New Research Shows that Activating Brain's "Safety Circuit" Can Buffer Against Stress
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have identified a "safety circuit" in the brain which, when activated, seems to buffer against stressful and anxiety-provoking events, according to a newly-released study in the journal Neuron. "This new finding has enormous implications for healing anxiety and related disorders, including depression and PTSD," says psychologist Dr. Bob Murray, co-author of the highly-acclaimed Creating Optimism: A Proven, 7-Step Program for Overcoming Depression (McGraw-Hill, paperback 2005). "The key healing factor is enabling people to activate that safety circuit. In our Uplift Program, we've been teaching people how to do just that, and now we have an even greater understanding of that safety mechanism in the brain." The Columbia researchers discovered that when mice were in an unsafe situation there was increased activity in a region of the brain called the amygdala, which processes emotions and is activated in fear responses.
As long as the mice were in that unsafe situation, nothing would decrease their anxiety.However, when they were allowed to enter an area where they felt safe, a previously unknown "safety circuit," which exists deep within the brain, was activated. This area is responsible for the good feelings associated with safety and security and is in a part of the brain responsible for happiness and good feelings.Once the mice were in the safe space and this area had been activated, then events that normally triggered fear responses in the amygdala had little effect. In humans with mood disorders, the amygdala is often hyper-active and doesn't stop sending
alarm signals even when danger has passed or is seen to be a false alarm. According to Dr. Murray, "This finding helps explain why our program has a 94% success rate in follow-up questionnaires.
We've always realized that feeling safe was the basis for resilience and healing mood disorders, and that humans do this through a network of supportive relationships. We give people highly effective and practical tools for creating secure and trustworthy relationships in their families, at work and with friends, which activate the brain's innate mechanism for healing."The international Uplift Program, which Dr. Murray founded with his partner, Alicia Fortinberry, offers effective solutions to mood disorders that don't necessarily involve medication, is sponsored by leading healthcare institutions including the University of South Florida and California Institute of Integral Studies..
Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
There are far too many people still living in bondage to things of the past, even in the body of Christ. Defeated thinking has become a way of life for too many believers. It is time for the people of God to start living up to their full potential, and get back what the enemy has stolen. This is only possible when you allow God to take every issue of your past, and destroy each yoke. Having been set free from a past of depression and abuse, Michelle offers readers an opportunity to live up to their full potential, while being released from issues of their past.Michelle is also speaking about her book in a variety of venues including, book clubs, ladies retreats, Bible Studies, Workshops and Conferences.
She will be at a booksigning on Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 from 1-3pm at Family Christian Bookstore in Irving, Texas (972-986-1026). For more information please visit www.pressonpublishing.com..
Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
Depression > Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
Depression Glass Trivia
Depression glass facts make for interesting conversation,especially when you're at a convention or talking amongstother Depression glass aficionados. So here are a few itemsto get you started so you, too, can have some meaningfulknowledge to put on the plate when you and your Depressionglass collector friends gather ?round and chat.English Hobnail leads the pack as the design with around the most available pieces still out there for collectors.Westmoreland Glass Company produced the English Hobnailpattern from the late 1920s to the 1980s, with theDepression-era pieces made in eight different colors. Intotal, 175 pieces of this particular design were created.Rose Cameo, conversely, holds the record for the leastnumber of pieces available in a pattern. The BelmontTumbler Company held the patent for Rose Cameo, and onlysix pieces of this design made it to the marketplace: aplate, a footed sherbet, a footed tumbler, a berry bowl,and a 5-inch and 6-inch bowl. Because Belmont manufacturedonly...
Depression Glass Trivia
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Quit Smoking in 30 Days or Less
Nicocure?'s amazing formula safely mimics the properties of nicotine. It acts on the "Nicotine Receptors" in your body, effectively fooling it into thinking it's getting more Nicotine, while keeping you calm and relaxed during Nicotine withdrawal. It will help you quit smoking for life, for good.The proprietary herbal formulation in Nicocure? Patch contains herbal ingredients that act as natural substitutes for nicotine and therefore satisfy the body's craving for this substance, but without all the negative side effects of the patches containing actual nicotine! The natural ingredients will make you crave fewer cigarettes every day. This gradual process makes you quit with no withdrawal symptoms and requires less will power and effort from your part. Withdrawal symptoms will be milder due to the natural nicotine substitute, which helps you shake the nicotine habit gradually.
Furthermore, to help you in this process, the Nicocure? Patch herbal formulation contains herbal ingredients...
Quit Smoking in 30 Days or Less
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Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
There are far too many people still living in bondage to things of the past, even in the body of Christ. Defeated thinking has become a way of life for too many believers. It is time for the people of God to start living up to their full potential, and get back what the enemy has stolen. This is only possible when you allow God to take every issue of your past, and destroy each yoke. Having been set free from a past of depression and abuse, Michelle offers readers an opportunity to live up to their full potential, while being released from issues of their past.Michelle is also speaking about her book in a variety of venues including, book clubs, ladies retreats, Bible Studies, Workshops and Conferences.
She will be at a booksigning on Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 from 1-3pm at Family Christian Bookstore in Irving, Texas (972-986-1026). For more information please visit www.pressonpublishing.com..
Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
Depression > Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
There are far too many people still living in bondage to things of the past, even in the body of Christ. Defeated thinking has become a way of life for too many believers. It is time for the people of God to start living up to their full potential, and get back what the enemy has stolen. This is only possible when you allow God to take every issue of your past, and destroy each yoke. Having been set free from a past of depression and abuse, Michelle offers readers an opportunity to live up to their full potential, while being released from issues of their past.Michelle is also speaking about her book in a variety of venues including, book clubs, ladies retreats, Bible Studies, Workshops and Conferences.
