Sleep Disorders and Relaxation Techniques

Sleep Disorders; this is a informative article using relaxation techniques.
This article is from the Sleep Disorders Center at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
Relaxation techniques often can help people with sleep problems get a good night’s sleep. Several relaxation techniques are listed below; click on any of the links to learn more.
Progressive Relaxation
Toe Tensing
Deep Breathing
Guided Imagery
Quiet Ears
http://www.umm.edu/sleep/relax_tech.html

Wow, a clairvoyant princess!

Wow, a clairvoyant princess!
July 24 2007 at 06:52PM
Oslo - Norwegian Princess Maertha Louise claims she is clairvoyant and intends to share her gifts in a newly created school for students who wish to "get in contact with (their) angels," she said on the school website. On the website, the 35-year-old princess, keen on alternative therapies, explains how she already "as a small child" discovered that she had the gift of decoding the inner feelings of people she met."I learnt how to systematise my impressions and to read other (people's minds), and through the horses I learnt to communicate with the animals on a deeper level," she said."It was while I was taking care of the horses that I got in contact with the angels. I have lately understood the value of this important gift and I wish to share it with other people, maybe with you," she said.
Interesting article posted in The latest in the News"

Additions to my Blog

I have added ClustrMaps, AdSense and Latest in News to my blog with "some help", which is very exciting and fun. I am really enjoying reading other blogs and working on mine.

Take care of your mind and body

Relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing is a great way to take of your mind and body. Try this exercise, you lie down on a flat surface. Place one hand on your stomach above the navel, and the other hand on your chest. Breathe in slowly until the stomach rises a bit and hold your breath for a second. Then, exhale slowly.
Muscle relaxation – in which you tense and relax muscles one by one – this helps reduce anxiety. Some people benefit from yoga or meditation. Studies show that regular exercise is one of the best ways to ward off anxiety and to build a stronger sense of well-being. Also, avoid overindulging in unhealthy foods, and do not abuse alcohol, drugs (both legal and illegal) and stimulants such as caffeine. For more information view this article.
http://healthysteps.health.ivillage.com/everydaylife/waysreduceanxiety.cfm?dst=rss%7CMSNBC_Today_Health

Controlling Blood Glucose Through Biofeedback and Relaxation Therapy

Everyone experiences stress in their lives, for type 2 diabetes stress can prevent them from keeping their blood glucose at a normal level. Better management can reduce the blood glucose levels and reduce the chances of complications from diabetes. Biofeedback-assisted relaxation in type 2 diabetes, by R.A. McGinnis and colleagues. Diabetes Care 28:2145–2149, 2005.

Holistic Nursing

Holistic Nursing offfered at New York College of Health Care Professionals.
Holistic Nursing Programs at New York College teach registered nurses how they can educate, treat, and guide their patients so each patient can attain optimum health and well-being.
Check the web site for info@nycollege.edu

Vacation

Yesterday, I spent the day with my daughter (who just graduated from Nursing school with her BSN) at Discovery Cove, Orlando Florida and swim with the dolphins, what a moving experience. Such beautiful intellegent animals. It was such an interactive and wonderful experience that had spiritual qualities.