Category: wellness

The Power of Sound to Heal

April 11, 2022
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Many years ago, my husband and I moved to Hawaii. We lived in the small beachside community of Lanikai on the windward side of Oahu, away from the buzz and high energy of Honolulu. Our home was a guesthouse to a larger house that overlooked the beach. When I talk about our time in Hawaii,…

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7 Ways to Get Rid of Stubborn Back and Belly Fat

April 11, 2022
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Many people have excess weight in their belly and back area, which can increase the risk of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and contribute to high blood pressure. There’s no magic formula for six pack abs, but with the right diet and exercise routine you can target these troublesome areas. 1. Eat Your Veggies. This…

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Get a Grip on Procrastination

April 11, 2022
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Sometimes, putting things off can be a good thing. Maybe you need to step away from an angry email you composed, and then come back and reread it with a calmer heart before sending (or not sending) it. Or you could pause before buying your next item online, because you know it’s an impulse purchase…

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3 Reasons Why You Feel Stressed When Trying to Relax

April 11, 2022
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Have you ever tried to relax, only to find yourself overwhelmed with feeling stressed and having negative thoughts? Turns out a lot of us experience this—which is why some have coined it “stresslaxing.” Even though stresslaxation is a new term, it describes relaxation-induced anxiety which has been studied for years. This is shown to happen…

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How to Make Every Day Feel Sacred, Cultivating the Profound Inside the Mundane

April 11, 2022
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I recently returned from a remarkable and different kind of weekend. It was a weekend infused with poetry, ritual, music, beauty, and kindness. Three days dedicated to bringing meaning to the surface of life, up from the hidden depths where it normally lives. We listened to the exquisite words of the poet David Whyte, resonated with stories of love, friendship,…

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Curbing a Compulsive Habit: A Primer

April 11, 2022
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The habits we just can’t seem to quit can be very challenging — not only are they hard to change, they can have negative effects on our lives, and make us feel bad about ourselves. In this post, I’d like to talk about a few things I’ve found helpful to curb a compulsive habit. I…

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Delayed Development? Teens in the Pandemic Era

April 11, 2022
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A high school senior from California described teen COVID-19 mental fallout in a nutshell: “It’s not that I’m mad that I missed the events. I wouldn’t have gone to prom anyway. I just feel bad about all the experiences I missed that never had the chance to happen. I wonder what those years would have…

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6 Natural Ways to Clear Skin, Plus Anti Aging Skincare Routine for ALL Ages and Skin Types

April 10, 2022
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We’re never too young to start looking out for the health of our skin, so anti-aging isn’t just a term that applies to our moms or grandparents—it starts now! And true anti-aging, glowing and clear skin is a full body and mind approach, starting with the foods we eat, lifestyle we live, and the skincare…

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Hypnosis for Alcohol Abuse

April 10, 2022
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Ben considered himself a healthy 41-year-old. He was a true waterman: a paddleboarder, fly fisherman, and many years ago, a champion crew team member at his university. He ate nutritious food, drank enough filtered water, and made himself invaluable at work as the vice president of a large company. To an outsider, he looked like…

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When Food Hurts: Dealing With Food Intolerances

April 10, 2022
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If you’ve ever had an allergic reaction from a food, you most likely won’t eat it again. These reactions can be serious and even life threatening. Extreme reactions can include anaphylactic shock, which can be fatal with symptoms that include low blood pressure and swelling of the mouth and throat that can lead to death…

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