Diabetes and the Development of Peripheral Neuropathy

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

A Health Care Coach can suggest smoothies to help control weight loss.

Diabetics are at a high risk of developing a condition called peripheral neuropathy. This is a progressive condition that results from damage to the nerves in the legs. It results in chronic pain and often a chronic numbness in the legs and feet. As such, it may significantly impair one’s ability to walk. Over half of people with this condition acquire it from being diabetic. The causative factor is that high levels of sugar in the blood actually cause a damaging effect on the nerves of the lower extremities. As the disease progresses so does the extent of the nerve damage. Keeping your blood sugar under control can help to lessen the extent and the progression of the disease. Patients with the disorder must be very careful when walking as the numbness may cause them to easily lose their balance and fall. Shoes must be worn at all times as patients may step on a foreign object such as glass and never even know it. If you have this condition, seek out the help of a health care coach who can assist you in developing a plan to lessen the progression of the disease.

Do You Have Low Energy? Find a Health Coach for Help!

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Low energy has many causes. An overlooked cause is a potential nutritional problem affecting the body’s cells. Inside of each of our cells is an area called the mitochondria. The mitochondria are often referred to as the power house of the cell. A complex chemical reaction occurs in the cell and the outcome of the reaction is energy for the cell. This energy is necessary for the cell to carry out its normal function. There are theories that propose that good balanced nutrition is necessary for this cellular process and reaction to occur. If one is deficient in nutrients, the energy production may be significantly reduced in various cells of the body. The mitochondria of the cells are very important in the following processes; cholesterol metabolism, making certain hormones such as testosterone and estrogen, as well as the metabolism of neurotransmitters in our brains. They are also involved in normal body detoxification. Seek out a health coach to learn more about cellular metabolism and how poor nutrition can cause cell disruption and low energy states. A good health coach can help you resolve your problems.

A good health coach will suggest fresh fruits for energy.

Pastoral Thanatology for Those Suffering with Terminal Illness

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Terminal Illness and Pastoral Thanatology

Pastoral Thanatology deals with the needs of the dying and how to console them both spiritually and mentally. Some needs of the dying or short term, while others deal with long term care. The preparation of death for a family or individual can be overbearing. In such counseling, one should help prepare the person for death but also help them live the life that they have. In addition to this, the family should be preparing themselves for the eventual death and also how they will feel after the death. Some terminally ill patients are easier to deal with due to the type of family or faith they possess, while others may be alone or be in intense pain. Cases should be dealt with on an individual basis and adjusted to as needed. If you are interested in becoming a Pastoral Thanatologist, you should review the program and see if it matches your professional and educational needs.

Looking into a Stress Management Program

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

About four years ago I lost my family due to a divorce and a bitter battle of property and houses in various states that eventually led to tearing us all apart. As devastated as I felt and how I was, I was determined to get my life back and track and to help with re building my own business and life to make something of myself again. I began to look into finding a local stress management program as recommended by my now ex wife and my children as well, as they could all see what a downward spiral I was going into. I was unsure how to look for different types of programs that were local to me but after I went online to search for a stress management help program I was able to breathe again and find meetings that were local. I got my life on track thanks to attending a stress management program.

Dealing with the Stress in Your Life

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Stress is a common factor in our lives as Americans in our modern society. From bills to the weight of every day life, we have to deal with stresses that can send us spiraling into anxiety and pain. Stress can even cause health issues and has been one of the leading causes of heart diseases and bowel issues. That’s why it’s important to try and understand how you can deal with those stresses every day and why some people have chosen to sign up for a stress management program, teaching you the tools which how to control that ridiculous stress that can threaten to consume your life. Don’t let stress take advantage of you and do everything that you can to minimize it’s effect on you. You are always going to be in control of your life, even if you may not realize it to be so. Good luck to you!

Learning to Help Others Stress Management Program

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

So many people make it a goal to reduce and manage stress in their lives, and what if you could help them to reach this goal? A stress management program could easily teach you the various methods found to be most effective in reducing and managing stress on a broad level, through the use of techniques and strategies that eliminate the causes of stress and allow those suffering from stress to regain their mental and even physical health. Stress can do a great deal in harming the human body. With various triggers that can cause stress, it could be difficult for anyone to recognize their individual triggers, and even more difficult to determine the best steps involved in reducing this stress. With certification in the field, however, you could go a long way in helping others to realize their personal stress triggers and to identify the best methods of reducing and even eliminating stress altogether.

Learn to Meditate

Posted on April 3, 2012February 12, 2025 by Dominick Flarey

With life becoming more busy and hectic these days, it is important to take the time to care for yourself, center your body and your mind and your spirit, and the best way to achieve this is when you learn to meditate. Meditation is the process of clearing your mind of all thoughts and clutter, and relaxing into a state of clarity.
Many of us are constantly on the go, with work, children and activities outside of the home, and we tend to get extremely stressed out which has a very negative impact on our body. The body is designed to withstand a certain amount of stress; however, when we are under “attack” from every angle, our bodies can start to give in to the effects of stress. This makes us more open to disease and illness, and it is simple to avoid this by learning meditation techniques.
There is no big secret to mediation, and if you want to learn to meditate, you simply need to have an open mind. There is a certain spiritual aspect to this activity which you will tap into even if you are not the least bit spiritual. You need to find a space in your home that is quiet and well ventilated where you can sit alone for as much time as you need without being interrupted.
All that you need to do is sit in a quiet area, in a comfortable position, usually on the floor with your legs crossed. Closing your eyes, you will deep breath for several seconds, up to one minute. You will then tense up your body and then allow it to relax, letting the tension leave you with the breath you exhale as you relax. While you have been concentrating on your breathing, you can now just put that aside and let it happen naturally. You will simply think of one single thought and nothing else. Some people smile when they are meditating, while others may weep. It is a state of complete relaxation that is time you take for yourself.
If you want to learn to meditate, you must practice each day for as much time as it takes for you to feel relaxed. Taking this time for yourself will allow you to feel more peaceful and give you a much more positive outlook on life.

