http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/ Tools & Tips For Your Healthy Lifestyle en Copyright 2009 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:32:51 -0600 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mistakes are a normal and natural part of everyday life, don't you think? So why do we think we're supposed to appear perfect? No need to answer. It just seems like a rather odd human habit. So much easier to blame anything that goes wrong on the dog. So here's the thing. What if the dog really did eat your checkbook? I mean, it's possible. Especially if you had one of those snappy little leather covers. And what if he was really looking out for your best interests? http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/07/the_dog_ate_her_checkbook.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/07/the_dog_ate_her_checkbook.html Healthy Living Lame Excuses in the News Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:32:51 -0600 how am I supposed to do that? It's a question we all seem to ask from time to time. You know pretty much what you want. But the route to get there is not at all clear. You feel stuck. Perhaps your quest is for improved health, greater peace of mind, increased prosperity, or enhanced personal relationships. Well, breathe easy. There is certainly a way to direct your energy and intention in a focused way to propel you toward your intended result. Here are 5 solid tips to get you past the dreaded "How-To Blues." ]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/got_the_howto_blues_5_tips_to.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/got_the_howto_blues_5_tips_to.html Healthy Living coaching health intention intuition peace of mind prosperity relationships stuck Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:55:45 -0600 you to feel just as great. Mastering effective strategies for getting yourself to do something you don't feel like doing in the moment is one of the best things in the world to support your healthy lifestyle. So here we go! Five tips for taking on that task you don't want to tackle:]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/that_task_you_dont_want_to_tac.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/that_task_you_dont_want_to_tac.html Healthy Living chore healthy lifestyle procrastination task time Mon, 22 Jun 2009 12:32:27 -0600 Posture. In the best of all possible worlds, the little nudge you just received will serve as a gentle reminder to raise yourself up to your full height, wiggle your shoulders, roll your neck, and take a full, deep breath. Posture is a subtle yet visible outside indicator of a person's internal energy and vitality. Next time you visit a public place (airport, shopping mall, beach, the county fair), look around. Notice the people who seem to express the most natural vitality. Then consider how you reached that conclusion. Chances are, they will be sporting some clues: erect posture, a peaceful facial expression or smile, and a little sparkle in their eye. In my daily life, I consider myself privileged to assist people in attaining and maintaining a balanced, healthy posture. We work mostly with the muscles. There's another important factor, though. A person's gotta breathe! Breath directly supports your posture in at least three ways. Let's explore the connection. http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/breath_and_your_posture.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/breath_and_your_posture.html Healthy Living Holistic Body breath breathwork circulation energy Integral Breathwork natural health posture self-healing Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:14:44 -0600 Not too long ago, I received a reader question asking for a bit of advice. Seems she and her grandson's mother have some different beliefs on taking care of an infant and she wondered how to handle things. This is a great question, because it could easily enough be any other two people with different views on nearly any subject! Here's the set-up: "Grandma" comes from a belief that says to avoid microwaving foods because it changes their structure, a belief shared by many other holistic thinkers. According to this belief, microwaving foods should be avoided as a matter of health care. Her grandson's mother comes from a belief that use of the microwave is just fine, a belief shared by many others including, most likely, the child's pediatrician. Obviously, heating a bottle in the microwave is more convenient than using the "warm water on stovetop" method. There were a couple of other issues, but they're similar and you can get the sense of things from this one. One person with one particular set of beliefs. Another person with another particular set of beliefs. Both sets beliefs have support "out there in the world." Both believers have a strong investment in their point of view. Grandma feels that using the microwave stands to damage the infant's health. Mom feels that the convenience can't be beat! Oh yikes! What to do? http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/conflict_whos_right.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/conflict_whos_right.html Healthy Living choice infant microwave opinion right Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:09:29 -0600 I've been gardening fast & furious the last few weeks, in an attempt to get a whole bunch of veggies planted out and protected from the elements. Things have not been dull. In fact, we've had visitors! Notice that this little fellow is peeking "out" from inside the rabbit fence and not the other way around. It was his very first day outside the nest, and he really wanted out. Fortunately, "Operation Bunny Freedom" was a complete success. Here's the story: ]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/garden_visitors_bunnies.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/06/garden_visitors_bunnies.html Foods & Gardening bunny fence garden vegetables Sun, 07 Jun 2009 16:49:23 -0600 Something continues to bother me about the recently released cockpit transcripts from the ill-fated Colgan Air commuter plane that crashed in Buffalo last February. The pilots of that plane got caught in a trap that most of us deal with, too. As the pilots chatted, it was obvious that they had observed certain clues that this was a "high alert" situation and not just an ordinary landing. They noticed the ice buildup on the wings. And yet, they apparently didn't grasp the significance of their observations. The powers that be have determined that other factors besides ice contributed to the plane's crashing. Regardless, I strongly suspect that if the pilots had grasped that they were in a high risk situation, their focus on the landing would have changed. They would have been in "high alert" mode. Chances are, they would have begun rehearsing their options in mind in order to be prepared to react quickly. When that "make or break" opportunity arose, they would have responded appropriately. Instead, they chatted. They completely missed the significance of what was going on around them. From time to time, most of us do the same thing. Let's consider how that same "red flag warning system" affects you and me every day with respect to our health. http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/significance_your_personal_red.