Women are more likely to suffer post-traumatic stress than men after leaving an intensive care unit (ICU), finds a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care. However, psychological and physical 'follow-up' can reduce both this and post-ICU depression...
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Life is different
Chillaxing the World13 May 2012 | 4:43 pmLife is different, when you can see the sun. From time to time some of us (including me) need reminders. An alarm clock to pull you back into this dimension, a shopping list to *not* forget the tabs for the dish washer, visiting a beloved relative in the intensive care unit in the hospital. When the sun comes out after 5 rainy days in a row – an enlightenment. It brightens up our life, warms our soul – and still – I forgot to buy the tabs! Next time you see the sun shining, look up, allow your-self a short break and smile back -
Blood pressure drugs linked with lower PTSD symptoms
ScienceDaily: Stress News1 May 2012 | 3:27 pmTraumatized people who take a class of common blood pressure medications tend to have less severe post-traumatic stress symptoms, researchers have found. The finding suggests that ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors or ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) could be valuable tools for treating or preventing post-traumatic stress disorder. -
Ultimate Cross Training In Tampa
Stress News15 May 2012 | 1:47 pmFinal Move Coaching, now positioned on, Kennedy Blvd., one block east of West Shore Blvd, gives non-public person non-public coaching classes in a protected, customized, and effective environment. -
Merkel, Hollande stress they want to keep Greece in eurozone - EITB
stress news - Google News16 May 2012 | 1:31 amMerkel, Hollande stress they want to keep Greece in eurozoneEITBBoth Merkel and Hollande stressed that they want to keep Greece in the group of nations that uses the euro currency, and that they want to help produce growth in Greece, but that existing agreements have to be maintained. Commitments to spending cuts and more »
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Post-Traumatic Stress After ICU
14 May 2012 | 3:00 amWomen are more likely to suffer post-traumatic stress than men after leaving an intensive care unit (ICU), finds a new study published in BioMed Central's open access journal Critical Care. However, psychological and physical 'follow-up' can reduce both this and post-ICU depression... -
Quality Of Life And Symptoms Rapidly And Significantly Improved By Non-Drug Depression Treatment
10 May 2012 | 2:00 amNew data released at the annual meeting of the American Psychiatric Association show that patients with unipolar, non-psychotic Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) receiving transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) with NeuroStar TMS Therapy® achieved significant improvements in both depression symptoms and in quality of life measurements... -
Why Some Soldiers Avoid PTSD Care: US Army Examines Strategies To Keep Them In Treatment
8 May 2012 | 5:00 amU.S. Army researcher Maj. Gary H. Wynn, M.D., shared new analysis on why some Soldiers suffering from combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) never seek care or drop out of treatment early. Presented at the American Psychiatric Association's annual meeting, his presentation, "Epidemiology of Combat-Related PTSD in U.S... -
How A Persons "Ranks" Their Suffering May Stop Them Seeking Help For Depression And Anxiety
7 May 2012 | 3:00 amPeople's judgements about whether they are depressed depend on how they believe their own suffering "ranks" in relation to the suffering of friends and family and the wider world, according to a new study... -
Having A Break From Emails Decreases Stress, Increases Concentration
7 May 2012 | 3:00 amBeing cut off from work email significantly reduces stress and allows employees to focus far better, according to a new study by UC Irvine and U.S. Army researchers. Heart rate monitors were attached to computer users in a suburban office setting, while software sensors detected how often they switched windows...
