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Balanced Living

Holistic approach to living and health on all levels.

Aging, Health and Beauty Outside

There is a very strong link between health and beauty in all people. Even those people who have sadly been disfigured from birth or accident will notice the correlation between how they feel and how they look.This link between who we see in the mirror and our health is a very useful one.

Our Breasts - to scan or not to scan

"The statistic that is most commonly quoted is that by detecting breast cancer early..., mammography reduces the mortality rate from breast cancer by 20 to 30 percent. So fixed has this statistic become ... that by repetition alone it has now attained the status of unimpeachable fact.

Dieting

You should always avoid fad dieting, virtually every ‘diet’ excludes important nutrients that your body requires.

Dreamwork

Dream reading and divination based on dreams can be traced back to the earliest records, and I am sure that the beginning of the practice is lost in the dawn of prehistory.

Eating Organic

As more and more organic products become available it seems like an excellent idea to see if buying organic is really worth it, and just what it means to your health.

Holistic Retreat

What is an Holistic Retreat? You have all heard of retreats, and maybe even know someone who has been on one, but traditionally the name was given to religious camps. An holistic retreat has no such bias, as the emphasis is health and wellbeing on all levels.

Loss, Death and Moving On

We all experience the loss of people we love and the loss of home or position in our lives. Change is an integral part of life, despite the taboo of death and grief that pervades our society. Most of us do move on, and enjoy an even richer life after loss. You may find this article of assistance during the difficult time of facing death and dramatic change.

Conscious Meditation

Have you ever wished that you could turn your brain off for a while and really relax? Maybe you have even considered trying meditation, but you were sure that you just cannot blank out the little voice that nags at you. My article, Conscious Meditation, introduces you to Mindfullness - the first and most important step to a calmer life.

Joyous Change (menopause)

Western society has so many foolish stigmas about growing old, yet there is no reason why age should not bring wisdom, contentment, excitement, and joy. I invite every woman to celebrate menopause as a time of transition and growth, a time to attain their full potential, and to truly know herself.

Coping with Over-indulgence

A few simple tips that will help you reduce the level of damage you do to your body when you overindulge at holiday time. We all do it, and the emotional and social rewards of partying are essential to us. However, it's a good idea to remember that our poor old bodies need some TLC (tender loving care) during the holiday season and anytime we are celebrating life by enjoying an excess of food and drink.

Puppy Health

Having just adopted a dear fluffy ball of canine energy, I wanted to do the very best for her in terms of health and nutrition. Puppies grow so fast in the first 12 to 18 months that I decided to find the best quality food for her during that period.

Stress is Not the Enemy

There is no such thing as life without stress, in fact we really would NOT want a completely stress free life, because stress its the thing that motivates us, excites us, keeps us going. However, as we all know very well, stress can make us go too fast, it can wind us up like a coiled spring, and cause tension and pain in our bodies. Because we need stress in our lives, the most important thing to do is to learn how to handle it!

Supplements

The media is always swift to highlight anything DANGEROUS. The Nanny state (UK) functions largely by creating fear. Supplements have not been immune to this nonsense. Before I give you the background on nutritional thinking, let me put these stories into context.

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