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Giving the Gift of Yourself

by Larry Barsh, M.S. C.HT Life Counselor Each year at this time, the familiar stories of holiday stress, guilt and anxiety begin to swirl. “Do I have enough money and/or time to get the right gift? What if they don’t … Continue reading

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Perspective on Stress Management

by Larry Barsh, M.S.   C.H.T. If you are living in a physical body, you are experiencing stress to some degree. Stress has been called a “silent epidemic”, and is cited as the cause of, or major contributor to, about 80% of all illness. … Continue reading

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The Calming Breath

by Larry Barsh, M.S.   C.H.T. Our breath is a natural tranquilizer and pain reliever. Most people have forgotten how to breathe well and, consequently, receive only a minimum of the air they could take in (often as low as 30%). So, put … Continue reading

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Mirror Talk

by Larry Barsh, M.S.   C.H.T. Talking to ourselves can be very healthy. We do it all the time and don’t even think about it. Each day we say more than 50,000 words to ourselves… 75% of which are negative. When you consider … Continue reading

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Respect

by Larry Barsh, M.S.   C.H.T. When you are stressed, everything hurts more, and everything seems more upsetting. So, if you are experiencing pain or upset, it makes sense to identify stressors in your life, and eliminate or mediate them. … Continue reading

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The Thymus Tap – For Wellbeing

by Larry Barsh, M.S.   C.H.T. The Thymus Tap is one of the most useful and productive techniques for reducing/eliminating pain, and for generally improving wellness and well being both physically and emotionally. It can be done by almost anyone. … Continue reading

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