Salutations! Welcome to the 134th Carnival of Healing. This is the Carnival’s first stop this year at Mind Mart, and I’m always pleased to host this popular Carnival. As always, the submissions are full of wisdom and insight. If you haven’t done so already, check out the wonderful job done last week by Yael Ernst at Chinese Medicine Notes. Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by The Reiki Digest, and carnival archives can be found here. If you are inspired to submit to, or host future carnivals, please visit the Carnival of Healing Homepage. Now, on to this week’s attractions.

There should be something for everyone this week. The submissions tended to break down into three categories–body, mind, and spirit.

Body

In his post, Acne In Adult People posted at All About Your Body And Spirit, Stanimir Sotirov says, “There is a myth that only teenagers suffer from acne, that’s not true and people who think their acne will go away when they reach a certain age are wrong. Discover the causes for adult acne and the ways to avoid some of them!

Alvaro Fernandez asks, “Can something be done to improve brain health and reduce Alzheimer’s risk? much, it seems . . . starting with one’s job” at Brain Health and Alzheimer’s Prevention posted at Sharp Brain Blog.

Astrid Lee, Reiki Master Teacher says, “Lemon oil is used by aromatherapists to promote emotional and physical well-being. It has antidepressant properties. When used in an aromatherapy massage, it helps you relax and may alleviate depression. Lemon essential oil also stimulates the mind. When lemon oil aroma is inhaled it is said to enhance concentration & memory. Read how simple lemon oil can help you here! Check it out at We Are One World Healing » Lemon Essential Oil for Good Health posted at World Healing.

Raffimax presents Buy Quality Bee Products from the USA posted at Honey, Royal Jelly, Pollen, Propolis, Beehive products from the USA.

Everyone wants to feel younger. We all wish we had more energy, looked better, and had more time to get our health on the right track. So, I reviewed tons of research and came up with the following list of foods that will help you feel younger this year. Alexander presents The Top 8 Foods to Make You Feel Younger in ‘08 posted at Laurel on Health Food.

Did you know that truly potent probiotics (beneficial bacteria for digestive system) helps build strong bones by increasing absorption of calcium and other minerals? Not only that, they can even help fight depression! Ellen Landauer presents The Best Probiotic in the World! posted at Health Freedom Coaching.

Sally Thompson presents 100 Ways Organic & Natural Leads to a Healthier You posted at Nursing Degree Guide.

Cameron Schaefer says, “Keeping in theme with classic exercises that don’t require thousands of dollars of equipment or gym memberships I want to present 3 exercises that will give you an incredible workout and get you in great shape if done consistently: push-up, pull-up, sit-up. Read his offering, The Holy Trinity of Fitness posted at Schaefer’s Blog.

I have a suspicion many of you are cat people. Darlene Norris says that “Urinary tract infections can become a serious problem for your cat. Herbal remedies can help prevent and treat UTIs in cats.” Read about Urinary Tract Infections In Cats – Holistic Answers | Cool Cat Care Stuff posted at Cool Cat Care Stuff.

Mind

They say the best things in life are free. Beyond a shadow of a doubt, the list below proves that statement to be true. Life is filled with simple pleasures, the little satisfying effects you never really anticipate, but always take great pleasure in.

Avani presents, How do your words make you feel? posted at Food For Mind.

Allie shares, “My friend Neil is writing a series of posts on Yoga for my website as part of his drive to raise 20K for The Cambodian Children’s Fund by December 08. This is his first post.
Checkout
The Story of the World’s First Yoga Practitioner, As Told By Neil posted at Allie’s Answers.

Here’s some food for thought. Mark Schauss reports, Ignoring the Supreme Court Ruling – Bush Administration Flaunts the Law On the Environment posted at Toxic World Blog – Detoxify and Heal Your Body.

Astrid Lee, Reiki Master Teacher says, “Lemon oil is used by aromatherapists to promote emotional and physical well-being. It has antidepressant properties. When used in an aromatherapy massage, it helps you relax and may alleviate depression. Lemon essential oil also stimulates the mind. When lemon oil aroma is inhaled it is said to enhance concentration & memory. Read how simple lemon oil can help you here!”
Take a look at her post,
We Are One World Healing » Lemon Essential Oil for Good Health posted at World Healing.

