http://truestarhealth.com/ 5 Key areas of Health en-us © Copyright 2009, Truestar Health Inc. Saturday, November 21, 2009 6:39:10 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/ http://truestarhealth.com/images/frontdoor/dec2005/header_bk.jpg 803 116 5 Key areas of Health http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A101.html By Dr. Jonn Matsen When people you know have experienced the recent loss of a loved one, you might feel uncomfortable around them not knowing what to say or do to help them through this difficult time. 10/30/2006 5:09:13 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A100.html by Dr. Astrid Chong Have you ever felt as if your life was pulling in you a thousand different directions? Do you find yourself constantly worrying about the day-to-day activities such as deadlines, presentations, reports, family members, finances and relationships? Have you said things such as “I... 10/23/2006 5:40:57 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A99.html by Barbara Rose, Ph.D. What is surrender really all about? So many of us, including me, worry, plan, doubt and fight both ourselves and those we love. So I asked: "What is surrender really all about?" 10/16/2006 4:26:38 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A98.html by Barbara Rose, Ph.D. Emotional shoplifting is when you steal truth from yourself and/or fail to disclose truth to another person with whom you have an intimate, personal relationship. Each time you stifle your feelings, you are literally shoplifting, stealing and sabotaging your self-esteem, your... 9/25/2006 4:01:00 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A97.html by Barbara Rose, Ph.D. When you reach for the stars, you only need to extend your hand. The stars are right next to you, twinkling around you all the time. 9/18/2006 4:18:31 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A96.html by Tim Mulcahy Stephen Covey talks about a person’s “Production Capability” (PC) versus his/her Production (P) in his world famous book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.In my experience, I find that most people stop improving their PC when they leave school or formal education and that they rarely... 8/25/2006 3:19:15 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A95.html by Tim Mulcahy 8/11/2006 5:46:56 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A94.html by Tim MulcahyA "paradigm shift" was apopular concept abouta decade ago, but it still has the same meaning and importance to one's success today. A paradigm shift means a change in one's way of thinking or looking at things. 7/28/2006 3:07:05 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A93.html by Tim Mulcahy The Law of Giving is one of the Seven Spiritual Laws of Success. Most of us have a "Scarcity Mentality" rather than an "Abundance Mentality". An Abundance Mentality creates and grows whereas a Scarcity Mentality shrinks and depletes. 7/21/2006 3:59:59 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A92.html by Tim Mulcahy 7/14/2006 3:42:04 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A91.html By Tim Mulcahy The key to starting the week right is momentum.Monday is the cornerstone day and although it is natural to not always look forward to Mondays, there is one golden rule that will turn this around: Action makes you positive and inaction makes you negative. 7/7/2006 4:50:08 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A90.html By Dr. Jonn Matsen Ah, summer vacation — something that most of us look forward to all year long! It’s finally that time to get away with family and/or friends and to take a break from the stresses of work and everyday life. 6/26/2006 5:21:02 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A89.html By David Musnick, MD Verbal LabelsA verbal label is a label that a person may use to describe something. It can be a noun or an adjective. People often use labels such as “bad,” “bum” or “messed up” for body parts, andthink things like “I have a bad back” or “I have a bum knee” or “I am a mess,” either... 6/5/2006 2:37:07 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A88.html By Barbara RoseDid you ever feel that you had to forsake your truth in order to win approval?Did you learn to cater to others to win approval and validation? Did you find that once you learned that pattern, it was like a vicious cycle? I did. No matter how much I gave and did, I still never felt validated.... 5/29/2006 3:50:11 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A87.html By Barbara Rose There is that old saying, “You can run, but you cannot hide.” You may run from your soul mate, you may run from the knowledge of your potential and the inherent gifts you chose to be born into this life to give, but you cannot hide from them. They will always exist within your heart,... 