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Body Knowledge System® - An Awesome Intelligence - by Stephanie Wood- ***The Gifts of Menopause - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Ilene LeshinskyHot flashes. Night sweats. Vaginal dryness. Thinning pubic hair. Mental confusion. Increased depression, anxiety, and irritability. Slower metabolism. Thickening waistline. Weight gain. Thinning bones. Wrinkling skin. Decreased sex drive. Painful intercourse. Yes, these and more are the many ...
Views: 1776 - Make Peace with Your Body and Appearance - by Submitted on May 05, 2014 from Mike RobbinsThis is an excerpt from my new book Nothing Changes Until You Do, posted with permission. Published by Hay House and available online or in bookstores. I was in the bathroom one morning a number of years ago getting ready for my day. As I was shaving and taking care of my morning routine, my ...
Views: 1775 - Ejecting Beauty Myths - by Submitted on May 06, 2016 from Elizabeth MartinsFor women, whether we admit it or not, two potent mythical figures that course through our psychology, that of the maiden (or, in modern terms, the sexy chick) and the crone (or, the old lady). We know the maiden well: she’s the beautiful young princess. But who is a crone? A crone is ...
Views: 1766(1 vote) - Narcissistic Pride Trumps Personal Health and Safety - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Randi FineNarcissists Need to Show Perfection to the World, At Any Cost There is an elderly woman I know (whom I will not name) whose narcissism is so severe that it is physically destroying her. This woman has been suffering from a painful auto-immune disease for thirty-five years. Progressively ...
Views: 1764 - From Loathing To Loving: A New Relationship With Your Body - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2017 from Kelley KosowAs we move through these summer months, bodies are everywhere! If you tune into daytime TV talk shows, you'll find bikini fashion shows. On the bestseller list, diet books are on the rise. Gyms are full as people keep their beach bodies in shape. This time of year can stir up a lot of shadows -- ...
Views: 1743 - Fat. Seriously? The Antidote to Fat Shaming - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Michael MantellUnattractive, stupid, lazy, lacking self-control…is that what you not-so-secretly think of the nearly 70% of adults with “overbesity,” that is, those affected by overweight or obesity? If so, read on. You may be a fat shaming bully and not even know it. I was working out in the gym yesterday, ...
Views: 1740 - ***Don’t Pull the Trigger! - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2012 from Ilene LeshinskySo did you make your list? Your list of triggers? Last month I asked us to explore the emotions, situations, and foods that propel us down the path to unconscious, mindless eating. Regardless of what they are, how long-standing and deep-seated, we no longer have to respond to our discomfort by ...
Views: 1737 - ***Proud to Be a Tortoise! - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Ilene LeshinskyRemember the Aesop’s fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”? It’s the story of a lightning-fast rabbit and a plod-along turtle that are seemingly mismatched in a race. It was the tortoise, annoyed with the hare’s boastful assertions of being faster than the wind, that challenged the hare. To the ...
Views: 1736(1 vote) - ***Mirror, Mirror on the Wall - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Ilene LeshinskyThis summer, I did one of the most courageous things a woman can do – I tried on bathing suits – and actually purchased two! We were going on vacation in August, renting a house for a week on the Atlantic and I wanted to go to the beach in a bathing suit that flattered my body type and felt ...
Views: 1735 - Dear Dr. Romance: Is This Unhealthy? What Should I Do? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Do I have an unhealthy celebrity obsession? I really need answers and help! I feel this is still unresolved? Does anyone else have an obsession with a particular celebrity to the degree that you wanna look, act, talk, dress and live like them. I do, I wanna look like ...
Views: 1717 - The Me in my Head - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2014 from Jackie HofmannWhen you look in the mirror, do you see reflected back the image you keep of yourself in your head? So often I feel that somehow time has raced ahead and left the “me” with whom I seem to personally identify, locked securely in image, thought and feeling, frozen in my mind. I look at my ...
Views: 1715 - Negative Body Image Issues - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Karen KleinwortBoth emotional specialists and psychologists generally agree that eating disorders are generally rooted in negative body image. When this happens, sufferers usually see distorted body images when they gaze in a mirror – and as such, feel "fat" or otherwise imperfect regardless of whether these ...