Paul Heingarten advises that “Having a large gut in midlife increases the chance of dementia in old age, according to research published Wednesday [03/26/2008] that suggests that abdominal fat is a bigger risk factor than family history. The study of 6,583 adults found that people with the highest amount of abdominal fat between the ages of 40 and 45 were about three times more likely to develop dementia than those with the lowest amount of abdominal fat.” Find out the Top Secret Fat Loss Secret Could Help Reduce Midlife Belly Fat — a Key Risk Factor in Developing Dementia posted at Workoutebooks.

Jenn Givler wants us to think differently about hard edges in, Too many hard edges? posted at Create a Thriving Business. She says, “Hard edges are those things that give us boundaries – things like goals, projects, and deadlines. But they can become detriments when we beat ourselves up with them. If we bring an element of softness to our hard edges, things lighten and we can become more open, and more in tune with the flow.”

James DeLelys offers advice about prejudice in Words . . . How To See With Your Eyes Closed posted at WORDS.

Aparna presents Home remedies for fatigue posted at Beauty and Personality Grooming. She says, “When you are suffering from fatigue, don’t just brush it off casually and go on with your work. Pay heed to this call which almost says, “Take it easy. It’s time to recharge your mental battery and renew your physical energy.” If it’s mental- exercise. If it’s physical -rest. So, identify the exact cause of your tiredness and act upon it accordingly. To regain that pep and spark off your spirits and boost your sagging energy levels, try out some of these tips and home remedies.

Woman Tribune presents Natural Aromatherapy for Your Bathroom posted at Woman Tribune.

Chris Edgar presents Loving Your Ego posted at Purpose Power Coaching. He says, “I used to be frustrated with my more “egotistical” patterns of thinking. To be spiritually healthy, I believed, I needed to think only humble thoughts. Unfortunately, resisting my thoughts produced discomfort and tension in my body, and only made them more persistent. Thus, I decided to try the same approach I used when I’d think something negative about myself — I’d simply allow the thought to be, without judgment or resistance. And when I accepted, and even loved, my egotistical thoughts, they ceased to feel as threatening and painful.”

Spirit

Our spiritual category was small but mighty. Anna Farmery presents Tips for Coping with Guilt for Widows posted at Widows Quest.

These tips reminded me what to be thankful for. Marc and Angel Hack Life presents The 30 Most Satisfying Simple Pleasures Life Has to Offer posted at Marc and Angel Hack Life.

Sanjay Agrawal presents Heal Thyself posted at Quest for Personal Nirvana.
He says, “This article emphasizes the need to be aware of the past hurts that might be sabotaging one’s present and future happiness. Past hurts need to be healed by objective examination of their whys and wherefores, and a closure obtained for them, so that life moves on.”

That concludes our Carnival. Thanks for stopping by and remember to check out next week’s Carnival at The Reiki Digest. Take care of yourself and have a blessed week.

Isn’t it funny how when you ask for what you want, you get it? I was looking for some quality cancer survivor information, and the very first submission I came across was Nancy Mille’s Top 30 Inspirational Cancer Survivor Blogs. Another great list is the Top 100 Baby and Children’s Health Blogs submitted by Margaret Garcia. As usual, the submissions were wonderful so let’s get started.

Steve Philips explains about Radiesse the long lasting filler.

Just in time for Spring, Mesquite Pete has Some Effective Mosquito Control Products.

Several of you submitted information on skin care. If you need help with wrinkles, take a look at Farid’s
The Anti Wrinkle Technology.

Paul Moustras has some advice for acne sufferers–3 Acne Skin Care Tips For A Healthier Skin. He says, When we think of healing we don’t think of the practicality but often only of the spirituality of it. However, being organized creates harmony in body/mind and leads to success. All being busy in the year of the Ox, here is a supremely useful time management tool to help you focus & succeed in being the best healing professional you can be!

Farid says, It’s no mistake that the anti-aging and beauty industry is one of the biggest in the country. Every year, Americans spend billions on anti-aging products and services that will help them stay young and vibrant. Take a look at his latest, Anti-aging Skin Care goes to a new level with NEOCUTIS as well as Cellex-c skincare products-Free Samples-120% price Protection.