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Life is different
13 May 2012 | 4:43 pmLife is different, when you can see the sun. From time to time some of us (including me) need reminders. An alarm clock to pull you back into this dimension, a shopping list to *not* forget the tabs for the dish washer, visiting a beloved relative in the intensive care unit in the hospital. When the sun comes out after 5 rainy days in a row – an enlightenment. It brightens up our life, warms our soul – and still – I forgot to buy the tabs! Next time you see the sun shining, look up, allow your-self a short break and smile back -
Everybody’s Darling
15 Apr 2012 | 2:41 pmEverybody (left side) and Darling aka Haily (right side). Have you ever tried to be everybody’s darling? It’s an adventure spiced with stress. Maybe you succeed to please your world in dolby surround but most probably it will only last for a short while. While you try to meet people’s expectations you stretch your-self like a hubba bubba. Worst case – or best case – your illusion one day just goes plop! Life’s a beach so keep on to shell out the real you and get on your one hat! Chapeau! -
Tree of Life
25 Mar 2012 | 3:04 pmThe Tree of Life. Yesterday I’ve watched the movie The Tree of Life. Maybe I wouldn’t call it a movie – it’s more like a journey. It might even unlock some unconscious stress in you. It’s a voyage through your hopes and dreams in slow motion. Besides some stunning visuals there’s one quote engraved into my brain: “You make yourself what you are and you have control of your own destiny. You can’t say I can’t. You say, ‘I’m havin’ trouble, but I’m not done yet. You can’t say I can’t.” Mr. O’Brien Go, plant a tree! Even if… -
What the Plus by Guy Kawasaki
12 Mar 2012 | 6:30 amWhat the Plus by Guy Kawasaki What the Plus! is the new book by Guy Kawasaki about the social network Google+. Why? “I hate when people don’t use the best tool. […] My goals are to help you to derive as much joy and value from Google+ as I do and that we can make Google+ tip.” Guy Kawasaki Do you still drive your first car or live in your very first own room? Once in a while it’s time to move on or at least shift your focus. When Google+ was unveiled in summer 2011 I got an early beta invitation. I logged in, looked around and logged out. TMI, too much information – the days… -
Sitting On A Spring
20 Feb 2012 | 11:51 amSitting On A Spring is a short meditation by ZEN-MEN. It was a great surprise to find this lovely dashboard monk in my hardware mail, thanks Theo! How do I meditate? Its still a question people ask me from time to time. There are many ways – find the one, which suits you best. One easy way would be to watch this video for a while, even in FULL-HD if you like! Try to relax, sit still and listen to the music if you like. For the music I picked a track, I wrote back then for Florent; “Le Petit Fleur” from the ZEN-MEN album “Rue Lepic”. Chill-out, dude!
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Blood pressure drugs linked with lower PTSD symptoms
1 May 2012 | 3:27 pmTraumatized people who take a class of common blood pressure medications tend to have less severe post-traumatic stress symptoms, researchers have found. The finding suggests that ACE (angiotensin converting enzyme) inhibitors or ARBs (angiotensin receptor blockers) could be valuable tools for treating or preventing post-traumatic stress disorder. -
Anxiety increases cancer severity in mice, study shows
25 Apr 2012 | 6:30 pmWorrywarts, fidgety folk and the naturally nervy may have a real cause for concern: accelerated cancer. In a new study, anxiety-prone mice developed more severe cancer then their calm counterparts. -
Gatekeeper of brain steroid signals boosts emotional resilience to stress
23 Apr 2012 | 5:41 pmA regulator of glucocorticoid receptors may provide a path towards resilience to stress by modulating glucocorticoid signaling in the brain. -
How stress influences disease: Study reveals inflammation as the culprit
2 Apr 2012 | 3:25 pmStress wreaks havoc on the mind and body. Until now, it has not been clear exactly how stress influences disease and health. Now researchers have found that chronic psychological stress is associated with the body losing its ability to regulate the inflammatory response. The research shows for the first time that the effects of psychological stress on the body's ability to regulate inflammation can promote the development and progression of disease. -
Genes linked to post-traumatic stress disorder
2 Apr 2012 | 8:35 amScientists have linked two genes to a higher risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD. The study suggests that PTSD susceptibility is inherited and could explain why some persons succumb to the disorder while others who suffered the same ordeal do not.
