Unconscious conditioning

Date 31 August 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Even though we will spend a large proportion of our lives being unconsciously conditioned, we should apply common sense on how we conduct ourselves. Unconscious conditioning shouldn’t be an excuse for not thinking about and applying common sense to all our relationships. We use our past as a get out…
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Living with humility

Date 19 August 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Our past is responsible for shaping the way we see and live our life in the present moment and for some of us that becomes a humbling experience, for others it can be a nightmare. Regardless of how we grow up and how our lives have been previously shaped, it…
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The impact of OCD

Date 15 August 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Having Obsessive Compulsive Disorder isn’t easy, but can be managed. The obsessions brought about by the disorder not only interfere with everyday social activities, but with family life too. It may also have an effect on our health and success both in school and at work. It has ...
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Finding an understanding

Date 12 August 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
I spend my life looking for understanding, because without understanding I struggle. That when we come to understand what we’re dealing with, we take away the confusion and bring in more clarity. Without understanding, we limit our vision and the possibilities of how our lives can potentially turn out. Without…
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Our supporting role

Date 9 August 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
It is of course important that we protect ourselves where we must, but our role is also to support others too. However hard it is, not protecting our loved ones, simply allows mistrust and blame through the back door. Whether it’s a friend, in a relationship, family or a work…
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Strength in our differences

Date 3 August 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Does being different make us strong? There is no right or wrong answer. Each case is different. As a child, I knew I was different because there were physical things I struggled with, but not knowing and my ability not to dwell on my problems, made me emotionally strong. The…
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Prostate health

Date 2 August 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Up to one in three men will have symptoms related to their prostate gland at some point in their lives. Because the prostate surrounds the urethra, it’s likely to affect the way you pass urine if you have a prostate problem. In men, the most common cause of these symptoms…
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The nature of family

Date 29 July 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
The family unit although in theory sounds harmonious, in practice doesn’t always turn out like that. The nature of family is such that they have different opinions, different personalities, different values and different beliefs. Animosity brought about through jealousy is also part of the family scenario and it is ...
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Leading by example

Date 24 July 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Through confidence, we set the standards for ourselves, for our families. Through confidence, we demonstrate what we believe in and what we know, through many positive examples. We lead by example, we show others our way of doing things. Through positive examples, we build trust and through trust we let…
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Uses of Aloe Vera Plant

Date 20 July 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Many of us will be aware of the great soothing properties of Aloe Vera, but the clear gel from the fronds of the aloe plant does much more than soothe a sunburn. These are just some potential uses of the Aloe Vera plant: For digestion Aloe can benefit the digestive…
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Wellness & illness

Date 14 July 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
Being a premature second twin and having cerebral palsy would always mean problems with reflux and digestion. Even though I am careful with my lifestyle, it is still easy for me to get caught out. That’s par for the course. I’m not as ill as I used to be, but…
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My fair share of struggles

Date 30 June 2015
Author Ilana Estelle
It’s fair to say that I have had and I still continue to have my fair share of struggles. I get to the point where things tick over nicely, but then everything seems wrong, nothing seems right, and how I got to this place bothers me. There is so much…
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