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  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    Sandpoint Wellness Council
    admin
    17 Apr 2012 | 11:46 am
    Transverse section of the wrist. Based off Gray's anatomy diagram of the same. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If you experience numbness, tingling, pain, shocklike pain, and/or burning sensations on the palmar surface of the hand that also affects the first three fingers and half of the fourth finger (from thumb to pinky), you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).  This condition often occurs from repetitive functions required in the workplace for such professions as typists, musicians, and craftspeople.  Such repetitive motions place pressure on the median nerve that passes…

  • Soothing Worry: Finding Peace Within the Earth Element

    Meridian Massage Institute Blog
    Cindy Black
    29 Mar 2012 | 1:00 am
    (Part two of a two part series on Earth) Original art by Cindy Black In part one of the Earth series, we met the anxious, over-thinking mind.  What happens when this mind interacts with daily events? It tends to create more worrisome thoughts. This state of mind runs on energy from the Earth Element, depleting the resource of Earth. Physiologically Earth energy, or Qi, is needed for digestion, absorption of nutrients and Qi from food.  The same energy that we use to digest our food is used to digest our thoughts.  This is why it is recommended that when we eat, we just eat and enjoy our…

  • Prince Charles's alternative medicine foundation 'brought down by fraud'

    ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE - Yahoo! News Search Results
    15 May 2012 | 2:44 am
    Through no fault of the heir to the throne, the Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health is to be wound up due to embezzlement, writes RICHARD KAY.

  • What Are the Benefits of Kerala Ayurveda?

    Alternative Medicine
    admin4
    12 May 2012 | 8:22 am
    You may have heard of Ayurveda at some point in the past, and you may also think that you even know a thing or two about this kind of alternative treatment. You should realize that there are actually many different types of ayurvedic treatment, including Kerala Ayurveda that originated in the country of its namesake. [...]

  • Homeopathy: An Introduction

    NCCAM Featured Content
    1 May 2012 | 9:13 am
    Homeopathy, also known as homeopathic medicine, is an alternative medical system that was developed in Germany more than 200 years ago. This fact sheet provides a general overview of homeopathy and suggests sources for additional information.
 
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  • Homeopathy: An Introduction

    1 May 2012 | 9:13 am
    Homeopathy, also known as homeopathic medicine, is an alternative medical system that was developed in Germany more than 200 years ago. This fact sheet provides a general overview of homeopathy and suggests sources for additional information.

  • Message from the Director: What the Science Says About Complementary Health Practices for Asthma

    17 Apr 2012 | 4:44 pm
    More than 24 million people in the United States, including 7 million children, suffer from asthma—a chronic lung condition that causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, and shortness of breath. Although there is no cure for this condition, conventional medical treatments are very effective for managing asthma symptoms, and most people are able to control their asthma with conventional therapies and behavioral changes.Even so, some people turn to complementary health practices in their efforts to relieve asthma symptoms, particularly for children. As a matter of fact, in the 2007 National…

  • What You Need To Know About Asthma and Complementary Health Practices

    17 Apr 2012 | 4:26 pm
    Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages. It causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Although there is no cure, most people are able to control their asthma with conventional therapies and by avoiding the substances that can set off asthma attacks. Even so, some people turn to complementary health practices such as acupuncture, breathing exercises, and herbal supplements in their efforts to relieve symptoms.If you’re thinking about complementary health practices for asthma, here’s what you need to know: There is not enough…

  • NCCAM Clinical Digest: Asthma and Complementary Health Practices

    17 Apr 2012 | 4:19 pm
    Asthma is a chronic lung disease that affects people of all ages. It causes episodes of wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. Although there is no cure, most people with asthma are able to manage the disease with medications and behavioral changes.Researchers also are studying various complementary health approaches for asthma relief. This issue provides information on "what the science says" about complementary health practices for asthma, including acupuncture, breathing exercises, and herbs and other dietary supplements.

  • Message from the Director: It's Time To Talk

    14 Mar 2012 | 11:12 am
    We know that nearly 40 percent of Americans use some kind of complementary health practice. But we also know that most patients do not proactively disclose use of complementary health practices to their health care providers. Likewise, most providers don’t initiate the discussion with their patients. As a physician, I strongly believe that patients and their health care providers need to talk openly about all of their health care practices to ensure safe, coordinated care. Talking not only allows fully integrated care, but it also minimizes risks of interactions with a patient’s…
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  • Soothing Allergies with Sulfur

    14 May 2012 | 4:56 am
    A chemical element found naturally in foods like garlic and onions, sulfur shows promise in the treatment of arthritis. For instance, studies indicate that taking supplements that contain methylsulfonylmethane (or MSM, a form of sulfur) may offer relief of osteoarthritis of the knee. Found to fight inflammation, MSM may help lessen osteoarthritis-related pain ....Read Full Post

  • Rutin for Better Health?

    13 May 2012 | 3:11 pm
    A substance found naturally in a number of foods and widely available in supplement form, rutin is said to treat varicose veins and protect against major health issues like heart disease and stroke. Many proponents claim that rutin can help enhance health by strengthening the blood vessels....Read Full Post

  • Can Ivy Gourd Control Diabetes?

    10 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    A type of tropical plant long used in herbal medicine, ivy gourd is often touted as a natural remedy for diabetes. Many proponents suggest that ivy gourd can help treat diabetes by protecting against spikes in blood sugar (also known as "glucose")....Read Full Post

  • Galphimia for Natural Allergy Relief?

    8 May 2012 | 6:55 am
    With spring in full swing, many allergy sufferers are seeking relief from the runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, and sniffling that typically accompany hay fever. One lesser-known remedy sometimes recommended for allergy relief is galphimia, an herb native to Mexico and Central America. Although research on galphimia is limited, several small studies suggest that galphimia may help reduce allergy-related itching and watering of the eyes....Read Full Post

  • Trigger Point Therapy for Back Pain

    25 Apr 2012 | 4:59 am
    More than 26 American adults frequently experience low back pain, according to the American Academy of Pain Medicine. To find relief, many people turn to trigger point therapy. Practiced by many types of healthcare providers (including medical doctors, osteopaths, and massage therapists), trigger point therapy involves detecting and releasing trigger points (spots in the skeletal muscle that produce pain when compressed)....Read Full Post
 
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    Complementary Medicine / Alternative Medicine News From Medical News Today

  • Healers See The "Aura" Of People

    8 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    Researchers in Spain have found that many of the individuals claiming to see the aura of people - traditionally called "healers" or "quacks"- actually present the neuropsychological phenomenon known as "synesthesia" (specifically, "emotional synesthesia"). This might be a scientific explanation of their alleged "virtue"...

  • Ancient Remedy Slows Prostate Tumor Cell Proliferation

    8 May 2012 | 2:00 am
    An over-the-counter natural remedy derived from honeybee hives arrests the growth of prostate cancer cells and tumors in mice, according to a new paper from researchers at the University of Chicago Medicine. Caffeic acid phenethyl ester, or CAPE, is a compound isolated from honeybee hive propolis, the resin used by bees to patch up holes in hives...

  • Oral Zinc Found To Reduce Common Cold Symptoms In Adults More Than Kids

    7 May 2012 | 2:00 pm
    People who take oral zinc may experience shorter common cold symptoms than those who do not, researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), Toronto, and McMaster University reported in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).The authors added that adverse effects, especially when higher doses are taken, are common...

  • Mindfulness Skills Benefit Both Physician And Patient

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am
    Training physicians in mindfulness meditation and communication skills can improve the quality of primary care for both practitioners and their patients, University of Rochester Medical Center researchers report in a study published online in the journal Academic Medicine...

  • Yoga May Help Prevent Adolescent Mental Problems

    30 Apr 2012 | 2:00 am
    High school students who do yoga may derive psychological benefits, researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School reported in the April issue of Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics...
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    BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine - Latest Articles

  • Baicalin, a natural compound, promotes regulatory T cell differentiation

    ji yang
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: CD4+CD25+Foxp3+ regulatory T (Treg) cells inhibit autoimmunity and protect against tissue injury. The development of these Treg cells is controlled by the regulator protein Foxp3, which can be enhanced by the in vitro activation of Foxp3 in the presence of transforming growth factor-beta. However, little is known about alternative methods, such as the use of natural products, for controlling Foxp3-mediated Treg cell differentiation.MethodHEK 293T cells were transfected with Foxp3 expression plasmid, and then treated with different compounds, Foxp3 mRNA expression was determined by…

  • Hypoglycemic and antilipidemic properties of kombucha tea in alloxan-induced diabetic rats

    Ahmed Aloulou
    15 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: Diabetes has become a serious health problem and a major risk factor associated with troublesome health complications, such as metabolism disorders and liver-kidney dysfunctions. The inadequacies associated with conventional medicines have led to a determined search for alternative natural therapeutic agents. The present study aimed to investigate and compare the hypoglycemic and antilipidemic effects of kombucha and black tea, two natural drinks commonly consumed around the world, in surviving diabetic rats. Methods: Alloxan diabetic rats were orally supplied with kombucha and…

  • Dietary intervention with narrow-leaved cattail rhizome flour (Typha angustifolia L.) prevents intestinal inflammation in the trinitrobenzenesulphonic acid model of rat colitis

    Andrea Fruet
    3 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a chronic inflammation of the intestinal epithelium that is driven by the intestinal immune system, oxidative stress and the loss of tolerance to the luminal microbiota. The use of dietary products containing ingredients such as fibres and carbohydrates and/or antioxidant compounds have been used as a therapeutic strategy for intestinal diseases because these products are considered effective in the modulation of the immune system and colonic microbiota. We investigated the beneficial effects of cattail rhizome flour (Typha angustifolia L.) in…

  • Natural resistance to ascorbic acid induced oxidative stress is mainly mediated by catalase activity in human cancer cells and catalase-silencing sensitizes to oxidative stress

    Christoph Klingelhoeffer
    1 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: Ascorbic acid demonstrates a cytotoxic effect by generating hydrogen peroxide, a reactive oxygen species (ROS) involved in oxidative cell stress. A panel of eleven human cancer cell lines, glioblastoma and carcinoma, were exposed to serial dilutions of ascorbic acid (5-100 mmol/L). The purpose of this study was to analyse the impact of catalase, an important hydrogen peroxide-detoxifying enzyme, on the resistance of cancer cells to ascorbic acid mediated oxidative stress. Methods: Effective concentration (EC50) values, which indicate the concentration of ascorbic acid that reduced…

  • Antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Viola betonicifolia whole plant

    Naveed Muhammad
    1 May 2012 | 7:00 pm
    Background: Pyrexia, algesia and inflammation are associated with several pathological conditions. Synthetic drugs available for the treatment of these conditions cause multiple unwanted effects. Several studies are ongoing worldwide to find natural healing agents with better safety profile. The current study was thus aimed at evaluating antipyretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities of the methanolic extract of whole plant of V. betonicifolia (VBME). Methods: VBME was employed to assess antipyretic activity in yeast induced hyperthermia. Analgesic profile was ascertained in acetic…
 
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  • What Are the Specifics Behind an Ayurvedic Diet?

    admin4
    16 May 2012 | 8:43 am
    Many people have heard about the Ayurvedic diet and how it can help you lose weight, but it’s important to remember to actually look into the details of a diet before you try it. There are many different diets that claim that they will be able to help you lose all of the weight that [...]

  • Taking a Look at Proper Essential Oils Guide

    admin4
    14 May 2012 | 10:31 am
    Essential oils should be a major part of anyone’s life because there are plenty of different types of oils that can improve your life for different reasons. It’s nice to always have an essential oils guide by your side because you want to make sure that you can easily find each oil and what it [...]

  • What Are the Benefits of Kerala Ayurveda?

    admin4
    12 May 2012 | 8:22 am
    You may have heard of Ayurveda at some point in the past, and you may also think that you even know a thing or two about this kind of alternative treatment. You should realize that there are actually many different types of ayurvedic treatment, including Kerala Ayurveda that originated in the country of its namesake. [...]

  • How Exercise and Computer Use Can Improve Memory

    admin4
    11 May 2012 | 11:22 am
    Here is some more evidence of the mind body connection and how any therapy has to be holistic in order for it to be truly effective: A recent study has found that regular exercise and using a computer could help combat memory problems that the elderly may face as a result of their advancing years. [...]

  • Taking a Look at the History of Reflexology

    admin4
    11 May 2012 | 9:01 am
    Like most forms of alternative treatment or medicine, the history of reflexology starts in the ancient civilization of Egypt. There were different types of reflexology techniques found in different parts of the ancient world, but the bulk of the evidence has been found in ancient tombs in Egypt. Although this form of treatment was modernized [...]
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    Acupuncture News

  • 21 Suggestions for Success

    JING
    11 May 2012 | 1:19 pm
    This primer by NYTimes best-selling author H. Jackson Brown Jr. has made the internet and social media rounds, but as we fast approach the half-way mark of 2012, it deserves a little refresh! 1. Marry the right person. This one decision will determine 90% of your happiness or misery. 2. Work at something you enjoy and that's worth your time and talent. 3. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully. 4. Become the most positive and enthusiastic person you know. 5. Be forgiving of yourself and others. 6. Be generous. 7. Have a grateful heart. 8. Persistence, persistence, persistence.

  • Pushing the Point: Integrating Acupressure and Chinese Medicine in Psychiatric Nursing Practice

    JING
    22 Apr 2012 | 6:52 pm
    Integrative therapies are all the rage, particularly in psychiatric and mental health settings. It is an honor to be accepted for a pre-conference session at the American Psychiatric Nurses Association's 26th annual conference in Pittsburgh this November. Check out the abstract!  ABSTRACT: With the rising costs of care, decreased reimbursement for services, and shortage of mental health clinicians, patients and providers are increasingly researching and incorporating integrative therapies as part of a holistic care plan. A review of the literature revealed a growing evidence base for the…

  • Spring Allergy Help

    JING
    23 Mar 2012 | 9:38 am
    Spring winds are slowly clearing winter away, and with them can come an onslaught of ear, nose, and throat woes. In order to enjoy the beautiful blooming of the season without burying your head in a tissue, take a look at this self-care sheet for strategies to prevent and treat seasonal allergies.

  • Product Highlight: Omni-Gym

    JING
    25 Feb 2012 | 4:07 pm
    Anti-gravity and aerial exercise have been making waves for the past few years, though many gyms are hesitant to offer the trend. These suspension systems provide no-impact, body weight resistance training to promote flexibility strength and balance. They can help decompress the spine using a variety on inversion techniques appropriate for those with everything from bulging discs to fibromyaligia without the ankle strain many of the standard tables provide. Plus you can at least momentarily pretend you are in your own Cirque du Soleil show! Not all systems are created equal and not everyone…

  • Recent Favorites in Self-Care

    JING
    12 Feb 2012 | 9:52 am
    We are six weeks into the new year and the enthusiasm for goals or resolutions may be waning or have been abandoned. Since health and wellness are almost always on everyone's let for improvement,  wanted to share some of my favorite tools and products I have been recommending and personally using for health promotion and disease prevention. You Are Your Own Gym by Mark Lauren Long, steady state cardiovascular exercise may have it's place when training for races, but in the real world, functional training that encourages strengthening of the muscles you use most for activities of daly…
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    Deepest Health

  • Chinese Medicine Podcast 19 – Eric Brand – Discussing the Chinese herb trade

    Eric Grey
    16 May 2012 | 3:30 am
    In this episode of the podcast, we talk to eminent scholar and owner of Legendary Herbs, Eric Brand.  In a somewhat briefer than normal conversation, we discuss topics of Chinese herb processing, the trade in Chinese herbs and questions of herbal access.  Eric is obviously a very knowledgeable person, sharing information that anybody with an interest in Chinese herbalism will be likely to find fascinating. If you want to learn more about Eric’s work, or order some of his excellent Chinese herbal single & formula granules, visit Legendary Herbs. You can also access his archived…

  • Manual of Acupuncture author, Peter Deadman, on iPad apps, community acupuncture & more

    Eric Grey
    14 May 2012 | 7:32 am
    Given a choice between practicing only Chinese herbs or only acupuncture, I would quickly choose the former. That should be no surprise to anybody who has visited Deepest Health for any length of time. That being said, I have immense respect for acupuncture and find myself fascinated by it daily. My great hope is to someday have enough time to begin to devote myself to a deeper study of this modality that I use almost every day. This is why, when it was released, I picked up the new iPad version of the iconic Manual of Acupuncture by Peter Deadman (and team). At $35.99, it’s cheaper…

  • Love, inspiration and living Chinese medicine

    Eric Grey
    12 Apr 2012 | 1:18 pm
    So now Faith, Hope and Love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (Corinthians 1:13) Have you ever found yourself frozen? In private practice in Chinese medicine (as in other medicine – I assume) this happens. A particularly difficult patient walks in, presenting with something you’ve never seen before. Or perhaps they are a challenge to deal with personally, challenging your every move and demanding special treatment. At times, particularly when other strains are involved, this produces a frozen state – you don’t know what to do, don’t know what…

  • Studying Chinese Medicine – new issue of Chinese Medicine Quarterly is ready

    Eric Grey
    28 Mar 2012 | 1:52 pm
    As a practitioner of Chinese medicine, my developmental trajectory has been… interesting.  Because I was in higher education for the better part of a decade before starting medical school, I started a little burnt out.  However, the enthusiasm I had for this new venture powered me through my first year with no problem.  At the beginning of the second year, I started this website, which gave me another shot in the arm. However, second year is also the year of rote memorization in our program, and at the time that wasn’t a skill I possessed.  Not really.  I started to lose…

  • Deepest Health Podcast 18 – Laurie Ayers – Chinese medicine scholarship & memorization

    Eric Grey
    12 Mar 2012 | 1:51 pm
    Interview with Laurie Ayers, LAc (UK) I’m happy to welcome Laurie Ayers to the Deepest Health podcast. Laurie is a rising star in the field of Chinese medicine whom I met through his involvement with the Institute of Classics in East Asian Medicine (ICEAM). He is someone who consistently inspires me to be a better student, and has helped me unlock more than one difficult case. Also, as a Chinese medicine practitioner in the United Kingdom, he has a few interesting notes to share with those of us who practice elsewhere. Learning about the differences in how this medicine is practiced in…
 
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    Aromatherapy Blog

  • Aromatherapy products

    10 May 2012 | 10:38 pm
    This my recommeded aromatherapy products, which is made from 100 % pure natural ingredient and has certificate organic too. Check this out!