Nicholas Powiull tells us How to Access the Other 90% of the Brains Potential.

The Acai Berry Info Blog has a great article explaining Whats All the Hype About The Pure Acai Berry?

Astrid Lee, Reiki Master Teacher, has a timely post about Earth Day 2009.

Tris talks about Strength Training Goals For 2009.

Ashley has some good advice about The Relation Between Anxiety & Depression & How To Overcome It.

Carole Fogarty remarks, Energy, exhaustion and fatigue are at epidemic levels. Now is not the time to suck it in, grit your teeth, clench your fists and press on. Get wise and stop or dramatically reduce all unecessary energy drains. It’s time to get clever and start rebuilding your personal energy levels now. Read Boost Your Energy Now.

Anna Farmery’s article, Don’t Let Grief Eat From The Inside, also touches on emotional health. Anna also submitted The ‘What If’ Success Principle.

Pat Evans dispels Myths Concerning Hypnosis – Yes, It Can Help You.

Alvaro Fernandez says, There’s such a flood of research studies and educational resources related to brain health, it’s hard to keep track. Here you have a selection of them – including a free Staying Sharp DVD offered by the Dana Alliance for Brain Initiatives. Read Brain Health News: Top Articles and Resources in March.

Christopher Beards wrote about Perspective Shift: How To Use Affirmations To Change Your Life.

Unfrtunately, Heartstrong has More bad news for overweight men, and EE wants to know Do you know the Signs and Symptoms of Anxiety?

Pregnant? Asheesh says Pregnancy Spotting – It Can Be A Warning Sign.

Janet Ross remarks, Diet pills are gaining immense popularity when it comes to putting off weight in a short span without indulging in any physical activity. Before you purchase any diet pill, it is necessary to know the best diet pills available in the market, which are safe in use, do not have any side effect and should also help in shedding the extra bulk from your body. Check out Diet Pill Reviews to Choose the Best Diet Pill .

Max Fabry says, I continue to hold a light for the travelers who are making their way through the weary parts of deception. There is an end and a path up and beyond–I know, I, too, am following others who traveled this road before me. Read While On Life’s Journey.

Here’s a thought: What if being overweight were as lethal as being a smoker? Read Joshua Seth’s Lose Weight or Die.

Would You Say Your Country Has A Good Health Care System? Michael says, I believe there are some parts of the world that provide a far superior system to North America.USA has issues with insurance companies, Canada’s is being suffocated by politics.

Madeleine Begun Kane wonders, Does Your Guilt Spring Eternal? andYet Another Tax Humor Piece: Interactive Taxes.

Axel has an interesting piece on the Dalai Lama, and Kaushik Chokshi tells  us of My Experience | Beyond Karma.

Ever have a brain freeze? Sarah Scrafford gives us 100 Ways to Kickstart Your Brain On a Lazy Day.

Jenn Givler wonders, how is self-trust showing up in your life? Read Monday Muse: Self-Trust.

Joe E says, Many people are confused and overwhelmed at the number of choices out there when it comes to vitamins and daily supplements. Let me simplify it for you. What Daily Vitamins or Supplements Should I Be Taking?

Finally, Robin Birch has a review–What If? The Movie, A Review She says, This movie extends what we generally think is possible – when we know more about what other people are doing to heal themselves, we get more inspiration to do the same.

Well, that’s a wrap. This weeks’s submissions may be close to a record–35 in all. Next week’s Carnival will be held at Natural Wisdom. You can submit articles here. If you’d like to host a future Carnival, you can volunteer here, and Carnival archives are available here. If you enjoyed the Carnival, why not Stumble or Tweet it? Have a great week!

Welcome to the 88th Carnival of Healing! Eighteen contributions were submitted for this week’s Carnival, and I’m thinking I should have called it Carnival of the Brain as many of you channeled that subject to write about. Even so, the contributions ranged from the natural to the metaphysical, and each one is a gem of useful, thought-provoking information.

