Author Archives: JmaC

The safety of alternative medicine

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

Many people associate the word “natural” with safe and think that alternative medicines must be benign. This is often not the case! For example, cyanide and arsenic are natural substances and have the potential to create much harm (even death). … Continue reading →

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Rising Popularity Of Complementary And Alternative Medicine Approaches

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

Prior to the 20th century, natural medicines were the only real medicines available. The rise of science and the scientific method, which first took off during the European enlightenment, caused this situation to change dramatically; mostly within the last hundred … Continue reading →

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Complementary And Alternative Medicine Practitioners

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

While defining CAM medicine is hard, determining whether someone is a CAM practitioner is also difficult. A medical doctor may prescribe a vitamin to lessen the side effects of a drug. Is he practicing CAM medicine? Maybe or maybe not. … Continue reading →

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Alternative mental health medicine

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

Alternative medicine is the medicine of many different names. The therapies that this medicine encompasses are constantly shifting and dependent on opinion and perspective. Consider the following list: acupuncture; biofeedback training; chiropractic; exercise; energy healing; herbal remedies; homeopathic treatment; hypnosis; … Continue reading →

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Become a good parent positive affirmations

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I am a good parent I listen to my kids I use discipline when it is necessary I am in-tune to my children’s needs I deal with situations accordingly I am a confident parent My children respect … Continue reading →

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Hungry for life positive affirmations

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I enjoy life I am social I have fun I see life in an exciting way I am passionate for life I crave life’s entertaining moments I am easy-going I take open opportunities to my advantage I … Continue reading →

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Stop talking to yourself positive affirmations

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

Present Tense Affirmations I keep my thoughts in my head I speak only when I want to I am in control of my speech I know how to think internally I am aware of my thoughts at all times I … Continue reading →

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Communication in relationships

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

OUR RELATIONSHIP AND RECOVERY JOURNEY:   MY THOUGHTS:                                                                 … Continue reading →

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Will live

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

WILL LIVE Our dream is daylight Our days are work. We possess imagination, And imagination is our hope. And life fills us with promises, Of a light at the end of s tunnel. It invites us to forget, Pain we … Continue reading →

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Whatever happens happens

Posted on April 26, 2016 by JmaC

WHATEVER HAPPENS HAPPENS A good life is when you assume nothing Do more, need less, smile often, dream big, laugh a lot And realize how blessed you are for what you have. Sometimes we need to stop analyzing the past … Continue reading →

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