Is This You?

Is this YOU?                            THIS COULD BE YOU!               Looking for some peace of mind for the holidays? Looking for that perfect gift for your family or special someone? Did you know that wearing a high tech pair of LED light emitting glasses can navigate your brain toward focus, clarity, relaxation, stability and even a good night of sleep? Well guess what? Chuck Davis, inventor and scientist extraordinaire has come up with a HOLIDAY SPECIAL on his p.ROSHI glasses.... Never before has he offered this device at a discounted price, but for a limited time he's given me the green light to sell them at an unheard-of price I dare not even publish! This is an awesome opportunity to invest in your brain health! Want to give it a test drive or just chill out for a time? Call to schedule a session! The Dis-Entrainment through Photostimulation. Don't be fooled by "imposter" entrainment glasses...this is the real deal! By sending specially calibrated flickering light through the eyes and into the brain,  ROSHI In-Sight Glasses help "DisEntrain" the mind...        freeing it from unhealthy cyclical patterns. The brain attains a meditative "normalized" state in which it becomes totally at rest...  yet attentive at the same time-similar to the brain of a Zen Master! This helps put you "In the Zone"-whether you are an Athlete, Businessperson, Doctor, Student, Bricklayer or simply a human being trying to cope with the pains and stresses of life,  or those who stress us, LOL! Roshi training may allow a person to improve the brain's ability to self-regulate. Research indicates this training rebalances the brain by breaking unhealthy patterns of brain wave activity and by helping the brain to establish a healthy rhythm. Once free of unhealthy patterns, the brain is able to rebalance itself and an individual may experience many improvements in their lives including: Better sleep Increased concentration and focus Decreased impulsivity Decreased mental chatter Decreased moodiness or anger Improved memory, reduced anxiety Increased overall feeling of well-being! This is like a GPS for the brain, folks, and can be used by the whole family, shared with friends, and even help our pets!         Call or reply today for special limited-time only holiday pricing... just ask for the "BRAIN SPA" package! Think healthy, eat healthy, and stay well!

Feel better now

We've been looking at the effects of thinking on our feelings and health. Check out this recent article on how positive feelings affect cardiovascular health as well. Imagery and positive thinking are great, then again, I don't know about you, but sometimes I just need to feel better now!!!  The first step is to become aware of your feelings. A psychologist colleague of mine, Dr. Frank Tornatore, suggested doing frequent "check-ins" to scan your body and emotions. If any negativity or stress is found, then stop for a moment to intervene (with therelaxation response, progressive relaxation, or deep breathing exercise) or re-evaluate thoughts as necessary, then turn it around before the feeling goes further... like so you are not a ticking time bomb of stress!  Then check out and carry on in a better path. "Check in and check out," he says... frequently.  So HOW do you stop and turn around adverse feelings, thoughts, emotions, etc.?  Well here's something cool. Recently, someone gave me an audiobook by Kevin Trudeau called, "Your Wish is Your Command" in which he states we all have a genie within us to get what we want by sending out good vibrations, among other things. Really? It's controversial! There was some valuable information in this work, but personally, I lean toward prayer and goal-setting and accountability... every day!  However, I did like chapter 8 when Kevin talked about a list of 20 ways to FEEL BETTER NOW. He had some great practical tips on how to improve your mood and feelings, so you will begin to feel better, even quickly. It inspired me to start a little garden and even to play Mozart on the piano for the first time in almost 20 years. Bet you didn't know I could do that, eh? I was a closet pianist in my younger days, LOL :)  So here's the list...I'm going to share it with you today before our next series on how FOODS affect your moods. Let me know which ideas are your favorites, I'd love to hear from you! Think healthy, eat healthy, and stay well! Many Blessings

No Worries!

We have been working on positive thoughts and imagery to relieve anxiety, stress, and prepare for upcoming events. It's no secret that thoughts lead to feelings which lead to actions. Thoughts and imagery can even bring forth physical manifestations. Check out this reply that came in from my friend Jack Miller, a Certified Traditional Naturopath. http://www.naturalhealthsciencesofarizona.com/     "Very good info Becky. The opposite is true also. A non-recovering chronically ill person came to see me who perpetually lives in unhappy places. It doesn't even seem that the things this person and some others have gone through are horribly bad but they can recount those bad events in detail, which they do frequently. They live in a place of bad mental imagery and feel sorry for themselves that they had to go through something bad. Bad things are a part of life. I had some pretty rough things happen to me in my life. I won't get into that but the point is that I moved on and choose to focus on good things and a positive future. A few of these patients work on themselves constantly with emotional release therapies but they have been doing so for years and to me it becomes just an excuse to recall bad events over and over. There seems to be a need to do so. I need to learn more about what you do because I may want to send you some people. Do you ever do these sessions in LHC?" Above is an example of someone who ruminates on negative outcomes to the point of physical disease. PTSD is an example of flashing back to traumatic events. Once again, this has its roots in the brain. One of the first things I do with my clients through EEG Biofeedback AKA  neurofeedback is to help them calm down mentally...this offers tremendous relief from stress, anxiety, insomnia and eventually leads to improved focus and attention. Did you know you can train your brain to calm, reduce perception of pain, sleep better, and focus? Really! That's good news! Like Jack, do you want to learn more? Here's some good news... I'm offering a FREE consultation! That's right, you can call, schedule an appointment or even Skype and we can determine how neurofeedback can help you or a loved one. There's also a bushel of information on my websitewww.edgeneurofitness.com so you can get answers now. Need a consult in Arizona? I'm there from time to time, but just send me a reply and I will forward you to my affiliate in Lake Havasu City. http://www.affordablecounselingsolutions.com/braintraining Think healthy, eat healthy, and stay well!

Imagine This!

We've all seen or experienced what happens when people get too stressed out. Does that ever happen to you? Today's topic is about how to get to that "happy place" if even for a few minutes...to take a little mental time-out for restoration, stress management, or healing!  "But I just can't get there!"    Mental imagery is powerful and if you can THINK, you can do it! Here are some tips (first in a two-part series) for "Imagery in Relaxation" from one of my colleagues, Dr. Hillel Mazansky, this is his specialty! Directions to the Happy Place, LOL One common use of imagery in relaxation is to imagine a scene, place or event that you remember as safe, peaceful, restful, beautiful and happy. You can bring all your senses into the image with, for example, sounds of running water and birds, the smell of cut grass, the taste of cool white wine, the warmth of the sun, etc. Use the imagined place as a retreat from stress and pressure. Scenes can involve complex images such as lying on a beach in a deserted cove. You may "see" cliffs, sea and sand around you, "hear" the waves crashing against rocks, "smell" the salt in the air, and "feel" the warmth of the sun and a gentle breeze on your body. Other images might include looking at a mountain view, swimming in a tropical pool, or whatever you want. You will be able to come up with the most effective images for yourself. Other uses of imagery in relaxation involve creating mental pictures of stress flowing out of your body, or of stress, distractions and everyday concerns being folded away and locked into a padlocked chest. Ahhh... I feel better already, do you? I want to go there! For more information on Dr. Mazansky and his work, you can check out his website http://www.gianinc.com  Stay tuned...next up in this two part series is: How to use imagery in preparation and rehearsal...  To give you a competitive EDGE... Instead of worrying...because worrying is actually mental preparation for impending doom! Well we don't want to go THERE!