Celebrate Independence from pain! For those seeking independence from pain the Fourth of July may not seem a day for celebrating liberty. The same could be said of those dependent on pain killers. But Tim Mitchinson offers hope for Declaring our independence from pain and the need for pain killers in his June 29 article in the ChicagoTribune. The article begins below and is followed by a link to read the whole article. As one who has also found independence from pain through the same course Continue Reading
Health regardless of diet, lifestyle, and genes by Keith Wommack via Chron.com
"Health regardless of diet, lifestyle, and genes" - not the usual headline! But Keith Wommack's June 21 article in Chron.com offers a fascinating look at an extensive study that baffled scientists. The conclusions suggests that strong relationships can play a key role in good health. What if loving relationships are actually more important to good health than diet, lifestyle and genes? Since summer can bring additional time with family and friends, this article is a timely and worthwhile Continue Reading
When life seems sideways by Steven Salt via cleveland.com
When life seems sideways - get a lift. When live seems sideways - feeling not quite right with no idea how to fix it - there are ways upward and forward. That's what Steven Salt's June 15th article in cleveland.com addresses with practical suggestions on how to set things right again. We expect summer to be carefree and joy-filled but if that's not how life's feeling, please see the first of Steven's comments below then be sure to click the link to read the whole article. What's wrong? Why so Continue Reading
The snake, the bird and the stick by Tim Mitchinson via JournalStar
A parable with a resolution stick. The snake, the bird and the stick in the May 17th Journal Star offers a modern day parable about what we can do when there seems to be no way out. Author Tim Mitchinson goes on to relate a resolution to a bullying problem in school when he was able to break the spell of fear. With the focus of education in Kansas more on the Kansas Legislature, the Kansas Courts and District funding than on curriculum, perhaps representatives, justices, school officials and Continue Reading
Eternal life means living spiritually by Karla Hackney via SouthernOregon.com
Rather than focusing on growing old and ways to hide aging, Karla Hackney writes of shifting the focus to living spiritually as a means of experiencing, now, the eternal life spoken of in the Bible. She includes an example of someone who's shift of focus had impressive results! Does living spiritually include seeing beyond the signs of aging? You will appreciate thinking about how living spiritually can affect quality of life when shifting the focus off of aging. Below read the start of Continue Reading
Evidence-based medicine should consider all the evidence by Eric Nelson via CDN
Eric Nelson's April 4th Community Digital News article, Evidence-based medicine should consider all the evidence, questions the wisdom of excluding evidence of healing labeled "anecdotal". Considering only evidence based on conventional scientific methods can leave a large body of evidence unconsidered. If something works, perhaps it merits consideration rather than dismissal. You can begin reading Nelson article here then continue by following the link below to the full article. While Continue Reading
Removing the mask of mental – and physical – disease by Eric Nelson via Commdiginews.com
What does "removing the mask" have to do with mental and physical health? Removing the mask may seem a simple thing but, as Eric Nelson explains in this Jan 31, 2016 article in Communities Digital News, this seemingly simple act can have profound mental and physical impact. Nelson tells how arts therapist Melissa Walker has found masks to play an important role in the uncovering and healing of the invisible wounds of war - PTSD. Nelson goes on to explore a spiritual lesson that can lead to Continue Reading
Change of Heart Leads to Heart Healing by Van Driessen via New York Spirit
Could a change of heart lead to heart healing? When one is accustomed to thinking in terms of diet and exercise for heart health the phrase "change of heart" in relation to heart health might be seen as little more than a play on words. But more and more research studies show a correlation between our thoughts and our health. In this January 11 article in New York Spirit, Change of Heart Leads to Heart Healing, Van Driessen relates how one woman found that dominion over her thoughts had a Continue Reading
The Health-Giving Power of Awe by Ingrid Peschke via MetroWest Daily News
Ingrid Peschke's January 12th article The Health-Giving Power of awe in the MetroWest Daily News reports that a growing number of psychologists are finding health benefits associated with the emotion of "awe". Many sights in Kansas and Nebraska have resulted in that feeling of awe, and perhaps gratitude for the experience, but "health-giving" is a new consideration that certainly seems worthy of investigating. You will find the first few paragraphs of Peschke's article below and are invited to Continue Reading
The mountaintop of health by Tim Mitchinson via pjstar.com
Tim Mitchinson's article "The mountaintop of health" honors Martin Luther King Junior's inspiring message and suggests that health is an important aspect of true freedom. Mitchinson's article on pjstar.com suggests that freedom from violence, addiction and disease are a worldwide rights and offers hope that we can all experience that freedom. You are invited to read the first few paragraphs below then follow the link to read the entire article. I think Kansan's will find it an inspiring read as Continue Reading