  • making soy candles with essential oils

    3 May 2012 | 12:33 pm
    oy candles are great because they're all natural, they're made from 100% soybeans, making soy candles with essential oils would make you feel the benefit of aromatherapy also.

  • Lavender and lavender blend essential

    3 May 2012 | 5:03 am
    Information provided by this site includes about how lavender and lavender blend essential oils work, uses of lavender oils, some of recipes using lavender oils, and other essential oils as well.

  • Lavender Flower Garden

    3 May 2012 | 1:24 am
    Are you looking to create a peaceful setting on your own porch, deck or yard without spending a lot of time or money? Try a lavender flower garden. Lavender flower has many benefits to us.

  • Homemade Easter Gift Ideas - Keep it Simple and Unique

    3 May 2012 | 12:10 am
    Homemade Easter Gift Ideas - Easter is a time of grand celebrations and fun. Hiding the Easter eggs around the house and the Easter Sunday egg hunt are very popular even today.
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    Natural Health Tips and Ayurvedic Medicine

  • Tamarind, a Forgotten Herbal Remedy

    Aparna K V
    25 Apr 2012 | 11:44 am
      I can go boating in my mouth when I speak of tamarind. This increased production of saliva in the mouth is due to the tartaric acid in tamarind. Tamarind (the fruit of Tamarindus indica) is available in a few varieties out of which the sour type is the most popular one in the Indian [...]

  • Psyllium Husk for Fibre, IBS, Cholesterol and Weight Loss

    Aparna K V
    15 Apr 2012 | 6:13 am
    When it comes to a high fibre diet, Psyllium Husk (Isabgol or Ispaghula) ranks first. Psyllium Husk is obtained from the seeds of Plantago Psyllium plant which grows like weed. Psyllium is not a new discovery although it is gaining popularity as a digestive aid amongst the herb loving population. Psyllium is a great source [...]

  • Treat Parasites with Wormwood

    Aparna K V
    6 Apr 2012 | 11:05 am
    What Is Wormwood? Much used in traditional medicine, Bitter Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) is a herb which needs to be specially mentioned in our healthcare blog. If you know Absinthe then you probably know Wormwood too. It was a highly intoxicating beverage of the 19th century which was later on banned due to its toxicity. Absinthe [...]

  • Cooking Tips with Tarragon

    Aparna K V
    29 Mar 2012 | 11:46 am
    Dark green leaves and thin stems characterize Tarragon, a not so popular bittersweet herb. Native to Southern Europe, this perennial is also known as Estragon, Dragon Wort and Little Dragon. In some European cuisines, they love the Anise like or licorice like flavour it adds to their dishes and beverages. Recent years saw Tarragon’s growth [...]

  • Every Other Use of Rosemary You Wish to Know

    Aparna K V
    25 Mar 2012 | 1:28 am
    ROSEMARY (Rosmarinus officinalis) the bushy perennial herb has a distinct place in my wall mounted mirror cabinet. I like Rosemary as an essential oil and less as a herb in my kitchen. A few drops of Rosemary added to my regular hair oil will stimulate my lazy hair follicles and enhance hair growth. Sometimes, when [...]
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    About.com Holistic Healing

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    15 May 2012 | 7:01 pm
    Healing Photo of the Week Breathing Exercises I keep a Healing Photo of the Week Archive if you wish to revisit previous photos featured. ~ Healing Lesson of the Day ~ ~ Affirmation of the Day ~ Elke Selzle / Getty Images Follow on Twitter | Follow on Facebook | Follow on Google+Visit my Forum | Newsletter Sign Up

  • Looking Closely At Our Mirror Reflections

    15 May 2012 | 10:15 am
    Ever catch a glimpse of yourself in a shop window and a started by seeing yourself in a different perspective? Our self-images can be clouded or completely wrong. To get a clearer picture of yourself you may want to pay closer attention to the behaviors of the people in your life (friends, family, co-workers, etc.). These individuals serve as our mirrors reflecting characteristics of ourselves that we might not recognize otherwise. They are our teachers. Reflections What Our Mirror Reflections Are Trying to Teach Us Internal Imaging Inner Beauty Reflections ~ Healing Lesson of the Day ~ ~…

  • Healing Doses of the Week - May 07-13

    14 May 2012 | 3:00 am
    May 14, 2012 - Throughout the week I am blogging, writing new articles, updating or revising older content, also adding reader submissions. Healing Doses is Monday morning's blog roundup of what has been added over the past week at About Holistic Healing. H E A L I N G ~ L E S S O N S mon tue wed thu fri sat sun Newest Articles and Highlights Ancient Secrets of the Goddesses, Brigit Healing Photo of the Week: Holistic First Aid Newest ASK an Intuitive Q&A: Get Excited About Crisis Focus Friday: Honoring Our Mothers Recent Blogs Lakota Rare White Buffalo Slain Mothers and Daughters…

  • Lakota Rare White Buffalo Slain

    12 May 2012 | 10:55 am
    May 12, 2012 - Today would have been the one year birthday for Lightning Medicine Cloud. I reported on the white buffalo calf's naming ceremony last summer. Sadly I have now learned that both Lightning Medicine Cloud and his mother have been killed. The white buffalo's father died from a lightning strike on April 3rd. All three dead in the span of a month. The white buffalo symbolizes peace and hope of all nations. The slaughter of these two is a shameful action, and is being called (rightfully so!) a hate crime. A reward now in the upwards amount of $45,000 has been raised via an outpouring…

  • Honoring Our Mothers

    11 May 2012 | 7:39 am
    May 11, 2012 - Honoring Our Mothers - First thing this morning I adhered a postage stamp onto an envelope and attached it with clothespin to the mail basket on my front porch for pick up. Sending out a card and phoning my mother on Mother's Day is one of my annual daughter duties that I never fail. Although I laughingly call it a "daughter duty" I truly feel it is an honor. I have a loving relationship with my mother and am so very grateful for all the nurturing she gave me as a child and continues to give in my adult years. The lessons my mother bestowed on me as a child have served me well.
 
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    Science of Energy Healing

  • A B-Earthday Gift from the Universe

    gia combs-ramirez
    24 Apr 2012 | 11:25 am
    Happy birthday to me! I’m excited and a bit nervous about this coming year (although doesn’t excitement always have some nervousness in it?) Mostly I’m in joy because it feels like the journey to be ready for the 2012 shift of the ages has finally reached its culmination. For the first time in a long...

  • Living Normally While Acting Extraordinarily

    gia combs-ramirez
    31 Mar 2012 | 12:57 pm
    We are a passionate species. Which is good. Our passion feeds our heart which makes us care about making a difference. Our passion feeds our sense of purpose which makes us push past seemingly impossible odds. And our passion feeds our voices which make us speak with conviction and inspiration. But sometimes our passion loses...

  • Signs of Transformation

    giacr
    21 Mar 2012 | 4:55 pm
    I’ve been talking about planetary transformation for a while and last year I had a weekly radio-style program that helped deal with transformation on all levels. Although we had energy healing sessions each week, the information was also helpful in providing context for people about what was going on. I want to continue that trend...

  • The Joy (really!) of Taxes

    giacr
    16 Mar 2012 | 12:48 pm
    I am a right brain, energy reading, woo woo person. Balancing check books, doing taxes and other human left brain tasks are not my forte nor my passion. Over the years, though, I’ve released all resistance to doing them and made my peace with these tasks. Of course, I don’t actually “do” my taxes, but...

  • Transformation Weariness | Not just winter blues

    gia combs-ramirez
    21 Feb 2012 | 2:55 pm
    At first I thought it was just mid-winter blues that seemed to be affecting some people around me. But as more and more people reported in with the same symptoms (from around the world) I began to do some energy reading to discover the cause of it. The symptoms are a general tiredness and mental...
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    Association For Meridian Energy Therapies The AMT

  • EmoTrance Case Story - The Stuck Energy of Betrayal

    25 Apr 2012 | 5:57 am
    After attending the 2012 Tenth Anniversary EmoTrance Conference and becoming one of the new generation of EmoTrance Practitioners, Dez Sellars decided to share his first professional Emotional Transformation session with a client. Presenting Issues: Husband betrayed her and slept with a neighbour for 7 months Lets her husband walk all over her Hospital fear of operation for this Thursday Her Dad Passed away 3 years ago Read on for the full case study...

  • The Energist - April 2012

    19 Apr 2012 | 8:44 am
    Welcome to the April 2012 edition of The Energist. In this issue: Quick Tip for Professional Energists Case Story – EFT for Pain after Cancer Surgery by Denise Jacques Tapping EFT for Cancer by Dr Silvia Hartmann Tenth Anniversary EmoTrance Conference – This Weekend! Case Story – EFT for “I Am Not Good Enough” by Catherine Dixon The Social Side of The AMT Case Story – A Beautiful Cleft Lip Victim by Issac Lim

  • EFT Case Story: EFT for "I Am Not Good Enough"

    17 Apr 2012 | 3:52 am
    AMT Trainer Catherine Dixon writes: Sometimes we hear a message over and over again through different stage of our life yet it is only when something alarming happens that this message becomes insistent that we are forced to take action. Often what brings us to a treatment is not the issue itself but what lies behind it and drives the behaviour. One of the most powerful beliefs that can affect people in negative ways is the perception that in some way, they are not good enough. This can lead to crippling feelings of low self worth on one extreme to being over driven and having to prove your…

  • 2012 Call For Presenters & Conference Registration - Special £99.99 Early Bird Rate!

    2 Apr 2012 | 6:40 am
    We are pleased to announce that tickets are now available to order for the AMT's 2012 EFT & Energy Psychology Conference which takes place in November. To celebrate the launch of tickets we are offering the very special price of £99.99 for a limited time only. On top of this, we are happy welcome submissions for a slot as a presenter at the Conference. We are looking for innovative new techniques and bright, energetic presenters able to capture the imagination of our delegates. If you think you would make a perfect presenter please submit your proposal here.

  • EFT Case Story: A Beautiful Cleft Lip Victim

    30 Mar 2012 | 5:17 am
    Isaac Lim, a complementary therapist is registered with the Malaysian Ministry of Health-TCM and member of Malaysian Society for Complementary Medicine (MSCM) and of the Malaysian Psychology Association, shares this excellent EFT story about a young lady who had surgery and speech therapy so she "looked and sounded beautiful from the outside" but on the inside, still felt ashamed and disfigured. EFT helped her feel beautiful inside and out.
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    DeanRamsden.com

  • What is Energy Balancing?

    Dean Ramsden
    9 May 2012 | 9:02 pm
    The term “energy balancing” is often used when talking about energy healing. So, what exactly is being balanced by a healer? Energy healing uses the chakras and other structured energy systems to effect a positive shift in the physical, emotional, or spiritual health of a client. The chakra system is a map of the development of human consciousness as it proceeds from one stage of growth into the next. Each of the chakras builds on the the stage of consciousness development beneath it, as well as expanding upon the utility of any lower chakra and its functioning. Humans beings are…

  • Cherry Blossoms in Japan

    Dean Ramsden
    17 Apr 2012 | 9:40 am
    Dean is teaching in Japan, for the month of April 2012. More news (and photos) will be posted here on this page soon, but until then … enjoy the slide show photos of the cherry blossoms of Kyoto! They were past their peak by the time I arrived here, but are still utterly gorgeous. Snippets of Conversation Below are extracts from Dean’s recent Facebook postings on Astral Healing & the Barbara Brennan School of Healing Dean: “Astral healing is a curious blend of actual astral extraction work, the client facing up to hidden forces at work in their lives, and the evolution…

  • What’s New For April 2012

    Dean Ramsden
    31 Mar 2012 | 4:40 am
    Spring is upon us, and I’m looking forward to flying over from North Borneo to Kyoto, Japan this month. Cherry blossom season is almost upon Japan, and my camera is eager to feature Kyoto and her temples in full bloom. I’m very excited, but until I get there here is what’s new, for April 2012: I am currently preparing for my April 2012 Japanese classes, which will include my Class 2 Astral Energetics material (with translation by Yui Wang). In June I will be teaching the English language-only version of that class. Go to my Japanese-only web site for more details about my…

  • Astral Energetics Class Two

    Dean Ramsden
    24 Mar 2012 | 1:50 am
    “The Practical Guide to the Astral worlds and working with Spirit Beings” is the second class in the Astral Energetics series of teachings. It explores useful ways we can work with the Astral world as modern day spiritual workers or healer practitioners. This class expands upon the material covered in the November 2011 Astral Energetics class, but can also be taken by students as a stand-alone home study course. Everyone is familiar with the idea of spirit beings existing alongside the human realm. We find reference to spirit beings in all main stream religions…

  • Energetic Boundaries

    Dean Ramsden
    8 Mar 2012 | 4:00 pm
    Energetic boundaries are vitally important in the field of energy healing. A boundary is that which defines the edge between “self” and “other”. A boundary is also a way in which we separate out various perceptions of reality, leaving us able to focus our attention on the world around us in a particular way. An obvious example of a physical boundary is the human skin. The layer of skin over our body both separates us from the outer world as well as protecting us from dangers. Yet, it needs to be breathable (letting things out of the container of self), repairable (as…
 
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  • Country Pea Soup with Rosemary

    Di-Di Hoffman
    16 May 2012 | 2:20 am
    If you are wondering if split pea soup can be improved ask Rosemary, she has the answer. This delightful recipe by Carolyn Dille and Susan Belsinger is even better with the addition of smoked ham. Any pea soup improves in flavour when made in advance; thin it with a little water when reheating. Serves 8 700g split peas, washed and sorted1 large rosemary sprig1 bay leaf, preferably fresh2 medium carrots, diced1 large potato, diced3 celery stalks, diced1 small onion, diced¼ cup olive oil1 tsp salt3 cloves garlic, minced2 Tbs fresh rosemary, chopped Place split peas in a large soup pot and…

  • Setting Up Your Compost Bin

    Di-Di Hoffman
    4 May 2012 | 2:15 am
    A compost bin or heap is an essential part of any sustainable food garden. First look at the different options available from garden centres and hardware stores. If they don't suit your pocket use your imagination to make your own from scrap materials. Stout wire mesh, such as chicken or bird wire, can be made into a cylinder and lined with 80% shade cloth or with an old carpet. Old doors, corrugated iron sheeting and all manner of discarded panels can be used to make simple containers. You can construct bins from precast concrete walling panels and make a front section of sliding wooden…

  • Four Compost Making Requirements

    Di-Di Hoffman
    27 Apr 2012 | 1:27 am
    When making compost there are four basic requirements, and since these four requirements apply to pretty much every life form on the planet, including us humans, they shouldn't be too hard to remember. Our aim when constructing a compost heap is creating the right environment for the billions of organisms that make the compost happen. The first requirement is air. A happy compost heap will have a balance of air and water, just like a squeezed out sponge: the whole surface area is coated in water, but there are air spaces in between. There will also be good airflow in a happy compost…

  • Start Growing Compost Crops

    Di-Di Hoffman
    20 Apr 2012 | 2:05 am
    Growing a variety of crops specifically for compost making ensures a good supply of green material and it provides a diverse diet for the microorganisms in the compost pile. If you have limited space you can grow these crops in between ornamentals or you can grow them in the food garden during the cooler months. In larger food gardens we devote specific beds to year round compost crop production. When sowing the crops you can mix the seeds that go into the bed and you don’t need to worry too much about spacing. Most food gardeners mix the seeds beforehand and then broadcast sow them into…
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  • Bare-root transplant

    Mike (tfb)
    4 May 2012 | 9:03 am
    [From 01-May-2012] It’s out of the moist paper germination environment, and into the wilder world of the cellpak. This is a baby golden cherry tomato—can’t you tell?!—going into standard sterile seedling mix of equal parts perlite, vermiculite and peat. As long as the root hasn’t gotten too long, I just plunk ‘em down, cover and water in, letting the roots find their own way down (a few years back, I probably would have made tiny holes and painstakingly inserted each one, but really, they seem to do that work a lot more efficiently). On a side note, I think I heard…

  • Eggplant!

