http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk The Free Spirit Centre UK site is a community centre devoted to personal development, self-help, soul development and healing where like-minded free spirits connect from around the world. en-us http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=44&id=956 Just like eating healthy and exercise, adequate sleep is an essential component for a health conscious life style. We are a sleep-deprived society and this is wrecking havoc on individuals mental and physical health. Lack of sleep can be as dangerous to your health as smoking. Studies have shown that people who slept 7 to 8 hours a night lived significantly longer than those who didnt. Lack of s Sat, 10 Sep 2005 11:36:43 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=44&id=212 As the second millenium slowly takes shape a strange dichotomy has evolved in the world of medicine. As quickly as science maps the human genome and get to grips with cloning, the more popular traditional medicine has become with the general public. Despite the giant steps taken by mankind, medicine in the 21st century is going back to its roots. Chinese herbalists are becoming as ubiquitous as th Sun, 23 Jan 2005 20:58:41 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=41&id=330 Sexual Intimacy is an experience that blows us all away at first. As a relationship proceeds however, the passionate fire tends to fade and burn out. If you learn to adapt to the new stages in your relationships, you can keep your passion fire burning and experience a sexual greatness you never thought you could accomplish! The reason sex becomes less mysterious is because it eventually enters a Mon, 24 Jan 2005 21:52:52 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=44&id=964 Our body is made up thousands of cells that differ in size, shape and function. Controlled by our DNA, each cell is programmed to perform certain tasks and after a specified period of time - die. This is normally done in an orderly manner. However, if our cells are exposed to carcinogens, viruses or ionizing radiation, for example, the DNA can become damaged creating havoc with this once orderly p Tue, 20 Sep 2005 06:58:43 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=41&id=363 The famous three words we never hear enough of in our life. Throughout our life span we keep looking, waiting and hoping for something to take us, or lead us, to our true love. Have you ever wondered where we can find love? What really is this word "Love" that we keep repeating to that someone special in our lives? How many times do you tell your partner "I love you"? Do you really mean it, or do Tue, 25 Jan 2005 13:59:22 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=41&id=858 Dinner dates with new companions can make or break a budding romance. First dates can be nerve racking. Planning the date can be particularly difficult. Where should you go, what should you do and what would be enjoyable? You might worry that your date will not like the restaurant, the food or worse yet, the company. Once the date begins you may sometimes struggle with conversation, feel awkward a Sun, 31 Jul 2005 18:51:45 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=48&id=1015 The belief system is there to show the possibility that there is something great out there, whether it is the Great Spirit, Godly forces, Goddess of energy or unconditional love of the highest power. Your own personal religion or beliefs are whatever you want them to be. They will be powerful enough to insure that everything that unfolds has a reason and that there are no accidents, no coincid Thu, 03 Nov 2005 13:27:37 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=48&id=1069 In my experience, every event in our lives carries a message. Of course, some occurrences are more significant than others. These significant events are considered signs or messages from Spirit, or Higher Self. The purpose of all signs is to get our attention. For what reason? To get us to Stop, Look, and Listen! Listen to what? Our intuition. An Ancient Tradition Native peoples relate to every Sun, 18 Dec 2005 06:25:47 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=44&id=568 Since the olfactory nerves (the nerves in the nose) are directly connected to the limbic system of the brain, their stimulation by the aroma of essential oils causes immediate, although perhaps subconscious, physical and emotional responses. The limbic system of the brain not only controls our drives of hunger, thirst, and sex, but more subtle responses of emotion, memory, creativity, and intuiti Wed, 16 Feb 2005 17:40:58 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=41&id=769 Affirming a desire rather than whining for what you want is the first step in taking an active roll in creating the love you want in your life. To affirm means to declare positively or firmly. When working with the general law of attraction remember that what we project into the universe is what we usually draw to us. Avoid negative thought patterns that can send you into a downward spiral. The hu Fri, 17 Jun 2005 13:34:06 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=44&id=793 No, it's not all you and your menopause, now is it? Your partner could be going through his own menopause, which could complicate your menopause process. Why? Having an understanding, gentle, caring, calm partner can help calm you down, but a grumpy one can set you and your hot flashes off. Why not try working together? The decline in testosterone that comes with aging, depression and irritabil Thu, 30 Jun 2005 17:38:52 -0700 http://www.freespiritcentre.co.uk/article.php?cid=41&id=918 Hearing the title of this article reminds me of the song by Robert Palmer, by the same name "Addicted to Love". When you recall Mr. Palmer's song you may remember that it is about the incredible feeling you have when you realize that you are "in love" and how wonderful it feels to "be in love" or become addicted to love. (The link to access the lyrics for Robert Palmer's song is at the bottom of t Thu, 25 Aug 2005 19:33:25 -0700