5/15/2006 4:49:17 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A86.html By Barbara Rose How Can you Recognize When You Are Settling in Life?Well, for starters, you have to honor your feelings. If you feel dissatisfied and frustrated, a lot, you will feel unhappy with the situation at hand, no matter what area of life it is. 5/8/2006 4:48:53 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A85.html By Barbara Rose Many people want to know how they can find their true love match. Well, for starters, it’s not a hunting mission. Everyone is a divine co-creator, and is able to attract anything in life, including a true love match!There is big difference between “looking” and “trying to find” the... 4/24/2006 4:11:45 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A84.html By Barbara Rose, Ph.D. We are living in highly challenged times. Our mass consciousness directly reflects the discord in which many of us find ourselves within our own personal lives ... 4/17/2006 4:16:56 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A83.html By Barbara Rose Q: How can I say good-bye when I don’t want to? A: When a circumstance happens that your personality might not like, it is imperative that you stop fighting what the universe is showing you and start to look for the blessing in disguise, as well as the higher reason behind it. When... 3/27/2006 4:50:47 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A82.html By Dr. Jonn Matsen Are you a procrastinator, constantly putting off those things that you want or need to do? You know that you should be exercising on a regular basis, eating a healthy diet, getting to bed at a decent hour and taking time for yourself because these are all good for your health. You... 3/20/2006 5:00:46 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A81.html By Tim Mulcahy The following article is an excerpt from Total Health & Weight Loss, The Truestar Way.Laugh and the world laughs with you! Although it is important to be serious and focused on many key areas of your life, having a good laugh and enjoying the journey to success, not just the destination,... 3/13/2006 5:19:28 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A80.html By Tim Mulcahy The following article is an excerpt from Total Health & Weight Loss, The Truestar Way. “I believe in myself; I can do anything I set my mind to; I’m powerful.” Now say this over at least 5 times and put some body language into it at the same time (clench your fists and pump your... 3/6/2006 4:36:01 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A79.html by Babara Rose The following article is an excerpt from Barbara Rose’s recent book, Know Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence. How do women know they are making wise choices when it comes to health care, hormones and menopause? Where is the balance between old... 2/27/2006 5:03:29 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A78.html By Dr. David MusnickYour mood and attitude affect your body in more ways than youcan imagine. In fact, studies have linked depressed moods to increased risks of heart problems and prolonged depression to increased risks of cardiac arrest. Your mood can alter your body by influencing your nervous, endocrine... 2/20/2006 4:04:40 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A77.html By Tim Mulcahy The following article is an excerpt from Total Health & Weight Loss, The Truestar Way. “A negative thought,” Anthony Robins says, “is a signal that something has to change.” When you are feeling negative, consider what changes need to be made to accentuate the positive. Negative... 2/14/2006 8:23:19 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A76.html By Tim Mulcahy The following article is an excerpt from Total Health & Weight Loss, The Truestar Way. Responsibility is your ability to respond directly and honestly to any given circumstance. Often responsibility is mistaken for blame, guilt or shame when actually accepting responsibility shows... 2/6/2006 5:25:25 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A75.html by Babara Rose The following article is an excerpt from Barbara Rose’s recent book, Know Yourself: A Woman’s Guide to Wholeness, Radiance & Supreme Confidence How can I know for sure if I’m making the right decision when it comes to choosing between my marriage and my mental health and self-esteem? 1/16/2006 4:21:59 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A74.html by Tim MulcahyThe following article is an excerpt from Total Health & Weight Loss, The Truestar Way. Do you talk to yourself? We all do! Even if we don't speak aloud to ourselves, every thought we have is a form of self-talk. When you ask yourself questions, do you ask discouraging questions or... 1/9/2006 4:25:22 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A73.html by Dr. Jonn Matsen We have all experienced situations in our lives when someone has offended or betrayed us either by their words or their actions. In some cases, it’s easy to forgive these transgressions, but other times it seems impossible to let these things go. So, instead, we hang on to the hurtful... 12/19/2005 1:54:31 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A72.html by Barbara Rose, PhD Your Questions: I often feel sad in my relationship, what can I do about it? I always feel like I’m walking on eggshells, is that normal? I feel different from how I used to feel, like I’ve lost my sense of self. Why? What can I do if my partner switches demeanours like... 11/7/2005 4:24:44 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A71.html The following article is an excerpt from Total Health & Weight Loss, The Truestar Way. By Tim Mulcahy 10/31/2005 4:01:46 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A70.html By Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, ND Most diseases have associated emotions. In practice, one should always look for a connection between body, mind and spirit. