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The epidemic called  ‘Depression’—Is depression a disease? - By Diederik Wolsak

3/23/2011

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Recently I had the privilege of addressing a group of people at the annual Vancouver Wellness Fair. The subject of the talk was ‘Is there a non-pharmaceutical solution to depression?’ ​

At the start of each talk I asked if anyone personally knew someone who suffered from depression and everyone, every single individual, raised his/her hand. Now, that is astonishing. That gives you an idea of how the idea of depression has taken hold of our collective psyche. It is not too outrageous to state that we as a species are depressed.


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Playing Out of Love, Not Fear: an Olympic Experience by Anna Rice

3/19/2011

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It’s 3 am on the night before my first badminton match of the Beijing Olympics.  I’ve tossed and turned for four hours now and still no closer to falling asleep.  My roommate in this tiny room snores peacefully beside me, which does nothing but increase my anxiety.
 
 I imagine my family, sleeping soundly I’m sure, crammed into the small Beijing apartment they’ve rented for the week.  Halfway around the world they’ve come to cheer me on. I must not disappoint.
 
Relax. Relax. Relax, damn it- I tell myself.  But I can’t, my mind is racing and I have no control of where it’s going.  I’m paralyzed, fear is running this show. 
 
Finally, as the sun begins to rise, my mind tires and I’m able to sleep a few precious hours. The alarm goes and my mind jumps out of its temporary slumber, skips the warm up and goes straight back to full speed ahead. 

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7 Good Reasons to Meditate - By Elaine Clark

3/18/2011

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  • To reduce stress: Stress is caused by a conflict between ego desires. Meditation allows us to see beyond what we think we need.
  • To fulfill your desire for peace. Going into stillness is how we get in touch with peace.
  • To give up bad habits. Bad habits or addictions are coping mechanisms to manage stress – without stress we can easily stop the bad habits.
  • To become more intuitive, and creative. This is where we are able to listen to the quiet voice of love.


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On The El Cielo Table - Black Bean Burgers

3/17/2011

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​Black Bean Burgers

  • 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
  • 2 1/2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
  • 1 medium-size sweet onion, diced
  • 1 (4.5-ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
  • 1/2 cup egg substitute or 2 eggs
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 12 hamburger buns
  • Toppings: lettuce leaves, tomato slices

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