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Entries from May 2008

New York Times story on Mindfulness

May 28th, 2008 · No Comments

May 27, 2008
Lotus Therapy

By BENEDICT CAREY

The patient sat with his eyes closed, submerged in the rhythm of his own breathing, and after a while noticed that he was thinking about his troubled relationship with his father.
“I was able to be there, present for the pain,” he said, when the meditation […]

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Tags: Meditation · Mental Health

Memorial Day 2008

May 26th, 2008 · No Comments


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Tags: For your consideration

Oprah Goes Vegan

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments

On her TV show yesterday, Oprah welcomed bestselling author and spiritual counselor Kathy Freston to talk about her new book Quantum Wellness. In her book, Kathy describes the 8 pillars of wellness, practices she believes are the staples of an engaged life.
There’s one wellness practice that Kathy says should be observed above all others. […]

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Tags: Vegetarian

Vegetarian Is the New Prius

May 21st, 2008 · No Comments

You may have recently seen Oprah announce she is adopting a 21-Day Cleanse outlined in Kathy Freston’s new book, “Quantum Wellness.” Some of you may be familiar with Kathy, whose popular article “Veganism is the New Prius” (below) made its way around the web about a year ago. She is a beautiful and […]

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Tags: Health · Vegetarian

David Archuleta - Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me

May 20th, 2008 · No Comments


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Tags: Just for fun

Gas Pumping as Meditation Practice

May 20th, 2008 · No Comments

$3.81. The average gas price in Rhode Island today. Filling up is costing record amounts. People making decisions regarding driving and eating. The wheels on the gas pump turning so quickly due to the high cost of gas, it’s like a whirlwind.
Reactivity abounds. The cost! The memories of 89 cents/gallon seeming like only […]

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Tags: Meditation

Omega-3 Fatty Acid EPA Improves Mood and Well-Being

May 20th, 2008 · No Comments

Researchers have found that higher levels of the omega-3 fatty acid eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) may reduce the severity of depression, especially in people taking antidepressants.
Scientists analyzed the relationship between plasma fatty acids and severity of depressive symptoms in 1,390 French elderly (average age 74). Depression symptoms were evaluated by using the Center for Epidemiologic Studies […]

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Tags: Mental Health

LOGO coming to Cox Communications - FINALLY

May 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Word was just released.
LOGO, MTV’s GLBT channel will be shown on Cox Digital Cable TV, here in Rhode Island, channel 152, beginning June 18, 2008.
I thank everyone who joined our repeated efforts through contacting Cox, by mail, email and phone requesting this channel be added to the lineup. Together as a community I like […]

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Tags: Gay · Rhode Island Miscellaneous

Are Anxiety Disorders All in the Mind?

May 14th, 2008 · No Comments

ScienceDaily (2008-05-12) — Using single-photon emission computed tomography, researchers in The Netherlands were able to detect biochemical differences in the brains of individuals with generalized social anxiety disorder, providing evidence of a long-suspected biological cause for the dysfunction. More here.

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Tags: Mental Health

Tina, Cher and Oprah

May 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Just for fun! Watch for Tina’s Concert in Boston on November 16, 2008.

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Tags: Just for fun