Views: 1710 - ***BodySense: Make Eating a Mindful Experience - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2013 from Ilene LeshinskyA while ago, one of my clients gave birth and decided to breastfeed her infant so she often brought her baby to therapy. Sometimes in the middle of session, it was time to eat. I’d watch the baby start to cry, curl her fists, scrunch up her face, and make rigid her little body. She was hungry ...
Views: 1705 - ***Free at Last from Diet and Weight Obsessions - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2013 from Ilene LeshinskyIn her 1985 book, entitled “Making Peace with Food”, Susan Kano chronicles her decision to feed her body, rather than starving it and to no longer focus on weight, size, and body obsessions. The book is part autobiography and part practical guide and is as relevant today as it was when she wrote ...
Views: 1690 - Why Comparison May Be Destroying Us - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2016 from Homaira KabirDespite the freedom that’s come with claiming our rightful place in society, we women have become enslaved by a different form of captivity. We’ve become slaves of our own minds. And here’s the reason why. As we fought for all the roles that men had harbored, we got used to comparing ...
Views: 1676 - Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss: Replacing the Fat Person - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2014 from Mark VillarosaMany people that have consistently been struggling with their weight may sooner or later turn to humorous, self-criticism as a defence mechanism. Overweight people have often been stereotyped in society and popular culture as the heart and soul of the party because of their humorous approach ...
Views: 1668 - Move Forward In Life With Body Care - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2019 from Jeremy SutterMove Forward In Life With Body Care Like many people, you probably are looking for more in life. Most everyone is looking for a way to become successful, but where can you begin? Is there a sure fire way to start your journey to improve your life? The answer is yes, and it begins with ...
Views: 1656 - Male Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2016 from Suzanne ZachariaIt was his turn to look after his toddler son. And it was morning, time to soak his skin thoroughly in hot water in the shower, so he would be very smooth-shaven when he shaves. His son was crying. He could hear it but was not listening. The voice of self-criticism was louder. It said to make ...
Views: 1651 - Hair thinning or Hair loss: How to cope with it? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2018 from Abdul barEvery one dreams of having dense, shiny and strong hair. But unfortunately, due to the rise in hair loss contributing factors around the world, achieving the desired look has become difficult. Hair loss and hair thinning can be triggered by many factors such as genes, medical illness, ...
Views: 1649(1 vote) - The Yin Yang of Perfection - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Naomi MillerWe are looking around at a vision of lacking. Do we see ourselves in that same light? We are so quick to judge, and we are so quick to identify what is missing in our own lives. There is an epidemic of more money than we know what to do with in the world, and yet we are unmoved by this ...
Views: 1645 - Body Image - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2009 from Tammy GreeneIn a world where appearances make the first impression, and judgements are instantly formed, being secure in the way we look can feel like an impossible task. In the psychology world, terms like self-esteem and body image are sewn into every sentence, and it can be hard to seperate the two. ...
Views: 1624 - Go See a Counselor When Dealing With Your Mental Health Issues - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Stanley PopovichBy: Stan Popovich When your dealing with your mental health issues and your fears, it is important to get some help from a counselor. Here are some reasons why it is important to get professional help to help cope with your fears and anxieties. Getting some kind of help can lead to ways on ...
Views: 1590(1 vote) - *** Addicted to Food? Maybe Not - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Ilene Leshinsky“I’m addicted to food.” “I’m a foodacholic”. I hear many of my clients express these beliefs and if the truth be told, I used to say the same things about myself. I remember planning binges that consisted of high fat, high sugar, and high salt foods. One of my favorite “meals” after a long, hard ...
Views: 1589 - How to Prepare for Surgery Mentally - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2019 from Edgar MillerA surgery - whether minor or major - can affect the condition of one’s mind and body. If you have a surgery on schedule, you would want to be prepared for it. Surgery preparations, including physical preparation and having a positive attitude and mindset, will greatly help you overcome any fear ...
Views: 1541 - Physical Therapy for Chronic Pain - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Igor StilerPhysical therapy programs are scheduled after reviewing your medical history, age and health conditions. These are effective in treating chronic neuropathic and musculoskeletal pain. Physical Therapy – Effective Choice to Alleviate Chronic Pain Chronic pain due to different illnesses and ...