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), when certain organs are weak, deficient or diseased, a certain type of emotion may come to the... 10/18/2005 10:28:16 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A69.html By Dr. Carolyn DeMarco Breast cancer has a profound effect on your life, but it's not usually a medical emergency. After a diagnosis, you can allow yourself the time to get centered, to organize emotional support and to investigate your options as you are faced with difficult choices. The first decision... 10/18/2005 10:38:42 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A68.html By Gregg JacobsFrom the time that Freud wrote about emotions as if they consisted of only dangerous, unbridled passion, emotions have taken a back seat to cognition in scientific research. When emotions have been studied, the focus has been on negative emotions, psychopathology and stress. While over... 9/26/2005 3:57:03 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A67.html By Barbara Rose When life has you feeling less than happy and you would like to see things different than they are, here are some tips that can help you. I learned that there IS a way out of and beyond any situation that we are less than happy about. This way is genuine, inspired creativity. Our... 8/10/2005 2:42:51 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A66.html By Caroline MyssTruestar Health is a proud sponsor of Caroline Myss's upcoming inspirational lecture,"Invisible Powers: Personal Choices that Create Miracles" on August 27, 2005 at Metro Convention Centre. Caroline Myss is an international workshop leader, lecturer, and the author of several best-selling... 7/18/2005 5:03:03 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A65.html By Barbara RoseWhen all is said and done, you ultimately want to be able to be your true self with a partner, and you want to be treated with mutual love and respect.The subconscious and societal conditioning to get or capture another is where we fail ourselves, and string ourselves along, while we... 6/13/2005 6:09:27 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A64.html By Gregg Jacobs Our attitude toward solitude often involves negative connotations of loneliness and isolation. This is due, in large part, to the recognition that we need social contact and that most of us fear being alone. Indeed, many systems of psychotherapy have used as their criteria of emotional... 5/2/2005 4:39:30 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A63.html By Barbara Rose 1. How do I discover my passion? This is one of my favorite reasons for giving Divinely channeled private consultations. Most people do NOT know their passion, or their life purpose. So I am going to ask you a few questions so YOU can uncover your own truth! What comes as naturally... 1/17/2005 10:41:59 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A62.html By Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs Life on Easy Street?The technological breakthroughs of modern life have given us more time-saving devices, convenience and efficiency than ever before. But rather than fulfilling the promise of more leisure time and an easier life, much of modern technology has added complexity... 1/10/2005 11:19:37 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A61.html By Barbara Rose 1. What does a healthy relationship look like? A healthy relationship is based first and foremost on trust. It stems from both people being authentic, genuine, caring about themselves and the other person. There is mutual respect, and appreciation. There is an expressed desire from... 1/4/2005 9:23:48 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A60.html By Barbara Rose 1. Why should I not compete with others? The very concept of “competition” is fear based. Somehow you are telling yourself that you have to “beat” the competition, or “take” a certain share of the marketplace, or “win over” a certain person. In reality, there is no other exactly like... 12/20/2004 10:40:10 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A59.html By Barbara Rose 1. How can anyone receive direct communication from Divine Source, God, All That Is? Each spiritual/human being IS a physical manifestation of Divine Source. We are always receiving communication at every moment of our lives, however, most people are attuned to what their five senses... 12/13/2004 10:50:33 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A58.html By Barbara Rose 1. Where do I start to create a new life? There is only one place to start, and this is by taking time out of your busy day, and truly looking into your heart, because this is where all of your answers can be found. Ask yourself what truly matters to you, and what your natural talents,... 12/6/2004 1:35:42 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A57.html By Barbara Rose“It is not the answer that enlightens, but the question.” – DecouvertesWhat is surrender really all about?So many of us, myself included, think too much. We worry, plan, doubt, and fight both ourselves and those we love.So I asked: “What is surrender really all about?”I received my answer,... 