Mind Body Spirit

Giving thanks helps psychological outlook

Jane Hirz — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 05:03:24 +0000

(Yahoo News) While it seems pretty obvious that gratitude is a positive emotion, psychologists for decades rarely delved into the science of giving thanks.

Harmful BPA Chemical on Cash Register Receipts

Staff — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:12:47 +0000

Find out which store receipts are coated with BPA, and how you can avoid contact. A recent study found many retail receipts were coated with the dangerous BPA chemical which rubs off and can be absorbed into the skin and bloodstream. In lab animals the chemical was shown to cause a host of serious problems that lead to cancer and other diseases. Read the Full Story from AOL News.

Also check out how to avoid contact with BPA-laced receipt

Read the Environmental Working Group study.

Life is Choices: The Seatbelt

Jane Hirz — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 18:47:06 +0000

Before you watch this powerful video (which garnered 9 million hits!) consider this:

Life is choices. Along with the freedom to choose our actions comes the responsibility of living with the consequences. Take seatbelts. You’ve seen the sign “Buckle Up. It’s the Law.” It’s more than a law. It’s one of the best preventative measures we can take to protect our health. In a Progressive Insurance survey, 52% of accidents occurred within 5 miles of home. So it doesn’t matter if it’s a quick trip to the store or long distance travel. One accident without a seatbelt can lead to life in a wheel chair or chronic disability, or even death. Make the choice to buckle up. It’s an investment in your wellness.

This powerful commercial garnered over 9 million hits on YouTube! It’s titled Embrace Life, and was produced for the Suffex Road Safety Campaign in the UK.

Lead Found in Kids’ Foods

Staff — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 23:38:25 +0000

Lead has been found in some kids’ fruit juices and foods (see list below) according to the Environmental Law Foundation. The nonprofit threatened a lawsuit in a letter, along with a list of the products that contain lead levels that violate the California Proposition 65 Toxics Right to Know Law. Lead is a chemical known to cause reproductive toxicity and cancer. See also Lead in Kids’ Food: FAQ. The Environmental Law Foundation (EFL) website has more details.

7 Affirmations for Letting Go

Staff — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:12:55 +0000

The Spiritual Law of Detachment is about letting go of our possessions, letting go of our desires and letting go of our need to control the outcome. Deepak Chopra offers 7 affirmations for practicing detachment.

Aphrodisiac Coffee Warning

Staff — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:29:26 +0000

Passion coffee? Magic Power Coffee guarantees to improve your sexual experience. The website of the herbal supplement claims their coffee is a romance enhancer that works in 30 minutes to increase sensation and sexual satisfaction. But, the FDA warns that the supplement may have serious side effects and is investigating the product. Dr. Richard Besser, on Good Morning America, explains the dangers (after he explains why adults are obese and how to lose weight).

(Editor’s note): After the ABC report aired, the Magic Power Coffee website changed its product name to MAGIC Shot. The website URL remains the same (MagicPower CoffeeInfo), and the new product still guarantees to “increase the sensation of your special moment.” Just that you’ll have to down it in a shot instead of a cup of joe.

Make Fear Your Friend

Staff — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 20:37:22 +0000

Fear is often the door that stands between us and our happiness. But fear can be an ally. Deb Shapiro’s article shows us how to embrace fear, and guides us through the process with her meditation.

Shrek Glasses Recalled Over Toxic Cadmium

Staff — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:50:47 +0000

The recall of 12 million Shrek Glasses by McDonald’s sparked debate over the toxic cadmium metal found in the glassware. What’s at the heart of the issue? Meanwhile the company has asked customers to return the glasses, offering $3 per glass. The company aggressively tackled the PR nightmare to restore trust. BP could learn a lesson here.

Warning Signs of a Toxic Friendship

Staff — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 17:48:19 +0000

Toxic friendships jack up your stress level. Check out the warning signs, and see if you recognize these traits in anyone close to you. If so, weed out the so-called friends who are draining your emotional, physical and spiritual wellbeing.

Read Warning Signs of a Toxic Friendship

4 Ways to be Yourself

Jane Hirz — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 00:08:33 +0000

My sister gave me a beautiful necklace as a gift. She admitted that the words on the box swayed her purchase. It read “There is no better gift you can give the world then to be the person you dream you can be.” Inspiring words, but how do you do that? How do you release the real you? Here are some ideas:

1. Acknowledge that your secret desires of who you can be are the Universe’s way of knocking on your heart, offering to open the door to the potential inside of you.

2. Remember that you are unique. Divinity gave you a special talent that only you can manifest. It is your life purpose to develop that potential.

3. Visualize yourself the way you desire to be. What would that look like? What would it feel like? How would you act? Spend time examining those visions until you feel comfortable with them.

4. Act as though you already were that person. Because you are! It’s inside, waiting to be manifested on the outside. It’s as simple as BEING.

It may seem like an overwhelming transformation, but the journey starts with a single step.