    Mike (tfb)
    3 May 2012 | 2:25 pm
    [From 26-Apr-2012] Eggplant pushing up, for the first time probably ever in my tiny farming career, in real sun, not those kinda ghastly (but effective enough) fluorescent lights. This is part of the current season’s unusual start-up, split between two farm locations (where I live and where I grow, about a mile apart, eight minutes by bike!), and smaller and way later than usual, and than the crazy weather allowed. These guys, along with peppers and tomatoes, are in 200- and 128-cell trays, seeded from bareroot germination into a smaller cell size than the usual 72, to make the most of…

  • Mixing greens

    Mike (tfb)
    2 May 2012 | 8:24 am
    [From 25-Apr-2012] Measuring seed for lettuce and Asian greens mixes, using a digital gram scale from the local headshop. It works well, except I wish the auto-shutoff didn’t happen so quick. I was quite amazed by the selection of digital scales available, starting at, I think it was $20, and going up in $5 increments for a whole slew of models. Didn’t realize so many people were into making their own small-batch seasoning blends and custom salad mixes. Wow. Hahaha. The mixes are basically trial and error. For salad mix, it’s about color and texture at this point: frillier,…

  • Rock garden

    Mike (tfb)
    1 May 2012 | 12:24 pm
    Rocks, rocks, as far as the eye can see. This is how the market garden field looks, before the post-winter work up. Months of snow and rain, have washed the surface rocks clean, so it looks worse than it is. Still, a lotta rocks, pushing up fresh each year.Rock garden

  • Garlic check-in

    Mike (tfb)
    18 Apr 2012 | 9:54 am
    [From 16-Apr-2012] Yep, the garlic is growing steady, unfazed by 25°C/77°F days tumbling to sub-freezing nights, still apparently unappetizing to deer in spite of their almost unnaturally healthy green standout glow against the hay and straw mulch. Very nice! The difference between larger cloves, planted in the middle bed, and the smaller ones on either side, set up by Tracy and Jesse, is still quite noticeable. We’ll see how they catch up.Garlic check-in
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  • Just when you think you haven't made a difference...

    Tina Sams
    5 May 2012 | 10:55 am
    This poppy languished in the shade for three years before I moved it last year, and it is rewarding me for the effort by blooming repeatedly with lush, gorgeous blooms.  Maybe next year it will spread!  When I moved to this house 6 years ago, there was already lots of good stuff growing all around me.  Plenty of lovely wild herbs, trees, and some beautiful plants that my mother and sister had put in close to the house. Gradually I've added much more than I realized.  Rows of lavender and sage, mint patches, chamomile, and trees are now part of the landscape, and I take…

  • Herbal Window Shopping, or We LOVE our Advertisers!

    Tina Sams
    1 May 2012 | 2:55 pm
    Here at The Essential Herbal Magazine, we just couldn't make it without the support of our advertisers.  We'd like to take a moment out and thank them - and let you know a little bit about them.   We always have their links along the side of the blog, but a little spotlight never hurt anyone :-).  Click on the links and visit them today! We want to list this one first because it is time sensitive - The Herb Fairies series is only available until May 5 from Learning Herbs, so you'll want to click on this one right away.  Additionally, they are holding a FREE herb…

  • Weed Walk

    Tina Sams
    29 Apr 2012 | 8:07 am
     Our last gathering for this spring was a weed walk.  Rain was threatening and it was chilly, but our intrepid band of wanderers donned boots and jackets and headed out into the woods.  Because the timing of everything in this very strange spring is so different, we got to get a good look at things we might not usually be able to see due to overgrown brambles or underbrush like honeysuckle and poison ivy.  Bob went out a few days ago and mowed a marvelous path next to the creek for easy access, too.Some of the things we've introduced have done an amazing job of…

  • Gardening Superstitions

    Tina Sams
    25 Apr 2012 | 7:30 am
    From the May/June '10 issue of The Essential Herbal Magazine GARDENING SUPERSTITIONS Barbara Will Sugar Grove Herbs sgherbs@verizon.net As I sit here looking out the window at the freshly fallen snow, drinking a nice warm cup of tea, I can’t help but wonder how much longer I have to wait before I can get out and start digging in the garden. What new plants should I get, what color scheme will I choose, and don’t forget I need to add something novel. The thoughts and visions of my favorite flowers bring back memories of my grandmother and the superstitions she had when planting her garden.

  • A Wild Thyme Herb Tea!

    Tina Sams
    18 Apr 2012 | 7:35 pm
    About a year ago, my friend Susanna Reppert from The Rosemary House in Mechanicsburg, PA asked me if I'd do a talk on wild plant foods for her garden club, so I agreed and put it on my calendar, never knowing that I would be part of an amazing event held this past Monday.The Penn-Cumberland Garden Club holds an annual Bertha P. Reppert Herb Tea Party, and this year (the 48th!) was themed on wild edibles.My sister was kind enough to drive me there. I get nervous enough about talking, and the last thing I need is to get jangled up trying to find a place. This led to the added benefit/amusement…
 
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  • Be Bold

    Community Contributor
    9 May 2012 | 6:45 am
    As I was sitting down to write about being BOLD, my eyes fell on the saying on my tea bag: “It’s not life that matters. It’s the courage that we bring to it.” If this isn’t serendipity, I don’t know what is.   You need to be bold to be successful AND well. The key to being bold is to be confident. Believe it or not, without self-confidence you reduce your ability to have a successful life (as YOU define it). You sacrifice achievement within yourself, your career, your relationships, your health, and your wealth. To top it all off, having low self-confidence robs you of your…

  • Hiring a Personal Chef Can Make All the Difference

    Wellness Possibilities
    26 Apr 2012 | 6:33 pm
    Cathy Vogt - A Natural Chef After a long day of work, how many people walk into their homes only to realize they don’t have food in the house or don’t know what to make for dinner? If you had a personal chef working with you, you would never run into this problem. Today’s busy families are so over-scheduled they rarely have time for healthy, homemade, sit-down meals. This leads to people choosing unhealthy packaged convenience foods or microwaveable meals, or eating out at restaurants excessively. It can also lead to boring, uninspired meals made on the fly at home. Personal chefs can…

  • What is Grief Counseling and How Can It Help You?

    Wellness Possibilities
    29 Mar 2012 | 8:52 am
    Grief is a natural process of coming to terms with loss—and each person experiences it in his or her own way. There is no one “right” way to grieve or one “right” time to recover from loss. Yet having the right support can ease the process and keep it moving toward resolution. Grief can be brought on by any situation that causes a sense of loss. Often, it’s associated with the death of a loved one. For some, grief can be brought on by the knowledge that a loss is likely. This anticipatory grief is no less valid—and painful. Some people may feel grief when they are affected…

  • Alice’s Healing Story – Inspired by Eczema

    Community Contributor
    8 Mar 2012 | 6:30 am
    If you are looking for a natural cure for eczema and ready to explore alternative, complementary, and holistic healing for eczema, read on. We appreciate Alice Braga sharing the story of her healing journey inspired by…eczema. Read, Pray, Laugh By Alice Braga of A Rosy Outlook Eczema’s not pretty, but it’s a pretty good teacher. For starters, it has a digestive connection. Climate, stress, and the outcome of Dancing with the Stars may contribute to the skin condition, but diet has a lot to do with it. It took me 30 years and almost as many dermatologists and allergists to find…

  • Changing Your Life forever at Dr. Fuhrman’s 2012 Health Getaway

    Community Contributor
    5 Mar 2012 | 4:20 pm
    Have you been looking for the right opportunity to jumpstart a whole new way of eating? The doctor who helped me change my eating habits, Joel Fuhrman, M.D., will host his 6th annual Health Getaway at the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island, Florida from August 19th to the 25th. Featuring life-changing lectures, delicious gourmet nutritarian food, invigorating exercise classes, and wonderful cooking demonstrations, the getaway immerses guests into the incredible healthy diet style that Dr. Oz calls, “A medical breakthrough…” Guests will leave the week motivated and armed with the latest advances…
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  • It’s Been A While!

    lyndalippin
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:14 am
    I can’t believe it has been almost a full two months since I wrote in this space. It was longer on other sites, almost 9 weeks! So I decided to start back with a brief post on why it is OK that I took some time off. After all, you may have some self-imposed obligations that you might be better off leaving be for the moment. It can be a huge gift to yourself to allow this space and energy. I had a huge move from Parrot Cay to Manhattan and didn’t really allow space for that. Then I went from not busy to very busy almost overnight, and with that came more scheduling to track as well…

  • Announce Yourself

    lyndalippin
    1 Mar 2012 | 1:47 pm
    UIS Lapel Pins (Photo credit: jeremy.wilburn) Since I returned to the crowded pilates and fitness marketplace that is New York City I am in constant promotion mode. Really. I cannot stop selling or promoting myself and my teaching or risk being swallowed up. You can promote your business with items like custom lapel pins, pens, business cards, refrigerator magnets, and even LED flashlights and USB drives. Basically, you can have your name and business out there for very little cost. Tweet

  • Make Joyful Noise

    lyndalippin
    25 Feb 2012 | 5:05 pm
    Image via Wikipedia On the whole we conservative Jews do not make tons of noise. Our services involve some singing, much of the main service is spent in silent reading and meditation, and even our singing is never too loud. In fact, one of the big problems many Jews had and have with Chasidic Jews is that they are louder and more boisterous in their show of faith. They are the Meinl cymbals to the classical piano of the conservative movement. But somehow I find the louder music to be more interesting and inviting at times. And that’s why I love the holiday of Purim. Purim tells the…

  • Creative Gifts

    lyndalippin
    25 Feb 2012 | 4:54 pm
    I am just not a great gift giver. Not that I don’t have my moments. My secret Santa gift this year was genius and the person who received it still talks to me about how wonderful the gift and the story behind it are. And one year I pegged all of my staff at balanCenter Pilates down and bought the most creative and perfect gifts. Unfortunately I cannot always do this, and often need help like these can’t miss anniversary gift ideas at Shari’s. Seriously, I am amazed at people who always know the perfect thing to get. Tweet

  • For Those Who Like Rules To Follow

    lyndalippin
    25 Feb 2012 | 3:38 pm
    This is absolutely awesome – a list of rules that actually make you laugh or do something inconsistent (which is the point). While we cherish consistency, inconsistency brings us thrills, chills, and excitement. So here they are… For Those Who Like Rules To Follow. 1.Never stop thinking. This is important. If someone ever says to you ‘You need to stop thinking so much,’ call them ignorant in your head and keep thinking deeper. It is this mentality that breeds stupidity and sheeple. Your mind is the most important tool you have, if you stop using it, it will atrophy. Question…
 
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  • Johanna Kinkel 1810 – 1858

    Sue
    11 May 2012 | 10:36 am
    Johanna Kinkel (1810-1858) was a German composer, writer, and revolutionary. Kinkel was a patient of homeopath James John Garth Wilkinson (Rosemary Ashton, Little Germany: exile and asylum in Victorian England, (Oxford University Press, 1986). Page 285) (Anon, The English Woman’s Journal, (English Woman’s Journal Co., London 1859). Page 307), Kinkel was born in Bonn. In 1840, after five months of unhappy marriage, she was divorced from the Cologne bookseller Matthieux. Her second marriage, in 1843, was to the German poet Gottfried Kinkel. They had four children.

  • Charles William Pasley 1780 – 1861

    Sue
    26 Feb 2012 | 3:17 am
    Charles William Pasley  (1780–1861) KCB was a British soldier and military engineer who wrote the defining text on the role of the post-American revolution British Empire: An Essay on the Military Policy and Institutions of the British Empire, published in 1810. This text changed how Britons thought their empire should relate to the rest of the world. He warned that Britain could not keep its Empire by its “splendid isolation”. Britain would need to fight to gain its empire, and by using the colonies as a resource for soldiers and sailors it grew by an average of…

  • A E Blest ? – ?

    Sue
    26 Feb 2012 | 2:14 am
    A E Blest ?-? MD Edinburgh 1821, MRSCL 1822, member of the Royal Physical Society Edinburgh, was a British physician who served in India with the Madras Establishment for 26 years (Anon, The asiatic Journal and monthly register for British India and its Dependencies, (Black, Parbury & Allen, 1841). Page 383), and he converted to homeopathy (George Atkin, The British and foreign homeopathic medical directory and record, (Groombridge & Sons, 1853). Page 24) on his return to Britain to become a member of the management board of  the Hahnemann Hospital at 39 Bloomsbury…

  • William Thomas Berger 1815 – 1899

    Sue
    26 Feb 2012 | 1:38 am
    William Thomas Berger (1815–1899) was a Christian starch manufacturer in London and owner of Samuel Berger & Co., a patent rice starch manufacturer, who became the first home (England) director of the China Inland Mission with James Hudson Taylor in 1865 ((James Hudson Taylor, A Retrospect, (Morgan and Scott). Multiple pages).). Berger was on the management board of  the Hahnemann Hospital at 39 Bloomsbury Square (Anon, Homeopathic Record, Volumes 1-2, (Arthur Crowden Clifton, James Epps, Henry Turner, 1851). Page 277).   At this time the headquarters of the…

  • Richard Rawlinson Vyvyan 8th Baronet 1800 – 1879

    Sue
    12 Feb 2012 | 7:58 am
    Richard Rawlinson Vyvyan 8th Baronet 1800-1879 was an English landowner and Tory politician who sat in the House of Commons variously between 1825 and 1857. From Noodles & Knaves: Dr. Charles Thomas Pearce (1815-1883) ‘Martyr of Homœopathy’ by David Charles Manners (his 3rd great grandson) – Charles Thomas Pearce was an ironmonger who became a philosophical instrument maker. In 1841, his 1s born child Charles died, having suffered 16 days of ‘old system medical practice’ and eventually dying a terrible death, probably from meningitis aged 18/12. Shortly afterwards,…
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  • Separation Can Bring Clarity

    lyndalippin
    29 Apr 2012 | 11:05 am
    Today I decided to look at all my blogs and see when I posted last. For some it was just one month ago, but then I came here and saw that I had abandoned this blog for almost 9 weeks, which is like forever on the web. So I decided to write about not writing....

  • Reiki Space

    lyndalippin
    25 Feb 2012 | 4:48 pm
    I often think about what my ideal Reiki space would look like. Even now, I generally do Reiki in other people’s homes or in studios where there is a pre-done treatment room for Reiki and massage. Luckily I am allowed to make small adjustments and tweaks to things (and everyone keeps a two step stool...

  • Green Tara Mantra

    lyndalippin
    25 Feb 2012 | 3:30 pm
    I was on Facebook today and saw a posting from one of my Buddhist Bhutanese friends of a video focusing on the Green Tara goddess. Sure enough, in the comments another friend put the Green Tara mantra/a>, “Om Tare Tuttare Ture Svaha”. Tara, whose name means “star” or “she who ferries across,” is a Bodhisattva...

  • We’re Off for the Weekend!

    lyndalippin
    18 Feb 2012 | 10:42 am
    Since we returned to the states I have had to really look at my schedule. I started out working afternoons, but realized quickly that most people who work and have kids cannot drop everything and come to a mid-day appointment. Then I tried evenings, but then people get stuck at work or with a child...

  • HCG for Weight Loss?

    lyndalippin
    18 Feb 2012 | 10:34 am
    You probably have heard of the HCG diet, where extremely low caloric intake is combined with injections or oral administration of Human chorionic gonadotropin, or HCG. I have a few friends who tried HCG injections Austin under a physician’s supervision and not only did well in terms of losing the weight quickly, but have also...
 
