Reach for the Stars

by Shelley Riutta MSE, LPC

 I love the phrase “Reach for the Stars!” It conjures up images for me of magic and seems to open the doorway to amazing possibilities. We typically are not taught to reach for the stars. We are not encouraged to dream big dreams. We are for the most part taught to instead keep our dreams small and contained—following the typical societal roadmap for success: go to college in an area that you can make money, maybe in an area you enjoy—and then pursue this career path, find a life partner, possibly have a family. This is not bad—it may even lead to an enjoyable life—but what if there was more?

A Case of Asthma: A Healer's Analysis
By Ronda Behnke ND, CHomP, RN

The case of a woman with asthma; discussed here both for teaching purposes and to help you, the reader, understand the analysis of a case from a healer's viewpoint.

By Jeanne Loehnis

It seems that the American way of life is changing rapidly. Fifty years ago, education was about planning for a career which often lasted until age 65 when we could retire. Today, it is very likely that the job we were doing just 10 years ago is no longer needed, at least not in the same way that we were trained to do it. As for retiring at 65, that is likely not feasible from a financial perspective. And “sit around and rest retirement” is not even healthy! The active senior is happier, healthier, joyously contributing to society, and likely, “agile”.

Rev. Etienne Pait

Perhaps what and how we do anything comes from a direct correlation of how we perceive ourselves.  How often do we define who we are as a name, a role, a relationship, a fan, a nationality, a color, a status, a member, and so on and so on, ad nauseam? 

New Help for Joint Pain and Stiffness

By Steve Lankford

It is important to understand that all of the different nutrients that are often recommended for joint pain are all different compounds with different properties and effects. And even though they each may be helpful in some way, their modes of action are different and the degree of benefit will vary greatly. Because each person is unique, the best solution for restoring health will vary and your challenge is to discover what works best for you.

Let’s Protect Both Yourself and Your Home

By Ken Langenhahn - Owner of WatchDOG LLC

Over the past 25 years of owning homes and apartments, the owner of a home watch company, as well as managing and taking care of other peoples’ property for them. I have experienced and learned a lot.  Here are a few common truths I’ve learned about being away from your home for a while.
 

Buying the Best Appliances

Would you like cleaner clothes, a cozier home, lower utility bills, and to be a leader in curbing climate change?  Then consider replacing your old appliances with new, energy-and water-efficient versions.  The US consumes nearly one million dollars worth of energy every minute, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). By choosing high-efficiency appliances over conventional models, last year’s US consumers saved $12 billion on utility bills and avoided greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 23 million cars.  Get in on the energy savings with the strategic appliance advice we’ve gathered for you here. 

By Mary Curran

There are many ways to gather the loose parts of your self, to restore, refocus, and reintegrate.  Whether you’ve had a challenging day, face life-changing events, or go on about the familiarities of the day to day, you probably have methods that you use (sleep, walking, music, prayer, meditation, yoga, tai chi, chi gong, dance, a circle of friends, a visit to a special place, and so on). 

 I’ve had several powerful dreams lately.  Maybe you could use this one as an example of a dreamer who figures it out on his own; since you always say that “the dreamer is the best interpreter of the dream.”

Eat Less Meat, Cool the Planet

Tracy Fernandez Rysavy

  When you take into account meat’s entire lifecycle, each meat eater is responsible for 1.5 more tons of greenhouse gases than a vegan per year, according to a study by the University of Chicago.  By contrast, switching from a Toyota Camry to a hybrid Toyota Prius would save one ton of greenhouse gases annually. 

Green “Dry” Cleaning 

Alissa Dos Santos

Dry cleaning or wet cleaning?  Liquid CO₂ or GreenEarth?  Here’s the lowdown on which dry cleaning methods are best for people and the planet. 

Herbal Remedy Gardens

Dorie Byers 

Growing organic herbal remedies can enhance your nutrition, provide ready first aid, and save you money over store-bought herbs.

 Herbs can be a healthy addition to your life.  They are very versatile, providing you with benefits like enhanced nutrition, first aid treatments, and remedies for minor illnesses.

Hidden Dangers - Microwave Cooking

 By Susan Klingeisen

 Millions of people are ignorantly sacrificing their health in exchange for convenience.  The Soviet Union banned the use of microwave ovens in 1976, why? The purpose of this article is to show that microwave cooking is not healthy and is in fact far more dangerous than you could imagine. However, microwave oven manufacturers, Washington politics and plain old human nature are suppressing the facts. Because of this people continue to microwave their food – in blissful ignorance – without knowing the effects and dangers of doing so. 

No matter how well-versed you are on the subject of investing, it’s important to remember the fundamentals. They help you stay grounded, and keep you from getting too far ahead of yourself. Today we offer a few cornerstone ideas of basic investing that will help you remember the rules that got you to where you are. Even the most sophisticated of investors can benefit from a review of these simple strategies.

IS YOUR CELL PHONE MAKING YOU FAT?

by Christine Riemer

FIRST, a national women’s magazine, features a story in its October 2007 issue titled, "Electromagnetic Forces Are Making Women Fat!" The story reveals that researchers worldwide are discovering an unwanted side effect of modern-day conveniences like cell phones, computers, microwave ovens, TVs, power lines, and the wireless ipods, PDAs, bluetooths, and laptops. "The electromagnetic fields (EMFs) they emit are creating an ‘electromagnetic smog’ called electropollution that’s making people sick–and fat!"

IT BEGINS WITH A THOUGHT

We say things to people all the time and what we say affects them. When we speak to our children, it is important to say those things we want to imprint on their minds and hearts. Here are some words that we can think and say that are important to impart. I want you. I love you. I’ll take care of you. I’ll be there for you. I love who you are. I appreciate your courage. I appreciate your creativity. I see you and hear you. You can trust your inner voice. I have confidence in you. You are special to me and I am proud of you. I give you permission to make mistakes. I give you permission to be the same as I am, or more than I am, or less than I am. I appreciate that you are unique and special.  

Mortgages for Energy Efficiency

Andrew Korfhage

With the EEM, the Theards’ down payment stayed the same, their monthly mortgage payment increased slightly, and the house’s energy bills dropped considerably.  The bottom line is that the Theards are saving about $45 a month over what they would have been spending on a lower mortgage with no improvements—and they’re using less energy every day.

What is meant by 2 feet deep? It is actually using feet to give a deep muscle massage. Yes you read that correctly! Call it a, “treat with the feet” massage technique.