Author Archive for Amy Eden – Page 2

Yoga for Eating Disorders (& other New Research Studies to Benefit Mental Health)

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Research projects on mental health issues take place all the time. As an armchair reader of mental health studies, I find it truly fascinating to read about the variety of studies just getting started and to find out what new therapies are being studied. It’s not just drugs being tested out (which is an easy, [...]

Listen in! Today’s radio show: Your Own Worst Enemy

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Sunday January 13th – This morning on our Blog Talk Radio show, Susan and I talked about the habit of being crazy critical of ourselves, and the isolation and paralysis that accompanies that habit. The show is part 11 of our 13-part series on empowering solutions for overcoming the trauma and drama characteristics that come [...]

Inspiration for Life’s Tough Moments! (A Mini-Poster for You)

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Whoo hoo!  I got creative, and made this little inspirational mini-poster.  I’ve been wanting to create a hand-out for everyone, something that could provide handy, much-needed inspirational fuel in one spot. Get your FEEL-GOOD inspirational mini poster here. Download it, print it, share it, email to your friends!  My wee mini-poster contains: Inspirational quotes A [...]

New Book! “Almost Addicted”

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Do you wonder if you just use drugs or, rather, that you abuse drugs? Has someone close to you made a comment about you use of alcohol, cocaine, painkillers, or marijuana (or commented more than once)? This book’s purpose is to help you determine whether or not you’re progressing towards full-blow addiction or not. And [...]

Stress? Anxiety? Had A Bad Day? Give Yourself a Thumbs Up!

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Well, five thumbs up, actually. An article in this month’s Common Ground explains how thinking five positive thoughts can turn-around a foul mood. The focus of the article is on language — words. How words like, “No,” “poverty,” “illness,” and “death” trigger the release of dozens of stress-producing hormones and neurotransmitters inside our bodies. Yikes, [...]