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  • Your Health, What Is It Worth?

    admin
    15 May 2012 | 4:57 pm
    Health (Photo credit: 401K) The slow decline in our health that we see in our friends and ourselves we accept as the cost of aging. The gradual loss of vitality we accept because we are getting old. This is a big reason why over a third of us spend well over $1,000 in out-of-pocket expenses per year on our healthcare. We are lemmings. We are running over the cliff of being unhealthy and paying for it because everyone else is doing the same. Our entitlement attitude has us feeling that our body’s health is the responsibility of our docs and payment the responsibility of our insurance company…

  • The Secret to the Body You Want

    admin
    8 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    Brain cell(s) (Photo credit: jepoirrier) We spend over $80 Billiona year on diets. That is the same amount we spend annually on the Iraq War. Why are you losing the war on fat? Because we don’t deal with the underlying cause: stress. Stress causes your body to crave quick energy – carbohydrates. Stress also shuts down the parasympathetic nervous system, thereby shutting down full digestive function. Most destructively, stress puts you in a survival response of reacting to what’s in front of you causing you to forget all your commitments. It gets worse Chronic stress becomes a learned…

  • Preventing Dementia is Possible by Making Healthy Food Choices

    admin
    1 May 2012 | 11:45 am
    The evening primrose flower (O. biennis) produces an oil containing a high content of ?-linolenic acid, a type of n?6 fatty acid. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Don’t we all get frustrated when we misplace our keys, walk into a room only to feel uncertain why we went there, or meet someone in the store and can’t recall their name even though we have known them for years.  We worry that we are succumbing to the brain fog and memory loss associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and then find ourselves uncertain what to do to prevent any acceleration of such symptoms. Dementia and…

  • CranioSacral Therapy Helps Nursing Infants

    admin
    23 Apr 2012 | 8:54 pm
    Nurses and nursing (Photo credit: Wikipedia) A mother and baby usually share a beautiful, peaceful bonding experience every time her child nurses.  When that experience is compromised, the results can be stressful and even heart breaking for both parents and their child. CranioSacral therapy can dramatically help nursing problems.  Through gentle touch, most times less than 1 gram, baby can regain the proper sucking and drinking mechanics to enjoy a pain free and happy nursing experience. Sucking problems usually are caused by an improper latch by the baby’s mouth.   That can be…

  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

    admin
    17 Apr 2012 | 11:46 am
    Transverse section of the wrist. Based off Gray's anatomy diagram of the same. (Photo credit: Wikipedia) If you experience numbness, tingling, pain, shocklike pain, and/or burning sensations on the palmar surface of the hand that also affects the first three fingers and half of the fourth finger (from thumb to pinky), you may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS).  This condition often occurs from repetitive functions required in the workplace for such professions as typists, musicians, and craftspeople.  Such repetitive motions place pressure on the median nerve that passes…
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  • Dan Perez joined Angela J Jessee's group

    16 May 2012 | 12:57 pm
    Dan Perez joined Angela J Jessee's groupHAH~ Hypnotherapist Assisting HypnotherapistThis group is for Full or Part Time Hoping to go Full Time Hypnotherapist Practitioners who are willing to share tips, ideas and ask questions of veteran Hypnotherapist :) Help me spread the word.  I would like to keep this group as a 'pro-bono' mentality and not a forum to sell products or services.  Just people willing to help others who have experience in the question or area asked.  Together we can build, produce and change the world around us for the better of ALL people.  It starts with being willing…

  • Andy G posted a blog post

    16 May 2012 | 12:52 pm
    Andy G posted a blog postSelf-Hypnosis DelusionA breakthrough: I have been able to achieve believable delusions during self-hypnosis.I succeeded for more than a minute in becoming convinced that I had blond hair, when in fact my hair is brown. I was able to repeat this result with several other delusions. I was convinced for about 30 seconds that I owned a dog named Toby. I also could be convinced that an article of clothing I was wearing was completely different than it was.WHY WOULD I EVEN TRY THIS?One might rightly ask, “why would someone actually *want* to be deluded”?I think this is…

  • Tim Phizackerley replied to WarrenYork's discussion Client wants to find out if they were abused as a child.

    16 May 2012 | 12:27 pm
    Tim Phizackerley replied to WarrenYork's discussion Client wants to find out if they were abused as a child.

  • Kim Shuffield-Johnson joined Kathryn Beck's group

    16 May 2012 | 12:03 pm
    Kim Shuffield-Johnson joined Kathryn Beck's groupAll About Smoking CessationA place to share hypnosis scripts and plans of action in helping others stop smoking.  This is a place to help fellow colleagues to become smoking cessation experts!

  • Nathan Welch replied to Nathan Welch's discussion Coping Creatively with Resistance Part 3 in the group Kidsworks

    16 May 2012 | 12:02 pm
    Nathan Welch replied to Nathan Welch's discussion Coping Creatively with Resistance Part 3 in the group Kidsworks
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  • Diabetes and Naturopathic Medicine: A Good Fit

    Sabra Way
    20 Apr 2012 | 10:18 am
    A study was published this week by BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine Adjunctive naturopathic care for type 2 diabetes: patient-reported and clinical outcomes after one year an open access platform. This was a prospective study to measure the effects of Adjunctive Naturopathic Care (ANC) in primary care patients with inadequately controlled T2 diabetes. Details: 40 patients with T2 diabetes invited to receive up to 8 adjuncted naturopathic care visits for up to 1 yearpatients has hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) values between 7.5-9.5% had at least one additional CV risk factor (hypertension,…

  • Reduced Obesity? Increased Cognition? Have Breakfast! -support studies

    Sabra Way
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:49 am
    A reader wrote me and said she was putting together some information sheets for her patients on the importance of eating breakfast and asked if I could find some support studies. She was looking for studies that supported eating breakfast and its effect on: obesity concentration school grades We assume that breakfast is a good idea and it probably is for most people. I say that because I have been reading more and more about people trying IT (intermittent fasting), especially in the paleo eating community. However, they pay pretty close attention to their eating and it is a conscious choice…

  • Fibromyalgia Studies: Treatment Strategies & Learning from Others

    Sabra Way
    27 Jan 2012 | 9:31 am
    More fibromyalgia studies to come in the future that I have covered in the journal watch but today a few resources I found. It is always educational to see how other people structure their treatment plans. There are 2 articles in the the latest Townsend Letter. Effective Treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A Comprehensive Medicine Approachby Jacob Teitelbaum, MD An interesting article using the SHINE "Sleep, Hormonal support, Infections, Nutritional support, and Exercise as able" protocol. In addition to natural suggestions he also lists pharmaceuticals that can…

  • Heat Therapy for Fibromyalgia Pain

    Sabra Way
    20 Jan 2012 | 12:56 pm
    In doing some continuing professional education I came across a study showing that patients with fibromyalgia found a benefit from wearing wool underwear. I wondered if any other studies supported warmth in patents with fibromyalgia for pain relief and found a few. As well, there was a case study of two patients using warmth for pain relief with success. Continuing my research into FM pain and warmth I found this article using a certain species of dog as heat therapy in FM.  Surely, as well as, offering unusual heat these dogs offer the comfort of companionship. Of course some patients do…

  • Homeopathic Drops Reduce Ear Pain in Otitis Media Similar to Topical Benzocaine

    Sabra Way
    12 Dec 2011 | 12:44 pm
    A study that will be in the next Galen's Watch report. Homeopathic ear drops may have a role in reducing antibiotics in otitis media using a watch and wait approach to care while using the homeopathic eardrops to manage pain and discomfort. The researchers noted that:  The use of a delayed antibiotic prescription for certain patients with otitis media is a strategy recommended in the AAP guildeline. However, despite the recommendation, it has been estimated that the delayed prescription management plan is only utilized in approximately 15% of cases of pediatric otitis media The…
 
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    Kala's Bohemian Blog Psychic Metaphysical Paranormal Holistic Spiritual Blog, Dedicated to Truth, Beauty, Freedom and Love. -- Explore Your Spirit with Kala

  • Things I Love – Fodor’s Travel App to NYC

    Kala
    14 May 2012 | 1:43 pm
    Fodor's Travel App to NYC Life is full of wonderful surprises and gifts at every turn. Each day I take the time to honor the gifts in which I have received from the mind, body and spirit level. Some of them are natural, such as the beautiful raindrops falling around my home today, which I adore. At other times, they are gifts that I find out of the blue, which are the most fun to discover! Today’s Sweet Surprise, the Thing I Love and am grateful for is…  Fodor’s New Travel App to NYC I just discovered that Fodor’s has created a series of travel apps that are free…

  • Innovate or Wither on the Vine: Business Intuition with Kala Ambrose

    Kala
    4 May 2012 | 10:47 pm
    Kala Ambrose - Author, Entrepreneur and Business Intuitive In my work as a psychic who teaches Business Intuition, I share with my clients how to use intuition to discern what is not working within your company or career and how to tap into future trends and see what is coming three to five years ahead. Last year my work caught the attention of the Learning Annex and they asked me to write a report of Business Intuition Trends for 2012 and the Decade Beyond.  I happily agreed to write and make these predictions and wrote 11 pages of predictions for business trends including real estate,…

  • Living in a Sea not a Land of Opportunity

    Kala
    2 May 2012 | 1:27 pm
    In the 21st century, we are shifting from the Age of Pisces to the Age of Aquarius and with this energetic shift, we are moving from a “tribe consciousness” into a “global consciousness”. This means that we begin to see our connection as a greater part of the whole, rather than just to the family in which we were born or the city where we were raised. It is an era of great change and as we undergo this evolution, we see the effects of this change in our political, social and economic atmosphere, along with our spiritual connections. In this new awakening, we are being…

  • Seeing Pink – Awaken Your Aura with Kala Ambrose

    Kala
    27 Apr 2012 | 2:29 pm
    As an “Auracle”  a person with psychic abilities who can also see the aura, I’m often asked what each of the colors mean in the aura.  The answer is that the colors have a tremendous depth of meaning and when seeing them in the aura, several things must be taken into consideration including: What section of the auric body is the color appearing, is it in the physical, mental, emotional or spiritual fields of the aura? How deep is the color, is it light pastel, or a deep jewel tone or is it mixed with other colors? Does the color appear stationary or is it in the process of…

  • Magical Grimoire Chronicles with Sally Dubats

    Kala
    27 Apr 2012 | 1:47 pm
    On this episode of Explore Your Spirit with Kala, Kala speaks with Sally Dubats about her novel, The Grimoire Chronicles: Veil Between Worlds. Cassie is a teenage Witch with a problem — her memory was stolen. She blames astral projection; unplanned out-of-body experiences that induce amnesia happen when life gets ugly. Cassie does what any Witch would do; she casts a spell to remember. The magick sparks a mind-blowing adventure to another dimension where anything is possible, supernatural beings abound, and a dangerous romance blossoms with the very mysterious Trenton. But Trenton is hiding…
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    A Time to Heal

  • Releasing blocked emotion brings healing - Case Study: 31 F Metabolic Imbalance

    K.C.Avnayt
    19 Apr 2012 | 3:01 am
    A had the mumps (swelling of the parotid glands on either side of the face) at least a few times a year between the ages of 4 and 10.At the age of 31, one year into taking DotInCircle energy medicine, the swelling came back in a milder version of the previous instances, but stayed for months.Encouraged by me to stay aware of emotions and memories being brought up the condition (which I assured her is temporary as such things happen all the time when the energy field is re-balancing); A realized that she used to develop mumps in childhood just after there had been a violent scene between her…

  • Consciousness Debt - How to lessen the burden of unexplained sadness and rage in our children

    K.C.Avnayt
    28 Mar 2012 | 10:38 am
    Very often children born into privileged families experience high levels of anger, depression, discontent and so on. Yes, there are reasons for these if we look for them; yet the depth of the emotion seems way too much for something children and teens around the world experience. You wonder where the extreme emotion came from.Then there are some of us who having worked hard and achieved everything we wanted simply cannot be content with it all and don't know what to do anymore to make ourselves satisfied with life.This is usually the Debt of Consciousness.You see, we are each of us a…

  • How to stay Depressed - by Charlia Brown

    K.C.Avnayt
    17 Sep 2011 | 11:55 am

  • 3 rules for Energy Field Purity and Strength

    K.C.Avnayt
    20 Aug 2011 | 2:04 pm
    1) Invest energy in what gives you holistic joy. Where the mind, heart and body are all reacting with wellness rather than sudden pains or aches; such situations and activities purify our fields as joy makes our fields expand sending energy to every corner, supplying all our cells with what they need to live. 2) Interact with truth in every situation. When we reject our own truth, we are stopping the flow of our own energy. This is straight off self poisoning. 3) Give full and complete attention and expect the same back. Whether its cooking, or cleaning, speaking to a child or speaking to a…

  • Does your food exercise you?

    K.C.Avnayt
    12 Aug 2011 | 5:43 am
    Fiber exercises the digestive system, stimulating the nerve endings in the gut, triggering off various hormonal functions. Fibrous food is therefore, energizing food. If your exercise regimen isn't giving you results, it might be that you're working all the muscles and blood circulation, but the center of the body, the digestive system is clogged up or unstimulated - because your food is too smooth, not FIBROUS enough. Digestible fiber is found in Celery, Cabbage, Okra, Oats, Flax seed, Avocados, Carrots, Apples and so on. If it exercises your gut, it energizes the Brain and metabolism…
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    jonbarron.org

  • Dietary Supplements & Joyce Riley and Jon Barron -- Health Podcast

    Joyce Riley
    8 May 2012 | 1:33 pm
    Jon Barron guest stars in Joyce Riley's talk show, The Power Hour, and discusses the benefits of dietary supplements, overall nutrition and how it can affect a person's well-being, and the information found in Lessons From the Miracle Doctors.  read more

  • Dr. Bob Carroll's Skeptic Dictionary Attacks Alternative Medicine -- Health podcast

    4 May 2012 | 10:50 am
    Jon Barron brings up data supporting alternative medicine concepts and practices, which are dismissed by some as “pure nonsense" and "placebo" in Dr. Bob Carroll's Skeptic Dictionary.   read more

  • The Meaning of Colors and Evolution of Desire -- Health podcast

    3 May 2012 | 4:59 pm
    Ladies--here's a question for you: When you're getting dressed for a night out, should you wear a slinky, black dress or the short, red number? Is one color more effective at signaling desire than the other? A color psychology study conducted at the University of Rochester show that red is the color of passion and even related to the evolution of desire. Find out what to wear (or not to) in this installment of Jon Barron's health podcast.  read more

  • Study on upper class shows demographic has bad behavior--Health Podcast

    29 Mar 2012 | 10:25 am
    Do you think the upper class has the upper hand when it comes to manners and politeness? Studies show that's not necessarily the case.  read more

  • Highly Refined Sodium In Your Diet -- Salt Dangers vs Unrefined Sea Salt

    27 Feb 2012 | 8:10 pm
    Reducing sodium in your diet is important, but knowing what type of sodium to reduce in your diet is more important.  Find out in this podcast how refined salt sneaks into your foods and what other supplements you should be taking to reduce the damage of highly refined salt. read more
 
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    Sault Naturopath

  • How to Diet Without Dieting

    Candice Esposito, ND
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:39 pm
    How to diet without dieting? That question seems like a bit of a paradox since we automatically equate the word diet with the act of “dieting”, usually for weight loss or weight management purposes. But, in this context I want to use the word “diet” to simply refer to the food or nutrition a person ...

  • Fit AND Healthy?

    Candice Esposito, ND
    25 Mar 2012 | 7:36 pm
    Do you believe there is a difference between fit and healthy? That is, being fit versus being healthy? We all have seen the unfortunate headlines: “37 Year Old MLB Baseball Pitcher Dies of Heart Attack” “NHL Hockey Player Found Dead in Condo at Age 35, No Foul Play Suspected” “Olympic Skater’s Life Cut Short at ...

  • Natural Remedies for Strep Throat

    Candice Esposito, ND
    5 Mar 2012 | 10:23 pm
    Patients are often surprised when I inform them that there are many effective natural remedies for strep throat.  I believe this is partly due to the fact that antibiotics are often seen as the only option for treatment. The terms sore throat, tonsillitis and strep throat are often used interchangeably; however there are important differences. ...

  • Ontario Health Care Costs: How Naturopathic Medicine Can Help

    Candice Esposito, ND
    1 Mar 2012 | 9:15 pm
    This article was written by the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). Expectations for Ontario health care are changing. Ontarians are less likely to accept a health care system that does not respond to them as individuals. The focus of the health care system has traditionally been to respond when someone becomes sick. This is ...

