Archive for May, 2006

The Mind-Body Connection

Tess May 30th, 2006

Negative thoughts and emotions may be festering deep within your mind and that can block you from success. Your mind is a powerful force that lies within you and if you care for your mind you can care for your body, and be the best you can be.

Dads Are (Harried) Parents, Too!

Tess May 26th, 2006

My husband thought he was immune to the apparent “Lost-Mind-Syndrome” that had afflicted me during our childrens’ toddler years. What, you haven’t heard of “Lost-Mind-Syndrome”? Okay, so maybe it’s nothing more than being scatter-brained from having ten thousand things to do each and every day! But read on to see that even the most practical-minded man is no match for the beleaguered mind-weariness of parenting!

Explore treatment options for intercostal neuralgia

Tess May 26th, 2006

Abdominal pain can be very difficult to diagnose and often results in misguided treatment. Physicians tend to concentrate on the more common diseases and prescribe medicines for treatment. In the process, they sometimes forget rare diseases since they do not come across these very often.

Intercostal neuralgia is one such rare disorder that is often missed out during diagnosis. The muscles between the ribs that contract during inhalation are called intercostals muscles. And an acute spasmodic pain that arises along the course of the nerves in that area is called intercostals neuralgia.

Aromatherapy Blends for Mental Concentration

Tess May 24th, 2006

Blends To Apply Directly To Skin

To use: Blend and apply these formulas to the back of the neck, chest and temple area until the oil is fully absorbed. Breathe the vapours deeply.

Blend #1

* Spearmint 4 drops
* Tangerine 4 drops
* Cedarwood 2 drops
* Sesame oil 2 teaspoons

Blend #2

* Rosemary 4 drops
* Bergamot 4 drops
* Clove 2 drops
* Sesame oil 2 teaspoons

Blend #3

As men grow older, bladder function can worsen and the prostate gland may be responsible

Tess May 22nd, 2006

Mayo Clinic researchers studying prostate problems in men report in the current issue of the Journal of Urology that as men grow older their bladder function can worsen and the prostate gland may be responsible.

Their findings remind patients and their physicians that urination difficulties in men can be better cared for at early onset. Additionally, the study notes that as men age, the possibility increases that they will experience problems with urination.

How To Perform Yogic Exercises

Tess May 18th, 2006

When you have decided to start with your yoga practice, it is imperative for you to learn how to perform a pose properly. Thus it is advisable for you to find a right teacher who will guide you in the correct manner of performing these poses. Since yogic exercises involve the static and isometric contraction of the muscles, where the muscles are held in a state of tension without causing the corresponding body part to move; it is important to note that the stretching or contraction of the muscles should not be done abruptly or suddenly. You should endeavour to reach the final pose as slowly as you can, so that there is a steady rise in the tension of the muscles. Always reach the final posture slowly through the intermediate postures. Master all these postures slowly one by one.

Children’s Calming Tea

Tess May 18th, 2006

* 1/2 part oatstraw
* 1/2 part comfrey leaf
* 1/2 part catnip
* 1/2 part passion flower
* 1 part licorice
* 1 part slippery elm
* 1 part rose petals
* 2 parts chamomile
* 2 parts spearmint or peppermint

Prepare infusion with 2 cups water, give 1/2 cup every 2-3 hours as needed. Use honey and sweeten to taste.

Natural Treatments for Anxiety: How You Can Find Natural Anxiety Relief

Tess May 15th, 2006

If you find yourself worrying uncontrollably about everyday tasks or if you are constantly and excessively Anxious about issues like family health, finances or your job, you may be suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. While everybody experiences anxiety occasionally, people who suffer from G.A.D. experience it so excessively that it can interfere with their ability to perform ordinary tasks. In order for the condition to be diagnosed, you must have suffered from these symptoms for at least six consecutive months. And if you are in fact suffering from G.A.D., you may find physical relief in certain natural remedies.

Men’s Health Week: Guidelines for Good Arterial Health

Tess May 15th, 2006

From a health heart to a good sex life, the proper flow and circulation of blood in our arteries is one of the most important things we can do to maintain good health and push back the aging process.

There is a common denominator between good arterial health and disorders such as heart attack, obesity, diabetes and high glucose levels, as well as sexual health. That common denominator is blood.

Why Yoga Should Be a Part of Your Daily Fitness Routine

Tess May 11th, 2006

If you would like to really put your daily Fitness routine in overdrive and get better results than you ever have in the past, you really should consider adding yoga exercises into your home Fitness workouts. Aerobic Exercise is great for burning calories, and strength training works very well for strengthening your muscle groups. But yoga goes far beyond either of those forms of Exercise and can benefit you both physically and mentally. Let’s see how.

Physical Benefits

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