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Ultimate Cross Training In Tampa
15 May 2012 | 1:47 pmFinal Move Coaching, now positioned on, Kennedy Blvd., one block east of West Shore Blvd, gives non-public person non-public coaching classes in a protected, customized, and effective environment. -
Exams, yay! Oh wait
10 May 2012 | 11:39 amI set the alarm for 7:30am on a Saturday, fully planning to get up early and revise before anyone else gets up. -
Army launches study of PTSD meds
8 May 2012 | 6:53 pmMilitary and Veterans Affairs Department physicians often prescribe medication to ease the symptoms of combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder, even though only two antidepressants - Paxil and Zoloft - are approved specifically by the Food and Drug Administration to treat the disorder. -
Watching News Can Evoke Past Trauma
8 May 2012 | 2:39 pmA lot of people have experienced stress or trauma in their lives-anything from negative childhood dynamics, sexual abuse or physical abuse, car accidents, grief that follows the death of a loved one-and lots more. -
Dr. Robert Day's Dental Tip
8 May 2012 | 10:29 amWhat Is It? Bruxism is clenching or grinding your teeth. Most people are not even aware that they are doing this.
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Merkel, Hollande stress they want to keep Greece in eurozone - EITB
16 May 2012 | 1:31 amMerkel, Hollande stress they want to keep Greece in eurozoneEITBBoth Merkel and Hollande stressed that they want to keep Greece in the group of nations that uses the euro currency, and that they want to help produce growth in Greece, but that existing agreements have to be maintained. Commitments to spending cuts and more » -
Dr. Murray Feingold: Study shows using email causes stress - AugustaGazette.com
15 May 2012 | 9:41 pmDr. Murray Feingold: Study shows using email causes stressAugustaGazette.comA recent medical article discussed the stress that is associated with email. In the study, heart monitors were attached to office employees who used computers. One group utilized email while the other group did not. They were studied for five days.and more » -
Dogs help college students relieve stress - WDIV Detroit
15 May 2012 | 8:07 pmThe Daily StarDogs help college students relieve stressWDIV DetroitMost schools, like Emory, partner with organizations that train companion dogs so that the canines get their social training while students get stress relief. Others, like at Harvard, have faculty members bring their dogs — which are certified to be Pet therapy: Dogs help college kids cope with exam stressDigitalJournal.comColleges go to the dogs for stress bustersSan Francisco Chronicleall 24 news articles » -
Police Agree to Stress Rules on Searching Livery Riders - New York Times
15 May 2012 | 7:51 pmPolice Agree to Stress Rules on Searching Livery RidersNew York TimesThe New York Police Department has agreed to inform all officers of, and train new recruits in, the rules under which they may order livery passengers out of cabs, detain and search them. The agreement was part of a settlement this week with the New and more » -
Architect offers Eisenhower Memorial revisions that stress leadership over youth - Washington Post
15 May 2012 | 6:11 pmArchitect offers Eisenhower Memorial revisions that stress leadership over youthWashington PostRepresentatives of architect Frank Gehry unveiled changes to the proposed memorial honoring Dwight D. Eisenhower on Tuesday in an effort to quiet months of roiling criticism that the original failed to adequately reflect the scope of the 34th and more »
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An 'Email Vacation' Could Save Your Health
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Screening Women for Domestic Violence Could Help Prevent Abuse
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City Bike-Share Riders Seldom Wear Helmets
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Study Downplays Risk of CT Scans
1 May 2012 | 9:00 amDeath from disease is much more likely, preliminary research finds -
Mothers' Stress Could Cause Iron Deficiency in Newborns
30 Apr 2012 | 9:00 amStudy found lower iron in babies when women were exposed to violence early in pregnancy
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World’s Most Famous Boxer Decides to Hate the Gays