  • 5 Simple Steps to Decode a Food Label

    Candice Esposito, ND
    24 Feb 2012 | 10:16 pm
    Remember that educational campaign that Health Canada put out last year in the hopes of helping consumers read a food label? The main message of the campaign was to use the Percent Daily Value when comparing products. Some critics believe, however, this suggestion may take the focus away from more important information that can be ...
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    The Aromahead Blog

  • Labeling Products

    Andrea Butje
    10 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    What should you include on your label when you create products for resale? The American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) adopted a trade requirement to support the correct identification of undiluted essential oils used topically and for retail sales. Their guidelines are very good ones for the Aromatherapist to follow on all labels for oils and products. “Keep out of reach of children” or significantly similar cautionary language. “External Use Only,” “Not for Internal Use,” “Not for Ingestion” or significantly similar cautionary language. “Keep away from eyes and mucous…

  • Medicinal Blending: New Class at Aromahead Institute

    Andrea Butje
    2 May 2012 | 9:11 am
    New 2-day class for Aromatherapists! Medicinal Blending Citrus Oils: Top Notes Bursting with Potential Dates: August 18-19, 2012 Time: 9:30-5:30 Saturday and Sunday Cost: $300 Location: Ithaca, NY Register Here: Aromahead Institute More than just cheerful aromas in your collection, citrus oils have powerful healing actions. Explore the potential of these humble, affordable, fabulous top notes! Essential oils rich in d-limonene will be the focus of this blending weekend. Research on d-limonene demonstrates significant immune stimulating properties. We will create medicinal blends, within a…

  • Puzhen Essential Oil Diffusers

    Andrea Butje
    21 Apr 2012 | 5:00 am
    Puzhen Aroma Diffusers recently sent me their Yun diffuser to try out. This diffuser has truly changed the way I relate to diffusing essential oils. I have always used electric diffusers and have had a few that worked well, but never one this beautiful!   I didn’t know what to expect when I tried the Yun out, and it surprised me in every way. *affiliate link Puzhen’s product series utilize ancient Chinese craftsmanship and modern technology to create high quality aromatherapy diffusers. They have eight different diffusers, ranging in price from $49-$419. Click the photo to visit…

  • Bead For Life’s Shea Butter Project

    Andrea Butje
    13 Apr 2012 | 6:00 am
    About a month ago I got an email from Erin and Heather, two of the women who work for the non-profit organization, Bead For Life. Bead for Life’s goal is to eradicate extreme poverty by creating bridges of understanding between impoverished Africans and the world’s concerned citizens. Erin and Heather were hoping I could connect them with an African distiller to purchase high quality essential oils for their Shea butter products. The 760 women working for Bead For Life’s Shea Butter project in Northern Uganda are rebuilding their lives by gathering shea nuts and pressing…

  • Marula OIl For Massage Therapists

    Andrea Butje
    7 Apr 2012 | 6:46 am
    Marula oil is a light and lovely South African carrier oil. It has a gentle aroma that easily bends with most essential oils. Here is a post I wrote about Marula oil. If your interested in different carrier oils and butters, here is a post that covers Avocado oil, Baobab Oil, Cocoa Butter, Coconut Oil, Kombo Butter, Kpangnan Butter, Marula Oil, West African Shea Butter, Tamanu Oil and Palm Kernel Oil.
 
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    Meridian Massage Institute Blog

  • Momma Zen, book review

    Cindy Black
    23 Apr 2012 | 3:54 pm
    I am not a parent, yet this book moved me deeply. Any experience can be used as a learning ground for spiritual development. Karen Maezen Miller shows how to take everyday experiences and transform them into profound learning. In addition to revealing Zen philosophy to my western mind, I gained a greater appreciation for the trials and tribulations my Mother had to go through in order to assure my entrance into this world, and into adulthood. I contemplate often the catch 22 of parenthood – that there is absolutely no way to be perfect, to “get it right” all the time.  I…

  • Soothing Wood with Metal

    Cindy Black
    7 Apr 2012 | 2:06 am
    The plants are making their way up through the soil, reaching for the sun.  It is the spring, time for  the sprouts of winter’s seeds to push up and out, expanding back to life. We might notice a similar energy within ourselves, a desire to get going, start new things, turn over a new leaf, commit to a certain course of action. All this fresh desire to grow and renew can get out hand. Rather than being a fun sensation of bubbling energy it can feel like we are on a treadmill of new ideas, scattered, unfocused and unable to remain committed to our goals. Wood energy is expansive, busy…

  • Soothing Worry: Finding Peace Within the Earth Element

    Cindy Black
    29 Mar 2012 | 1:00 am
    (Part two of a two part series on Earth) Original art by Cindy Black In part one of the Earth series, we met the anxious, over-thinking mind.  What happens when this mind interacts with daily events? It tends to create more worrisome thoughts. This state of mind runs on energy from the Earth Element, depleting the resource of Earth. Physiologically Earth energy, or Qi, is needed for digestion, absorption of nutrients and Qi from food.  The same energy that we use to digest our food is used to digest our thoughts.  This is why it is recommended that when we eat, we just eat and enjoy our…

  • Earth Out of Balance: The Manifestation of Over-Thinking

    Cindy Black
    22 Mar 2012 | 12:12 am
    (Part one of a two part series on Earth Out of Balance) Original art by Cindy Black What is over-thinking really? What does it really mean? I have read this term many times throughout my study of Chinese Medicine. Over-thinking is woven in with the Earth Element. I’ve seen the term associated with the emotion of Earth, usually paired with worry. This state of over-thinking – worry arises when the Earth Element is out of whack (imbalanced). Defining it has eluded me probably because the sensation has been a part of my days for seemingly all of my life. Here is what it sounds like…

  • Embodied Knowledge

    Cindy Black
    18 Mar 2012 | 8:17 am
    The movement from beginner to expert is when the knowledge of our subject matter becomes embodied. By this I mean that you no longer look to a reference in order to perform your skill. The reference could be a book, a diagram or sentence you have memorized, or the image of your teacher. When you find yourself coming up with new interpretations and innovative spontaneous techniques, you are embodying knowledge. In my practice of massage I relied on images of my teachers for continued guidance in my practice for many years. I was hesitant to let go of those images, of their way  of doing…
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    Highpower Healer

  • Einstein's View On Religion

    Tiger
    28 Apr 2012 | 1:11 am
    Albert Einstein is one of the greatest thinkers in the history of humanity.  He is generally known for his thoughts on theoretical Physics.  But since Physics is concerned about the nature of  (physical) "reality," its greatest thinkers cannot avoid pondering on metaphysical questions in their quest to seek answers to explain Nature and the Universe.  I think, Einstein's views on Religion and God are just as facinating and as relevant as his thoughts on Space and Time.  Here is a brief excerpt of an article he wrote for the New York Times Magazine…

  • The Virtue of Humility

    Tiger
    24 Mar 2012 | 3:11 am
    A medieval Catholic Saint and a native American Holy Man in supplicationHumility has a negative connotation in the modern world.  In our current 'celebrity oriented' consciousness, it is often perceived as a weakness.  We often confuse 'greatness' with a hyperinflated sense of 'Self.'  We revel in the importance of our individuality and we indulge on the cult of our personality.  We all proudly wear our accomplishments as badges of pride for people to admire or fawn over, believing that we are somehow larger than life.  Thinly disguised as confidence, we…

  • Knowing God

    Tiger
    1 Jan 2012 | 3:11 am
    How can we know God/the Divine?  Here are some clues...O my God, how does it happen in this poor old world that Thou art so great and yet nobody finds Thee, that Thou callest so loudly and nobody hears Thee, that Thou art so near and nobody feels Thee, that Thou givest Thyself to everybody and nobody knows Thy name? Men flee from Thee and say they cannot find Thee; they turn their backs and say they cannot see Thee; they stop their ears and say they cannot hear Thee.Hans Denk, 16th Century German TheologianDisease is not cured by pronouncing the name of medicine, but by taking…

  • Save the Siberian Tiger

    Tiger
    28 Dec 2011 | 9:44 pm
    Siberian Tigers are majestic creatures.  The world's largest felines, they average about 11 feet (3+ meters) in length.  They are also endangered.  There used to be 8 tiger subspecies, but 3 became extinct during the 20th century and the remaining five are still continually threatened by poaching/hunting and habitat loss.Conservation programs are in place, including a State Council notice in China declaring the use of tiger bone for medicine illegal.  But the use of tiger bones for Chinese Medicine and poaching for tiger fur is lucrative enough -- a tiger can fetch up…

  • James Arthur Ray's Mistake

    Tiger
    20 Nov 2011 | 1:11 am
    James Arthur Ray was found guilty of 'Negligent Homicide' on the sweatlodge deaths of three of his "Spiritual Warrior" participants.  In October 2009, about 60 of Ray's followers crammed into a 415-square-foot hut heated with red-hot rocks. Ray, a charismatic guru, told his followers it would be a "rebirthing" but it instead turned into a fatal experience for three people.  According to prosecutors, one witness said, "20 people got sick. Overheated and throwing up."(http://abcnews.go.com/US/james-ray-found-guilty-negligent-homicide-arizona-sweat/story?id=13908037 Native…
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    Reiki Awakening

  • We Are Hiring!

    5 May 2012 | 9:31 pm
    Recruiter Intern for Reiki Awakening Academy - job available Are you a go-getter? Do you know how to excite people and motivate them to action? Do you know the meaning of these words: Reiki, intuition, holistic, and metaphysical? This summer internship experience will give you the title of "Recruiter" for the Reiki Awakening Academy of Intuitive Development, a cutting edge online academy. Use all of your social media, personal and online marketing savvy to bring in students, and you'll get paid a percentage of each new student's first registration for a class. The more students you recruit,…

  • Gratitude Paid Forward

    23 Mar 2012 | 10:37 am
    I'm writing today to extend thanks to some special people who have been supportive to me in many ways behind the scenes and alongside me. By sharing their awesomeness with you, I hope that you'll also check them out. They can help, and the connections will be a win-win for you and them both, as it was for me! Jeff Kates, LMT ABT, Director of the Advanced Bodywork and Massage Institute (http://abwami.com/) Jeff is awesome because he not only teaches a powerfully relaxing and healing type of massage, but he also offered me the chance to teach (twice!) at his beautiful school. He also…

  • Is Mercury Making Things Backwards, or Do I Have that in Reverse?

    16 Mar 2012 | 3:14 pm
    It's here again. I'm talking about Mercury Retrograde. Within the past year, I've learned about Mercury Retrograde, having never heard of it before that. Since I've known about it... I'm pausing here to give you the scoop in case this is your first time hearing about it! Mercury Retrograde is a 3-week period that happens a few times a year in which it looks as if Mercury is moving "backwards" in its celestial path. During the time that this happens, there seem to be a higher incidence of delays, technical glitches, and slowdowns in communication. Now back to your regularly scheduled blog…

  • Magic is relative

    3 Mar 2012 | 12:34 pm
    It's true. I feel magical. I feel like a super hero of healing. I just feel like there's something magical about being able to be a part of a healing process for someone across the world who experiences it and feels better. And I also love teaching others to do the same.  But, I realized, it's not magic. The only reason it is magical is that science doesn't have an explanation for it. Think about it. Before the microscope was invented, the idea of germs was "magic". If someone had suggested that germs are responsible for illness, it would have been interpreted as little magical sickness…

  • Standing on the Ground in Sandals

    26 Feb 2012 | 1:48 pm
    One of the books that I most recommend to my students is Clintin Ober's Earthing: The Most Important Health Discovery Ever? because, as Ober explains,  "the surface of the Earth contains limitless healing energy. Science has discovered this energy as free-flowing electrons constantly replenished by solar radiation and lightning. Few people know it, but the ground provides a subtle electric signal that maintains health and governs the intricate mechanisms that make our bodies work-just like plugging a lamp into a power socket makes it light up."Being aware of the difference between…
 
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    Paging Dr La Puma

  • Feeding Tube Diet: Unhealthy or Usual Business?

    DrLaPuma
    13 May 2012 | 5:35 pm
    2 weeks after the New York Times broke this, it’s still here: covered on 20/20 Friday and Forbes still has it front and center (my comments are highlighted): 10 days of fat and protein or just protein, 800 calories, 24/7 insertion, $1500 (not including the “trade secret” formula) and bam- 20# off. Or your money not [...]

  • Physicians Innovative Use of Digital and Social Media

    DrLaPuma
    28 Apr 2012 | 6:55 pm
    I like media: digital, social, analog, print, pictures in the sand.  I think social media will transform public health and promote better relationships between doctors and patients. I think the Quantified Self movement will move into the mainstream of medicine, and body hackers from Tim Ferriss to Jerome Radcliffe are going to help move it [...]

  • Looking for Guys to Feature in My Next Book (and on PBS)

    DrLaPuma
    19 Apr 2012 | 10:08 pm
    As those of you on my newsletter list probably know, I have developed a free 24 day, online eating plan for men who want to lose the gut and eat themselves lean.  The beta test is next week, and it’s free. With me. It’s based on my work in medical practice here since I graduated [...]

  • TedMed Great Challenges: 20 or Nothing?

    DrLaPuma
    10 Apr 2012 | 5:49 pm
    TEDMED is about to transform the conference into a platform for change, instead of a giant intellectual cocktail party (and a very good one at that). This year (it’s in DC, not San Diego, sadly), attendees winnow down 50 “large, intractable problems of health care,” to the most important 20 great challenges. And if your institution [...]

  • Alcohol Rx for Men Who Survive Heart Attacks: Has the Time Come?

    DrLaPuma
    3 Apr 2012 | 3:00 pm
    The purpose in preventing a man’s second heart attack is to prevent death.  And disability. In other words, it’s quality of life, not just quantity. For decades, American physicians have proscribed alcohol to men, warning of its dangers (which are real, if done in excess) and putting aside the data which show regular, moderate drinking [...]
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    BlissPlan.com

  • The Perfect American Workout – C25K

    Sydney Johnston
    16 May 2012 | 4:52 am
    The majority of Americans nowadays are not only overweight, but morbidly obese! Even with a gym membership it can still be difficult for people to lose weight. Here’s the perfect workout for anyone who is 300+ pounds: the Couch-to-5k-Workout! The Couch-to-5K-Workout, also known as the C25K, only requires you to exercise an hour a week. [...]

  • Which Mattress is Greenest?

    Sydney Johnston
    15 May 2012 | 3:48 am
    Of the three most popular types of mattresses available on the market today, which type is the most natural and sustainable? Many people who make an effort to buy sustainable and natural products do not consider these issues when they buy a mattress. Because the materials inside a mattress are hidden from view, most people [...]

  • Are Elliptical Trainers Better Than Good Old Treadmills?

    Sydney Johnston
    14 May 2012 | 4:20 am
    Treadmills have been among the first choices of gym equipment for people who enjoy working in the comfort of their own home. However, this short guide would like to point out that the elliptical trainer is just as efficient, even though it has not been on the market as long. Consequentially, before you head out [...]

  • Inexpensive Ways to Achieve Healthier Hair

    Sydney Johnston
    12 May 2012 | 11:16 am
    EVERYBODY wants nice-looking hair. But most of us need some help so here are a few ideas that might help. The essential oils are home remedies that are especially important and our guest author today has some helpful advice. How many times have you headed off to the store to buy a new shampoo or [...]

  • Yoga: Inspiration for the Soul

    Sydney Johnston
    11 May 2012 | 3:58 am
    I've done yoga for a long time and can testify that it's one of the best gifts we can ever give ourselves. A sentence from our guest author today really should resonate with all of us and that is that we train our bodies to ignore pain. That is a powerful insight. How are YOU [...]
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    YogaNurse.com

  • Kate Loving Shenk’s Prayer Prescription for Health

    The Yoga Nurse™
    14 May 2012 | 8:17 pm
    It is my pleasure to introduce and feature Kate Loving Shenk RN on my blog today. Kate was the FIRST nurse entrepreneur I found on the world wide internet. She inspired me to get my own website and go for my own vision and mission which is of course Yoga Nursing. Kate is a wonderful writer. Let me hand over the virtual microphone to her now and let her share her good news for all and certainly all nurses. Enjoy! Today is day 20 of the Virtual Book Tour for my upcoming book: ” Prayer Prescriptions: Spiritual Remedies For Long Lasting Health.” I am so happy to celebrate this event…

  • How to Inject Safety Into Health Care With Self Care

    The Yoga Nurse™
    9 May 2012 | 8:15 am
    “Your self-care is the heart and soul of your health-care + wealth-care.” This is the Yoga Nurse’s caring message for all Nurses. This Nurse’s Week, I thought it important to share my insightful interview on self-care safety with Dr. Mary Foley, former President of the American Nursing Association (ANA). She shares her expertise with us on Worker Safety and Safe In Common.  What has been your experience with the general “culture” or perception by nurses and other healthcare professionals regarding needlestick safety? In my experience, healthcare workers…

  • Move from Self-Care Deficit Island to Pleasure Island

    The Yoga Nurse™
    28 Apr 2012 | 11:15 am
    Hello Lovely One, I sacrifice and sacrifice and nobody cares. Ring a bell? Uh-huh. Who hasn’t thought this at times. Thing is are you living there? In your head, your actions. Full time. No quality me time. Many caregivers and who isn’t?…Nurses (both male and female), entrepreneurs, moms, 9-5 people and bloggers often fall into what can be perceived as a martyr syndrome. There is no doubt that you seek to give in what ever role you play in the world. And at the end of the day, a week, a month, a year, a life there is a COST. Living in full time sacrifice/martyr mentality…

  • Are You Having An Out Of Money Experience?

