Wim Hof Surprises Scientists by Controlling His Body with His Thoughts
If you’ve ever wanted to see an example of the mind-body connection or the ability of thoughts to influence health, consider Wim Hof. A Dutchman who regulates his body temperature mentally, Hof, 52,...
View ArticleJust in Time for Thanksgiving: The Health Benefits of Gratitude
Many people recognize that acknowledging even the smallest good in one’s daily life can be beneficial and health-promoting. According to a recent article in the Portland (Maine) Press Herald,...
View ArticleBring a Little Danish “Hygge” to Your Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us and for Danes that means the high season for “hygge”! What is hygge? Well, it has nothing to do with Black Friday or Christmas bargain shopping. It’s not even about gifts,...
View ArticleExploring Effective Pain Relief Options
After reading recent media reports such as the Seattle Times’ series, “Methadone and the politics of pain,” I’ve been saddened to learn of the overwhelming number of Washington state residents living...
View ArticleFor Sufferer’s of Morgellons Disease, What Next?
“Bugs,” the two year old boy said as he pointed to an irritated patch of skin on his face. Mary Leitao looked closer, and although she found no visible insects, she was startled to find colored fibers...
View ArticleAuthor Anne Lamott comments on marriage and spiritual food in the April issue...
Do you wonder if you’re giving your children everything they need? In the April 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, Author Anne Lamott provides an interesting insight into something that she missed as...
View ArticleDoes the Bible Serve Up the Healthiest Nutrition Advice?
In his March 18th article, “Food news can cause indigestion,” The Seattle Times staff columnist Jerry Large humorously begins, “Do you eat food? If yes, then maybe you haven’t been reading all the...
View ArticleThink Twice Before Giving Your Child a Disease as a Birthday Present
I like toy stores. Seeing the old classics (Legos, pogo sticks, balsa wood gliders, etc.) always provides a pleasant reminder of childhood innocence. Yet on a recent visit to my local toy store, my...
View ArticleNo Fear: A High-Wire Health Habit
If you missed the ABC live broadcast on June 15, close your eyes and imagine that you’ve just stepped onto a two-inch steel cable stretched into a cold, heavy mist. The mist obscures the other side,...
View ArticleGaining a Mental Edge
What do you think the 2012 London Olympics will be remembered for? For me, it will be the talk by commentators, athletes, and coaches regarding the importance of gaining a ‘mental edge.’ Mental...
View ArticleTreating Anxiety and Depression: What’s Faith Got to Do With It?
Treatment for depression: what’s faith got to do with it? Besides both being products of pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly and Company, the antidepressant Prozac and the premenstrual drug Sarefem have...
View ArticleNeeded: New and Alternative Ways to Relieve Pain
“My husband served honorably, with pride and dignity, not to come home and die on the couch!” Those were the tearful words of army specialist Scott McDonald’s widow in a special CBS report last...
View ArticleSix Health Tips I’ve Noticed About the Super Bowl XLVIII-Bound Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are playing in the upcoming Super Bowl for only the second time in their 38-year history. What makes this team different from the 36 Seattle teams that never made it? Go Hawks! I...
View ArticleExploring Effective Pain Relief Options
After reading recent media reports such as the Seattle Times’ series, “Methadone and the politics of pain,” I’ve been saddened to learn of the overwhelming number of Washington state residents living...
View ArticleFor Sufferer’s of Morgellons Disease, What Next?
“Bugs,” the two year old boy said as he pointed to an irritated patch of skin on his face. Mary Leitao looked closer, and although she found no visible insects, she was startled to find colored fibers...
View ArticleAuthor Anne Lamott comments on marriage and spiritual food in the April issue...
Do you wonder if you’re giving your children everything they need? In the April 2012 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine, Author Anne Lamott provides an interesting insight into something that she missed as...
View ArticleDoes the Bible Serve Up the Healthiest Nutrition Advice?
In his March 18th article, “Food news can cause indigestion,” The Seattle Times staff columnist Jerry Large humorously begins, “Do you eat food? If yes, then maybe you haven’t been reading all the...
View ArticleThink Twice Before Giving Your Child a Disease as a Birthday Present
I like toy stores. Seeing the old classics (Legos, pogo sticks, balsa wood gliders, etc.) always provides a pleasant reminder of childhood innocence. Yet on a recent visit to my local toy store, my...
View ArticleNo Fear: A High-Wire Health Habit
If you missed the ABC live broadcast on June 15, close your eyes and imagine that you’ve just stepped onto a two-inch steel cable stretched into a cold, heavy mist. The mist obscures the other side,...
View ArticleGaining a Mental Edge
What do you think the 2012 London Olympics will be remembered for? For me, it will be the talk by commentators, athletes, and coaches regarding the importance of gaining a ‘mental edge.’ Mental...
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