15 May 2012 | 9:58 pmThe man who may be the best in the world at punching other men in the face has publicly said he disagrees with President Barack Obama’s recently evolved stance on gay marriage. In an interview with the Examiner.com, Pacquiao, now a legislator in the Philippines, said, “God only expects man and woman to be together and to be legally married, only if they so are in love with each other.” America should be the model of morality for other countries to emulate and must have the responsibility to uphold the Scripture to the highest order of God’s command,” Pacquiao continued. This… -
Put Panda Bears on a Slide, Watch What Happens
15 May 2012 | 9:32 pmHow can hilarity not ensue when panda bears visit a playground. Mind you no one seems to be coercing these baby pandas to enjoy this slide so much. Nope, this is just what baby pandas will do when confronted with a slide at a baby kindergarten in China (How do we know this? We’ve been there!). Our hope for the world is now restored. -
9-Year Old Stands Up To Church’s Anti-Gay Campaign
15 May 2012 | 9:18 pmPlenty of people have stood up to the gross messages of hate spread by the Westboro Baptist Church over the past several years. But rarely do we see a pre-teen boy (who could just as easily be playing video games) speak out against their maddening protests. According to the Augusta Chronicle Nine-year-old Josef Miles was walking with him mom Patty Akrouche, in Topeka, Kansas over the weekend when they saw a group of Westboro Baptist Church protesters armed with signs saying things like “God Hates Fags”. Patty said that Miles wanted to make his own sign. Using some scrap paper… -
Do Your Part Today – And Your Efforts Will be Doubled!
15 May 2012 | 1:59 pmThe San Diego Rescue Mission has been helping San Diego’s homeless and poor populations create better lives for themselves for more than 50 years. For $1.74 they can feed a homeless person a hot meal, and they say, “To the homeless, one meal can be the ticket to the beginning of a brand-new life. It’s one of the simplest, most effective things you can do to to give homeless back their dignity. Until the end of the day, they’re matching all donations made – so $1.74 donation will feed two people rather than one. It’s part of the “Do My Part” challenge, which stresses, “No one… -
The Voice Finalist Plasters Her Breasts for a Cause
15 May 2012 | 11:55 amCourtesy of Keep a Breast Founation Last week Team Cee-Lo’s Juliet Simms ran away with second place on the second season of The Voice. This week, the female rocker with the a huge set of pipes is speaking out for a good cause, volunteering to be casted for theKeep A Breast Foundation, a non-profit organization seeks to increase breast cancer awareness by informing young people about methods of prevention, early detection and support. Juliet participated in one of KAB’s initiatives, which includes casting plaster forms of the female torso that are then customized by artists and auctioned…
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Manage your time to reduce stress
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Tips for being productive online
17 Apr 2012 | 12:00 amTry these tips for making your time online productive. -
Helping veterans heal
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Men respond more aggressively than women to stress
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Cultivate mindfulness to fight stress
28 Mar 2012 | 12:00 amFight stress and boost focus by cultivating mindfulness — total absorption in the present moment.
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Cultivating Compassionate Listening
15 May 2012 | 12:24 pmJim Sporleder, principal of Lincoln High School THE FIRST TIME THAT principal Jim Sporleder tried the New Approach to Student Discipline at Lincoln High School in Walla Walla, WA, he was blown away. Because it worked. In fact, it worked so well that he never went back to the Old Approach to Student Discipline. This is how it went down: A student blows up at a teacher, drops the F-bomb. The usual approach at Lincoln – and, safe to say, at most high schools in this country – is automatic suspension. Instead, Sporleder sits the kid down and says quietly: “Wow. Are you OK? This doesn’t… -
PMS, WTF?
