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The Awful Truth About Television

Read this little e-book and you will never look at your television set in the same way again. Backed with scientific research, "The Awful Truth About Television" examines the manifold ways in which TV affects your weight, your family relationships, your acedemic achievements,your mental and emotional states, your community, and much more.

Slow Down & Green Up - The Beginners Guide to Downshifting

This great little guide – a Holistic Local collaboration with Downshifting pioneer Tracey Smith – has been given the seal of approval from Carl Honoré, author of the international bestseller 'In Praise of Slow - How a Worldwide Movement is Challenging the Cult of Speed'. - Written by Tracey Smith.

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Featured Articles

Foot Scents
A step-by-step introduction to reducing stress, increasing energy and boosting your immune system - all through your feet!
By Tacy Apostolik

NLP with a dash of shamanism for resourcefulness all the time
Remember how easy it is at times when you are seeing clearly, in the flow, in the zone, inspired, intuitive? What will it be like when you can feel this way anywhere, anytime, easily and automatically?
By Susanna Bellini

Aging Gracefully: The Wit and Wisdom of Jack LaLanne
Originally published in New Life Health and Wellness, March 2005 What I learned about staying young from one very young 90 year old man!
By Susan Mosley

The Eight Principles of Holistic Health
We all want to live a long and healthy life, but are we going the right way about it? Complementary therapist Carl Munson thinks not. After years of searching Carl has come up with the CHAMPION plan – a guide to boosting vitality, building health and reducing the risk of disease.
By Carl Munson

In the Belly of the Goddess: Belly Dance for Pregnancy and Birth
Belly Dance is believed to be the original childbirth preparation exercise. A nurse midwife shares her personal experience with this ancient dance form....
By Cathy Moore, CNM

How Houseplants Can Improve Your Health
Did you know that polluted air in the home and workplace is one of the top five public health threats in America? And did you know that it's the main reason for the rise in asthma that's been experienced over the last decade? And what would you say if I told you that NASA scientists have discovered how houseplants can solve the problem of indoor air pollution?
By Sharon Jacobsen

Successfully Marketing Massage
In order to create a thriving massage therapy business, you need to utilize a multitude of lead generation strategies. Successful marketing involves presenting who you are in such a manner that people can make an informed choice about utilizing your services. One of the keys to success lies in developing and implementing a multitude of client generating strategies.
By Ariana Vincent, RMT, MTI

Adventures in Relieving Stress in Your Home
Its important to provide yourself and your family with a mentally, emotionally, and physically healthy environment. This article will show you how!
By Tracy Togliatti

The Conversation of Recovery - Part One
While this article will outline the basic principles and components of Transformational Counseling for assisting others, it will also explore its use with those who are experiencing drug and alcohol dependency problems. Transformational Counseling makes available a very powerful technology for anyone who would like to create new possibilities for themselves including those who are in and struggling with recovery.
By Dr Harry Henshaw

How Bad Is Your Breath? 14 Simple Tips For Reducing Mouth Odor.
Bad breath, morning breath, breath odor or halitosis are all terms used to describe a noticeably unpleasant odor exhaled on the breath. Halitosis is not a problem by itself, but it can cause concerns in our interpersonal relationships. Here are some tips on how to have cleaner, fresher breath naturally…
By Dr. Rita Louise