Benefits of Meditation

There are so many benefits to meditation, and it is free and takes less than 20 minutes per day. Your body will reap many wonderful benefits from this practice, including:

• Increased blood flow and a slower heart rate;
• Slows down the aging process;
• A known cure for headaches and relief from migraines;
• Weight loss benefits and the normalization of your weight;
• A significant reduction in free radicals, reducing damage to tissues;
• Beneficial and lasting changes to the electrical activity in the brain;
• A significant decrease in muscle tension
• Lowers your consumption of oxygen;
• Can improve and speed up post- operative healing;
• Decreases perspiration (for those who sweat excessively);
• Can dramatically improve your immunity.

The brain is an extremely powerful organ, and when you learn how to relax it and provide it with much needed rest, it can use that reserved energy to heal other parts of your body. Stress increases the presence of free radicals and speeds up the aging process. This is why people who are under intense stress all of the time just look that much older.
In addition to the physical changes you will experience when you learn to mediate, you will also find yourself with more confidence, a greater ability to focus and concentrate and better moods. When you are in a better and more positive state of mind with good moods all of the time, you will simply feel like participating in life more. This is why mediation is a good solution for people who find themselves susceptible to depression.
Meditation can also help you to develop your creativity if you are artistic, help you to retain more (memory), help you to develop your intuition and help you to feel rejuvenated. You will gain the ability to react more effectively to stress, instead of absorbing all of the stress, you will be able to redirect it and expel it through meditation.
If you are person who worries a lot, meditation can help you to deal with your worries and fears. By centering your thoughts and focusing on yourself and positive things, you will be able to dispel all of the negative feelings and replace them with peace of mind and happiness.

Grief Counseling and Happiness

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

The Emotion of Sadness and Grief Counseling

While the emotion of sadness can dominate grief, one finds very little talk of happiness in grief. Such a contradiction defeats the purpose of loss. Grief Counseling must also find that spurts of happiness are natural in grief.
Within Christian theology, out of grief can come victory. Through Christ’s death came resurrection and liberation. Also through one’s daily crosses comes heavenly reward. From this perspective there exists a happiness amidst the grief. While the happiness is not intimately tied with the emotion, it can co-exist and become ultimately a by-product.
From a psychological standpoint, happiness and normalcy is an important element during the grieving process. Traditional paradigms of grief recovery list step by step processes that must follow a linear progression. The reality is that while traditional models do tell us a lot about grief, they still cannot be used as universal paradigms. People can skip various steps. Also to note, many new ideas have completely dismissed step process and instead emphasize phases of grief as waves or oscillating peaks and valleys. The peaks represent states of happiness or normalcy. The subconscious mind while it needs grieving to heal cannot constantly grieve or one would mentally breakdown. With this in mind, one must acknowledge that there are states during the grief recovery where the person does manifest moments of happiness and laughter. This allows the person to continue life but still remember. Certain days when work or school are not at the forefront, one can take time to reflect and grieve. This idea of happiness or moments of happiness during the grief cycle also point to issues that possibly dismiss preconceived notions of hidden or regressed grief that were not legitimate pathologies.
The reality is people are more resilient that many think. While complicated grief does occur, majority of people overcome their grief in a healthy fashion. Normal reactions during the grief cycle do indeed include an isolated “oasis” of humor, joy, happiness and normalcy within the dark and sad “desert” of grief recovery.
By Mark Moran, MA

Why Grief Counselors Must Understand the Function of Sadness

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

Grief Counselors Must Understand the Function of Sadness

Emotions are extremely important to one’s biological survival. The interwoven nature of the soul and body interact with each other and effect each other. The emotions of the soul are
manifested in the body via various expressions or chemical reactions. These emotions also serve various functions. Grief Counselors should take into account these functions.

One example of an emotion is anger. Anger helps the person react properly to a threat and prepares the body for confrontation. It also gives the body the expressions and mannerisms needed to ward off others in hopes of a peaceful resolution.
The same holds true for sadness. Sadness as an emotion has a biological function that helps the body relate to lost and recover from it. It forces the mind to reflect and dwell on the lost and to adjust the new life of not having that person. Through dwelling and mourning, one comes to the reality that a loved one is lost but also comes to the reality of how one is going to deal with that loss. In addition to this, while sadness exposes one to exterior threats due to mourning, it does also awaken others to the fact that something is not right. This social functioning of sadness expresses need for help and allows other within the community to offer that help.
I would contend that all emotions serve a natural and biological functioning for healing of the body and socially interaction during emotional states. In this way, the soul is able to communicate via the body.
In conclusion, anger and sadness are all important emotions. They are not merely reactions to loss but also biological functions that stem from the mind and prepare the body for adaptation into a new state. Again, grief counselors need to understand this.
By Mark Moran, MA

Taming Your Stress Response from Huntington

Posted on April 3, 2012October 12, 2022 by Dominick Flarey

What is the human stress response and why is it important?
When we talk about stress today, we are usually referring to the pressures we experience in daily life. These can be the pressures to earn a living, pay our bills, meet the demands of raising a family, live up to the expectations of people around us or care for aging parents. They can be daily pressures, such as a traffic jam, disrespectful co-workers or being asked to do things we’re not good at. They can come from the environment — poor lighting or noise — and from our minds.

The article, “Taming Your Stress Response”, by Christy Matta states

“If you’ve ever been threatened and felt that rush of strength and energy that made you more physically capable than you have been at other times, then you’ve experienced the body’s stress response.”

For the full article please go here.