The bad news: Negative self-talk can be very damaging to your health. The good news: You can quickly learn to transform negative self-talk into positive thinking that can actively help you in healing chronic diseases, from diabetes to cancer.

This is the term for the kind of demeaning, insulting, or belittling internal messages that we give ourselves when we are frustrated by our perceived failings. “I’m so stupid.” “I always mess up.” “Nobody could ever love me.” These messages are so hurtful because they are based on labeling and judgment. They tell you that there is something wrong with you as a person.

When your goal is healing chronic disease, negative self-talk tells you that instead of getting better, you ought to BE a better person. You wouldn’t allow your best friend to talk this way to herself. It’s time to become your own best friend and intervene in negative self-talk. All you have to do is learn to break the pattern and replace negativity with truly healing actions that support you in healing chronic disease...To read more visit https://www.drjohnhayesjr.com/blog-old

Habits and Routines: Powerful Weapons

It is a well-known fact that our daily habits contribute more to our long-term wellbeing than any other single activity.

Of course, this includes things like exercise, drinking soda, tobacco usage, drug usage etc.

It also includes our mental activity. We have a choice to regularly have active mental stimulation such as reading, meditation and prayer versus passive activities such as long periods of playing on our phones and social media!

Unfortunately, most of us never take a hard look at our daily activities, and the impact they’re having upon our health, life satisfaction and finances.

Now when we’re younger, these are easy to ignore. But throw in advancing age, and some health challenges and it becomes a different ball game!

With chronic pain especially sticking to good daily health habits becomes much more difficult task...

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While Spring is a great time to get outdoors and engage in physical activities, this is also where many of us can into trouble with injuries, insect bites, and more. Today let's review some of the most important spring exercise cautions.

Allergies: Spring is often associated with an increase in pollen, which can trigger allergies. If you're prone to allergies, Sometimes simple measures like using a saline nasal spray after being outside goes a long way towards reducing symptoms and less need for medication.

With regard to physical activity, the temptation in nicer weather is to do too much too soon. The tips below can save us all some grief.

Proper Warm-up: Cold weather may still linger in the early spring. Ensure you warm up adequately before engaging in vigorous exercise to prevent strains and injuries...

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