Anything that compromises your immune system dramatically reduces your chances for long term survival. It’s understandable that sexuality may not be the primary focus for most cancer patients, at least not right away. But at some point, whether because of sexual changes, relationship issues, or difficulties with fertility, patients realize the impact of cancer on … Continue reading Stress, Cancer and Sexuality
Stress Reduction for Cancer Patients – Blowing Bubbles
Breast cancer confronts women with the most profound issues of vulnerability and womanhood. From the moment they receive their diagnosis, women are terrorized on the deepest level with the prospect of losing their breasts to the surgeon’s knife. This is just the beginning of many justified fears that arise when women surrender themselves and their … Continue reading Stress Reduction for Cancer Patients – Blowing Bubbles
3 Epigenetic Reasons to Meditate Your Stress away
Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. According to the American Psychological Association, people are living with stress at levels higher than what is considered healthy. Unsurprisingly, the APA found the top four sources of stress to be money, work, family responsibilities, and health concerns. Are you nervous about that project that’s due this week? Worried about … Continue reading 3 Epigenetic Reasons to Meditate Your Stress away
How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal
Stress. It makes your heart pound, your breathing quicken and your forehead sweat. But while stress has been made into a public health enemy, new research suggests that stress may only be bad for you if you believe that to be the case. Psychologist Kelly McGonigal urges us to see stress as a positive, and … Continue reading How to make stress your friend | Kelly McGonigal
Nurturing Life with the Natural Allopathic Protocol
All living organisms have basic elements in common: carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and so on. These elements make up 99% of atoms found in the body. The four “macromolecules” that make life possible – protein, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids all have hydrogen piggy backing on them that the body needs to strip off. The … Continue reading Nurturing Life with the Natural Allopathic Protocol
A primer on how to use essential oils to alleviate stress and anxiety
Stress is a part of everyone’s life that is simply unavoidable. Many things can cause stress, most notably work and school. It can manifest in all sorts of ways, such as sleep problems, digestive distress, and reproductive issues.Anxiety is a debilitating form of stress. It causes repeated and prolonged worrying over a lot of things that … Continue reading A primer on how to use essential oils to alleviate stress and anxiety
Using Rhodiola to Manage Stress
Source: Using Rhodiola to Manage Stress by Dr. Edward Group Rhodiola rosea is an herb is one such natural approach that shows promise for lifting mood and managing anxiety, stress, and cognitive support. In addition to uncovering the root cause of these symptoms, you may wish to incorporate this powerful plant into your daily mental wellness … Continue reading Using Rhodiola to Manage Stress
How Do I Eliminate Stress With Color?
Source: How Do I Eliminate Stress With Color? by Dr. Edward Group Color is everywhere and has many functions. In nature, animals and plants use color for camouflage and to facilitate mating. Humans decorate and dress with color for expression. Color preference has a psychological affect on mood and affects people on a subconscious level. Color … Continue reading How Do I Eliminate Stress With Color?
Fasting activates your body’s ‘survival’ mode, boosting your immune system
Scientific research is finally validating the ancient health and healing practice of fasting. The Telegraph recently reported that scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered that fasting "for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system,even in the elderly, scientists have found in a breakthrough described as 'remarkable.'" Researchers suggest that … Continue reading Fasting activates your body’s ‘survival’ mode, boosting your immune system
Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management
Source: Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management by Dr. Edward Group We all have stress and stressors in our life. Although stress has a negative connotation, it’s actually not inherently bad. Stress challenges you. It makes you tougher and more resilient to adversity. It helps you grow stronger and, hopefully, provides an opportunity to learn. This … Continue reading Dr. Group’s Recommendations for Stress Management
Dr. Eddy Bettermann MD 