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/significance_your_personal_red.html Healthy Living Buffalo Colgan Air emotions fatigue feel good pain significance Fri, 22 May 2009 09:40:06 -0600 chi. You may find some conventionally-grown foods that have better chi than organic, in which case I'd go with the good chi." ]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/fresh_food_has_more_chi.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/fresh_food_has_more_chi.html Foods & Gardening Healthy Living chi energy food health Wed, 13 May 2009 20:17:21 -0600 Abundance ... what does that simple word mean to you? Perhaps more than money, the principle of abundance signifies that you are enough, have enough, and enjoy the healthy expectation that you will continue to have enough. Enough what? Health, time, companionship, freedom, good food, beauty, joy, and any other element that's important to your positive experience of life. If you know people who truly embody the experience of abundance, you know that they're a pleasure to be around. It begins with a state of mind. Let's explore some common ways that scarcity can creep in to your thoughts. Then we'll create affirmations to bring you back to wholeness. Before you know it, you'll be living the dream yourself. These 7 signs indicate that it's time for a shift to abundant thinking: http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/7_signs_its_time_for_an_abunda.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/7_signs_its_time_for_an_abunda.html Healthy Living abundance creativity energy focus make-over pleasure wholeness Sat, 09 May 2009 14:52:02 -0600 Is it really possible to attract exactly what you want? Well, let's see. I propose a little experiment. Over the next week (beginning on whatever day you read this article for the first time), set a clear intention and attract something you want. Make that exactly what you want! In other words, don't settle for almost - kinda - sorta what you want. Attract something cool into your experience that is exactly - precisely - specifically what you want. Then leave a comment below and let us know how much fun you had! I'll start. Here's the story of how I attracted something that was just exactly what I was looking for a few days ago... http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/exactly_what_you_want.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/exactly_what_you_want.html Healthy Living attraction desire exactly want Wed, 06 May 2009 17:03:29 -0600 Self-love trap #1: Getting stuck in the idea that you're "supposed" to be perfect and know everything. Nobody knows everything. I don't, you don't, your role models don't. Think about it. If you knew everything yourself, you wouldn't have much motivation to bring out the greatness in others, would you? You know ... by allowing them to contribute to you. So even at a social level, it's completely impractical. Watch for these signs that you feel bad about not knowing things: * You hesitate to ask a question for fear that it will make you sound stupid. * You hesitate to begin a new project because you suspect you will encounter a step or two that you haven't worked out how to do yet. * When you do think you know something, you've just gotta jump in and tell everyone -- so they can see that you're not as stupid as you think they thought you were. As a result of clinging to this false belief in your intended perfection, you hold your life back. You stick to the familiar, procrastinating endlessly on new projects so as to not run into situations you don't know how to handle. You rob others ... friends, family, and co-workers ... out of the opportunity to share their own best gifts. Check out these affirmations for embracing natural learning. * I feel good when others share their gifts of knowledge and understanding with me. * I love seeing how new projects unfold -- working through each little challenge easily. * I forgive myself for making mistakes in life, just as I forgive others.]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/affirmations_for_self_love.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/05/affirmations_for_self_love.html Healthy Living affirmations create perfection personal positive power self-love victim Sun, 03 May 2009 11:02:55 -0600 Is lack of patience really the problem?]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/patience_friend_or_foe.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/patience_friend_or_foe.html Healthy Living attraction Bach flowers healthy lifestyle parenting patience relationship satisfaction Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:22:51 -0600 Have you watched Susan Boyle yet? I just did. Four times. She is a talented performer and an inspiration. Now this is not a story about vocal talent. Sure, Ms. Boyle has vocal talent. She could not have turned in that performance without it. But you know what? There are a lot of people out there with vocal talent. Having worked at a major regional opera company for ten years, I've seen and heard my share of talented singers. Susan Boyle could not have turned in the performance that many of us have just watched without vocal talent. But she could not have turned it in either without something else. We can identify it, learn from it, and replicate it in our own lives. Today, Susan Boyle is our teacher. http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/watching_susan_boyle.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/watching_susan_boyle.html Celebrity Happenings charisma confidence poise state Susan Boyle Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:57:49 -0600 Holistic health challenge #1: an inappropriate relationship with food. While specific food choices are based on an individual person's values and culture, there are some general themes that apply across the board. Difficulties may arise... * When a person loses touch with the feeling of hunger and eats either substantially more or less than their body requires in order to be satisfied and nourished. * When a person places convenience over health and begins to rely on processed convenience food products instead of whole, fresh foods. * When a person takes their food source for granted, failing to appreciate the cycles of nature and human effort that makes their sustenance possible. This stands to affect your health in several ways, including inadequate nutrition and weight challenges. Affirmations for a health-promoting relationship with food might go something like this. (Modify as desired to suit your own situation.) * I listen to my body's messages of hunger and satisfaction, eating the perfect quantity of healthy foods. * I enjoy eating the fresh whole foods that nourish my body, mind, and spirit. * I am thankful for the foods that nourish and sustain me and my family.]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/health_affirmations_3_opportun.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/health_affirmations_3_opportun.html Healthy Living affirmation health intuition positive self-esteem success weight Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:22:52 -0600 Kathryn Merrow. Earlier this month, she interviewed me on her radio show. What fun! You can listen here: ]]> http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/carpal_tunnel_and_posture.html http://www.wordcures.com/HealthyLivingDIY/2009/04/carpal_tunnel_and_posture.html Holistic Body carpal tunnel syndrome hand Kathryn Merrow pain wrist Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:37:02 -0600