    The Yoga Nurse™
    23 Apr 2012 | 3:44 pm
    Might as well Enlighten Up lovely, you’re standing in a long line. The issue isn’t just your job, your work, your career. The issue is your Self-Care related to the amount of moolah you earn. What ever you earn, paltry or mighty, you want to ‘get it up’ by applying the following nuggets of golden wisdom. THE PROBLEM: WE’RE ADDICTED TO SPENDING AND PAYING EVERYONE ELSE FIRST!           MONEY STRESS is the #1 worry when I give my stress management programs to people in my community. And as nurse, I know STRESS KILLS. Literally. I treat with…

  • What’s Your Favorite Hot Piece of Advice?

    The Yoga Nurse™
    4 Apr 2012 | 9:57 am
    Ahhh. Advice Free for the asking. One must be discerning in taking advice. Here is my current piece of advice that changed my life and I share with my students. This post was prompted by the dear and daring Danielle LaPorte.   My favorite piece of advice: Drum Role….     “Your Overdoing is Your Undoing”     YIKES! that hit me between the eyes and ears big time. One of my enlightened teachers spoke those words to me in the mid-nineties. Got that tidbit when I was in India studying with a wisdom teacher. The REAL Deal. What are YOU overdoing in your…
 
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    Health Through Healing Hands

  • Healthy Foods

    Sue
    3 May 2012 | 6:58 pm
    Healthy eating and physical fitness go together, but there are no magic foods that cause you to be one hundred percent healthy. There is no one food that can make you healthy. You should have a variety of foods but the main thing is to watch how much you eat. Portion size is very important. Most people eat more than they need to stay healthy. Berries Berries are very good for you especially blueberries as they are full of antioxidants. They can be eaten as a snack or made into a smoothie and this is much healthier than having a desert. All berries are a rich source of vitamin C. Another berry…

  • Benefits of Alternative Therapies

    Sue
    30 Apr 2012 | 11:56 pm
    There are people out there who have been victims of some degenerative diseases such as AIDS, MS and chronic fatigue syndrome and do we still wonder where these health problems started. Is it possible to remain healthy and avoid a lot of illness and disease? What do you do to maintain a healthy mind and body? There a great number of people now seeking alternative cures. There are a greater number of people taking medicine and health additives that they can purchase from their health store. These people are also more likely to try alternative therapies such as Traditional Chinese Medicine –…

  • Raw Food Diet

    Sue
    28 Apr 2012 | 8:54 pm
    Do you think you could go on a raw food diet? It’s is a popular diet because not only do you lose weight but you are also leading a much healthier lifestyle. Most people eat a lot of processed food and some of the food additives that have been added to this food are actually harmful to your body. Some processed foods are full of preservatives and this is not want you should be eating. Processing and cooking food may also take some of the nutritional value out of it. So if you want to lose weight and become healthier why not try the raw food diet. The raw food diet means that you do not eat…

  • Mindset and Weight Loss

    Sue
    15 Apr 2012 | 5:28 pm
    This is a little different to how I normally write my blogs but I wanted you to read this and see if it can help you. For years, I have had a personal trainer and I practice yoga. I consider that I am pretty fit and if I put on weight (like when I holiday in the US for Christmas with the family) I seem to be able to get it off again. It appears to my friends that it is very easy for me – so lately some of the ladies at yoga are asking me how I do it. It is really no big secret – I change my mindset and watch what I eat very carefully. I just make sure that I have my two to three pieces of…

  • Reasons to Exercise

    Sue
    9 Apr 2012 | 10:58 pm
    Exercise is for everyone to help maintain a healthier lifestyle. Along with a healthy eating plan, you should definitely plan some form of exercise. Exercise helps us lose weight. This is a simple fact that you burn up calories while you exercise and this will contribute to weight lose. The more you are prepared to exercise, the more weight you can lose. To lose weight you have to burn up more calories than you consume. You should exercise a minimum of five times a week. Exercise will help you prevent disease. When we exercise on a consistent basis, we can help our bodies prevent disease.
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    Natural Food Remedies

  • Can a breast cancer lump be on the armpit or can it only be on breasts?

    Chalida Jones
    16 May 2012 | 12:47 pm
    Question by crackalacka: Can a breast cancer lump be on the armpit or can it only be on breasts? There’s this lump on my armpit and it’s been there for a while now. Can it have anything to do with breast cancer? I never thought it could until I saw it in a film. In the film the woman felt a lump on her armpit and it turned out that she had breast cancer. By the way, I’m a 19 year old female. Best answer: Answer by CarolHello See More G : Yes it can be in the arm pit it can be any place that a breast lymph node goes. Most men get it in the arm pit area and that’s why…

  • Pepto-Bismol Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal Liquid, Regular Strength, 12-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 4)

    Chalida Jones
    16 May 2012 | 11:12 am
    Pepto-Bismol Upset Stomach Reliever/Antidiarrheal Liquid, Regular Strength, 12-Ounce Bottles (Pack of 4) Pack of four, 12-ounce bottle (total of 48 ounce) Soothing relief for five stomach problems Sugar free Low sodium Bismuth Subsalicylate. Soothing Relief for 5 Symptoms: Heartburn; Indigestion; Upset stomach; Nausea; Diarrhea. Each Tbsp Contains: Sodium 6 mg; Salicylate 130 mg. Low sodium. Sugar free. List Price: $ 29.70 Price:

  • why is it that just eating whole natural foods will make you lose weight?

    Chalida Jones
    16 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    Question by kefer39: why is it that just eating whole natural foods will make you lose weight? and of course excersize, it allways has worked well for everyone I have known to do this? what is is about this natural stuff that does this to the body? Best answer: Answer by BoyBWell your getting away from all the processed things added to unatural food. Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

  • What kind of sport nutrition stuff should i get to cut down the fat and build muscle?

    Chalida Jones
    16 May 2012 | 8:05 am
    Question by Bob B: What kind of sport nutrition stuff should i get to cut down the fat and build muscle? Im 15, i play football and I want to get rid of some of my extra fat and build muscle in its place. a couple of my friends use like sport nutrition powder and it really shows off on them. I’m gunna buy some soon but there are so many different kinds. I don’t know which one to buy. Do I just go into the nearest GNC and ask them or please post what you reccommend. Best answer: Answer by ChrisThe best way to biuld muscle is wile working out you do heavy weight at low reps like 4-7…

  • Vetri-Science Fast Balance G.I., 35cc Calibrated Tube

    Chalida Jones
    16 May 2012 | 6:21 am
    Vetri-Science Fast Balance G.I., 35cc Calibrated Tube A fast-acting, easy-to-administer paste that provides immediate G.I. support for cats, dogs and horses Fast Balance G.I. contains a specialized yeast extract that is rich in mannan oligosaccharides (MOS) Fast Balance G.I. contains probiotics including beneficial microbes like: Bacillus subtilis, mixed lactic acid bacteria, and Enterococcus faecium Helps maintain balanced microflora levels in the gut Active Ingredients Per 10 cc Serving: Pantothenic Acid, 10.5 mg; Pyridoxine HCl (Vitamin B6), 2.5 mg; Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), 1.0 mg; Mixed…
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  • May Massage Special: $49 One Hour Massage!

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 2:24 pm
    May is my favorite month of the year (because it’s my birthday month!) and to celebrate, I want to give YOU a gift. Click the link below to purchase a one-hour massage for only $49! That’s $26 off the regular price of $75. Click here to buy the May Massage Special (This link will take you to PayPal. If you would like to pay by credit card over the phone, just let me know via email and I will call you.) With so many celebrations in May, a massage is the perfect gift for grads, brides, Mom, or even yourself. The is no limit to how many you can buy or give but the offer is only…

  • How to Fit Massage into Your Monthly Budget

    admin
    7 Feb 2012 | 8:41 am
    One of the biggest concerns I hear from people who would love to have more massages is “I can’t afford it”. In these troubling economic times, it is a real concern to spend your money wisely. But consider this:  is it wiser to pop some over the counter pain medication for that persistent back pain or “treat” yourself after a long day with food and alcohol or make small adjustments in your daily spending to save for massages? Massage can naturally alleviate the effects of stress by increasing circulation, kneading out muscle knots before they become chronic, and…

  • Reiki for Children with Autism

    admin
    2 Feb 2012 | 4:29 pm
    Reiki (pronounced “Ray-Kee”), an ancient Japanese method of stress-reduction and relaxation that promotes healing, has been found to have tremendous benefits for children with autism and other special needs. Some parents have reported improved communication, sleep, and a decrease in self-stimulating behaviors after a series of Reiki treatments. The no-touch and calming nature of Reiki is a wonderful alternative for children with autism as they often suffer from sensory issues that make other treatments uncomfortable or impossible. As a parent of a child with autism (my son is…

  • Couples Massage for Valentine’s Day 2012

    admin
    8 Jan 2012 | 5:23 pm
    Want to give your sweetheart something really special this year? Tired of cards, flowers, and chocolate? A Couples Massage is the perfect solution! Sink into luxuriously heated and padded massage tables and treat each other to the gift of health and relaxation! Drift to the sounds of ocean waves and gentle music as your cares float away. Soothing strokes relieve aches and pains and induce as state of calm and well-being. What a great way to say “I love you! Couples massage sessions are held at 513 Stewart Street Monday – Saturday from 9am – 6pm. Book now before the…

  • Evening Massage Hours in Charlottesville & Lexington

    admin
    8 Jan 2012 | 1:53 pm
    Need a massage but can’t get the time off from work during the day for an appointment? I totally understand so I have added evening hours to my schedule. Now, you can sink into the luxury of a heated massage table before you head home after a long day.  Treat yourself to the gift of health and relaxation so you can recharge for another day! Charlottesville Hours: Tuesday:  10am – 8pm Saturday:  1pm – 8pm Sunday:     10am – 6pm Lexington Hours: Monday:          9am – 7pm Wednesday:   9am – 7pm Thursday:       9am – 7pm Friday:        …
 
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    Dr. Peter Dobias - holistic veterinary medicine

  • Why YOU HAVE THE POWER to TRANSFORM the face of conventional healthcare.

    Dr. Peter Dobias
    10 May 2012 | 9:18 pm
    The dead end alley of conventional medicine   Today,  I would like to share with you a few thoughts on a topic that is serious and not many of my colleagues dare to talk about. It is also very close to my heart because, whether I like it or not, I am a doctor too. For many years, one of my main goals in practice has been to reduce the use of pharmaceutical drugs and replace them with healing techniques that natural and less toxic. I embarked on this path more than 15 years ago and  I can see more clearly what exactly is happening in veterinary and human medicine.  What I write here as…

  • Rabies vaccine – holistic solution

    Dr. Peter Dobias
    7 May 2012 | 8:14 pm
    How to reduce the side effects and keep your animal friend safe. One of the biggest dilemmas in holistic natural care are vaccines. Over the years, a variety of different studies have confirmed that what we were taught and told by vaccine companies is not true. There have even been some spoofs created that touch on the topic of vaccine production.   Recently, I attended a very serious medical emergency of a person, who had diabetes, renal insufficiency and a brain tumor and when the nurse suggested that a flu vaccine should be considered. I had to pinch myself to make sure that I was…

  • 7 steps to treat acute diarrhea naturally

    Dr. Peter Dobias
    4 May 2012 | 11:02 pm
    DIET RECIPE  - Holistic First Aid Some time ago,  I  said that  love is when you get  up in the middle of the night and clean diarrhea after your dog without being mad.  Over the years, my dog Skai gave me a few opportunities to express my love  for him.  Dogs are scavengers by nature and they have a tendency to cleanse when what they ate doesn’t fit. To speed up the recovery process and soothe  the irritated digestive tract I have prepared the following 7 step diarrhea plan.  While this doesn’t sound exactly appealing, I reassure you that if you have a dog in your house,…

  • Beware of hypoallergenic diets and Metacam

    Dr. Peter Dobias
    26 Apr 2012 | 8:11 pm
    Why dogs do not lick their paws because of allergies and how you can help. I must have heard  this a million times: “My dog licks his paws and feet and he was put  on hypoallergenic diet.”  This brings me back more than 15  years, when I too thought that paw licking was one of the signs of  allergies because this is what I was taught. The problem is that when paw-lickers are treated as such, the issue usually doesn’t improve and many dogs start showing serious signs of deficiencies because they are put on hypoallergenic mono-diet of highly processed and denatured food. For example…

  • Are drug companies honest about Heartworm?

    Dr. Peter Dobias
    20 Apr 2012 | 6:45 pm
    Holistic look at the Heartworm prevention A few days ago,  one of my friends living in Vermont called me. She was wondering what I thought about heartworm prevention and if I could help her determine, if the monthly administration of heartworm preventive medication is really necessary. The question threw me back in the 90’s, when the manufacturers of heartworm preventive drugs decided to take North America by storm. I remembered he drug reps visiting vet clinics on a regular basis telling us that it was only a matter of time and heartworm would widely spread in Canada.  These visits were…
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    World Vitae

  • 5 Reasons Why I’ve Eliminated Dairy from my Diet

    Toffler
    14 May 2012 | 4:42 pm
    Up until a few months ago, I was a yogurt and cheese addict. Creamy greek yogurt, flavorful aged cheeses, goat cheese, ahhh yum. (I haven’t cared for drinking milk in years.) But then I went off dairy, cold turkey, just like that.  Here are my reasons why: 1) Improve Digestion. The primary sugar in milk (products) is lactose, which many people past the age of 3-4 can’t tolerate. Lactose intolerance is widespread among Asians and others who’ve become unaccustomed to eating dairy for generations. What is interesting is that many more people have some low level of lactose…

  • [Recipe] Turmeric Roasted Nuts

    Toffler
    10 May 2012 | 8:18 pm
    This has become my new favorite recipe. It has turmeric, which is super good for the body, nuts–source of healthy fats (and that means satiety), and is unbelievably easy to make. Warning: highly addictive and they may make your fingers turn yellow. The original recipe is from Afghanistan and calls for cashews, but I make it with all kinds of mixed nuts. There are 2 options: using roasted salted nuts or unsalted.  If your nuts are already salted, just don’t add salt as the recipe calls for. 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil 1.5 Tablespoons ground turmeric 1.5 Tablespoons Kosher…

  • Understanding Kapha in Ayurveda

    Toffler
    7 May 2012 | 7:08 pm
    Rounding out our understanding of doshas and pakruti, today we’ll look at the characteristics of Kapha. Dosha is a Sanskrit term often translated as energy or humor; there are 3 doshas and each is defined by certain properties and characteristics. Pakruti means constitution and is determined by the balance of the doshas in the body. To determine your pakruti, take the Ayurveda Constitution Test. You can read about the other two doshas: Vata or Pitta. Understanding Kapha Kapha is composed of earth and water elements. Properties of Kapha: heavy, slow, cold, oily, slimy, dense, soft,…

  • Understanding Pitta in Ayurveda

    Toffler
    5 May 2012 | 7:23 pm
    Continuing the exploration of doshas and pakruti, today we’ll look at the characterics of Pitta–the fire type in Ayurveda. Dosha is a Sanskrit term often translated as energy or humor; there are 3 doshas and each is defined by certain properties and characteristics. Pakruti means physical or health constitution and is determined by the balance of the doshas in the body. To determine your pakruti, take the Ayurveda Constitution Test. Click here to find out about Vata. Understanding Pitta Pitta is defined by the element of fire. Properties of Pitta: oily, penetrating, hot, light,…

  • Understanding Vata in Ayurvedic Medicine

    Toffler
    3 May 2012 | 1:52 pm
    Understanding Doshas In Ayurveda there are 3 Doshas. Dosha is a Sanskrit term often translated as energy or humor; thus the doshas are 3 different types of energy. Each of the 3 doshas are defined by certain properties and characteristics. Because each dosha is just a different type of energy, foods, medicines, diseases, processes, and even people can also be categorized under one of the 3 doshas. The three doshas are Vata, Pitta, Kapha. Most people understand dosha to be their Ayurvedic constitution. However, physical (bodily) constitution in Sanskrit is pakruti. Manasika prakruti is…
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    Medicine 2 Life

  • Health Tips To Deal With Asthma

    admin
    14 May 2012 | 1:05 am
    In the present times, the number of cases of patients suffering from asthma is on the rise. These cases are seen in all age groups including the very young as well as the very old. Asthma, a chronic long term lung disease that inflames and narrows the airways which lead to breathing problems, tightening of chest, diabetes, artery disease, coughing, wheezing in a person. Asthma has been termed as the disease of the industrialized 21st century, with 300 million cases of asthma globally, with the number growing at alarming pace in children as smoking being the main cause of this dreaded disease.

