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We are the Reflection of our Lives — How to Survive Loss & Humility

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:41:45 +0000

Everyday, I look in the mirror to see the face staring back at
me. Sometimes it is lined with stress, sorrow and grief. Other
times, it simply smiles in humbled reservation. But the
reflection of our lives… that, is who we are — who we
represent ourselves to be. For some, it is wearing hearts upon
their sleeves; for others, their thoughts and words go unspoken
forever.

But what does having a reflection of our lives have to do with
surviving loss and humility? Simply put, being able to view
ourselves from a third-person perspective — stepping outside of
ourselves — allows us to see our true reflections. It is
through our own defensive-healing mechanisms that we triumph
over heartache, grief and anxiety. Each individual has his own
unique way of developing trueness with the self.

When bad things happen in our lives, our brains go into
overdrive. Technically, our minds instinctively warp into action
with one goal in sight: “what in the heck happened and how can I
fix it?” or “why did this happen — could I have prevented this
from happening?” We instantaneously turn off our logical senses
as our emotions now lead the focus of our reflective hindsight.
Without critically taking a broad overview of a particular
situation, we attempt to find reason in the why and how — never
realizing that sometimes, things simply happen.

In life, there are events that are inevitable. Perhaps the
greatest quandary of life is reckoning with death and trying to
transcend the ruins of mortality. Again, the reflections of our
lives is how we cope with all things — good and bad. The
healing process of reflective thinking is merely a phase that
all must encounter before going forth with comprehensive
understanding. In essence, then, we are the reflection of our
lives as we continue to live, breath, laugh, love, hope,
sacrifice, sorrow, and even die.

The answer to finding inner peace in times of tribulation, is to
circumvent the action and find wholeness in our true reflection.
This is what sets apart the difference between living life to
its fullest, to living life not worth living. The choice,
however, is always up to you. Thoughts to ponder.

Copyright 2003 – All Rights Reserved We are the Reflection of
our Lives: How to Survive Loss & Humility by C.
Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot

About the Author: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the
Public Relations Director & Staff Writer for Holistic
Junction — Your source of information for Holistic
Practitioners; Naturopathy, Naturopathic Schools, Massage Therapy Schools
and Reflexology Schools; Alternative Healthcare; Insightful
Literature and so much more

Has anyone gone to a massage school in BC (Canada)?

admin — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:22:26 +0000

ie West Coast College of Massage Therapy or Vancouver School of Bodywork and Massage…?

Are you currently happy in your profession or if you are a student, what are you planning to do after school? And what was your reason for going into massage therapy?

I'm looking to study in BC because an RMT must have 3000 hours worth of training..just seems as if the depth of instruction is better as opposed to other programs…600 hours..1000 hours..but I guess if you're a really great masseuse anyway, then the hours of training won't matter as much.

And also, what kind of person were/are you persuing this profession..? I am very caring and genuinely want to help people. I'm really into holistic and natural healing. Love being in calming environments. I think massages are amazing..and good to give as well as receive. Money is obviously an incentive as well, but in general I feel like this is a good career match for me. Input from those in/practicing in the biz?

I live in Canada as well (Ontario), but I would not suggest a career in massage Therapy. I was actually thinking about it around Sept whether to apply to it as back up for colleges if I didn't get accepted into any Universities. But they make roughly 20,000 a year. It's a really unstable job, some days you'll have customers and other days you won't. I suggest going to a stable job such as nursing. If you can't get into the University Degree Nursing program (Register Nurse) apply to the college level nurse (Practical Nursing).

Good Luck

12 Natural Drug free steps use Holistic therapy, homeopathy & herbs for relief of menopause symptoms.

admin — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:24:14 +0000

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Holistic Therapies insurance cheap?

admin — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:54:37 +0000

Does anyone knows about Holistic Therapies insurance cheap, I have an NVQ3 in Massage e Reflexology, at the moment my insurance it is with IPTI, but will expire on February and it is too much for me, the VTCT it is also expensive, any other that will be reasonable, I am looking for a 50 pound at year rather then 100+

Try woodgates insurance. I used to be charged £47.50 2 years ago when I was working, although I think it may have gone up to around the £50.00 mark now, but they covered loads of stuff for that price and you could add on certain therapies for an extra small payment.
Hope this helps.

contra actions which can occur from the following treatment body massage?

admin — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:50:35 +0000

I am doing a holistic therapy course and I am struggling with some assignments.

Also known as 'the healing crisis' – Contra-actions can occur during or after a treatment therefore it is vital to give the appropriate after care advice.. The contra-actions in massage include:

Erythema (reddening of skin) can occur which means oxygen and nutrients are being delivered around the body and removal of toxins are encouraged.

Clients may experience soreness in muscles due to the release of toxins and the nerves responding to the massage

Client may feel a little emotional, possibly tearful due to release of tension

nausea/ headache

increased tiredness

increase in toilet habits ie) urination, bowel movements

increase in perspiration

insomnia/ vivid dreams

cold like symptoms

hunger/ thirst

Hightened emotions ie) tearful, happy, laughing.

If you are doing the VTCT Diploma in Holistic Therapies and Indian Head Massage, I would strongly recommend the book, Body Massage for Holistic Therapists by Francessca Gould. It will have all the information you need to know in it. It helped me through my course. She also has Aromatherapy for Holistic Therapists which I would recommend if or when you study the Aromatherapy syllabus.

Happy reading!

