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Guardian Angels From the Akasha

Corinna Underwood | Staff Writer

May 29, 2008

The belief in guardian angels can be traced throughout antiquity. It has been held as far back as the pagan writings of Plutarch and evidence of their worship has been discovered in the monuments of the Babylonians and Assyrians. According to the New Testament, angels are the intermediaries between God and human beings and the first Christian theologian to outline a specific scheme for guardian angels was Honorius of Autun. He claimed that every soul was assigned a guardian angel the moment it was put into a body.
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What Happened to all of Your Dreams?

Marcelina Hardy | Staff Writer

May 29, 2008

Do you ever sit and think about all the dreams you used to have but never really reached?
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Aromatherapy and Pain Management

Corinna Underwood | Staff Writer

May 28, 2008

There are two basic types of pain; acute pain and chronic pain.

Acute Pain

Acute pain, most usually, is a result of disease, inflammation, or injury to tissues. It is immediate and usually of a short duration. Acute pain is a normal response to injury and may be accompanied by anxiety or emotional distress. The cause of acute pain can usually be diagnosed and treated.

Chronic Pain

Chronic pain is continuous pain that persists for more than 3 months, and beyond the time of normal healing.
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AMW Experts

  • The Sattvic Diet: Eat Simple, Eat Organic

    Posted on May, 29 2008 by Therese M. Pope
    Filed under: Yoga

    Pure, Whole Foods

    The philosophy behind a sattvic (yogic or sentient) diet coincides with attaining a higher, pure self in the yoga practice. The sattvic diet includes eating quality foods that aren’t filled with pesticides, toxins and hormones. The sattvic diet emphasizes quality organic foods.

    Sattvic food creates energy and a sense of contentment. This approach to eating goes beyond the physical daily allotment of carbohydrates, fats, and protein.

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  • Recovering from Divorce with Psychotherapy

    Posted on May, 29 2008 by Marcelina Hardy
    Filed under: Psychotherapy

    Dealing with a divorce is never easy no matter how much you wanted it to happen. It can be a relief but it can also bring many other emotions to light. The signing of the divorce papers marks a new chapter in your life and you may need help with this transitional period.

    How Divorce Affects You

    When you first decide to separate from your spouse, you may go through a legal separation. Depending on your state, separation can last a year or two.

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  • Losing Your Job: How Psychotherapy Can Help You

    Posted on May, 29 2008 by Marcelina Hardy
    Filed under: Psychotherapy

    The economy has made it hard for people and many people are losing their jobs because of it. This can cause a lot of stress on a person as well as the person's family. This stress can turn into a serious problem when it starts to interfere in the person finding a new job.

    If this sounds like you, a psychotherapist can help you get out of the rut you feel and start pulling your life together again.

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