May 2006, Volume 6, No. 2
ART AND SCIENCE INSPIRE HEALING
In the driftwood creations of artist Heather Jansch of England, we sense the power of imagination and vision that can transform this dry, dead driftwood into creatures that speak to us of life reborn.
'Fortune Filly and Devon Lad'
Editorial MusingsComplementary Therapies for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Daniel J. Benor, MD
ADHD can be a debilitating problem to children and adults. Untreated, it can predispose to school dropouts and accidental injuries. While the most common approach to treating ADHD has been the prescription of stimulant medications, recent reports of deaths associated with these medications is a strong caution in their use on the one hand, and on the other hand a stimulus to explore the safer complementary/alternative medicine (CAM) approaches. A variety of CAM modalities can help children and adults with ADHD, including dietary measures, neurobiofeedback, cranial osteopathy, Brain Gym, and more.
ResearchShades: Study of Hyperactivity and Attention Deficit Using Energy Systems
Allan Sweeney and Mark Goble
Allan Sweeney, a gifted English healer, and Mark Gobel, a clinical researcher, show that healing brought measurable benefit to two children with ADHD.
Changes in Forgiveness, Gratitude, Stress and Well-Being During Psychotherapy: An integrative, evidence-based approach
Philip H. Friedman, PhD and Loren Toussaint, PhD
Dr. Friedman is a clinical psychologist with a penchant for documenting his patients’ problems and their progress in therapy – using a variety of psychological tests in his waiting room. He teams up here with Dr. Loren Toussaint, a statistician with a passion for studying and teaching health psychology, to explain how forgiveness and gratitude can facilitate changes in therapy. Convincing evidence is compiled to confirm that Dr. Friedman’s innovative approaches are highly effective in his practice.
The Relationship Between Forgiveness, Gratitude, Distress, and Well-Being: An integrative review of the literature
Philip H. Friedman, PhD and Loren Toussaint, PhD
Drs. Friedman and Toussaint expand upon their clinical findings, reviewing the literature on forgiveness, gratitude and wellbeing – showing that these are often closely correlated with improved health.
Living with Life ChallengesA Family that Meditates Together Stays Together
Rita Milios, MSW
While meditation is classically viewed as a personal practice, Rita Milios illustrates a way in which medication can bring a family closer together in a healing of relationships as well as a healing of individual issues.
Variations on the Theme of HealingA Therapist's First Encounter with Spirit Release
James B.G. Uhl, PsyD
James Uhl, PhD, who does past life hypnotic regressions, was surprised to find that one of his clients was possessed by a spirit entity who was causing her severe headaches. He was able to help release this spirit into the light. This started Dr. Uhl on his path of doing spirit release therapy.
Intensive Healing Focus: Paralyzed dog’s spinal cord nerves, discs and vertebra regenerated
Brent Atwater
This lucky 15 year-old border collie with severe spinal cord injuries was nursed back to health by his owner, a very dedicated healer.
Wholistic ApproachesWays to Reach Your Spiritual Heart
Bruno Cortis, MD
Dr. Bruno Cortis is a cardiologist with a big heart of his own – metaphorically speaking. He treats his patients with the understanding that their heart is more than a pump. It is a spiritual organ that speaks of its owner’s inner being “…there is cellular intelligence in the heart. This intelligence is not the source of the voice that says, ‘Make more money,’ or ‘work harder; be the best,’ or even, ‘slow down,” or ‘relax.’ It is the voice that speaks for the soul – the center of intuitive intelligence and of infinite emotional knowledge. It is the place where love lives…”
Knowing Without Knowing
Stephen Byrne, MD
Stephen Byrne is an unusual family doctor. He sees 200 patients weekly because he is able to use his highly developed medical intuition to rapidly and accurately identify what their problems are and to figure out how to help them. Dr. Byrne illustrates how this works, with a spectrum of clinical examples – identifying kidney stones, an aortic aneurysm and other problems that were in no way immediately obvious. Dr. Byrne also shares how this gift has helped him on his personal path of awakening.
Birth Rituals, Wellbeing and Transformation
Michelle Sweet & David J. de Vrie
This sparkling article from Australia shares a variety of ways in which birthing rituals at home and in the hospital can facilitate and celebrate the wondrous welcoming of a new member of the family into the world.
Energy as Emotion
Mary Ann Wallace, MD
Dr. Wallace explores new perspectives that are open to us when we view emotions as energies that are shaped by the mind. This can help us to let go of the mythic stories that ties us to old patterns of beliefs and behaviors, and allow us to move into new states of awareness.
Dad, Please Give Us A Sign
Bobbi Swanson
This is a heartwarming story of a dog and a dad who continued to communicate with the family they had left after passing over into the world of spirit.
Yoga Off the Mat: Darshan in the Streets
Edie Weinstein-Moser
In a series of sparkling vignettes, Edie Weinstein-Moser casts a sharp, discerning eye on the people she encounters, drawing lessons and inspiration from her encounters with them.
Zen Starbucks
“You can find enlightenment at any time and in any place. Tonight it zapped me at the Starbucks at the corner of State and Main in Doylestown, PA…”
EcologyThe Land’s View
Anonymous Intuitive
The IJHC editor had an unusual offer from a gifted intuitive who volunteered to facilitate an interview with a rock, to be done anonymously to keep the focus on the land. I know this intuitive to be a person of great gifts and great integrity. The ensuing conversation is an invitation for increasing awareness and communication between humanity and the land.
Poetry, Art and Humor are HealingSalmon Coming Home: For the Columbia River
Cameron La Follette
Poetry from an ecologist.
After A While
Veronica A. Shoffstall
A poem that speaks deeply of being and becoming.
Words & One-LinersMaster of Ceremonies
Ric Masten
The poet ponders about free choice.
Wholistic News ReviewsWholistic News Reviews: Traditional, Complementary, Alternative, and Psycho-Social Modalities of Treatment
Larry Lachman, PsyD
Gastric Cancer and Red Meat
Stroke Deaths Potentially Decreased With Folic Acid Seven Effective Traits of the Ideal Doctor A Hurtful Heart and Stress
Premedicating Pediatric Patients With Hypnosis Versus Midazolam
One-Third of People Lonely?
Book ReviewsStephen Larsen, PhD. The Healing Power of Neurofeedback: The revolutionary lens technique for restoring optimal brain function
Jane Buckle. Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Practice
Doc Childre and Deborah Rozman. Transforming Stress: The HeartMath Solution for Relieving Worry, Fatigue, and Tension
Martin L. Rossman. Guided Imagery for Self-Healing: An Essential Resource for Anyone Seeking Wellness
Steve Alexander and Karen Alexander. Crop Circle Year Book 2005
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