The brain is getting a lot of attention in the blogosphere–and rightly so. Over at Brain Fitness Alvaro Fernandez presents Lifelong Learning and New Neurons in Adults. This information gives me hope that my brain can overcome my misspent youth. Vera Nadine points out the value of Manifesting Mental Illness for Goodness Sake posted at Vera Nadine.

Michael Jones presents Your mindset is the sum total of your beliefs, values, identity, expectations, attitudes, habits, decisions, opinions…-Universal Laws of Attraction – Life’s Secret Principle’s posted at Change your life through the Universal Laws Of Attraction..

Another aspect of brain health is emotional health, and Kara-Leah Masina poses the question, Why do we experience suffering? posted at K-L Masina. In a great followup, Anna presents My lessons on grief from a rainbow posted at Widows Quest.

In the same vein, Alvaro Fernandez discusses yoga’s positive effect on brain chemistry in Yoga and stress management posted at Brain Fitness. Ananga explores the mind-body connection in Word Association: How Your Mind Walks Your Talk posted at Ananga Sivyer’s Living by Design Blog.

If you want to guard your emotional health, check out Barbra Sundquist’s sage advice in her article, Spend Time with People Who Appreciate You posted at WelcomeJoy.com.

On this plane our physical bodies require regular maintenance for optimum health and Aparna has a great tip–Excessive perspiration in the feet: Home Remedies–over at Beauty and Personality Grooming. Above the waist, Karen Weideman offers a timely and seasonal Thrifty Remedy for Sinus Infections posted at Thrifty Mommy–I’ll be trying that one myself. JoLynn Braley updates us on her progress with Ban the Refined Sugar Experiment Update – Week Three posted at The Fit Shack. Rounding out the articles on the physical body, Raymond David Salas presents G.I. Diet – The Healthy Way to Lose Weight posted at ZenChill.com Power Tools Blog.

Once you’ve got your brain sorted, head over to Alex Blackwell’s The Next 45 Years and check out the great article, Begin Right Now, Today. If you’ve ever been stricken with ‘analysis paralysis’, this article is for you. In the same spirit, Albert of Urban Monk asks us to examine our goals as a means to happiness in Stepping into greatness and out of unhappiness with dynamic goals – Aristotle and Ego Series.

If you’re a writer you’re always looking for inspiration, so after reading Craig Harper’s wonderful offering, So, You Want to be a Writer? over at Motivational Speaker, I suggest you head over to change therapy and read Isabella’s the roots of inspiration.

I really appreciated SKJ’s Choosing the Right Tools to Sculpt Your Life posted at The Practice of Attraction.com because after all, isn’t that what it’s all about?

If you can knit all of that wisdom together, Zenofeller has a challenge for you over at  zenofeller.com. In The Real Deal, you’re reminded not to let legalities get in the way of personal relations.

That concludes this weeks Carnival. Check out last week’s Carnival at Reiki Blogger. Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by Intensive Care for the Nurturer’s Soul, and carnival archives can be found here. If you’d like to submit to, or host future carnivals, please visit the Carnival of Healing Homepage. Thanks for stopping by and have a great week!

Happy Saturday and Welcome to Carnival of Healing No. 240! Big Carnival today. There were lots of excellent articles. I’m going to call this the ‘Smorgasbord Edition’ as there’s a little something for everyone. Let’s get started.

Sunehary Rocking presents Top 20 Web Forums: Creationism vs. Evolution posted at Theology Degrees, saying, “Debating Creationism vs. Evolution is a tale as old as time. These 20 web forums offer arguments for both sides, and they do a fantastic job of explaining their beliefs and how they back them up.”

Native Health Remedies presents Take Control of your Cravings posted at Native Remedies.

DebB presents 17 Minute Chicken Recipe posted at Increase Metabolism & Live Healthy, saying, “We all know “shake n’ bake” but what about the healthier version “shake n’ grill”!?”

Native Health Remedies presents The Skinny Fat Phenomenon Explained posted at Native Remedies.

Michael Donelly presents Bee pollen, Food of the Gods – True or False? posted at www.anotherway.org, saying, “Cost: Minimal finances Gain: Healthier body and energy boost. Are you tired of the fast-food culture and the permanent tiredness? Do you want to lose weight and feel comfortable in your skin, without weight loss products and be healthier? Below, I am going to reveal the secret.”