15 May 2012 | 12:23 pmIt comes as no surprise to me every month, but it does come as a disappointment. I mean, it is like clockwork even with the ticking. The bomb will go off. The bomb of emotions brought on by PMS, that is. Every single emotion that is fluttering around in my head is amplified x 100. Anything can bring on the mood swings. One moment I am highly irritable and the next I am in tears crying from past hurts, or even those fresh ones. When I am in this state, I say all too clearly what is going on in my head. Sharing my feelings is one of the things that helps me remain calm and get the… -
Tuesday Nights Classes at Metairie Krav Maga / Metairie Boot Camp
15 May 2012 | 12:22 pm“Bags For Everyone” for Combat Fit Boot Camp at 6, Defense vs Rear Chokes for Advanced Krav Maga at 7. Front Choke Release and Prevention for Beginners Class at 8. Come on in and get great real life training! -
So much to DO
15 May 2012 | 12:14 pmOkay so I need to get all my shit moved!!!! I need to pack first. Actually, before any of this, I NEED my period to be here….3 days ago…all this stress is probably delaying it but I can’t help but stress and freak out about all the many possibilities of what could be happening here!!! In which case, no travel? Or fix it an still travel? No no no….that’s jus something I’m not doin. Hmm single mom. Fitting. HA how fucked up would it be to jus never tell the ex that he has a baby comin? More or less fucked up than what was done to me? Ha…I’m not… -
Culture of Collapse: How to find Rest and Renewal (Intro)
15 May 2012 | 11:48 amWe live in a culture that finds it difficult to find a middle ground. We are constantly stimulated by technology, by food choices, by bright lights, by chemicals, by sounds, and by what we call “normal” daily life stressors. But it seems that perhaps we have lost our bearings, we don’t seem to really know what is normal anymore. And furthermore, is what is normal for most people actually healthy? How do we find our way back to a balanced work life, a balanced family life, a balanced body, and a balanced spiritual life? How do we bring our lives back away from the extremes and into the…
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Stress and Your Health--You Have More Control Than You Think!
15 May 2012 | 1:42 amEver feel that your stress is making you sick, and you have little control over that sad fact? Plenty of research has shown a link between psychological stress and subsequent illness--we experience greater stress when facing illness, to be sure, but there's also a direct link between experiencing stress and experiencing compromised health. However, we also know that not everyone experiences stress the same, and the same level of stress can impact people differently (based on their personality, the way they view and respond to their stressors, and other factors). Now recent research shows that… -
Stress Relief for Students
12 May 2012 | 10:37 pmWith the school year coming to a close and finals approaching, students can feel more stress than any other time of year! It can be challenging to know how to strike the right balance between doing things that relieve stress and putting your all into studying and working hard to earn the most important grades of the year. The following resources can help you to know what to focus on, what to avoid, and how to keep your head cool through the process of finals. Stress not, students! Help is here:...Read Full Post -
FAQ: How Can I Clear My Mind?
11 May 2012 | 9:44 pmI frequently get questions from readers, and sometimes I add them to the FAQs section. Here's the latest: "Sometimes when I have conflicts with people in my life, I find myself replaying conversations in my mind, thinking about what was said and what I'd like to say, imagining hypothetical situations in my head, talking to friends about it over and over and generally making myself miserable. Is this ultimately helpful, and if not, how can I stop?"...Read Full Post -
Rumination Resources You've Got To Try
11 May 2012 | 9:40 pmHave you ever found yourself stewing in anger about something that happened in the past, and letting it ruin your present? This is called rumination (read about rumination here). Rumination is something that's common and stressful. Sometimes it's not even obvious to us that we are trapped in our own thoughts--and that these thoughts are making us more stressed than we need to be--until we'be been gripped by rumination for a while, and we're feeling agitated. One of the best ways to deal with it is to become aware of whether or not you are prone to rumination, and to become more aware of when… -
Simple Stress Relief--Just Put Your Mind To It!