11/29/2004 3:19:13 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A56.html By Barbara Rose Below is the mastery of Love in its highest form.You might ask: "How can this be?" How can you love someone and have non-attachment? The secret of loving purely, maintaining your own self no matter what happens, and sending love to someone else, whether they can be there for you or... 11/23/2004 9:05:38 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A55.html By Barbara Rose Removed yet divinely connected to our lives in this material world are our soul, our consciousness, and those aspects of our spiritual nature that exist simultaneously in this physical life and in the nonphysical realm - a parallel universe or other dimensions of this universe that... 11/16/2004 10:03:33 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A54.html By Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs The adage that money can't buy happiness has been forgotten in our consumer society. Harvard University economist Juliet Schorr, author of The Overspent American, has described this "new consumerism," which equates contentment with the acquisition of material goods. Fueled by... 11/9/2004 9:11:52 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A53.html By Barbara Rose So many people falsely think that if they help another, they are helping the competition. This scarcity perspective breeds greed and insecurity; ultimately, people who hold it will realize that had they not been helped at certain times, they would not have had the opportunity to be... 11/1/2004 10:55:20 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A52.html By Barbara Rose Each person on Earth is an equal member of humanity. We can learn from one another, admire others and be kind to all others, but never at the expense of our own truth. We are all here to make a genuine difference in our own unique way. Did anyone, ever, try to stifle your individual... 10/25/2004 9:29:59 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A51.html By Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs Are you committed to the attitude that “People need people”? Do you have people you can talk to when you’re troubled? Do you feel supported and cared for by other people, or do you feel isolated and lonely? A predisposition to social support is rooted in the brain as a genetic... 10/18/2004 1:06:01 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A50.html By Barbara Rose I've seen a lot in my life. A lot of people suffering, or fearful, or temporarily joyous, angry, hurt, resentful, longing, hopeful, and ecstatic too. I've felt all of the above, and I would venture to say that you or someone you know has as well. This article is dedicated to those... 10/13/2004 9:03:22 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A49.html By Barbara Rose I wanted to find the answer to the mystery: Why do people who break off their relationship with you come back when you let go? I received an answer, and am delighted to be able to pass it on to you. People are attracted to our glowing energy. They are attracted to our highest and... 10/4/2004 12:01:39 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A48.html By Barbara Rose Resolution occurs in one place only:the mind. It is our egotistic mind that attaches and keeps us bound in reactive patterns, however conscious or unconscious. The power of our minds also has the ability to release all suffering, simply by a change in focus—from “me” to being of... 9/27/2004 10:20:39 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A47.html The Third Truth: Living inPresent Time isthe Most EmpoweredState of Being By Caroline MyssThe teachings of all the world's great spiritual traditions place an emphasis on achieving a state of consciousness in which your awareness is fully in "present time." Whether the scripture is Islamic, Christian,... 9/13/2004 1:19:24 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A46.html By Barbara RoseIn order to understand how to reach the end of suffering, we must understand its beginnings. It exists within our thoughts and minds. Our attachment to people, circumstances, their outcomes, actions, and so-called problems along with our mental reaction to them is the cause of suffering.... 9/7/2004 9:31:25 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A45.html By Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs If you want to improve your emotional well-being, feel more energy and joie de vivre, ease stress-related symptoms and live a longer and healthier life, work on developing a sense of stress hardiness to minimize the harmful effects of stress. The three beliefsStress-resistant... 8/16/2004 1:40:28 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A44.html By Barbara Rose Do you ever cover up how you genuinely feel? Do you ever say what you think you "should" say based on how you want others to perceive you? Do you ever think you "should" be a certain way? Why? In the past I thought I should be a certain way, say certain things or act in the manner... 