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April is Occupational Therapy Month: OT Observations & Trends
Throughout my 15 years as an Occupational Therapist, I have often considered how to promote and help people understand what exactly Occupational Therapy is. I have contemplated this many times, because most people don’t fully understand it and would benefit from learning how it might help them or a loved one. When April rolls around, it is time to get the word out about this wonderful profession. Do you know what Occupational Therapists do? I was surprised to learn, early on as a new OT, that some physicians did not know how this therapy could help their patients recover more easily and more completely. They simply did not understand…
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Connecting, De-Stress, Energy Healing, Holistic Health, Holistic Occupational Therapy, Intention, Mind-Body Connection, Prevention, Self Care, Spirituality, Stay Healthy with the Seasons, The Science of Happiness
Spring Time to Renew Yourself
Spring Time is here and it’s early this year! The days are becoming warmer as the sun moves higher in the sky creating a burst of new energy and new life. This is the time of year for growth and renewal in nature and in ourselves. In his classic text on living in harmony with nature, “Staying Healthy with the Seasons”, Elson M. Haas, MD says, “In the Chinese system of Five Elements, the spring season is correlated with the element of Wood, which governs the gall bladder and liver. The Wood element refers to living, growing entities: trees, plants, and the human body. They grow simultaneously out and…
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Connecting, De-Stress, Emotional Healing, Holistic Health, Holistic Occupational Therapy, Intention, Manifestation, Mind-Body Connection, Positive & Negative, Prevention, Relaxation & Meditation, Spirituality, The Science of Happiness
Valuing Yourself
At the core of many of our problems is a simple lack of self worth. Think about it. If something is not working in your life, what is really at the core of it? Many of us do not value ourselves. We may or may not see the good in ourselves. We may judge ourselves for the parts we deem as less valuable or desirable. We can even project our lack of self-worth on to others and negatively judge them. If, something or someone (a relationship) is not working the way you want it to, it’s possible that this is a reflection of how you feel about yourself. How…
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Connecting, Emotional Healing, Energy Healing, Holistic Health, Holistic Occupational Therapy, Intention, Intuition, Manifestation, Mind-Body Connection, Positive & Negative, Prevention, Spirituality, The Science of Happiness
What is it You Most Desire?
It is the New Year – Happy 2012 to you! It is customary to reflect back on our lives while creating resolutions, intentions, or goals for ourselves, to make our lives better in the new year. What is it You Most Desire? Do you want to improve your physique? Do you want to have better relationships? Do you want a more satisfying job? Many of us will set goals of what it is we think we want in our lives. Some of them realistic, and some perhaps more challenging to attain. I believe we all want to be free from suffering. We want peace, joy, and a sense of connectedness.…
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De-Stress, Guided Imagery, Holistic Health, Intuition, Manifestation, Mind-Body Connection, Positive & Negative, Prevention, Relaxation & Meditation, The Science of Happiness
Stressed? Try Guided Imagery
Stress is the culprit of much, if not all, of what ails us. Stress can lead to all sorts of problems including physical illness, relationship problems, and addictive behavior, just to name a few. That is why it is important to engage in healthy relaxing activities. Guided Imagery is a form of meditation that can assist with relaxation, counteract negative moods, and damaging biochemicals that cause physical, mental, and emotional illness. It can assist you to make good choices, lower pain and anxiety, release unwanted habits, overcome obstacles, assist with sleep, improve confidence and performance, and have a stronger Spiritual connection. It allows you to tap in to your inner…
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De-Stress, Energy Healing, Holistic Health, Holistic Occupational Therapy, Mind-Body Connection, Prevention, Relaxation & Meditation, Touch Therapy
How to Give Foot Reflexology and Massage
Giving and receiving Foot Reflexology and Massage has been with humanity for thousands of years. I have used a ton of Reflexology when helping people with their health. It has been shown to lower stress, decrease anxiety, relieve pain – physical and emotional, and lower nausea and headaches; just to name a few of its countless benefits. New research continues to come out showing its tremendous health benefits. This tutorial will show you how to give an excellent Foot Reflexology and Massage session to a loved one, friend, or someone in your care. Hopefully, someone will want to ‘practice’ on your feet, too!
