If the highest aim of a captain were to preserve his ship, he would keep it in port forever. – Thomas Aquinas Think of times in your life when all was well – job, school, and love life, proceeding smoothly… For some, those are times when an almost-itch starts to develop. Seeking change, looking for some excitement. For others, a need to preserve this state, to savor the comfort and to stay in a homeostatic balance. There is no right or wrong in these approaches to life: We all have learned behaviors, personality styles, character, and preferred modes of behavior. […]
Binaural Beats
Relaxation, meditation and restful sleep can help one attain a well-rounded and healthy life. For many on a spiritual path, the connection of body, mind, and spirit are important, as this approach helps you to achieve a better understanding of self. Through techniques such as meditation, we can learn to work within ourselves in order to reduce stress and anxiety, while opening our minds to natural healing modalities. The human brain is a powerful instrument. Incorporate tones, frequency, and music, we now have a toolbox of techniques that are very useful for getting the mind to a desired meditative state.
Red-Light Therapy
There are a plethora of anti-aging products on the market today. Creams, lotions, and expensive surgeries have led the forefront in trying to help an individual maintain a more youthful look, but sometimes with less than desirable results. Invasive surgery can leave a person in extreme pain and sometimes debilitated for long periods of time. Let’s face it — people want to look and feel younger. Though diet, exercise, and genetics play an important role in how we age as individuals, there is a less intrusive way to help the body maintain a youthful appearance with the simple use of […]
Super Spices
Spices have been used for thousands of years, lending their own unique aromatic and exotic flavors to foods. Asia, Arabia, and the Mediterranean regions have a longstanding history of spice trade with some spices valued as highly as gold. Spices have been used for many aspects of human culture throughout time and include embalming of the deceased, anointing oils, body ointments, and to fumigate homes. Spices were so highly sought after they became the catalyst for developing empires and waging wars during Roman times and throughout the Middle Ages. Trade routes were established during early European times and explorers embarked […]
Bugs Away Naturally
The summer season is right around the corner. Longer days, road trips, walks on the beach, or barbecues with family and friends are some of the highlights of the season. This is also the time to incorporate essential oil basics into your summer first-aid protocol. Whether it be a sunburn, a minor scrape, or repelling insects, different essential oils can be used to help ease the not-so-fun side of summer.
Additives that Don’t Contribute
With the technology of today, and the avenues in which we receive information, there can be a plethora of subject matter pertaining to the food industry and the emerging health concerns from food products. Though the decision to eat nutrient-rich foods and maintain a healthy lifestyle are the result of one’s own actions and choices, consumers may not be aware of several ingredients in their foods that generally should be avoided.
Cannabis and the Body
The Science of Plant Chemistry, Part 1 Within the last few years Cannabis has been one of the most debated topics in the political arena. Its use as a natural medical alternative is gaining more acceptance among many, especially those suffering from conditions which include gastrointestinal, chronic pain, poor appetite and seizures. Just like essential oils, which are extracted from raw plant material, Cannabis contains a profile of naturally occurring chemical constituents that work within the body, helping to alleviate symptoms and conditions specific to the individual. As Cannabis becomes more mainstream, additional scientific data becomes available on its therapeutic […]
Maybe This Time They Changed
Recently many clients have been saying the same thing about their significant other, spouse, or ex. The characters may change but the story line is the same. It goes something like this: “He called me last week. I know we broke up last year after he kicked my cat, put sand in my gas tank, beat me up, and got me fired. He seemed really, I don’t know, regretful. He wants to meet, have me come over or chat on the phone. I think he deserves a second, third, even fifth chance. I don’t want to hurt his feelings.” I […]
Maybe This Time They Changed
Recently many clients have been saying the same thing about their significant other, spouse, or ex. The characters may change but the story line is the same. It goes something like this: “He called me last week. I know we broke up last year after he kicked my cat, put sand in my gas tank, beat me up, and got me fired. He seemed really, I don’t know, regretful. He wants to meet, have me come over or chat on the phone. I think he deserves a second, third, even fifth chance. I don’t want to hurt his feelings.” I […]
Energy Crisis
Naturally living is not only about exercise and what we eat, it encompasses traditional medicine practices and ancient metaphysical techniques in order to connect body, mind, and spirit. Through this connection, we are able to tune our mind in to our body. This allows us to go into a meditative state, relaxing us to the point we can focus on areas in our lives which may need an improvement. The mind is a powerful instrument and can be used in many ways to help us on all levels. Many of these techniques and practices have been used by Chinese, Indian, […]