8/9/2004 12:41:18 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A43.html By Barbara Rose Don’t worry guys, I’m not speaking about THAT kind of commitment. Now you can read on. Look at your life. Look at how you spend your days, nights and weekends. Is this what you want out of life? I hope your answer is a thrilling "yes." 7/30/2004 9:53:12 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A42.html By Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, ND Life in the 20th century is definitely stressful. In many households, parents balance work with family activities and the children’s schedules. Work, school, financial worries and relationships are just a few common sources of stress that patients report when they come... 7/26/2004 5:49:48 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A41.html By Gregg Jacobs, Ph.D. Medicine has been intertwined with religious and spiritual beliefs throughout history. In ancient times, doctors were religious figures who were considered to have power over the spirits. Although religion and science have been kept separate in modern times, and often seem at... 7/19/2004 12:51:03 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A40.html By Alison Greiner, Life Coach Most of us have more than enough bad habits, but what about good habits? Just as you “pick up” a bad habit, you can learn good habits that will have a positive impact on your life. Follow our step-by-step guide and start making positive changes today. One positive day... 7/5/2004 11:18:50 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A39.html By Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, ND If the daily hustle and bustle is getting to you and you can’t remember the last time you weren’t stressed, it’s time to take charge and get your stress under control. Stress causes diseasesChronic stress can lead to a number of diseases. Stress can raise your blood... 6/28/2004 3:07:08 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A38.html The average person has up to 51,000 thoughts a day. Could these thoughts be keeping you from achieving your weight loss goals? By Alison Greiner, Life Coach A woman awakens to her alarm clock and thinks, “Oh, I wish I didn’t have to get up today.” As she dresses, she says, “I have nothing to wear.”... 6/21/2004 11:11:44 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A37.html By Natasha Turner, ND Most of us are all too familiar with the feeling of being stressed—your heart races, your breathing becomes rapid and shallow, your blood pressure rises and your hands become cold or clammy as blood flow is directed to your limbs to prepare for escape. However, most of the time... 6/14/2004 2:29:51 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A36.html By Alison Greiner, Life Coach If you’ve given up on your weight loss goals or feel like it is all too much, don’t give up because success is the only option. Your Truestar exercise plan, nutrition plan and vitamin recommendations are paramount to weight loss success, but having the right attitude... 6/7/2004 2:28:39 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A35.html By Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, ND It starts with the alarm clock, continues in traffic, stays with you all day at work or school, and—for most people—you end up carrying it home. Stress is a large (and potentially harmful) part of our everyday lives. Stress leads to diseaseStress is the silent killer... 5/25/2004 9:16:35 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A34.html Apply these 13 keys of effective goal setting to unlock the door to total success! By Alison Greiner, Life Coach Are you striving to achieve weight loss? Following your meal plans, exercise program and taking your vitamins is essential to successful weight loss but without a plan you’re simply adrift... 5/17/2004 3:16:34 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A33.html By Natasha Turner, ND Think of your top 10 favorite things in life and I’ll bet that like most people, great sex ranks close to the top. Good sex is fun, feels great and studies prove it’s good for our health. Like exercise, a balanced diet, sleep and a good attitude, it’s all about hormones. Having... 5/10/2004 1:26:12 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A32.html By Dr. Jean-Jacques Dugoua, ND Your day begins with a loud alarm clock and a missing button on your shirt, and ends with a parking ticket and a traffic jam. You start out feeling a little bit frazzled, but by the time you get home and realize there is nothing to make for dinner—you’re about to explode. Sound... 4/26/2004 12:43:23 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A31.html Starting a new weight loss program and sticking to it can be overwhelming, but following in the footsteps of other successful weight loss achievers helps you learn from their successes and challenges. By Alison Greiner, Life Coach I have been coaching and working with Barbara-Ann for the past five... 4/19/2004 2:53:38 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A30.html It’s not the hours you work but the work in your hours. By Alison Greiner, Life Coach How often do you catch yourself wishing for great success, but then realizing that in order for this to happen, a lot of time and patience will be required on your part? Managing all aspects of your life, including... 