  • Remedies against common summer ailments

    admin
    11 May 2012 | 1:05 am
    What can be worse than the heat and sweat of this summer? Everyone seems to be tired, irritated, dehydrated or fainting and leading to diseases like urination burning, heartburn, redness of skin patches, gastric infections. Prickly heat, dandruff, dry eyes etc. Here is the list of remedies against common summer ailments Urination Burning - dehydration could be one of the causes of burning urination or it can be caused by bacterial or yeast infection. The best way to cure this is by drinking plenty of WATER and fluids like coconut water, juices. Heart Burn - heart burn can be caused by…

  • Healthy Body: A Dream Come True

    admin
    4 May 2012 | 2:49 am
    A healthy body is a reflection of healthy life and a clear mind. An unhealthy body makes our life and our thinking process miserable. To sustain healthy weight and healthy body you need to support your body’s natural balance. A body which is not overweight is often flexible and in this fast paced life an agile body has become more of a necessity with multitasking becoming the mantra of the day. In such situations overweight people often tend to lose out on many opportunities and life becomes burden for them just like their body. But for those who are determined to shed those extra pounds…

  • Insight into Asthma on World Asthma Day: 1st May

    admin
    4 May 2012 | 12:41 am
    Asthma is a chronic disease that affects our airways which are the tubes that help us to breathe and carry in and out of our lungs. If the inside walls of the airways are swollen and this inflammation makes the airways sensitive and they react to things which you are allergic to and they tend to get narrower and less air can be passed to your lungs leading you to a disease called asthma. The symptoms of this disease are wheezing which is a kind of a sound when you breathe, coughing, and chest tightness, trouble in breathing particularly at night time or early morning. Asthma cannot be cured…

  • Yoga To Combat Summer

    admin
    27 Apr 2012 | 1:05 am
    The practice of yoga is very essential for our well being and to maintain a fit and toned body and a calm cool mind. Since yoga is to be practiced all through the year one must take certain precautions for practicing yoga during summer. Yoga postures and poses were created by copying the nature and finding out how they manage to keep in tune with extreme and hostile natural conditions. Hence during the summer months the practice of yoga may be formatted to increase the moisture in our body and to do that one must be careful about the timing of your practice. The most ideal time for practicing…
 
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    EFT Radio - Tapping Techniques

  • Break the Self-Sabotage Cycle with EFT

    info@tap4freedom.com (Eleanore Duyndam)
    14 May 2012 | 4:12 pm
    Every entrepreneur dreams of running a thriving, profitable business. But as much as some business owners wish and work for abundance and success, something always seems to get in the way. Are these things always a product of our environment – or could it be self-sabotage? In this episode of Million Dollar Mindset Tapping your host, EFT expert Marla Tabaka, will explore

  • Stuck to UnStuck: The Power of Metaphor

    info@tap4freedom.com (Eleanore Duyndam)
    13 May 2012 | 8:05 pm
    Tired of being a good person, stuck in old ways of being? Ever felt like you were ‘tied down’ or ‘stuck in quicksand’ or ‘skating on thin ice’? Metaphor contains healing, insightful information. When we’re stuck, we need to know there are actions we can take from the information our body and intuitive selves happily provide. Our subconcious readily serves

  • Using Astrology to Tap through Addictions

    info@tap4freedom.com (Eleanore Duyndam)
    7 May 2012 | 10:39 pm
    When our fears, anxieties and unfinshed issues from childhood are not resolved they are often acted out through our addictive and compulsive behaviors. One of the most powerful aspects of Interactive Tapping is that it offers a viable method for neutralizing these vulnerabilities and is an effective way to reinforce our stregnths. Astrology can add an even more dyanmic perspective to this

  • 2012 Tapping World Summit Registration – Last chance!

    info@tap4freedom.com (Eleanore Duyndam)
    5 May 2012 | 4:53 pm
    This is by far the most popular online event in the personal growth world! It starts in just 2 days which means that this is your last chance to register for this 100% free online tapping summit before it starts. Last year 344,725 people attended and learned new ways to use EFT tapping, from top experts! Don’t miss this – You

  • New EFT Method – Inner Theater for Everyone

    info@tap4freedom.com (Eleanore Duyndam)
    1 May 2012 | 8:10 pm
    This week, join me on a visit to Vermont, as we join EFT practitioner and trainer Jade Barbee.  We’ll talk about some new tools for your EFT toolbox, and how to get the confidence to use them right away. We’ll discuss how this family of advanced tools work, and how they encourage creative visualization to enhance your results.  Join us
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    docwellness.wordpress.com

  • DHA and Brain Volume

    Doc Wellness
    14 May 2012 | 7:56 am
    Recently, the journal called Neurology published a report about the positive effects of DHA (omega 3) on brain volume and memory in older men and women. The researchers measured red blood cell omega 3 levels in over 1500 dementia-free individuals. MRI assessed brain volume and cognitive tests were also taken, evaluating memory. Researchers concluded that [...]

  • Avoid The Ice

    Doc Wellness
    11 May 2012 | 10:04 am
    Ice. Great in tea or lemonade.  Fun to skate on. However, when in comes to injuries or injury prevention, ice treatments are to be avoided. The theory as to why ice is used in situations such as post-marathon or shoulder soreness is that inflammation is present and thus, ice will assist the body in clearing [...]

  • HGH FACTS

    Doc Wellness
    7 May 2012 | 10:38 am
    HGH Products The most common question from people is: “There is so much interesting yet confusing and contradictory information about hGH. How do I chose what is right for me and my family?” The anti-aging information listed below will clarify what is available and help you make the most appropriate choice. We are experts in [...]

  • 500 Words or Less

    Doc Wellness
    3 May 2012 | 1:36 pm
    Look for our new eLibrary featuring “500 Words or Less” Wellness Warrior series lessons. Each lessons will focus on one particular aspect of Natural medicine and will be in easy to understand, even easier to apply format. Our first half dozen will be available by June!

  • Fasting and Tumor Growth

    Doc Wellness
    30 Apr 2012 | 10:31 am
    An article published in Science Translational Medicine shows that the discovery of a reduction in the growth of cancerous tumors can be reduced by fasting. Even if a person chooses chemotherapy, fasting helped reduced the size. Of course, it worked well without chemotherapy as well. Researched found that the key was to reduce glucose levels [...]
 
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    Fredda Branyon

  • The 4 tiers of “organic”

    Fredda Branyon
    3 May 2012 | 4:58 pm
    I find that most people do not realize there are different degrees of organic. I didn’t for a long time. If you are trying to buy healthy, did you know that if you are not careful, you can still be buying pesticides etc in a product labeled “organic”. Yes it’s true. How much more confusing can it get? However remember, educating ourselves is power and a part of preventive medicine. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has a set of standards that all organizations who are wanting to use the word “organic” must abide by. Recently the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has…

  • Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 3)

    Fredda Branyon
    3 May 2012 | 11:30 am
    Medical records are not created equal. Just as you, your records are unique to you and only you. Medical records are created when you receive treatment of any kind, whether it is a simple look at a mole to see if it’s ok, or if you received a dreaded diagnosis. It’s all in your records and there’s a blueprint of the past. Your records can include personal subjects you trusted your doctor to never tell, like stress you are having because of something you did, and are not proud of or high risk sexual acts. I am just using these examples to explain why your records are important for you to…

  • FDA adds warning to birth control pills

    Fredda Branyon
    2 May 2012 | 3:41 pm
    Attention ladies! This is a good warning from the FDA because it can saves lives. April 10, 2012, the FDA announced they will start adding a warning sign to the labels of all drospirenone-containing birth control pills. These pills include Yaz, Yasmin, Safyral, and Beyaz. All of the above listed pills are manufactured by Bayer. Drospirenone is a synthetic progesterone added to some birth control pills. The FDA announced today there may be a higher risk for venous thromboembolism (blood clots) than pills which contain other types of progestins. Recent epidemiological studies report as much as…

  • Do not leave your doctor’s office until… (part 2)

    Fredda Branyon
    2 May 2012 | 10:29 am
    You never know when the day may come when you or a family member may need to venture out and try to retrieve medical records. Its not always as easy as it may sound. In Part 1, I spoke about how important it is to get your medical records as you are leaving your doctor’s office instead of going through the hassle of having to go back and retrieve them. Today I want to give you another reason why you should get your records as you go to your office visits. Let me explain how important it is that you get your records and do not try sending someone else after them. That can be a headache in…

  • The power of habit

    Fredda Branyon
    1 May 2012 | 5:16 pm
    I recently heard a great interview with Charles Duhigg, an investigator reporter for the New York Times and author of the book, The Power of Habit. Did you realize that just about everything we do in life is a habit? Think about it…the way we eat three meals a day, that one small bowl of ice cream before we go to bed, how we talk to our kids or loved one. I could go on and on. We all have our own habits. Some are just more noticeable than others. Duhigg stated that the brain can’t tell the difference in good habits and bad habits, it just knows its a habit. It is up to us to create…
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  • More Natural Blood Pressure Remedies

    Phoenix
    3 May 2012 | 6:48 am
    More Natural Blood Pressure Remedies   I know you all love the articles we have here about natural blood pressure remedies so here is another one >> Natural Blood Pressure Remedies If you enjoyed that one here are some more on this website >>> http://gethighbloodpressureremedies.com/more-home-remedies-for-high-blood-pressure/ http://gethighbloodpressureremedies.com/remedies-for-high-blood-pressure/    

  • Natural Supplements to Lower Blood Pressure

    Phoenix
    20 Mar 2012 | 6:25 am
    High Blood Pressure is such a huge problem throughout the world which in the main gets treated by the health organisations, that it is nice to come across some information about natural supplements to lower blood pressure. This article details a few of the best natural supplements to lower high blood pressure Not forgetting of course (one not on the list) Krill Oil which is awesome. Read more about Krill Oil on our site HERE

  • High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer

    Phoenix
    8 Feb 2012 | 8:58 am
    High Blood Pressure – The Silent Killer One out of every 3 adults has high blood pressure and does not even know it! This really informative article details 10 top tips to keep your blood pressure normal. http://www.auburn-reporter.com/lifestyle/121673098.html Why not check your blood pressure against our chart at http://gethighbloodpressureremedies.com/blood-pressure-chart/  

  • More Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure

    Phoenix
    31 Oct 2011 | 9:28 am
    Get More Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure Here.   We have covered home remedies for high blood pressure before but I am always on the lookout for new ones so here are some more in this very interesting article featuring more home remedies for high blood pressure. Read our other home remedies pages HERE  

  • Herbal Remedies for High Blood Pressure

    Phoenix
    28 Sep 2011 | 6:56 am
    Herbal Remedies for High Blood Pressure   Herbal remedies for high blood pressure can be used to naturally lower blood pressure. High blood pressure (hypertension) can be a serious risk and untreated can lead to stroke and heart disease. This medical condition affects a large percentage of the population of both the US and the UK and is undiagnosed in millions of people. High cholesterol and poor nutrition are certainly factors as well as being overweight. Discover the herbs that are excellent when used to help reduce high blood pressure right HERE
 
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    First of Nine: Tensegrity Blog

  • Self-care and massage therapy

    Hamid Shibata Bennett, LMT, CAMT
    7 May 2012 | 1:53 pm
    It’s never been about learning a certain bodywork technique. It’s never even been about making a glut of money. Though a good, honest, sustainable living is part of the business plan. I decided to go towards the massage and bodywork field because it seemed a life best suited for self-care. In fact, self-care and personal growth are at the very heart of the profession. Pappy always said I should have been a dentist. Well, as a bodyworker, I get to play with the pterygoids, lengthen zygomaticus major and uplift the palatines. The biomechanics of the craniomandibular junction and the plate…

  • The real Portlandia: Farmer Dave, episode 2

    Hamid Shibata Bennett, LMT, CAMT
    2 Apr 2012 | 10:57 am
    Welcome to episode 2 of First of Nine’s video series, The Real Portlandia! This episode gets us thinking about our sources of nutrition. Back in 2009, the  Community Health Project visited Farmer Dave at Twelve Mile Market in the suburbs of Portland on historic Twelve Mile Corner. Farmer Dave also runs Bumblee Farms in Gresham, Oregon. I love walking into Twelve Mile Market and seeing the beautiful produce available. Often the vegetables will have been harvested the same day! A return to real food… Local, organic honey. Photography by Hamid Shibata Bennett Here in Portlandia, we’re…

  • Myofascial pregnancy massage

    Hamid Shibata Bennett, LMT, CAMT
    24 Mar 2012 | 10:37 am
    Advanced myofascial pregnancy massage uses pendulation rhythm and the tensegrity prinicple to address full-body tensional patterns in a wide variety of client positioning. Kneeling on a tuffet. Advanced myofascial pregnancy massage in Portland, Oregon with Hamid Shibata Bennett, LMT, CAMT (OBMT #301). Photography by Hamid Shibata Bennett In this latest video, Hamid Shibata Bennett, LMT, CAMT demonstrates expanded client positioning, including kneeling bodywork, mat work and low-massage table techniques. This is the dance of structural integration for pregnancy. So, breath a little deeper and…

  • Susan G. Komen and massage for cancer. An update.

    Hamid Shibata Bennett, LMT, CAMT
    22 Mar 2012 | 11:28 am
    Last week, First of Nine posted an article about Susan G. Komen, the huge, non-profit in support of breast cancer. I truly had no idea it would get such a response, reaching a nationwide audience. To recap… I have a friend at a local Portland, Oregon non-profit that was setting up a booth at Susan G. Komen’s annual breast cancer conference in Portland, Oregon. She invited me to offer massage at the event and connect with the oncology world. She contacted Toni Mountain at Susan G. Komen and was given quite a response, saying massage was not permitted at the event. Check out First…

  • The real Portlandia: Pioneer Square, episode 1

    Hamid Shibata Bennett, LMT, CAMT
    14 Mar 2012 | 10:48 am
    In 2009, Sarah Carl, LMT (OBMT #11624) and I created a series of videos documenting the healthcare experiences with the real folks of Portlandia. We brought the video camera to various areas of Portland, Oregon and talked to random people passing by, asking about their experience with the our healthcare system. Maybe a couple of well-intentioned massage therapists can make a difference… An extreme case of eczema. Photography by Hamid Shibata Bennett We called ourselves The Community Health Project. We even set up URL, but have since taken it down. First of Nine: Tensegrity Blog is happy…
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    The Hypnotism Weekly

  • What is Motivation?

    Andrea H.
    15 May 2012 | 5:45 am
      What moves you? What makes you do things others wouldn’t do? I guess you already know a lot of things about what is Motivation. You probably already know that basically it’s the drive coming from inside you or from someone else or external circumstances which makes you to do something. Or it [...]

  • Employee Motivation Made Easy

    Andrea H.
    14 May 2012 | 3:41 am
     If you wanna learn how to motivate your employees then this is the right article to read. Clearly if you’re really interested in having your workers to do their job at the best of their possibilities. If instead for you employee motivation means forcing people to work as donkeys all day long so that [...]

  • Positive Thinking in Practice

    Andrea H.
    9 May 2012 | 11:50 am
     Whenever life strikes too hard there are two things you can do, fall down and remain there or fall down and stand up again. Any time. Now, this is easily said, especially in movies, than done but really, there aren’t other choices. Positive Thinking is what can help us to find [...]

  • Do you really need a Trainer, a Business Coach, a Life Coach or a Whatever Coach?

    Andrea H.
    6 May 2012 | 3:08 am
     Do you need one of them? Do you really need to spend all that money for coaching? It might be yes, it might be no. Are you looking for a Business Coach? Or better a Life Coach? Or maybe a Trainer in something? Why? Can they really help you? Disclaimer: I’m currently taking [...]

