As the New Year begins to advance, you may want to ponder making a simple, and, perhaps, unusual resolution: plant something. According to Dr. Andrew Weil, gardening helps make sense of a senseless world. He also claims that it is one of the most “religious” experiences he has ever encountered. In his gardening terminology, he…
According to Deepak Chopra, the most important question an adult can ask himself or herself is, “How am I doing?” Chopra contends that this question means different things at different times in your life. For example, a person in his 20‘s is asking about his own identity and what kind of person he is becoming….
According to newly published research, cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) used in conjunction with traditional treatment has been shown to be effective for reducing depression and improving the quality of life in patients diagnosed with treatment-resistant depression. Although medication is often used as a first-line treatment for depression, studies show that only 30 percent of patients…
The consumption of selenium, a micronutrient, appears to diminish the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and immune dysfunction according to Dr. Bruce Ames, Ph.D., of the University of California, Berkeley. One excellent source of selenium is Brazil nuts. However, the National Institute of Health recommends that Brazil nuts be eaten only…
The old adage of “An apple a day keeps the doctor away” may be truer than we thought. A recent study of the eating habits of 80,000 people in the United Kingdom at Dartmouth College and Britain’s University of Warwick has found a link between the amount of fresh produce consumed and the mental and…
Implementation of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for military veterans suffering from depression is proving to be very helpful. A recently published study reported on a number of psychologists who underwent training for Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for depression (CBT-D). Both therapist competencies and patient outcomes were assessed during the sessions. The implementation of CBT-D resulted in…
Both health-conscious individuals and those who enjoy whatever the latest food trend du jour is agree that wheat grass is good for you. But there are advocates for barley grass that contend it is just as good as, and more palatable, than wheat grass. Barley grass is usually consumed as a powder mixed with juice…
Everyone faces challenges almost daily. When those challenges become crises, you need to ensure that you make decisions based on wisdom and thoughtfulness and not on intuition or habit. Deepak Chopra contends that too many of us ask ourselves the wrong questions when we are trying to find answers to our problems. We dwell on…
If you keep doing the same thing over and over again, why would you expect a different outcome? Deepak Chopra tells us to ask ourselves this when we constantly have to wrestle the same negative thoughts. Chopra contends that we need to have a plan to change how we deal with negativity. Some of his…
Natural health supplements have recently become popular not only because people have more disposable income but also because people believe that natural supplements are better for their well-being and overall health. Many believe that natural health care supplements aid in the detoxification, cleansing, healing, rejuvenation, nourishment, and strengthening of their bodies. However, you need to…