Have you ever found a tonne of anger and hate within yourself? Do you find that you are getting less and less joy in your life? Many times we are not consciously aware
where our thoughts and emotions come from. Often, we assume that our emotions are real things. Many times we talk about our sadness, grief or depression and even label ourselves to make the mentioned
emotional state even more real. In many situations, it can be a tricky business to fully identify the underlying emotions or drivers of that state. (People tell us how they feel or we make assumptions based on their actions.) Emotions are energies and they separate us from plants, rock and other objects. Continue Reading
What is hypnosis?
Originated from the Greek word ‘hypnos’ meaning sleep, hypnosis is a state of heightened awareness where suggestions can be given most effectively by one person, then to be carried out by the subject of those suggestions. Continue Reading
When talking about depression and pregnancy, people typically assume we are talking about post-partum depression. Although depression after baby arriving is very common – thought to be one in every four new mothers – depression during any stage of pregnancy occurs in approximately one in ten women and can develop into a severe problem. Continue Reading
Mood swings are extreme and/or sudden changes in the frame of mind. A person may go from elation and euphoria to extreme sadness or fright in a short period of time. These changes may bring on difficulties in one’s academic, financial, social, and relationship achievements. Continue Reading
Everybody gets the blues from time to time. However, 17 million Americans suffer from clinical depression each year. Two thirds of these are women. Clinical depression is a disease which can have devastating effects on one’s family, relationships, and career.
What is Depression?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, our emotions and our physical health are intimately related. When we are in a state of balance with our mind, our body systems will be balanced as well. It is important to note that when discussing the emotional aspect of the disease process, it is normal to feel all of the emotions since they relate to daily life. It is only when a particular emotion is experienced intensely for a long period of time that it may become a source of the imbalance. Continue Reading
Our bodies are amazing in the way that all information that we experience through our senses can be stored in our individual cells. Our bodies can even decide which cells will hold certain experiences and which cells will not be affected. Some experiences may only be held as memories in our brain tissue, rather than be deposited in cell tissue in other areas of our bodies. Continue Reading