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Dream Symbols are highly individualistic Although there are archetypes of symbols common to most people, it s usually better to go within yourself to discover the meaning of symbols in your dreams than to consult a dream dictionary. Interpreting your dreams requires an understanding of yourself. Most images mean different things to different people. For example, ask three people what the color red symbolizes to them and you can get three completely different answers: Blood Stop Love Those answers couldn t be more different. Most images in dreams are like this, which is why YOU are the best person to interpret your own dreams. During a counseling session, a therapist will sometimes ask you about your dreams. But rarely will they tell you what they mean. Because the good doctor doesn t know what your dreams mean. Rather he or she will ask you a series of questions to help you uncover the meaning of symbols and images for yourself. This will often involve free association exercises as well as a skilled discussion of your history with regard to the images and...

As a medical oncologist, I have been honored to serve as physician, guide, and friend to thousands of individuals with cancer and their loved ones. Many heroic people have inspired and taught me a great deal about living courageously in the face of great challenges, and the unknown. Through this process, I have come to understand the experience of cancer as a journey -- filled with ups and downs, periods of calm and tumult, and extraordinary opportunities for healing and transformation. I have also seen, again and again, what powerful roles the mind, heart, and spirit can play in impacting every individual s journey through cancer. It is normal and common to feel overwhelmed by a cancer diagnosis, as anyone who has been through this experience can attest. Unfortunately, it is not yet normal or common for individuals and families to receive skillful, coherent, and comprehensive help in navigating the mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of cancer. For many, this is a painful and tragically missed opportunity. But it doesn t have to be so. Over many years...

The kidneys, bladder, and urinary ducts are all part of your urinary system that help your body to get rid of the waste. Your kidneys play the most important part in how the system works. Cleansing your kidneys is a way to improve how your kidneys function, as well as improving your overall health. The kidneys act as a filter that removes the toxins from your blood. The kidneys also help your body to maintain a proper fluid balance and regulates the amount of electrolytes in your body. These are substances, such as salts, that will disperse into ions when they are mixed with water. In order to be in good heath, you ve got to have the right balance of water and electrolytes in your body. If your kidneys are unhealthy, the rest of your body will be, as well. Each of your cells produce a waste that is the result of your metabolism in action. This waste is dispersed into your blood and proceeds on to your kidneys where it is filtered out. When you take drugs or drink alcohol, it is all filtered through your kidneys. When the kidneys are not working properly...