Jon Milligan presents How to Wake Yourself Up posted at Simple Life Habits, saying, “Not a morning person? Follow these tips to wake yourself up and be more productive”

Michael Donelly presents Looking for a clean, environmentally friendly alternative to bottled water? Look no further! posted at at www.anotherway.org, saying, “Read this if: You drink bottled water and never thought about how much you spend or if you are just a good environmental spirit searching for zen.

Jon Milligan presents 4 Tips on How to Improve Communication Tools posted at Simple Life Habits, saying, “If you want to quickly improve your communication tools, then consider these 4 easy tips.”

Michael Donelly presents Learn why Ceramics knock Teflon out of the pan! posted at www.anotherway.org, saying, “Teflon entered the Guinness Book of Records as the most slippery material and over the past 50 years it managed to conquer the culinary world. However, studies show sufficient evidence that a substance released whilst frying in Teflon coated pan is harmful to human health and the environment.”

stanya16 presents 50 Must-See YouTube Videos to Learn About Emergency Management posted at Emergency Management Degree, saying, “Working in the emergency management field can be very exciting, but also very hectic. The ability to remain calm under pressure is an essential part of the job. These incredible YouTube videos show students how to identify, prepare for and handle emergency situations.”

Empowerment

Nabil Gulamani presents 4 Ways to Achieve Any Desired Goal posted at SuccessAtReach — SuccessAtReach, saying, “The 4 key things you have to know before you write down your goals”

Katherine Tworsey presents 10 Things to Turn Off Before Going on Vacation posted at Compare Electricity Rates.

Laura Grace Weldon presents Five Ways Frugal Living Benefits Kids posted at Laura Grace Weldon, saying, “Many of us are living more simply. It eases financial strain. It also makes a difference in wider ways, from reducing our ecological footprint to promoting social justice. What we may not realize? Simple living builds lifelong strengths in our children.”

Juliana Smith presents 10 Different Fuels Actually Used to Run Cars posted at Satellite Dish.

Jon Campbell presents Your Life: Change it posted at HeyCampbell.

Ken presents How to Be Unstoppable | Unstoppable Strength posted at Unstoppable Strength, saying, “Anthony Robles was born without a right leg, but it did not stop him from becoming an undefeated NCAA National Champion wrestler. Read his amazing story here!”

AndrewJ presents Empower Yourself With 2 Under-Utilized Skills posted at dynamicsolutionsusa.net.

Toni Styles presents Walking Away 101 posted at Toni Elizabeth Styles, saying, “How to walk away, keep your peace of mind and feel great as a result.”

Healthy Living

Laurence Mason presents 5 Things I Learned From Giving up TV posted at The Happiness Manual, saying, “Through self experiment, this article shows you how to achieve wellness and fulfilment by giving up the principle time sink that is TV.”

Katherine Tworsey presents 10 Cool Ways to Provide Power to Your House posted at Compare Electricity Rates.

Elisabeth Wright presents 10 Ways to Pull Out a Tooth that Actually Work posted at Vitamins and Minerals.

Tiffany Neal presents Artificial Sweetners posted at Health AKA.

Christopher E P presents How to Help Children Cope With a Divorce posted at How Skills, saying, “Divorce affects thousands of children each year. Whether the divorce process has been amicable or stormy, kids will most likely feel anger, fear and anxiety. Fortunately, there are steps you can take during the divorce process to help your child emerge as a flexible, open-minded and strong individual.”

Lisa Hood presents 12 Nutrition Tips to Navigate Your College Cafeteria posted at ZenCollegeLife, saying, “These dining halls can be a junk foodie’s dream and a health nut’s worst nightmare because of the buffet-style dining that usually consists of pizza, burgers, fried chicken, and sometimes a salad bar.”

Tiffany Neal presents You’re A Vege-What? posted at Health AKA.

Mind Body Spirit

Lucky Balaraman presents Find Happiness 37: How Watching Your Breath Helps You Find Inner Peace posted at Calm and Cool | A Guide to Being Peaceful, saying, “A guide to being peaceful”

Angie Johnsey presents Healing Writing for Cancer posted at angiejohnsey.com automatic writing, channeled healing, and hypnotherapy – Free Content.

