IntentBlog http://www.intentblog.com/ en Copyright 2010 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:01:18 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/?v=3.2 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Health Tip of the Week - Hot Flashes Q: What herbs do you recommend for hot flashes during menopause? And, why do we have them?

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/04/health_tip_of_t_10.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/04/health_tip_of_t_10.html Wellness Mon, 23 Apr 2007 22:42:31 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Sore Throat Sore Throat

Q: I am constantly getting sore throats that often don’t develop into colds or anything else. What do you think it is and how can I prevent these sore throats?

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Q: What is your opinion on lowering cholesterol levels? My LDL and HDL lab results were off, and I don’t want to take medications because I heard they have potential side effects. How can I lower and manage my cholesterol levels and avoid taking medication for rest of my life?

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/03/health_tip_of_t_8.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/03/health_tip_of_t_8.html Wellness Mon, 26 Mar 2007 21:59:42 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Herbs for Migraine Herbs for Migraine
Q: I have recurring migraines and hate the side-effects of the medications. Are there any alternatives?

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Q. In the past year, I have been very depressed. I have a good family and job, but my energy is so low I have trouble getting out of bed. Outwardly, I seem fine, but inside I have lost my enthusiasm for life. Please help.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/03/health_tip_of_t_6.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/03/health_tip_of_t_6.html Wellness Mon, 12 Mar 2007 22:14:51 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Tongue Coating Tongue Coating

Q: Why do I have a white coating on my tongue? It seems to have come up more and more lately. Shouldn’t it be pink or red?

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/03/health_tip_of_t_5.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/03/health_tip_of_t_5.html Wellness Mon, 05 Mar 2007 20:46:15 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Back Pain Back Pain
Q: I been having back pain off and on for years, and lately it seems to be getting worse. My doctor prescribed a pain killer that just makes me feel loopy. What else is there – does yoga really help?

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_4.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_4.html Wellness Tue, 27 Feb 2007 01:13:06 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Arthritic Pain Q: I’ve been having pain in my knee, and my doctor thinks it’s arthritis. What can I do to ease the pain? And, is there anything I can use to prevent it?

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_3.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_3.html Wellness Mon, 19 Feb 2007 21:02:20 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Emotional Exchanges Emotional Exchanges
Q: I’ve been married for 10 years, the last several of which have been a real struggle. We hardly communicate anymore. I’ve tried to be more giving yet it seems as if my energy has been going down a black hole. Now I mostly feel resentful and depleted. What do you suggest?

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_2.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_2.html Wellness Mon, 12 Feb 2007 21:15:51 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Sleep Launch Q. I only sleep 3 or 4 hours a night. I am always tired and I have frequent colds and flu. I know I need more rest, but I can’t seem to sleep well. It is starting to affect my relationships and my work performance.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_1.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/02/health_tip_of_t_1.html Wellness Tue, 06 Feb 2007 03:26:38 -0800 Health Tip of the Week - Peace to Your Cells Peace to Your Cells

A recent report from Ohio State University evaluated whether or not emotional stress affected healing. Forty-two married couples participated in the research project in which they received small blisters on their skin (ouch!) and then engaged in either a loving, supportive conversation or an angry, hostile disagreement.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/01/health_tip_of_t.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2007/01/health_tip_of_t.html Wellness Tue, 30 Jan 2007 03:59:53 -0800 Point of View My 8 year-old daughter, Sara went to a Padres baseball game the other night, so we watched the game on television, hoping to get a glimpse of her in the crowd of 30,000 (the camera actually focused in on her for 5 seconds!) As I watched the plays, I realized that every action that occurred was interpreted as either desirable (good) or undesirable (bad) depending upon whether you were a San Diego or San Francisco fan.

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/08/point_of_view.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/08/point_of_view.html Spirituality & Relationships Fri, 18 Aug 2006 21:08:56 -0800 Peace or Right? What does it take to go beyond the cycle of action and reaction? On a daily basis I see guests at the Chopra Center caught in the trap of emotional turbulence. Boundaries crossed without permission generate pain. The pain provokes

]]> http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/08/peace_or_right.html http://www.intentblog.com/archives/2006/08/peace_or_right.html Spirituality & Relationships Fri, 11 Aug 2006 22:10:44 -0800 Immunity I’ve been thinking about the importance of immunity in life. A healthy immune system carefully manages boundaries so that nourishing information is allowed in and potentially damaging input is kept out.

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