Posted by: mindoversports on: March 28, 2007
Coaches who yell at and verbally abuse referees during a game are not only creating a distraction, but are also providing their teams with a reason to lose: “the ref (expletive) us.” Coaches (and owners) need to remember not to let their emotions get the best of them. They need to control themselves, especially when [...]
Posted by: mindoversports on: March 12, 2007
Visualization is a technique that is both ancient and powerful. Visualization is one of the most important skills you can learn, and can have a lasting effect on your health. Success in the medical use of visualization has been documented by the Menninger Clinic in Topeka, Kansas. A young boy with an inoperable malignant brain [...]
Posted by: mindoversports on: March 12, 2007
As long ago as the Fifth Century B.C., Greek physicians believed whatever happened in the mind influenced the body. Later, in the Second Century A.D., anatomists and physiologists were beginning to identify a connection between disposition and disease. The mind-body connection and its relationship to health also date back to the Buddha. In Tibetan Buddhist [...]
Posted by: mindoversports on: March 12, 2007
Many Native Americans have a perceived susceptibility to alcoholism. But a number of studies have concluded that heavy drinking is not a trait that is genetically transferred. A paper published in the Journal of Alcohol Studies reported that Ernest Harburg, a Senior Research Associate at the University of Michigan, conducted a 31-year research project with [...]
Posted by: mindoversports on: March 12, 2007
It’s important to remember that in matters of health (as in life) the key word is: Moderation. You can eat what you want, drink what you want, do what you want, as long as you practice moderation. But, unfortunately, those who resort to excessive behavior are usually the ones who are saddled with feelings of [...]