Daylle Deanna Schwartz presents Emotional Band-Aids posted at Lessons from a Recovering Doormat, saying, “Excuses are jumbo emotional bandages because they keep us from facing reality. Love yourself enough to drop them!”

Drea Piotrowski presents Meditation Made Easy | Drea’s Intuition posted at Drea’s Intuition.

Spirituality

Josh presents 7 Spiritual Growth Tips posted at What Christians Want To Know, saying, “Check out these tips for a christian persepective of spiritual growth.”

Eliot presents Can Non-Vegetarians Live a Spiritual Life? posted at Cultivate Joy, saying, “on the topic of spirituality and ethical eating.”

Josh presents Bible Verses About Hope: 20 Uplifting Scripture Quotes posted at What Christians Want To Know, saying, “Spiritual help through the hope that comes from the Bible.”

Eliot presents Achieving Enlightenment through Attachment and Desire posted at Cultivate Joy.

Rhiana presents God and Stephen Hawking Book Review posted at A Frugal Life.

Wellness

Thailand Breeze presents Natural Foot Massage On the Beach posted at Tip.

Pablo presents What Are The Causes of Acne! posted at Acne Gone Forever, saying, “Did you know that Acne can be cured easily without spending megabucks on hyped up acne products? No more pimples, low self-confidence and embarrassments about your looks! Learn how you too can have a clear and beautiful skin today.”

Rick Schiano presents Healing Granuloma Annulare posted at Ricks Victory Blog.

iyabo oyawale presents How Do I Find the Motivation to Quit Smoking? posted at 2stopsmokingtips.com.

Khan Ben presents Feel Fabulous In 15 Days posted at Women Weblog, saying, “Simply do something healthy each day and you can add up to 15 years to your life! That’s what the experts say. So, we’ve brought you some healthy (and tasty) ideas for the next 15 days. Try them at random, and you’ll start feeling great.”

Susan Guarneri presents 10 Fascinating Facts About U.S. Life Expectancy posted at Online Degree.net, saying, “Americans may have the most prestigious and most expensive health care in the world, but other countries still dominate the U.S. in terms of health care accessibility, nutrition and healthy lifestyles.”

That’s a wrap for this edition! Many thanks to Sia Alexander who hosted last week’s Carnival at Heal Love Now. Next week’s Carnival will be hosted by Scott K. Smith at Lifencompass | The Journey. See the the Carnival on Facebook, Volunteer to Host a future carnival, or check out Carnival of Healing Archives.

Welcome to Carnival of Healing No. 226. I’m naming this the Body, Mind, Soul, and Spirit edition since the selection of articles touch on each area. This is my first time hosting under the new guidelines, and it was no easy task since the quality of submissions is so great. Nevertheless, I think the final selection will be enjoyed by all — on to the Carnival.

Dr. Mark Smith made me chuckle with his take on technology vs. simplicity. If you need a break from the pervasiveness of technology, read Sarcasm Technology at The Innate Truth.

If you are interested in divinity subjects, infographics about Christianity and the Bible can be very helpful. You can learn about different biblical subjects and visualize various events throughout Christian history. Virginia Hensley presents 15 Bookmarkable Infographics About the Bible & Christianity posted at Masters in Divinity.

Is the economic meltdown an opportunity for spiritual awakening? Kaushik from Beyond Karma believes world trends point to a deflationary depression . . . an opportunity for awakening and elegance. Read his article, World Trends.

People classify themselves by religion, but how do they define God? Jennifer Mannion of Heal Pain Naturally gives her review of the film Oh My God – The Film that asks the world “What is God?”

If you want to improve your life, creating a better situation for yourself, you can do so. There are plenty of resources available for you. Amanda Radcliffe gives us 51 Healthy Living Cheat Sheets to Improve Your Life.

Zama Zincume of Information Marketing South Africa says, “If you are over 50, you need to go beyond reduction of calories, dieting and physical activities for you to trim that fat belly.” Read 5 Steps for Successful Weight Loss for Men Over 50.

