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Mayo Clinic Gives Green Light to Many Alternative Medicines
The Part I title of Mayo Clinic Guide to Alternative Medicine 2011 is “Today’s New Medicine: Making Wellness the Focus of Care.” In this introduction, it says: “As studies continue to reveal the important role the mind plays in healing and in fighting disease, a transformation is slowly taking place in hospitals and clinics across the country. Doctors, in partnership with their patients, are turning to practices once considered ‘alternative’ as they attempt to treat the whole person – mind and spirit, as well as body.” One of the approaches given the green light is Guided Imagery. Here is what they have to say about it: “Guided Imagery gets the…
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The Quick Fix
Is there really a Quick Fix? Our culture seems to think so, but is it a fix or a band-aide? Aspirin, Tylenol, a cup of coffee, or press the button on a key can all be Quick Fix solutions, but what is lurking underneath? What is that head-ache really from? Why is your energy so depleted? Are we accessing all we can and need to? What may we be avoiding? There may be times the Quick Fix is what is needed. Likely there are more times you need more.
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Prevention: Taking Care of You
It wasn’t until I provided cardiac rehab to a 54 year old woman, who had to live in a nursing home, that I quit smoking. A constant stream of 5 liters of oxygen couldn’t keep her from feeling she had just run around the block when going from her bed to a chair in the same room. While working at nursing homes and hospitals I witnessed what can happen to us during the mid to later stages of life. For many reasons, I am grateful to have had several years of these experiences. It showed me what can happen to us based on the decisions we make, how we care…
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What is Energy Healing?
How would you describe your energy level? How does it feel to be in your body? How do you feel about yourself? Your relationships? Your work? Some of these answers may give an indication as to how your energy is flowing… or not so much. Energy or qi (chi) is the vital force in and around our bodies that gives and maintains life. It is a virtual blueprint and foundation of our being; the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of ourselves. When it is flowing properly we feel at our best. Our energy can become depleted, blocked, or even excessive due to many factors: family lineage/DNA, what we eat,…
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Connecting
Relationships are what connect us within and to the world. They can be challenging and rewarding. Are you looking for better relationships with yourself and others? Listen to these Free Guided Meditations for Better Relationships Wednesdays in March 6:30 – 7:15 p.m. CST here. These meditations are geared toward assisting you to strengthen your relationship with yourself, others, and your spiritual support. Can’t make it at this time? Not a problem. I will keep archived broadcasts at the same channel for you to enjoy on your own time. Listen to a recording on your own schedule after the broadcast has been aired. See you there!
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Beyond Bodywork
Frequently I have been asked, “Emmy, why did you stop offering full body massages?” So, I thought I’d put some thoughts down to share my response to why I deepened my healing practice from full body massages. First I’d like to share why I began providing massage therapy. You may know that I am an occupational therapist. Occupational therapists assist individuals to be as functionally independent as possible with physical activities, and cognitive and psycho-social abilities in all areas of their lives. We work closely on a team with physical therapists, speech therapists, doctors, nurses and other professionals. I chose this profession so I could be a coach and cheer…