10 May 2012 | 9:20 pmSome of the best stress relief strategies involve getting in touch with your inner self and using your mind in a different way. Because the month of May is Meditation Month...Read Full Post
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Moving These Posts
5 May 2012 | 3:50 pmHi everyoneThank you for following this blog over these past years. I am moving it so that it will become part of my full website and to ensure that you get the full access to all of the related stress and wellness materials. However, I need your help. Please confirm me as the author of this site through your networkedblog/facebook account. Until I get 20 of you to do this, I can not finish this process.In about a week, I will be able to announce that the new website and blog will be live and i will invite all of you to explore and enjoy.Have a great day,Beverly… -
Underdog Day
12 Dec 2011 | 10:00 amUnderdog Day - December 16Do you hate it when the interviewer goes after the second place person and asks them how it feels to lose the race? Do you always cheer for the underdog, the team not expected to win? Are your favourite movies the one where the underdog prevails?Today is the day to salute all of the underdogs and unsung heroes.An underdog is a person or group who is expected to lose. However, sometimes they pull off the unexpected.Isn't that what life is like for most of us? Sometimes we win and sometimes, no matter how hard we prepare or try, it just doesn't… -
Bathtub Party Day
5 Dec 2011 | 11:22 amBathtub Party Day - December 5 "Scrub a dub dub, baby's in the tub" Remember the joys of bath time when you were little or when your children were little. There were bubbles and toys and lots of giggles. Most of us don't have time for a leisurely bath today. A shower is quicker, easier and a whole lot simpler. Today is the day to slow things down a bit and take some personal me time. It is Bathtub Party Day. So you may set up a party for one. Or it may be an intimate party for two. Or if you have a hot tub on your… -
Special Kids Day
28 Nov 2011 | 12:02 pmSpecial Kids Day - December 1 We take for granted our health and the health of our children. But what if you are a family that has children who are facing special challenges? Your child's health and well-being is always at the forefront of every decision that you make.Special Kids Day was put together to help families during the holidays. Started in 1990, Special Kids Day began as a holiday event that provided an opportunity for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa Claus without having to face some of the… -
World Television Day
21 Nov 2011 | 8:57 amWorld Television Day - November 21 The United Nations declared November 21 as World Television Day in 1996 as part of its recognition that the television is used to educate many people about the world, and its issues. Television is one of the most influential forms of media for communication and information dissemination by alerting the world to conflicts and threats to peace and security and its potential role in sharpening the focus on other major issues, including economic and social issues. Viewers can watch a weather report to prepare for the day. Cartoons and sport…
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Apr 30, Yin Yang Principle
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Mar 23, WORK STRESS
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Mar 21, HOW TO DEAL WITH STRESS
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Mar 2, STRESS MANAGEMENT FOR HEALTH
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Feb 19, Sax Meditations for Stress Relief
19 Feb 2012 | 2:35 pmMusic is a magic we can hardly explain. The harmonies change one after another and let us communicate via speechless, intercultural language impacting the very inner side of us. Sax Meditations for Stress Relief can help you understand how this happens.
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Labeling Products
10 May 2012 | 5:00 amWhat should you include on your label when you create products for resale? The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) adopted a trade requirement to support the correct identification of undiluted essential oils used topically and for retail sales. Their guidelines are very good ones for the Aromatherapist to follow on all labels for oils and products. “Keep out of reach of children” or significantly similar cautionary language. “External Use Only,” “Not for Internal Use,” “Not for Ingestion” or significantly similar cautionary language. “Keep away from eyes and mucous… -
Medicinal Blending: New Class at Aromahead Institute
2 May 2012 | 9:11 amNew 2-day class for Aromatherapists! Medicinal Blending Citrus Oils: Top Notes Bursting with Potential Dates: August 18-19, 2012 Time: 9:30-5:30 Saturday and Sunday Cost: $300 Location: Ithaca, NY Register Here: Aromahead Institute More than just cheerful aromas in your collection, citrus oils have powerful healing actions. Explore the potential of these humble, affordable, fabulous top notes! Essential oils rich in d-limonene will be the focus of this blending weekend. Research on d-limonene demonstrates significant immune stimulating properties. We will create medicinal blends, within a… -
