By Douglas LaBier, Ph.D. It’s increasingly visible that our workplace culture and conventional views of success damage people emotionally and physically, and harm productivity and innovation as well. In a recent post, I emphasized the overlooked role of unhealthy management practices because they reflect and reinforce a narrow, self-interested view of success that’s equated with the pursuit of “more”—more money, power,…
Treat the cause rather than merely the symptoms of your pain Treating your headache with natural remedies can heal your body at the actual point of pain. Rather than masking the pain with chemical pain relievers, finding the source of the pounding or piercing is a better way to end it. You could be experiencing a tension headache or…
Back in the 1960s Dr. Paul D. Maclean devised the Triune Brain model as a way to explain the brain’s evolution while reconciling rational human behavior with more primal and violent outbursts. The Triune Model suggests three parts to the brain: Reptilian (posterior, brain stem): the source of instincts Paleommamalian (mid-brain): the source of emotions Neomammalian (cortex): the source of…
The benefits of meditation are well-known and seemingly endless. It helps us keep calm and more focused, reduces blood pressure, and promotes more energy as well as better sleep. However, what is lesser known-but no less important- is the science behind how meditation can actually help reverse the adverse effects of age on your skin. In fact, meditation helps your…
A transformative process for healing and empowerment with your subconscious mind
How to ditch the critical self-talk
Why did I fight in the ring? Well, this gets kind of personal, but I’ll tell you anyway. Maybe I need to get it off my chest. In fact, I thought writing this piece was going to be easy. I thought I’d knock it out quickly, but that didn’t happen… it took me eleven drafts. Clearly, not as easy I…
Science has proven that chemicals in skincare penetrate the skin and can affect us the same way as if they were ingested. With an increase in skin awareness that is all changing, thank goodness! Go to any beauty counter, and you’ll see dozens of skincare products featuring plant-based or botanical extracts. Most of them work to heal, moisturize, cleanse, and…
How these products can enhance your food and health Essential oils are not just for aromatherapy. Some are edible – good for your taste buds and your health. But edible oils do require know-how before you begin to use them, so you can safely reap the benefits. Essential versus fragrance oils Essential oils are made from natural compounds of plants,…