Pelvic Floor- Physical Therapy?

admin — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:18:29 +0000

Finally after going to see about 6 different doctors and beong misdiagnosed tons of times- i have been sent to see a physical therapist for pelvic floor dysfrunction. I guess have a torn hip rotator muscle and i am VERY tense with muscle spasms.
I have tried deep tissue massage and lots of other holistic therapies for pain- and nothing has worked- I just dont want to waste more money trying something that doesnt help.

Has anyone had any luck with this kind of physical therapy? If so, what should i expect?

I have had nothing of the sort but I was interested to see what can be done so here is the whole page with many sites for you to read and discover. Good luck.

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&rls=com.microsoft%3Aen-US&q=Pelvic+Floor-+Physical+Therapy&btnG=Search

Holistic and Therapy Vet Question?

admin — Fri, 02 Jan 2009 18:33:27 +0000

My dog has horrible allergies and no vet can help her without us refinancing our house….the costs are outrageous….they quoted us $1000-$5000…We called our old vet in the Northeast and he suggestioned Benedryl 2 times a day as well as massage

Recently our dog has stopped eatting any and all dog food even if its from the health food dog store..(Paul Newman kind)
She will ONLY eat raw hamberger….Is this ok for her…

Also since she's an older dog 8 yrs old and shepherd mix she started limping using most of her weight on left side…Shes walks herself up on her front paws and then rocks to get up…I massage her leg she limps regularly on once shes on her feet..any kind of heat treatments massage techniques to help her get up easier???
Do you know of any doggie type stair lift we can purchase so she can stay in the bedroom upstairs with us at nite…She has always slept on her mattress bed right next to our bed…..

Thanks for the KIND answers and suggestions..

Yahoo has many groups relating to raw feeding and how to do it so that you are nutrionally correct.

http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/K9Kitchen

is one of them. Many who feed raw report that their dog's allergies cleared up.
As for who sounds like arthritis, glucosamine is good ,but takes a while to help. For pain relief of arthritis, the herbal, Boswellia is very good. It can be used for humans and dogs. I've given it to a neighbor's 14 yr old dog. She walked much easier after a couple of days. My husband takes it in place of Celebrex 75% of the time. He tells me that it works.
I order my Boswellia from http://www.swansonvitamins.com

Anyone familiar with or Practice as Foot Health Practitioner and Holistic Back Practitioner?

admin — Wed, 31 Dec 2008 19:34:30 +0000

Is this something I can add on to a Massage Therapy business?

I’m not familiar with that however take this website could help
http://www.anopendoor.com/HHCT/hhdir.htm

How can I get paid to offer possibilities, and refer people to resources for alternative medicine and health?

admin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 18:32:54 +0000

Mental/emotional issues
Allergies
Holistic therapies
Spiritual answers
Massage and bodywork
Energy healing
Where to go for holistic training
Comparisons of medical and alternative models
Helping the body and mind heal itself
Understanding mind and body relationships
Recognizing the differences of: Mind, Body and Spirit
Explaining how organized religion, and spirituality compare
How to reach one's total potential

I get paid for doing many of those things.

Environmentally-Friendly Earth Homes

admin — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 16:50:48 +0000

What are “Earth Homes?” Earth homes are houses that are
basically constructed from the earth. Some earth homes are built
from adobe, mud, straw or even underground as an earth-sheltered
home. Environmentally friendly, earth homes are easy to warm and
cool and extremely energy efficient.

Adobe Earth homes are houses constructed from bricks comprised
of tightly compacted earth, clay and straw. Adobe earth homes
can be naturally waterproofed by using fermented cactus juice!

Earth sheltered earth homes are houses the are constructed
underground – or at least mostly beneath the ground surface.
Surrounding soil is a superp and nautral insulation which makes
these homes cheap to heat and cool. Usually installed in a
well-drained hillside, earth sheltered homes have a skylight
window that can fill the home with natural sunlight. Although
costs may run a bit higher than conventional home construction,
earth sheltered homes are a good, long-term investment as
lowered maintenance and energy savings make up the difference.

Straw Bale earth homes are making a comeback as well. Straw bale
earth homes are obviously constructed of straw and grass, are
energy efficient, and can cut material building costs by as much
as fifty percent.

Earth homes, such as Cob Houses are built from clay-type lumps
of soil, sand and straw. Similar to the adobe homes, except cob
earth homes do not use bricks or blocks. Cob homes have walls
that are sculpted into smooth forms. Again, very energy
efficient, cob homes are well-suited for the very cold climates
and deserts.

Rammed earth homes may have over 18-inch, thick walls that are
made from a comcination of dirt, sand, cement and water. Energy
conservative, rammed earth homes have the appearance of
bungalow-style charm and help keep the house warm in winter and
cool in the summer. Additionally, rammed earth homes may last
hundreds of years.

Why build an earth home? Earth homes conserve energy, and in
most cases are easier to maintain and can endure for years to
come. An excellent site to visit on earth homes:
www.hobbithomes.ca This particular site even has a recipe for
building your own “cob” earth home, as well as other projects.

As we embark on a strange, new age and global warming
continuously on the rise, doesn’t it make sense to construct
your new custom home as an earth home?

About the Author: C. Bailey-Lloyd/LadyCamelot is the
Public Relations Director & Writer for Holistic
Junction — Your source of information for Holistic
Practitioners; Naturopathic Schools, Massage Therapy Schools, and Reflexology
Schools; Alternative Healthcare; Insightful Literature and so
much more!

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