4/12/2004 4:42:49 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A29.html By Alison Greiner, Life Coach On January 1st you probably committed to some type of self-improvement program, whether it was eating healthy, following an exercise program or quitting smoking. It’s been about three months since then—how are you doing? If you are still sticking to your resolutions, congratulations!... 4/5/2004 3:39:12 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A28.html By Dr. Gregg Jacobs Altruism is an attitude that most directly connects us to something beyond ourselves. Too much preoccupation with ourselves can lead to anxiety and depression by increasing concentration on problems; altruism reduces the focus on ourselves and serves as a distraction from problems... 3/29/2004 3:17:32 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A27.html Can you relax in a red room? Will a purple kitchen make you lose your appetite? Learn which colors are best for creating the mood you want in each room of your house. By Dee Dee Taylor Hannah A little yellow goes a long wayYellow is the color of welcoming, so having a bouquet of yellow flowers in... 3/22/2004 11:43:18 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A26.html By Alison Greiner, Life Coach If a stranger asked you who you are, how would you answer? Would you tell them what you do for a living? Where you are from? What religion you practice? Do we really know who we are, what we want to be and what we enjoy doing? Before committing to something new like a... 3/8/2004 2:59:25 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A25.html Using Positive Illusions toBeat StressBy Dr. Gregg D. Jacobs, Ph.D. Psychologists who have conducted research on stress-resistant individuals have identified three factors that characterize these individuals: a mildly distorted positive attitude about themselves; an exaggerated belief in their ability... 3/2/2004 8:38:51 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A24.html Studies show that 85% of the joy and satisfaction we experience in life comes from our interaction with other people. Become a relationship pro—read these tips to build and maintain positive relationships. By Alison Greiner, Life Coach If you are interested in building strong relationships, one rule... 3/2/2004 8:37:20 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A23.html Valentine’s day may be over, but that doesn’t mean the romance has to end. Follow these tips to create a charming hideaway for you and your special someone. By Dee Dee Taylor Hannah Just recently back from The Oprah Winfrey Show where I turned a bedroom into a romantic sanctuary and found that there’s... 2/17/2004 10:30:05 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A22.html Be your own valentine. By Alison Greiner, Life Coach Valentine’s Day is a wonderful time for couples in love but can be one of the loneliest days of the year for singles. Valentine’s Day can bring memories of past loves or serve as a reminder that your special someone is still to be found. Hitched... 2/23/2004 12:27:25 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A21.html As Valentine’s Day approaches, the red roses, chocolates and candlelight dinners are all but a heartbeat away—but do you have what it takes to keep the romance alive after the chocolate is gone and the roses fade? By Alison Greiner, Life Coach Whether it’s a first date, a two-year relationship or... 2/2/2004 2:55:19 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A20.html Are you having a hard time sticking to your new diet or exercise program? Does the road to a new you feel far too long? Changing the way you talk to yourself may be the change you need to reach a new you! By Alison Greiner Do you talk to yourself? We all do! We are always engaged in conversation... 1/26/2004 2:19:12 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A19.html Traditional or modern? Fussy or minimalist? Find your design style and create a personal haven. By Dee Dee Taylor Hannah Renaissance—the re-birth, a new beginning. The New Year is a perfect chance to start over and your personal space is a great place to start. Let’s learn from the spaces in which... 1/19/2004 1:51:10 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A18.html By Dr. Gregg Jacobs, PHD When anger becomes chronic it can affect health, particularly when it takes the form of hostility, an intense type of anger that involves an attitude of cynicism, animosity, and aggression. Because hostile people expect that others will mistreat them, they mistrust others in... 1/12/2004 1:57:39 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A17.html By Alison Greiner Quit smoking, lose weight, eat healthy, join a gym—are any of these a part of your big plan for 2004? The New Year brings a sense of renewal and hope; it is a time to begin again. You’ve set your resolutions to start fresh, but what is your plan for sticking to them? Can we really... 1/5/2004 2:16:01 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A16.html By Alison Greiner The holidays are in full swing and the New Year is right around the corner. Lose weight in the New Year, start a new career, save money, quit smoking, exercise more—what do you want to accomplish in 2004? Whatever your goals, Truestar Health will help you accomplish them. Follow... 