  • A Thought for the Day and Life will Change

    Andrea H.
    4 May 2012 | 1:02 am
     Do you know that Positive Affirmations can be used in a more focused way? Choosing one of your preferred Daily Affirmations and using it as a thought for the day can greatly improve the possibility of a fast change. It’s like transforming a common lamp in a laser beam. I believe that Positive [...]
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    Holistic Learning Center Blog

  • Recovery/ 12 Step Series

    admin
    2 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    How to Walk the 12 Steps with the HuMethod™ Article 18 How I Was Able To Thrive In All Areas Of My Life … By Learning The Difference Between Being a Visionary vs. an Observer By Certified Life Coach Deborah Giddings Namasté soul friends, This week I’m going to discuss how I learned to thrive, not just survive, whether things are going well or not so well.  This is all something I learned as part of the HuMethod™ Conscious Creation/Dis-Creation Process. You have until midnight tonight (5/2) to download, for FREE, the entire Conscious Creation Process e-book and audio book as part of…

  • Recovery/ 12-Step Series

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    18 Apr 2012 | 4:41 pm
    How to Walk the 12 Steps with the HuMethod™ Article 17 How I Learned To Be Emotionally Honest … By Understanding The Power Of Being A Deliberate Conscious Creator By Certified Life Coach Deborah Giddings Namasté soul friends, Thanks for joining me in this blog.  I’m going to talk about one tiny aspect of the Conscious Creation Process – Honesty.  But before I begin, I want to share with you the three Laws of Healing that the Conscious Creation Process is based on: 1) Nothing changes until it becomes what it is…Love; 2) No two objects can occupy the same space at the same time;…

  • Recovery/ 12-Step Series

    admin
    21 Mar 2012 | 2:51 pm
    How to Walk the 12 Steps with the HuMethod™ Article 16 How Success Became Mine… When I Understood My Karma & Started Living My Dharma By Certified Life Coach Deborah Giddings Namasté soul friends, Success is defined by “The accomplishment of an aim or purpose.” For so much of my life I was wandering aimlessly and didn’t have any purpose.  I had a job and made a living.  I could pay my bills and even had some money left over.  But I never felt successful.  My ego-mind kept telling me that I wasn’t enough, I didn’t have enough, and I didn’t do enough.  Looking…

  • Recovery/ 12-Step Series

    admin
    7 Mar 2012 | 3:17 pm
    How to Walk the 12 Steps with the HuMethod™ Article 15 How I Walk Through Pain & Suffering… By  Feeling & Releasing My Healing Feelings By Certified Life Coach Deborah Giddings Namasté soul friends, Thank you for joining me as I share with you how I have bridged the HuMethod™ exercises with my 12-step recovery journey.  It’s been awhile since I’ve said this, so I am reminding you that the HuMethod™ exercises are not the magic bullet to recovery.  They are not magical, mystical or mysterious.  These exercises are sound, well field-tested educational exercises that…

  • Recovery/ 12-Step Series

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    22 Feb 2012 | 11:58 am
    How to Walk the 12 Steps with the HuMethod™ Article 14 How I Am Learning To Master the Process Of Fulfilling My Emotional Dependency Needs … By Emotionalizing My Self-Parenting Heart Work By Certified Life Coach Deborah Giddings Namasté soul friends, I’m so excited to be able to continue to share with you how I have bridged the HuMethod™ exercises with my 12-step recovery.  In previous blogs I wrote about specific ways how you can bridge the 12-Steps and the HuMethod™ to deepen the recovery journey.  In this Blog I will share with you how I am Studying, Practicing, Internalizing…
 
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    Vintage Savoir Faire

  • A weekend of wild food

    Amanda
    14 May 2012 | 1:00 am
     ”Anyone who spends a little time learning to find and use wild food will soon understand what I mean: this is not an aspirational lifestyle choice, but a return to an ancient way of life that is part of who we are.” ~Miles Irving Donning gloves to pick nettles I can do.  But battling through a forest of Japanese Knotweed, and pulling rushes out of a little swampy lake?  I was a little hesitant about what we’d be eating (and wondering if I should have brought an emergency supply of ‘normal’ food!)  But I was with Britian’s foraging expert, so I decided…

  • weekend inspiration

    Amanda
    11 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Happy Friday! It was an exciting week here at Vintage Savoir Faire … I’m now blogging for the Huffington Post UK, and my first post went live this week!  Check it out here: Why Great Grandma May Hold the Key to Your Best Life.  It would be great if you could share that post on facebook or twitter, or leave a comment over there to get the conversation going. And now, some links for your weekend… This week we interviewed Jenny from Nourished Kitchen – check out her How to Cook Real Food online course here! My Coconut Lime Deodorant was included in Tips of the Week.

  • Creating Community: Jenny from Nourished Kitchen

    Amanda
    9 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Our modern lives are often missing a sense of community.  We all need a community of people for support, for sharing and for learning.  Creating Community is a series on Vintage Savoir Faire where we have a virtual “cup of tea and a sit down” with a kindred spirit.  This week we meet Jenny from Nourished Kitchen. Jenny is the creator of Nourished Kitchen, which is a site all about reviving traditional foods.  In her own words: “Nourished Kitchen’s goal is to promote sustainable agriculture and nutrient-dense, whole foods in everyday kitchens.  The focus is on whole,…

  • How do you enjoy life (even in the rain?)

    Amanda
    7 May 2012 | 1:00 am
    Remember when I announced that it was Spring? Yeah, that was a false alarm.  Here in London we seem to have gone backwards into dreary, rainy, cold winter!  And I’m not happy about it. OK, it’s cliche, but I really struggle with the weather in London.  Gray, drizzly, moderate temperature year round.  Rarely really hot, rarely really cold, just on the chilly side of moderate.  And gray. I know what you’re going to say #1:  ”But you’re from Boston!!” Yes, I’m from New England where it was cold – but cold and sunny!  Blue skies and bright…

  • Have you tried these 4 favorite projects?

    Amanda
    3 May 2012 | 8:51 am
    Here are 4 of your very favorite Vintage Savoir Faire projects, in case you missed them… Vintage Hair Rinse Lissa: “I’m actually doing this at the moment, only with spices: cloves and vanilla and cinnamon. Cloves is supposed to darken and bring out red highlights, and vanilla and cinnamon just smell so delicious!”   Hot Cloth Cleanser (aka Portable Oil Cleansing Method) Carley: “This is amazing!!! I have been buying a very well known product like this for a while now and costing a fortune! I tailored it slightly but kept to the 50g oil, 30g butter and 20g wax. I…
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    Hypnosis Health Notes

  • Do you take insurance?

    15 May 2012 | 7:55 am
    We often get asked if we take insurance here at ChangeWorks Hypnosis Center.  The fact is, we do not.  You'll find that most hypnotherapists don't, unless they are also a licensed medical professional, such as a Marriage & Family Counselor or an M.D.However, I'd like you to consider a bigger question:  do you really WANT to use insurance for your problem? What are the risks of using your health insurance? Read this article and you may decide the answer is no.  I realize that your out of pocket costs NOW are higher when you buy healthcare using a fee-for-service model…

  • Comparing Stop Smoking Methods

    8 May 2012 | 4:12 pm
    Quitting Smoking Comparison:  Hypnosis versus Other Methods If you are trying to quit smoking, there are many approaches you can take; however, all smoking cessation approaches are not created equal. Indeed, there are disadvantages associated with all of the traditionally used methods. Let’s take a look at them now. Cold TurkeyMost smokers try the “cold turkey” approach which involves simply desisting from smoking all at once without the use of therapy or nicotine replacement products. Not surprisingly, this method has only a 3% to 10% success rate since individuals are…

  • Olympic Athlete Angela Baily and Sports Hypnosis: An Inspiration

    5 May 2012 | 7:55 am
    For those of you new to sports hypnosis, one of the first things you should learn is that sports hypnosis isn't new.  It has a long and well-proven history.As the saying goes, "what the mind believes the body achieves." This is the process used by hypnosis or self hypnosis for sports improvement, because it's been proven that we first see and do in our mind whatever it is we desire to achieve, and that creates the deep belief it is possible.  This process must happen in order to increase our chances of achieving any goal.Using the subconscious mind in this way to create images and…

  • World Renowned Hypnotherapist, Roy Hunter, to Teach at Hypnosis Conference in Daytona Beach

    26 Apr 2012 | 8:43 am
    Roy is our mentor and wrote the hypnosis & hypnotherapy certification training that we teach at ChangeWorks!  Nice article about him! And yes, Jody & I will be gone for a few days in May, attending the conference.  We'll bring back lots of new ideas & techniques!http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/4/prweb9438164.htm The Hilton hotel in Daytona Beach, Florida, welcomes the International Medical and Dental Hypnotherapy Association® and the International Association of Counselors and Therapists, May 16 – 22, for their sixth annual hypnosis education conference. Thanks to…

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    26 Apr 2012 | 7:34 am
    Wall Street Journal says what about hypnosis? http://ping.fm/4Sde3
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    Clifton Park Nutritionist, Chiropractor

  • So just how stressed out are you? An adrenal saliva test can show you

    Dr. Richard Herbold
    15 May 2012 | 5:00 pm
    It’s a constant refrain: We’re too stressed out. But how stressed out are we really? An adrenal saliva test can tell you whether your cortisol (the stress hormone) is too high or too low, whether your circadian rhythm (the sleep-wake cycle) is normal, and also pin point the cause of your symptoms: adrenal fatigue or high adrenal hormones. Symptoms of adrenal fatigue Fatigue Slow to get going in the morning Energy crash in the afternoon Craving sweets, caffeine, or nicotine Unstable behavior; moodiness Shaky, light-headed, or irritable if meals are delayed Inability to stay asleep…

  • Under attack from toxin chemicals? Learn how to protect yourself

    Dr. Richard Herbold
    8 May 2012 | 3:19 pm
    Do you feel toxic chemicals are out to get you? Studies link many chronic illnesses with toxic chemicals in our everyday environment. Man-made chemicals, pesticides, pollution, plastics, heavy metals, and artificial food additives are a normal part of life now. Even radiation fallout from the Fukushima nuclear disaster in Japan is now on the list of health concerns for many Americans. Toxic chemicals are associated with such conditions as autoimmune disease, obesity and insulin resistance, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, cancer, migraines, depression, and hormonal imbalances.

  • Seasonal allergy relief starts with the gut

    Dr. Richard Herbold
    1 May 2012 | 3:06 pm
    Do beautiful spring days have you cooped up inside, sneezing and sniffing miserably? Before reaching for the antihistamines, consider the role your gut health plays in allergy symptoms. Allergies actually begin long before the hallmark symptoms of sniffling, sneezing, and itchy eyes manifest. How? An estimated 80 percent of the immune system resides in the gut, and when digestive problems set in, immune problems are sure to follow. A chronically inflamed gut—which causes indigestion, heartburn, bloating, pain, diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowel disorders, and more—sends the immune…

  • Are you sure you can eat wheat? Gluten tests often wrong

    Dr. Richard Herbold
    24 Apr 2012 | 2:46 pm
    Gluten intolerance is not as straightforward as once believed. Many people test negative for gluten intolerance when, in fact, they have celiac disease or should be on a gluten-free diet. This is because standard tests are incomplete and fail to account for gluten cross-reactivity. Fortunately, revolutionary breakthroughs in gluten testing are now available from Cyrex Labs. Cyrex tests for immune reactions to 12 different compounds of the gluten protein, foods the body mistakes for gluten, and other food sensitivities. People can react to 12 different components of wheat Wheat is made up of…

  • Is it possible to have food intolerances and not know it?

    Dr. Herbold
    23 Apr 2012 | 7:51 am
    Healthy hints, Question? Is it possible to have food intolerances and not know it? We tend to connect food allergies to our digestive symptoms but this often is not the place where we perceive the stress. Our immune system can be activated in our GI system (gastrointestinal system) but communicate the problem in distant areas. We often have problems with in our brain with symptoms such as brain fog or changes in cognition. We also frequently see our joints, skin, and respiratory system affected. If you are experiencing symptoms in any of these areas it would be wise to consider a change in…
 
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    Wholesome

  • Panasonic Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor – Product of the Day

    Kathy.Leone
    16 May 2012 | 12:00 pm
    The Panasonic EW3109W Automatic Arm Blood Pressure Monitor is the first portable arm unit in the industry. The easy-fit cuff, designed for comfort and to assure correct and accurate use, rolls around the slim baton-style monitor for portability. The large “Easy Read” LCD display gives you digital readings on inflation with memory capabilities that can [...]

  • Addressing The Weight Of The Nation: Pt. 3

    The Daily Zeel
    16 May 2012 | 7:16 am
    Are you a victim of what Zeel Fitness Expert Frank Baptiste calls "Sitting Disease?" Continue reading →

  • Traumeel Gel – 50 gm Tube – Product of the Day

    Kathy.Leone
    15 May 2012 | 3:55 pm
    Traumeel Gel is used for the temporary relief of symptoms, including mild to moderate pain, associated with inflammatory, exudative and degenerative processes due to actue trauma, repetitive or overuse injuries, or arthritic conditions. Traumeel Gel is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic homeopathic product used in dogs, cats and horses for the temporary relief of pain and [...]

  • Defy the Odds: 3 Tips for Fighting Obesity Pt. 2

    The Daily Zeel
    15 May 2012 | 7:18 am
    Zeel health and fitness expert Andrea Metcalf reacts to the latest obesity forecasts. Continue reading →

  • Why Extended Breastfeeding Is So Controversial

    Rhonda.Ross
    15 May 2012 | 5:30 am
    The media world was shaken this week when the cover of TIME Magazine‘s newest issue featured a mother nursing her 3 year old son. But many ask why extended breastfeeding is so controversial when children around the globe nurse long beyond infancy. The World Health Organization, itself, recommends mothers nurse for at least 2 years. [...]
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    Natural Health Gazette

  • Lignans: A Natural Way To Manage Menopause

    MoniqueAttinger
    16 May 2012 | 5:00 am
    Menopause refers to the cessation of menstruation and the end of fertility for women. This is a completely natural process, that occurs as women age. For most women, it will happen between the ages of 40 and 58. The average age of menopause is 51. However, some women can experience menopause as early as in [...]

  • Honey As a Natural Anti-fungal

    MoniqueAttinger
    15 May 2012 | 7:56 am
    Many of us know that honey can be used as a natural anti-bacterial agent. New research shows that it can also function as an anti-fungal. The research looked specifically at using honey to treat Candida. Candida is the scientific name for yeast, and infections of candida are increasing world-wide, due to drug resistance. In fact, [...]

  • Cinnamon Helps Control Blood Sugar

    MoniqueAttinger
    10 May 2012 | 8:38 am
    There are more and more reasons to check what’s in your spice cabinet for better health. Another addition to your list of healthful spices is a favorite for many desserts; it’s cinnamon! Cinnamon has been used by humans for millenia. Unlike many spices which are made from various herbs, this spice is made from the bark [...]

  • Anti-Nutrients In Food: Oxalate and Oxalic Acid

    MoniqueAttinger
    8 May 2012 | 10:35 am
    The term “oxalate” refers to the chemical salts and esters of oxalic acid.  (For simplicity, the term “oxalate” is often used to refer both to the acid and the compounds created from reaction with the acid. ) Oxalate is used in many commercial applications. It’s a strong acid – 3,000 times as strong as acetic [...]

  • Can Sunlight Reduce Your Cancer Risk?

    MoniqueAttinger
    5 May 2012 | 9:33 am
    The prevailing medical advice today is to avoid sun exposure 365 days a year. Sunlight is believed to be a major source of all forms of cancer – particularly skin cancer – as well as the instigator behind wrinkles and premature aging of the skin. As a result, people are advised to use sun screen [...]
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  • Oondreeswarar Temple - for curing eye problems

    arul
    16 May 2012 | 4:24 am
    Good Eye sight  is important  for everyone and wearing special glasses as prescribed by doctors for eye problems is common nowadays.one cannot ignore eye problem and several eye hospitals offer special treatments for eye problems.Food plays an important factor and intake of foods, fruits and vegetables reduce the possibility of eye problems.People  who are facing eye problems can visit a temple called oondreeswarar temple situated in a place called poondi in thiruvallur district.This temple is said to be more than 1000 years old.Amman is called minnoli ambal.Lord siva here…

  • Sivaanandeeswarar Temple - For reunion of couples

    arul
    15 May 2012 | 12:57 am
    Couples who are married hold their hands each other even in public places to show their affection they are having on their pair.In India, even though couples are united, they will not show it  in public due to Indian tradition.But separated couples unknowingly  show their frustrations through their body language in public.Experienced elder people easily guess the problem between a separated couple.Couples who want to reunite with their pair can visit a temple called sivaanandeeswarar temple situated in thirukandalam in thiruvallur district.This temple is said to…

  • Thiripuraanthagar Temple - For family unity

    arul
    14 May 2012 | 12:30 am
    People pray to lord vinayaga before starting any new thing even if it is joining a school, office or starting a new business as he is the remover of obstacles.This is proved as lord siva himself got an obstacle during a war as he forget to worship lord ganesh. Families now days are facing a lot of obstacles and there is no unity  between members of family.Family unity is very important for welfare of members of family.People who are facing difficulties in family life can come and worship lord siva  residing in a temple called thiripuraanthagar temple which situated in koovam in…

  • Vadaranyeswarar Temple - For Dancers

    arul
    12 May 2012 | 1:07 am
    In today's world, almost all TV channels have a slot for dance programmes these days for talent hunt.Big prizes like House,Car are given as prizes in dance contests conducted by TV channels.Everyone can get dancing skills if they are guided in early age.People who want to excel in dancing skills to win contests and want to be a independent skilled dance masters can come and visit a temple called Vadaranyeswarar temple situated in a place called thiruvalangadu in thiruvallur district.This temple is said to be more than 1000 years old.Amman is called as vandarkulali.Kali is worshipped here…

  • Gnanaparameswarar Temple - For veda learners

    arul
    11 May 2012 | 4:24 am
     There are 4 types of vedas.They are rig veda, yajur veda, sama veda and adarvana veda.Each veda had its own specific teachings in it.Gurugulam was the way of teaching in ancient india.A guru selects and transform a disciple and then only imparts his knowledge in to mind of disciple.Several tests were conducted by guru to check maturity of disciples.People who are learning vedas can visit and worship a temple called gnanaparameswarar temple situated in a place called thirumeignanam.This temple is said to be more than 1000 years old.Amman is called as gnanambigai.One has to travel to…
 
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