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Certificate in Integrative Mental Health
May 2012
When tragedy strikes or disaster occurs, people often join together to help one another and exhibit kindness. However, a few days later, they typically return to life’s normal routines and that extra dose of kindness sadly disappears. Kindness shows others that they count. Read More...
The Quality of Your Content...
May 2012
Have you ever thought about the “content” you consume every day? What is your “mind diet”? Most of us go through the day without thinking about what we watch, download, tape, or read. We consume content mindlessly and in ever-increasing quantities. But, just as “you are what you eat,” you’re also what you read and watch. If you take in the same old stuff, don’t be surprised if you feel overloaded and underwhelmed, with no enthusiasm or creativity. Read More...
Preview Our Newest CE Courses!
May 2012
Check out ALLEGRA Learning's newest CE courses for nurses and other health care professionals! Read More...
Certificate in Holistic and Integrative Health Receives National Attention
April 2012
The American Holistic Nurses' Association (AHNA) is highlighting ALLEGRA Learning's nationally endorsed Certificate in Holistic in Integrative Health in its national newsletter. Read More...
Boost Your Creativity
April 2012
Creativity is like a breeze: fleeting, flowing, invisible, and sometimes hard to catch. Some people relax, and their creativity just “happens.” Others must work hard to generate their creative side. Some of us are at our most creative first thing in the morning, while others find that their creativity kicks in later in the day. How do you keep your creative juices flowing when they lag? Read More...
Practice Intentional Kindness
March 2012
When tragedy strikes or disaster occurs, people often join together to help one another and exhibit kindness. However, a few days later, they typically return to life’s normal routines and that extra dose of kindness sadly disappears. Kindness shows others that they count. Read More...
Power Foods--Eating a Rainbow Diet
January 2012
To get a great balance of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other essential nutrients, try eating a “rainbow diet.” When you choose foods at the produce aisle, think about choosing from the colors of the rainbow. Remember “ROY G. BIV,” the acronym many of us learned in school? Use it as your guide to choosing a colorful palette of healthy, organic foods. Read More...
Vitamin E Supplements Increase Incidence of Prostate Cancer
January 2012
According to the recent Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial (SELECT), published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, vitamin E significantly increased the incidence of prostate cancer in healthy men. Read More...
Fighting Cervical Cancer with Vinegar
January 2012
Globally, more than 473,000 new cases and over 250,000 deaths due to cervical cancer occur each year. According to the National Cervical Cancer Coalition (NCCC), more of 85% of these cases occur in countries with little or no health care resources and where fewer than 5% of women have ever had a Pap test. Cervical cancer can now be screened and treated with low cost, rapid, simple solutions. One of those solutions involves the use of household vinegar (acetic acid)—easily available and very inexpensive. Read More...
Creating a Stress-Less Holiday
December 2011
It seems like the holiday season begins earlier and earlier each year. Our expectations are high, and we're pulled in many directions, finding ourselves stressed and drained of energy at the very time we should be celebrating and having fun. To remain balanced and stress-free, try these simple ideas. Read More...
Tactile Massage and Hypnosis Help Emergency Room Nurses
December 2011
A recent study published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine explored the perceptions and experiences of emergency room nursing personnel who received tactile massage and hypnosis at a large university hospital in Sweden. This study found that when complementary therapies (CTs), specifically tactile massage and hypnosis, were integrated into other health promotion options, including physical activities, levels of pain and stress were reduced in nursing personnel. Read More...
The Attitude of Gratitude
December 2011
During the holidays when there is so much temptation to buy, buy, buy, it’s important to take a moment and think about what you are actually celebrating. The holiday season is a time for giving thanks, spending time with those you love and those who love you, and expressing gratitude. Read More...
Cyndie Koopsen's Interview With National Health Care Jobs Site
December 2011
Cyndie Koopsen, RN, BSN, MBA, HNB-BC, has been a nurse for 30 years, is board certified in holistic nursing and is a nationally recognized teacher/expert on the role spirituality plays in providing compassionate care to patients and clients. Recently she spoke with AllHealthCareJobs.com about what spiritual care is, what to look for in "good" programs and career opportunities for nurses who want to use aspects of spiritual care to further their careers. Read more... Read More...
The Healing Power of Journaling
November 2011
Wisdom (and health) often come from knowing what to let go of, not what to hold on to. Letting go means giving up control and/or releasing unrealistic expectations. Read More...
Learning to Let Go
October 2011
Wisdom (and health) often come from knowing what to let go of, not what to hold on to. Letting go means giving up control and/or releasing unrealistic expectations. Read More...
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