Living
With Chronic Illness Builds Courage
by P. Salvucci
If you're living with chronic illness you are courageous.
In the process of meeting life's challenges, you are learning how
to meet your fears and move beyond them. |
Take
Control of Your Life
by P. Salvucci
Mid-life may be bring unexpected challenges, but
that doesn't mean you can't be in control of your life. In fact, if
you're not, then something or someone else is. |
The Use of Antioxidants in Fighting Chronic Illness
by Steve Warren M.D.
Understand how chronic illnesses occur and the role antioxidants play in limiting damage to the body.
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The
Healing Art of Massage
by J. Cartmell
Massage is one of the oldest healing arts. When
you rub your hands together or pat yourself to create heat, you're
doing massage. Massage is a natural thing to do, and its effects promote
health in a natural way. |
How
the Weather Affects Your Health
by M. Kaiser
Do you feel tired or exhausted? Do you suffer from
a headache? Why don't you blame the weather? |
You
and Your Doctor: It Takes Two to Tango
by P. Salvucci
Your medical care is a two way street. In a good
doctor patient relationship, you and your physician are accountable
to one other. |
The
Vocabulary of Wellness: Five Simple Words to Keep Chronic Illness
at Bay
by M. Parish
Chronic illness often has a way of taking over
your life and your identity. Learn about five simple words that when
applied can change your life and the way you view the world around
you. |
Put
Your Body First
by D. Spero
When we put our bodies first, we tend to make better
decisions, to behave in more appropriate, effective, and socially
positive ways, and our lives often tend to improve. |
More Meaningful Lives Than We Know
by D. Spero
We all lead much more meaningful lives than we
know. We need to remember this when times are hard, especially when
we have disabilities or major health problems. |
Living
on the Dog Track: Learning the Art of Getting Well
by D. Spero
Overcoming chronic illness often requires us to
slow down and save some energy for healing. In this society, most
of us are moving way beyond our healthy speed. |
Get
a Better Mirror: Overcoming Negative Thoughts
by D. Spero
Remember those circus fun houses with the distorting
mirrors? Similar internal mirrors in our minds can twist our view
of anything we put in front of them, including how we view chronic
illness. |
Coping
with Trauma
by J. Marshall
There is no one way to correctly deal with trauma
and tragedy emotionally, and each of us must find strategies that
work for us, as individuals. |
Is
Assertiveness a Bad Word?
by L. Copen
Has assertiveness gotten a bad rap among the chronically
ill? Is it assumed that we won't have the energy or stamina to fight
all of the battles that we will face? |
How
to Help a Loved One With Chronic Illness
by L. Copen
Do you wonder how you can help your friend or family
member with chronic illness? Here are some suggestions. |
Do
I Have to Feel Guilty When I Feel Okay?
by L. Copen
When we ache, oh, how we ache! But when we feel
half-decent, then what? Do we sit at home and dread the moment in
which the pain returns? Or do we run out and catch up on life and
have some fun while the going is good? |
Moving to Strengthen Ourselves, Our Country and Our World
by C. & M Krucoff
Our nation would gain a major social and economic
boost if more Americans engaged in 30 minutes of moderate physical
activity on most days of the week. |
Hypnotherapy
in Medicine
by P. Gustafson
Hypnotherapy is now widely practiced in 21st century medicine,
psychiatry, dentistry, athletics and business. |
The
Hospice-Hypnosis Connection
by P. Gustafson
By understanding the principles of suggestion, hospice nurses
can empower effective change with every visit they make. |
Self-Healing
Basics
by C. Snyder
Explore some basic methods that can be used to
relieve tension, stress, and depression, sharpen intuition, clear
the mind, and increase energy. |
Herbs:
To Take or Not to Take
by M. Howard
Practical advice on taking all those herbal remedies...or not. |
Licking
Sugar Addiction
by E. Bohorquez
Sugar addiction plays havoc with many chronic diseases. |