Eadwine Walter of LPN to RN Bridge Programs believes when it comes to obtaining information regarding the nationalized healthcare system for yourself, you will desire information which is unbiased and is straight to the point. Here’s How to Get Unbiased Information about Nationalized Healthcare.

Interested in how the mind works? Here are 50 open courseware classes about psychology and the human brain, JohnQ Stakes of Masters in Counseling offers this great list of resources – 50 Free Open Courseware Classes About Psychology and the Human Brain.

Drica Lima of Loving Me Loving You says ‘It is my hope that by taking hold of my relationship advice and tidbits that . . . you can ‘consciously’ stop making the mistakes that prevent you from being the beloved woman.’ Drica asks the question Who Are The Women That Are Well Loved in a Relationship?

Wrapping things up is Sagesex who says the world is a benevolent place for those who live in abundance. Learn the ins and outs of this strategy by reading About Abundance.

Many thanks to The Conscious Life for hosting last month’s Carnival. Next month’s Carnival will be hosted by Janet Dagley at The Reiki Digest. Keep up with Carnival happenings on Facebook, Volunteer to Host a future carnival, or check out Carnival of Healing Archives. Have a great weekend!

Welcome to Carnival of Healing #207! If this is your first Carnival you’re in for a treat. The submissions are always thought provoking and informative, and this edition is no different. So let’s get right to it –

Ever thought about how often you lie – to yourself or to others? Ever noticed that when you choose to lie it’s usually because of fear – or consequences, of what other people think, of what might happen. Telling the truth is an empowering shift that can turn your whole life around. Kara-Leah Grant presents How yoga helps unleash the power of truth in your life posted at Prana Flow NZ.

Heartstrong has two submissions in today’s Carnival and I suspect many of us will find the former to be good news (I know I did) — Large Thighs Protect Us from Heart Disease and Premature Death? and Heart Health: One E-mail Can Help Women with Heart Disease both posted at Healthy Hearts with Heartstrong.

September always finds many of us heading back to school. If you’re a student, you’ll find Donald’s 8 Tips to Help You Study Better and More Effectively posted at Life Optimizer very useful.

A quote from Rick Schiano’s submission, Our Lives Make a Difference Teaching — As you believe and grow in Christ it’s important to recognize how important you are to God. Your work of believing will be recognized by those who care to see.” posted at Ricks Victory Blog.

Do you have a major birthday coming up? One that ends in a 0 ? Madeleine Begun Kane shows you how to celebrate in style. Check out  Happy Birthday To Me posted at Mad Kane’s Humor Blog.

Looking for ways to feel better and stay healthy? A cleanse might be what you need. Caroline Dawson presents The Benefits of Lemon Juice Cleansing posted at Juice Cleanse.

Many pregnant women suffer with hemorrhoids. If you’re having a problem along those lines, Peter Jacobs has some pertinent info — Question about fecal discharge at 30 weeks? posted at Hemroid Treatment.

We all have too many things to do. But sometimes you just have to step back, look at the big picture, and prioritize what’s important, even if it’s not urgent. Take a look at Tim King’s video, Of Baking Bread and Busy posted at J. Timothy King’s Blog.

To be successful in life is not just about having a big bank account or becoming a managing director in your company. True success should be measured by one having attained the knowledge to live more consciously, intelligently and peacefully – which should all contribute towards one living a wise and fulfilling life. Jason Cooper presents Self-Knowledge is Power! Knowledge of Self Towards Successful Living posted at Knowledge Reform.com.

Looking for enlightenment in your relationships? Stefan Richter has some advice in his thoughtful article, Sex is not a solution | sagesex posted at sagesex.

Have you been wanting to say sorry, but can’t quite bring yourself to do it? One of these free cards might just do the trick. Head over to The Conscious Life and read Say “I’m Sorry!” with Style.

Taking a moment to express appreciation before a meal is not only a nice spiritual practice, but is also a healthy one. Gina Loree’ Marks presents Bless that Big Mac! posted at Grace in Gravity.

That concludes this edition of the Carnival of Healing. Mark your calendars for September 26 when Carnival of Healing #208 will be hosted at Air Filters & Purifiers for Life. Check out the Carnival on Facebook, Volunteer to Host a future carnival or check out Carnival of Healing Archives. Have a blessed week!