She will be at a booksigning on Saturday Nov. 20, 2004 from 1-3pm at Family Christian Bookstore in Irving, Texas (972-986-1026). For more information please visit www.pressonpublishing.com..
Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
Depression > Christian Publishing Company Releases New Book, Entitled "Living Shackle-Free" by Michelle Lea Bowers
New Research Shows that Activating Brain's "Safety Circuit" Can Buffer Against Stress
Researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have identified a "safety circuit" in the brain which, when activated, seems to buffer against stressful and anxiety-provoking events, according to a newly-released study in the journal Neuron. "This new finding has enormous implications for healing anxiety and related disorders, including depression and PTSD," says psychologist Dr. Bob Murray, co-author of the highly-acclaimed Creating Optimism: A Proven, 7-Step Program for Overcoming Depression (McGraw-Hill, paperback 2005). "The key healing factor is enabling people to activate that safety circuit. In our Uplift Program, we've been teaching people how to do just that, and now we have an even greater understanding of that safety mechanism in the brain." The Columbia researchers discovered that when mice were in an unsafe situation there was increased activity in a region of the brain called the amygdala, which processes emotions and is activated in fear responses.
As long as...
New Research Shows that Activating Brain's "Safety Circuit" Can Buffer Against Stress
Depression > New Research Shows that Activating Brain's "Safety Circuit" Can Buffer Against Stress
Stay Young- Play Bingo!
Exercise, intellectual stimulation, surgery, meditation or detox ? you name it, we love it. Let's face it, we live in a society obsessed with staying young. So, when you mention to someone that bingo may well be a key to youth, the image of pensioners playing in a retirement home may well prompt them to ask a few questions. It's not chess or bridge, but researchers insist that bingo can keep your mind trim and bring more to your youthfulness than just cash prizes and idle chitchat. Bingo players who have been playing bingo for a sustained period of time have been found to have superior reflexes in many cases to non-bingo players.
The speed and mental agility required to scan six bingo cards in time before the next call is certainly better than stagnating in front of the television and has been responsible for keeping the minds of many people of different ages fit and healthy. As we get older, the blood begins to run at a thinner rate to the brain. Using our brains less can result...
Stay Young- Play Bingo!
Depression > Stay Young- Play Bingo!
Author of THE TRANCE ZONE Hypnotherapy Course Provides Hypnotherapy Certification - This Master Hypnotherapist Provides Training and Certification for those Interested in Improving Mental Health - This Hypnotherapy Course Provides Great Advantages for Psy
(ContentDesk) July 5, 2004 ** When not busy treating patients, Edward J. Longo, board certified hypnotherapist, is actively providing training designed to enable students to become qualified as hypnotherapists. Out of his experiences with human behavior, the observation of complex personalities, and the study of the correlation between the conscious and subconscious mind, he proceeded to develop The Trance Zone Hypnotherapy Certification Book. Other than Trance and Treatment by Herbert Spiegal there are few books that really go into the depth needed to resolve mental health problems. This Hypnotherapy Certification Book does that, and so much more.
In fact, this book on hypnotherapy certification not only provides solutions to mental health issues, it describes, in detail, how the mind body and brain functions.** Functioning as a hypnotherapist, guided imagery and positive suggestions will paint images on the subconscious mind. These images will aid in mastering control over...
Author of THE TRANCE ZONE Hypnotherapy Course Provides Hypnotherapy Certification - This Master Hypnotherapist Provides Training and Certification for those Interested in Improving Mental Health - This Hypnotherapy Course Provides Great Advantages for Psy
Depression > Author of THE TRANCE ZONE Hypnotherapy Course Provides Hypnotherapy Certification - This Master Hypnotherapist Provides Training and Certification for those Interested in Improving Mental Health - This Hypnotherapy Course Provides Great Advantages for Psy
Kenneth A. Mogell, DMD Announces Website Update
Boca Raton & Ft. Lauderdale Cosmetic Dentist, Kenneth A. Mogell, DMD recently released a website update located at http://www.drmogell.com. The website features dentist's profile detailing Dr. Mogell's background and expertise.
It also includes each of the procedures that he performs in the Boca Raton area. These procedures include porcelain veneers, Invisalign, bonding, instant...
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Depression > Kenneth A. Mogell, DMD Announces Website Update
JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC releases 'ROCK YOUR RIGHTS' DVD to inspire youth to vote
Justice Through Music (JTM), www.jtmp.org, a non-profit organization, has released its ROCK YOUR RIGHTS DVD featuring 20 bands, including Yellowcard, Indigo Girls, Violent Femmes, Sleater-Kinney, OAR, Cypress Hill, STUN and others, discussing civil rights and voting. JTM registers young people to vote and will be distributing hundreds of thousands of the DVDs to schools and voter drives free to inspire youth to go to the polls in November....
Depression New Research Shows that Activating Brain's "Safety Circuit" Can Buffer Against Stress
Depression > JUSTICE THROUGH MUSIC releases 'ROCK YOUR RIGHTS' DVD to inspire youth to vote
Todd Archuleta's Coastal Club Vacations is Expanding With the Coastal Call Center
Evanston, WY (ContentDesk) July 29, 2005 -? Local resident Todd Archuleta has spent well over a year studying the many available home based business opportunities on the internet, newspapers and magazines. "I looked at everything that I could find about working at home," Todd said. "I am not really a sales person though, and really didn't want to bother my friends, family and my neighbors."The Coastal Call Center's explosive growth is setting a new standard for home based businesses. Todd asked,...
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