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Understanding and Overcoming the Fear of Heights

Man has always wanted to be taller than himself. Over the centuries, man built buildings that were higher than previous ones to touch the edge of the sky. Toward the last century, man invented airplanes to be with the sky.

The Benefit of Recession and How it Forces Us to Grow

A recession is an illness our country has and we have to participate in healing it as if we were sick.When dealing with an illness, people have to go beyond their conditioned habits and tap their inner resources to become an active part of the healing process. Our nation, actually the world, is our

Top Habits for a More Effective Brain

Recent studies suggest that the human brain can actually be improved at any age in an individual's life cycle. What's even more interesting is that humans can train their brains to be more effective.

Claustrophobia Gone With EFT

Anyone who suffers with claustrophobia can tell you have frightening it can be, and how it can limit your life.EFT can dissolve your fear and anxiety quickly and easily.

What is Post Mortem?

In the context of social anxiety disorder, post mortem refers to the period of time after a social event or performance when the sufferer remembers only negative aspects of the situation.

7 Reasons Why Child Sexual Abuse Is Not Normal

Just the other day someone made the statement that child sexual abuse is normal because it happens so oft en. Maybe it's only a problem because we (society) make such a big deal out of ...

Peniston Protocol Technique

The Peniston Protocol technique involves the use of neurofeedback in teaching an alcoholic to no longer drink. Developed by Eugene Peniston and collaborator Paul Kulkosky in early 1990s, this therapeutic protocol uses desensitization, guided imagery and rhythmic breathing to stimulate certain brainw

Sleep deprivation physical effects

Sleep deprivation has several physical effects. Sleep helps body to grow and develop cells normally. It also cleans out chemicals that are built up in muscles. One effect that you will notice quickly during the ...

Pressure Points That Will Help You Fall Asleep

Pressure points used to promote sleep are found on the arms, ears and feet.Man and night sky image by Warren Millar from Fotolia.comPressure point techniques are derived from the ancient Chinese practice known as acupressure. This practice views the body as a channel of life force energy,...

How to Take a Self Test for Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is an irresistible persistent impulse to eat or avoid eating, which can lead to a negative impact on both the physical and mental state of an individual. This type of disorder may not sound that severe but it can potentially become a life-threatening condition. Those who have eati

Overcoming Panic Attacks and Taking Control of Your Life

Everyone experiences panic or anxiety throughout their life situations, but for some it is to such an extreme extent that it disrupts their lives. There is an estimated 15% of the population in the United States that suffers from an anxiety disorder. Out of those suffering from panic anxieties the o

Antidotes to Memory Loss

Physical fitness of the brain should be one of our prime considerations, especially as we approach 40. Midlife crisis besets people who worry about those dreaded gray hairs, memory loss, and cognitive decline.

Build Up Your Immune System, Fight Off Swine Flu

Swine Flu, Swine Flu, Swine Flu. Every TV station and news source is headlining it daily and even hourly. What to look for, what are the symptoms, wash your hands regularly, don't shake hands, sneeze into your arm, wear a mask, etc., etc.

7 Areas Hypnotherapy can Help

Whenever you hear the word hypnotherapy, do you immediately think of stage hypnotists persuading people to bark like dogs or believe they're Elvis? Think again! Hypnotherapy is much more seri

Coping With Adult ADHD

In order to manage ADHD, it is important to understand what ADHD is and how it can affect the life of a particular individual. The symptoms of ADHD can hinder the daily living of an individual. Impulsiveness, inattention, and lack of focus are symptoms that may not be acceptable to most individuals.

Qigong Pushes PTSD Away At The Perfect Speed

There are so many examples of needing balance in everyone's life. Especially true, for those who have PTSD and experiencing repeated strife. What we may not have realized, are the shoots that spring from heartache! ...

Remembering a Child Who Has Died

When a child dies, there are many more questions than answers. During this time of sometimes overwhelming grief, support from others provides a measure of comfort to bereaved parents and family members. While you can't take away the pain and loss, you can honor the memory of the child who has died i