Archive for March, 2009

Therapy for Bulimics

Sunday, March 29th, 2009

Bulimia nervosa, often considered being because of improper nutrition, genetic disorder or hormonal imbalance is one of the most common eating disorders. No matter what the cause of this eating disorder is, medical experts have a number of eating disorder therapies to treat the patient effectively. Cognitive behavioral therapy is ...

Employable Dental Assistant

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

I have seen a number of assistants come and go in our office. I have worked for the same dentist now for over 7 years and I have grown into an Expanded Function Dental Assistant position. I am no longer just expected to work on the patients, I am looked ...

How my roommate’s new eating habits influenced me

Thursday, March 26th, 2009

At the beginning of the year my roommate told me about his new year resolutions. He has been treating his body poorly the past decade. He wanted to change that around. He was to focus on his Nutrition And Healthy Eating. He pledged to cut back on red meat. He ...

Do you think deep meditation and breathing techniques can cure conditions or disease modern medicine can’t?

Tuesday, March 24th, 2009

Jujusly asked: I heard about the power of meditation and yoga practices can help the body in which modern medicine can't.Linda

What kind of meditation retreat, and how long should it be, to de-stress from an extremely intense job?

Sunday, March 22nd, 2009

mlw11743 asked: I have meditated before but I need more depth over a sustained period of time. I'm seeing a psychologist for stress and resulting depression, and he is very supportive of a meditation retreat. He recommends 3-5 days, not the 10 day vipasanna type right now. This would also ...

How do I do zen meditation by myself in my home?

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009

collectorX asked: How do I do zen meditation by myself in my home? I used to do it in a zen center, but I can't really afford to drive back and forth to a zen center. Can I just sit zazen on my couch or what? I have a Buddha and ...

Work at Home

Monday, March 16th, 2009

My daughter who is having a baby needed me to be home with her because she is high risk and would not be able to take care of her two year old son. I wasn't sure how I was going to do this without any income coming in.  My girlfriend suggested to do ...

What is a guided meditation and an example of one?

Wednesday, March 11th, 2009

xomandax3 asked: I go to a Catholic school and my teacher wants me and my class to write about a guided meditation even though she did not have enough time to explain what it was during class.Kimberly

Pharmacy Career Path

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

To work in pharmacy You will need to be strong on science and a good communicator. pharmacy career opportunities are developing fast and pharmacists today can be found in many different settings including high street pharmacies, on hospital wards, in GPs' surgeries, walk-in centres, in industry and at work in ...

I wonder if using a cushion is so important for somebody practicing Zen Meditation?

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

Roland asked: I am currently using a yoga mat and I sit on a block to practice my Zen meditation. I read that it will be more beneficial to buy a Cushion(Zabuton) I wonder if that will make a big difference for me?Gordon