Category Archives: Thoughts and Emotions

Living with Intention: Seeing the Good and the Lesson of the Moment

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Josh Phillips

We know in B.E.S.T. that the subconscious brain has the power to run our physical body, shape our perception and literally  interface with the Peri-neural Nervous System (connective tissue, fascia, lymph, bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons-Dr. James Oshman’s work).  From the … Continue reading →

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Do You Have an Alkaline Mineral Deficiency?

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Josh Phillips

When we respond to life inappropriately; as if it is an event to control, dominate, or avoid we become stuck in the Sympathetic portion of the Autonomic Nervous System.  This system is primarily one of intense physical work, athletics or survival … Continue reading →

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Chronic Stress: You May Want to Consider Thyroid & Adrenal Support

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Josh Phillips

What is chronic stress?  It is work, kids, spouse, the economy, the middle east? No, a stress response is a reaction by our subconscious mind of perceived threat.  Seeing a tiger, a burning building, hearing a rattlesnake, these are all … Continue reading →

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Your Mind is Your Business!

Posted on March 24, 2011 by Josh Phillips

What I observe daily within my own mind and that of my clients is how easily we are distracted from being present, now.  And how quick we are in “sticking our noses” into other peoples business, yet not paying attention … Continue reading →

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Gerd, Indigestion, Heart Burn: PPI Dangers

Posted on March 22, 2011 by Josh Phillips

Proton Pump Inhibitors like Prevacid, Nexium and Protonix are widely used in this country for a variety of body symptoms.  As a MHS (Morter Health System) member I view symptoms as a wake up call.  A call to change: If … Continue reading →

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The Power to Observe What is Present

Posted on February 10, 2011 by Josh Phillips

I had worked with her husband for right eye closure and face drop; he has developed after he medicated a boil under his arm.  He also had unremitting headaches. Within 3 weeks his face was normal, with no eye closure.  … Continue reading →

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Traumatic Brain Injury and PTSD

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Josh Phillips

Many individuals returning home from military service have symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury.  According to a recent Newsweek article, 20% of our troops are vulnerable.  With 2.1 million service persons in Iraq & Afghanistan, the … Continue reading →

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Resistance: The Only True Cause of Dis-ease

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Josh Phillips

Dale Carnegie wrote ” I find that 50% of my worries vanish once I arrive at a clear, definite decision; and another 40% usually vanish once I start to carry out that decision.” There is a part of our being … Continue reading →

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Epigenetics: How Your Choices Affect Your Genetic Expression

Posted on December 8, 2010 by Josh Phillips

To put it in a nutshell, we all have inherited genetic strengths and weaknesses.  However all to often in the office I hear from clients “it’s in my genes”, my mother, father, sister, aunt had x,y,and z so the default … Continue reading →

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The 5 Things You Need To Ask Yourself Before You Come In For Care

Posted on November 16, 2010 by Josh Phillips

We are different at Desert Dove Health & Wellness Center.  We make no apologies and put everything up front.  We are Wholistic (see the whole, rather than treat the parts), Health Oriented (health is the goal; of mind, body, soul … Continue reading →

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