Fears for Spears
I saw this group tonight and decided to comment on something that's really started to bug me. Everywhere you turn you hear about Britney Spears. Sure, there's times when I hear things about her and ho ...
Columnist may be overcoming fear of gardening
Jim Shea's view of gardening may be softening a bit. In the past, the Hartford Currant columnist shied away from gardening because it involves, well, work. Now, however, he is entertaining thoughts of ...
Don't Fear the Avocado
The avocado is high in fat, but most of the fat is the heart-healthy monounsaturated kind, so don’t be afraid to indulge. Aside from a key ingredient in guacamole dip, you can also add this high-fib ...
Joy of Living v. Fear of Dying
So many diets and books try to scare people into making healthier choices by telling them what diseases they will get if they don't make better choices. Dr. Ornish's approach focuses on the joy of li ...
Genes plus parenting may promote shyness, anxiety
A mother whose child has a naturally fearful temperament may act less nurturing toward the child, triggering a vicious cycle of behavior that reinforces the child's fearfulness and shyness, researcher ...
Basics about Acupuncture
Acupuncture is used as an alternative therapy to relieve different types of pain.
HOW IS IT DONE? Needles are inserted for a couple of seconds and then are left in place for about twenty minute ...
Banish the Worry Wart in You
Here are some tips to help nix the worrying habit (something I’m guilty of), and reduce tension, courtesy of Dr. Weil, MD:
1. Breathing Exercises. Deep belly breathing is one option. Others aboun ...
Hypnosis for Insomnia
Hypnosis can be an excellent tool to fight insomnia. A hypnotherapist can hypnotize you to fall asleep more quickly and easily by clearing away any fears, anxieties, or bad habits that may be behind y ...
Recognizing Your Hurtful Personality Type
The Charmer/Attacker
You can enter a room and find ways to entertain the guests even though you rather avoid crowds. People are attracted to your sense of humor and charm. You are the life o ...
