May 24, 2007

Going Green Beats the Blues

A walk in the country is an effective alternative to chemical anti-depression treatment, a leading mental health charity said on Monday, calling on British doctors to prescribe outdoor activities........


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May 16, 2007

Building an Internal Sense of Security

Childhood experiences make a difference, but it's not too late.
What do children need in order to grow into happy adults? There are lots of theories about this, and recent research supports some of these theories. We often learn lessons more easily from extreme examples. We know, for example, that child abuse can cause many different problems later in life. Work with adult children of alcoholics has also demonstrated that growing up in an alcoholic family can often cause problems later in life..............

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May 9, 2007

Anxiety and Musculosketetal Pain

What is Musculoskeletal Back Pain?

Musculoskeletal low back pain can be caused by problems with the alignment in your vertebrae, pelvis, or sacroiliac joint (where your spine meets your pelvis), tightening or shortening of muscles in the area, lack of or too much mobility in your spine or a specific syndrome termed "myofascial pain syndrome".........

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May 1, 2007

Diaphragmatic Breathing

When overcoming high levels of anxiety, it is important to learn the techniques of natural breathing. Many people who live with high levels of anxiety are known to breathe through their chest. Shallow breathing through the chest means you are disrupting the balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide necessary to be in a relaxed state. This type of breathing will perpetuate the symptoms of anxiety.

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