Puzhen Essential Oil Diffusers
21 Apr 2012 | 5:00 amPuzhen Aroma Diffusers recently sent me their Yun diffuser to try out. This diffuser has truly changed the way I relate to diffusing essential oils. I have always used electric diffusers and have had a few that worked well, but never one this beautiful! I didn’t know what to expect when I tried the Yun out, and it surprised me in every way. *affiliate link Puzhen’s product series utilize ancient Chinese craftsmanship and modern technology to create high quality aromatherapy diffusers. They have eight different diffusers, ranging in price from $49-$419. Click the photo to visit… -
Bead For Life’s Shea Butter Project
13 Apr 2012 | 6:00 amAbout a month ago I got an email from Erin and Heather, two of the women who work for the non-profit organization, Bead For Life. Bead for Life’s goal is to eradicate extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and the world’s concerned citizens. Erin and Heather were hoping I could connect them with an African distiller to purchase high quality essential oils for their Shea butter products. The 760 women working for Bead For Life’s Shea Butter project in Northern Uganda are rebuilding their lives by gathering shea nuts and pressing… -
Marula OIl For Massage Therapists
7 Apr 2012 | 6:46 amMarula oil is a light and lovely South African carrier oil. It has a gentle aroma that easily bends with most essential oils. Here is a post I wrote about Marula oil. If your interested in different carrier oils and butters, here is a post that covers Avocado oil, Baobab Oil, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Kombo Butter, Kpangnan Butter, Marula Oil, West African Shea Butter, Tamanu Oil and Palm Kernel Oil.
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Stress Management for Parents: Dealing with a Negative Child
10 May 2012 | 5:54 pmStress management for parents can be a difficult challenge, especially if you are dealing with a negative child—a child who seems to don a dark cloud above her head. -
Kids Club Co-Op
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Women and Stress: Be Kind to Yourself
25 Apr 2012 | 4:46 pmSociety can be a pretty tough judge on women and stress is often an unforeseen consequence. In today’s world we women often try to do it all. Use these 3 sayings to help lower your stress. -
Stress Management with Adolescents
23 Apr 2012 | 6:08 pmStress management with adolescents is always a challenge for parents. Here are three strategies that can help parents and teens handle this volatile time in your lives. -
Reframing Series Survey
19 Apr 2012 | 4:00 pmDoes your life need a fresh makeover? Give me your thoughts on which topics interest you most in my Reframing Your Life E-book collection. Take the Reframing Series Survey to let me know.
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How to Choose the Right Sunscreen?
16 May 2012 | 12:27 amAwareness of the dangers of being out in the sun has received a huge amount of publicity over recent years, but a recent study by Macmillan Cancer Support found that a staggering 22% of women did not bother with sunscreen when on holiday in a hot country. Even though the British weather is variable at [...] -
Simple Swimming Exercises for Relaxation
15 May 2012 | 12:12 amSummer is prime time for getting all of your recreational swimming in. It’s one of the most relaxing activities that you can indulge in over the summer months, while giving you plenty of physical benefits as well. If you want to make the most of your swimming downtime, use some of these simple swimming exercises [...] -
How to Use Meditation for Stress Management
14 May 2012 | 12:44 amThere is a good reason why so many people are turning to meditation nowadays. Our lives are becoming increasingly stressful, and it isn’t always easy to let go of the worries and difficulties that come with living in the modern world. We tend to work longer hours than we ever have done before, and even [...] -
Benefits of Having a Dog – Why a Dog Is Better Than a Gym Membership
10 May 2012 | 12:26 amI’ve been a dog owner for about 10 years. Shadow, a funny looking basset hound/black lab mix, was my first dog. Then came Bella, the craziest, most adorable boxer I’ve ever seen. Doug came a year after Bella. He’s … well, he’s special. He’s very shy and afraid of just about everything, but if you [...] -
5 Office Chair Exercises You Can Do At Your Desk
9 May 2012 | 12:32 amMany people who work in offices come home every night suffering from a bad back, achy neck, sore hip joints or a general feeling of stiffness. The ideal solution to this problem would be not to sit in front of a computer screen all day, but unfortunately most of us can’t do that! Alternatively there [...]
