Body, Mind & Soul Wellness
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 28 2008
New research indicates that cancer patients who are optimistic can better manage pain. Having a sense of mastery enables a cancer patient to reduce pain. This however is not new knowledge. We all know intrinsically that the ability to smile and to face adversity with inner strength is ultimately an essential skill we [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 28 2008
Diverticulitis is an inflammatory condition of diverticulosis. Diverticulosis is the condition of pouches, like outcroppings, developing usually in the lower portion of the large intestine also known as the sigmoid colon. The inflammatory condition may produce abdominal pain. Pain in the lower left abdominal quadrant is suggestive of diverticulitis.
Who Gets Diverticulosis?
The condition [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 27 2008
According to a recent study inhalation of incense over long periods may lead to cancer of the upper respiratory tract. The incense smoke doesn’t apparently lead to increased risk of lung cancer.
The type of incense used isn’t mentioned. Cheaper quality charcoal and incense ingredients [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 26 2008
by Catherine Carter
No need to be overwhelmed with packing the kid’s lunches. Packing a healthy lunch doesn’t require one to be a dietitian or a nutritionist it just takes label reading and a little planning. You will save money and build your young one’s health.
One of the challenges of the mid-day meal is that [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 25 2008
“He who suppresses a moment’s anger may prevent many day’s sorrow.”
-unknown
While there are some who believe it is better to let it all hang out, it can be much more redeeming to forgive and overlook the faults of others, or remove ourselves from a negative situation. Speaking out of anger helps no one. [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 24 2008
By Catherine Carter
All food is not the same. Of course nutritional content varies, the quality of the soil the food is grown in, the growing methods, harvesting method. The love and intention of the farmer to grow nourishing crops also contributes to the quality of the food. Part of learning how to [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 24 2008
Almonds can be used to make a delicious ‘nut milk’. Almond milk can be used as a nutritious beverage, in cereal and as a base for smoothies. Here are a few nutrition benefits of almonds:
Eating almonds has been shown to lower serum cholesterol and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease.
Almonds [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 21 2008
The study cited below (Dec 2001) cites the benefit of reciting the rosary or chanting. The practices promote calmness and improve heart and lung function.
Reciting Ave Maria linked to a healthy heart
Effect of rosary prayer and yoga mantras on autonomic cardiovascular rhythms: comparative study BMJ Volume 323, pp 1446-9
Reciting the rosary prayer or yoga [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 19 2008
The body remembers. When our natural ability to fend off germs and viruses or other factors that may produce an illness is strengthened we become healthier, stronger, more adaptable. Vaccines do not strengthen the body in the same way is if one develops natural factors in an illness. That is one reason [...]
Posted by continuum wellness on Aug 14 2008
by Catherine Carter
It is common to hear or read about the power of story these days. It comes up regularly in therapy groups. I read an article where a photographer spoke of the story that each photographed piece has.
Story is powerful, as we are all unique. It is stupendous that while 99% [...]
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