Views: 1535(1 vote) - ***If You’re an Emotional Eater, Wait Ten Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2013 from Ilene LeshinskyI was in a car accident recently. It wasn’t a big one and thank God no one was hurt. However, accidents are jolting and can make us feel very vulnerable. After the initial shock, I wanted to eat. For me and for many of us, food calms and soothes. It transports us from our fears, our anxieties, ...
Views: 1527 - Overweight and can't stop eating? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Luci SantosI spent the first half of my life as a svelte size 8 the other half as very obese. In hindsight, unlike many people who have never known what it feels like to be thin, I know what being thin feels like,but I also know what being fat feels like.However what has always remained constant is that I ...
Views: 1527(1 vote) - Body Image - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2006 from Greg CulverBody Image - What Is It? Body image is what you see yourself to be when you look into a mirror. Depending on your psychological state, you will see something very specific to your mental picture. Things like, your beliefs about your appearance, how you personally feel about your body and also ...
Views: 1516 - Do blood disorder disabilities have compensation rights? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Martin JoyPersonal hygiene and cleanliness are the factors affect the functioning of the body systems. The efficient functioning depends upon the food intake and the existing environment. There are elevated risks of food adulteration in the market which affects the digestive and respiratory systems and ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - Is Your Diet Harming You? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2015 from janine kennedyIn the current Western world dieting and weight are topics of great popularity -you only need look at the magazine stands of any supermarket to find that most front covers are permeated with dieting tricks, weight loss plans, celebrities who have gained or lost weight; many people find ...
Views: 1514 - Responding to the Call of Self-Love - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Debbi DickinsonWhat is Self-Love? For me, Self-Love means that I am making my needs a priority in my life. Society teaches women to put the needs of others in front of ourselves. For years I did that. Work came first. When I married, my husband came first. Then when my daughter was born her needs ...
Views: 1514(1 vote) - From No to Low, What You Can Do to Improve Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2015 from Jason MagillHere are two universal truths about self-esteem: Building your self-esteem is essential for confidence and success, and it all begins with you. People with a healthy self-esteem are able to define their worth, value and achievements. Many people suffer from low self-esteem. This is ...
Views: 1492 - Fit Women Are Game Changers - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2013 from Leigh FishFitness is rightly said “the master key to happiness”. In the hum-drum of our lives, we often tend to ignore the most important aspect of a good well being i.e. our health. It is often said that a healthy mind exists in a healthy body, but surprisingly, in today’s time health has definitely ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - The Story of You: It’s All in Your Head - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Patricia NollWould you believe me if I told you that the way you think you are and the way you think others think you are is something that you have made up with the thoughts you think about yourself? That’s right. The way you see yourself is all made up by you. Because of the way you think about yourself ...
Views: 1442(3 votes) - Finding Your Inner Strength (aka Cultivating Your Inner Good Witch) - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2014 from Rebecca CleggMy clients come to work with me for a variety of reasons. Some clients come to deal with anxiety, insecurity, or unhealthy relationships with food. The ‘presenting problem’ is often different, but the common motivator is usually the same – there is a part of their life that isn’t working and ...
Views: 1441 - Perfect Body; The Three Elements of Your Perfect Body - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2013 from Anita Sig Happiness TherapistImagine I would tell you that you can have an awesome body, lively, vibrant, awesome, gorgeous and oozing with sex appeal? What if I would tell you that you can possibly be focused, creative and ready to take on the world all day, everyday? You probably want me to say now that there is a ...
Views: 1439 - Tips To Help You Be More Self-Confident and Positive About Your Appearance - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2015 from Anita GinsburgMany people struggle from a lack of self-confidence and have difficulty feeling good about themselves as they navigate the teenage years and enter adulthood. A few physical flaws can easily make it challenging to hold your head up high and appreciate your appearance. To improve your ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - Body Image: Ego or Transcendence - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2012 from Suzanne E. Harrill, M. Ed., LPCHow is your relationship with your body? Are you dissatisfied with the way you look? Do you secretly or openly say you want your body to be different? Maybe you criticize your complexion, hair, or the shape of your body? Maybe you weigh more than you did a couple of years ago, have to constantly ...
