reduce the psychological and physical effects of high stress, according to a new study. Kimberly A. Williams, Ph.D., at West Virginia … [Read more...] about Meditation as Stress Relief?
Survey Says Echinacea No Help for Colds
I have never used Echinacea for a cold but this latest study of 700 people seems to show that it does not do much to help. Funny thing is that lots of people swear by taking Echinacea in the first signs of a cold to reduce the symptoms and time of a common cold. The study of more than 700 adults and children suggests the tiniest possible benefit — about a half-day shaved off a weeklong cold and slightly milder symptoms. But that could have occurred by chance. For most people, the … [Read more...] about Survey Says Echinacea No Help for Colds
Acupuncture For Back Pain Relief – Will it work for you?
Acupuncture for back pain is an ancient Chinese healing system that is highly effective in the treatment of many illnesses like nausea, migraines, aches and pains and infertility. It works by inserting needles into certain calculated points in the body. Acupuncture has been proven to be especially beneficial in the treatment of back pain, a common complaint these days. Acupuncture for back pain requires inserting very fine needles of depth varying from 1/4th to an inch into certain points … [Read more...] about Acupuncture For Back Pain Relief – Will it work for you?