12/22/2003 9:13:20 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A15.html Of all the presents you open this season don’t forget to be grateful for the most important one of all—your life! By Alison Greiner Moments of thankfulness and appreciation open our hearts to happiness, fill us with delight and unite us with each other and ourselves. Practicing gratitude is a daily... 12/15/2003 11:02:09 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A14.html By Alison Greiner Have you ever seen someone do something that makes you cringe? Have you ever heard someone say something that makes you not want to be around them? Having good manners is important all year round, but it becomes especially important during the holidays, when shopping feels more... 12/8/2003 10:45:34 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A13.html Create an oasis with color. By Dee Dee Taylor Hannah Winter brings short days and bare trees to central North America, but somewhere it is sunny, warm and inviting. The warmth of the sun and its true, vibrant color can enhance your attitude and make your view of the world more positive. Ignore the... 12/1/2003 2:38:56 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A12.html Ready or not, here it comes! Are you ready for the holiday season? By Alison Greiner The streets glisten with magnificent lights of red, green and gold.The divine voices of carolers spring beams of sunshine onto the faces of both young and old. The sweet smells of pine sashay from nose to nose.The... 11/24/2003 3:01:32 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A11.html If you’re happy and you know it, you just might live longer. By Dr. Gregg Jacobs Despite the stress-inducing intrusions of the modern world, some people cope far better with stress than others, and as a result, stay far healthier. That’s because these individuals have managed to maintain an instinctive... 11/24/2003 3:00:32 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A10.html By Alison Greiner Do you know what your body is saying? Take the body language quiz to find out if you and your body are speaking the same language. 11/11/2003 12:07:05 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A9.html By Alison Greiner Laughter may indeed be the best medicine. While, watching a funny television show or movie, attending a live comedy act or reading a funny book can have an immediate impact on your mood, doctors and health care professionals are all finding that laughing also provides immediate... 11/3/2003 1:52:19 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A8.html By Alison Greiner Visualization is a technique used by everyone whether they are conscious of it or not. As a child, dressing up as a nurse, a school teacher or a doctor was a physical way of visualizing your future. The brain doesn’t know the difference between reality and fantasy; what you imagine... 10/20/2003 10:35:38 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A7.html By Alison Greiner What do you fear? Do you lack ambition? Are you self-conscious? Do you find fault in people? Do you worry about leaving loved ones poverty-stricken? If you answered yes to any of these questions you may have a ghost living with you. Do you know your enemies’ name?Fear is a primitive... 10/14/2003 11:50:14 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A6.html By Alison Greiner Change is a natural element of life. We all know we can benefit from positive change, but the question is: how do we make those changes last? The Stages of Change Model by Prochaska and DiClemente consists of five stages of change: pre-contemplation, contemplation, ready for action,... 10/7/2003 8:43:19 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A5.html The Wellness Revolution: How to Make a FORTUNE in the Next TRILLION DOLLAR INDUSTRY by best-selling author, Paul Zane Pilzer is a masterpiece of knowledge and wealth-building concepts and provides a glimpse into the future. Reading The Wellness Revolution is an eye-opening experience; it keeps you... 9/29/2003 9:40:31 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A4.html By Alison Greiner When you get pictures developed from a social gathering, a family dinner, a friend’s birthday party or a wedding, whose picture do you look for first? If you’re too busy looking for yourself in those photos to notice anyone else, you’re not alone. Most people are tuned into WII... 9/22/2003 4:41:40 PM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A3.html By Alison Greiner “Reading is to the mind as exercise is to the body.” - Sir Richard Steele Feeding your mind with nourishing information will keep you mentally strong and fit. Over 50% of adults will never read a book after they graduate from high school. Continually learning, improving your skills... 9/15/2003 10:27:51 AM EST http://truestarhealth.com/members/cm_archives10ML3P1A2.html By Alison Greiner Does your daily to-do list consist of catching the new Friends episode, The Bachelor, Who Wants to be a Millionaire and all The Simpson’s episodes after playing the latest and greatest video game? Would you reconsider this if you knew staying glued to the tube may put you at risk... 8/26/2003 11:26:21 AM EST