Views: 1408(1 vote) - Lose Weight by Loving Yourself - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2015 from Karen EllerI had recently gained ten or so pounds. I realize that that is not a life-changing or physically detrimental amount and that it is not an equivalent comparison to people who would like to lose some serious pounds. But it has certainly opened my eyes to some new aspects of body image and the ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Are you unsure about hair transplant surgery? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2019 from Charlie WrightWomen are bombarded with magazine covers and adverts for hair and makeup products, and some say this is unfair. However, men have traditionally had few options when it comes to self-improvement. Once you get past 40 you’re either a rare, good looking silver fox, or you have a lot of money, or ...
Views: 1363 - What would Barbie Do---How to love more than just your body - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2013 from Rita SchulteLet’s face it Barbie is a cultural icon. There aren’t too many people who are known on a first-name only basis. She’s in the category with Elvis, Beyoncé, and Oprah. To make matters worse—she’s perfect. She’s 54 years old and super sexy. She has a perfect body, perfect hair, and a perfect ...
Views: 1341(2 votes) - The Best Anti-Aging Skincare Products You need in your 20s - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2020 from Hassan AwanAging is normal, natural, and inevitable. But aging gracefully is an optimistic goal that all women share. Skincare is fun in your teens when you’re experimenting with skincare products that best suit you, but that should change once you hit 25. There are specific changes in your body that need ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Self-Esteem - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2015 from Wayne FarrellSelf-Esteem Self-esteem is how a person evaluates themselves both emotionally and their self-worth. It is how one judges oneself. A person can apply and evaluate their Self-esteem both on an individual subject or globally. An example of a specific individual subject would be, “I am good at ...
Views: 1332(1 vote) - 5 Red-flags Signs - The Potential Cosmetic Surgeon Is Unsuitable for You - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2018 from Kim SmithIn hiring a service provider or selecting a doctor, you get total freedom to choose without any need for network or referrals to confine your options. If you are planning a cosmetic surgery then the choice of surgeon is crucial. The experience will live for life. Successful procedure can root ...
Views: 1330 - 4-Week Weight training Plan for women - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from David RaineyWeek 1 Whole the exercises in each and every exercise as Straight units. For example, you can do one set of leg presses, leisure for 30 seconds, do a 2nd set, leisure, do the 1/3 set. Then, move on to the following undertaking. You can entire all actions in both workouts this fashion. Whole 12 ...
Views: 1317 - Are Body Confidence and Weight Loss Mutually Exclusive? - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2018 from the SelfGrowth.com EditorsWhat is body confidence? As women and especially mums I think we often struggle with loving our bodies. Once we have babies our bodies change and stretch out of shape and they don't necessarily ping back as quickly as we would like. Developing the confidence to step out with our bodies and ...
Views: 1301 - Tips On How To Boost Your Self Esteem - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2013 from estrella bayating sacragonSelf-esteem is something people want to achieve but are clueless on how to get it. Most people will read a lot of self-help books or pay a shrink to get a glimpse of that elusive character trait. The fact is most people have low self-esteem. Even those who seem to have it all often feel that ...
Views: 1288 - Mental benefits of having a good sleep - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2019 from Mohimenul IslamOne of the main reasons for mental disorders is insomnia or lack of sleep. Along with many physical problems, lack of sleep is responsible for many mental diseases, as well. If you can ensure better sleep every day, you can get rid of many unwanted mental diseases. So what are the mental ...
Views: 1274 - FujiFuji Sauce Launches in the UK - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2020 from Ian MonroeIntroducing Baba’s All-Purpose FujiFuji Sauce (Original & Extra Hot), a Nigerian sauce that combines the perfect blend of sweet, tasty and spicy flavours for all types of foods and palates. After many years of grilling in Nigeria and Togo using various spice mixes, Nigerian local, Baba, decided ...
Views: 1252 - Body Image - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2008 from Carol GuyI would like to talk to you about Body Images. We all have this wonderful image set in your minds of how we want to look and how we see ourselves being. A few years back, in 1998 I ran across a magazine that talked about the Body For Life Challenge. I knew right then I was going to do it and ...
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