Years ago I had the honor of interviewing Bernie Siegel, MD when he was in Seattle for an event. The topic was How to Have a Near-Life Experience. Here’s a inspirational excerpt from my interview:
“When I was four years old, I had a near-death experience. I was out of my body and almost died choking. And the comment I make is that if [it’s] just chemistry, then why don’t we all become drug addicts after that experience? You’d think that if it was just chemistry, you’d try to repeat that experience with something. But instead, we become very spiritual human beings, not addicted to anything except maybe life.
If you have an alcohol or drug addict, you know when they begin to really enjoy life? When they join AA or find something more meaningful than the addiction. And to me, the term for that became a near-life experience.”
- Excerpted from an interview with Bernie Siegel, MD
No matter what is going on in your life, you always have the choice to focus on something less troublesome and more meaningful. What’s more meaningful to you today?
Feel free to share your thoughts by leaving a comment below.
Have you ever said to yourself, a friend, or a loved one, “My life is great. I have nothing to complain about, but I just feel so sad!” Everyone experiences feelings of depression, anxiety, and sadness once in a while. Although most people can pinpoint the cause of their blues, such as experiencing hard times, needing more money, receiving bad news, living with rainy weather, or even having hormonal changes, some people feel sad or depressed without really knowing why.
Awhile back, I had lunch with a friend and when I started listening to the negative stories I was telling her about the current state of my life, I had an epiphany: I was stuck in a sad cycle that was creating a steady stream of negative thoughts in my mind!
When feeling sad leads to day after day of feeling blue, it’s time to take self-help action before greater anxiety or full-blown depression sets in. Here is a depression self-help plan for breaking your sad cycle in just three days.
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Even though more and more women are adopting a healthy lifestyle, there are still many individuals who have not changed the habits that can become major concerns later in life. Here are a few common factors that can sabotage your longevity:
- Smoking
- Obesity
- Lack of exercise
- Poor stress management
- Lack of quality sleep
A recent study found that, out of 150,000+ individuals surveyed, only 3% actually maintain a healthy lifestyle. We live in a fast-paced society. Multi-tasking is the norm, and we tend to turn a blind eye to the messages our bodies are sending us. Lack of proper nutrition and exercise makes us more vulnerable to injury and disease – especially as we age.
The start of a new year is the perfect time to focus on longevity, and begin making small, incremental changes that will contribute to a long and healthy life!
An herbal body wrap provides both therapeutic and beautifying benefits by cleansing the body of toxins, smoothing the skin, and sometimes removing measurable inches off your body simply from the natural detoxification process. Clay-based body wraps are an excellent treatment for anyone that would like to improve the tone and texture of their skin. The process can also help tighten the skin, which is very beneficial for people who have loose skin from recent weight loss or pregnancy.
Professional herbal body wraps for detoxification usually start at around $100. But if a visit to the spa isn’t a luxury you can afford (or you’re too self-conscious to be wrapped by a stranger), you can make your own herbal body wrap to detoxify in the privacy of your home.
To make a simple, clay-based body wrap, you’ll start with the basic recipe below and add essential oils or herbs as desired.
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Simple, low fat ingredients make this savory soup recipe a healthy choice when you’re searching for comfort food.
Broccoli Cheese Soup Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup chopped onions
3 tablespoon canola oil
2 cans (14-1/2 oz. each) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth (I use organic when possible)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4-1/2 cups broccoli florets
1/2 cup instant brown rice, uncooked
2 cups low fat or fat free milk
1/4 cup lite parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions:
Put canola oil in large pan over medium heat. Heat oil until and place carrots, celery, and onion in pan. Cook for about 5 minutes, being sure to stir often to keep from sticking. Stir in chicken broth and pepper. Bring to a rapid boil. Reduce heat to low and stir in broccoli and rice. Simmer about 15 minutes or until vegetables are fork tender. Pour broccoli mixture into blender a little at time and puree. Put broccoli puree back in pan and add milk and cheese. Cook on low heat until cheese is completely melted and puree is heated through.
Serving Suggestion: This puree is tasty served in hollowed-out sourdough bread rounds or over baked potatoes.
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