Posted April 13, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Love Heals

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Bernie Siegel wrote, “I am convinced that unconditional love is the most powerful known stimulant of the immune system. If I told patients to raise their blood levels of immune globulins or killer T cells, no one would know how. But if I can teach them to love themselves and others fully, the […]

Posted April 10, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Fatty Acids and Bipolar

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If you have been following Debra’s Wellness Tips for a while, you are already familiar with the multitude of health benefits derived from good fatty acids. A search at https://scs-matters.com for fatty acids will bring up tips about arthritis relief, migraine prevention, liver health, decreased inflammation, and much more.

However, in […]

Posted April 9, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Mandarin Oranges!

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Her most frequent snack of late was mandarin oranges. She was driving on a four-lane road, when—on the dotted line in her lane—she saw a single mandarin orange slice.

Recognizing it as odd, she missed the message of a visit from her husband until the very next day (on a different four-lane road!) […]

Posted April 6, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

No Reason

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“You know what? Certain people think they will feel good if certain things happen The trick is: you have to feel good for no reason.” Richard Bandler said that.

What allows you to decide to feel good for no reason? Will you share with me what helps you?

Send email to debra@scs-matters.com, […]

Posted April 3, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Mystery

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Watching a video interview of a man (Jim Hamers) who has been called a total “responder” (the cancer disappeared) after going through chemotherapy for stage-4 pancreatic cancer was a rush. News is not always so good.

When asked by the reporter, what they attribute this miracle to, Jim and his wife shared […]

Posted April 2, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Electricity

Sacred Stories

She and her grandson were driving in her car. He was working on his homework, and asked her to turn the radio off. She did, but a block later, the radio came back on!

When she would get into her car, she noticed the bright lights would be on. She knew she never […]

Posted March 30, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

The Smile

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Mother Teresa encouraged us to always meet each other with a smile. She said the smile is the beginning of love.

What are some of the things that help you smile?

Will you share a few by sending email to debra@scs-matters.com, or from within the continental U.S. phone or text (269) 921-2217?

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Posted March 27, 2016 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Placebo

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Jo Marchant holds a doctorate in genetics and medical microbiology and has written for New Scientist, Nature and Smithsonian. While working on her book, Cure, she explored how the power of the mind can be a significant resource for modern medicine.

Playing a special video game developed to help burn patients overcome […]

Posted March 26, 2016 in Sacred Stories

Backbrush

Sacred Stories

She had a back brush she would use to scratch her back when it itched. She kept the brush on the floor next to her bed.

One night, soon after her husband died, when she turned down her bed, the brush was in their bed!

This is my simple religion. There is […]

Posted March 23, 2016 in Wholesome Thoughts

Harmony of the Universe

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“A lifetime may not be long enough to attune ourselves fully to the harmony of the universe. But just to become aware that we can resonate with it—that alone can be like waking up from a dream.” Brother David Steindl-Rast said that.

What helps you feel that?

If you would like to share, […]