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Life Energy
In the yoga tradition, prana is that which nourishes a living thing. Prana means breath, life, vitality, energy or strength. Prana commonly is referred to as “life force energy” and is brought into the body through breath. This life force energy is considered divine, the spark that illuminates all beings.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the word [...]
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Water
I believe that water is the only drink for a wise man. ~ Henry David Thoreau
An increased intake of healthy water will greatly enhance digestion‚ nutrient absorption‚ skin hydration‚ detoxification, energy levels and virtually every aspect of better health!
Water is required for life and good health, and is necessary for:
Blood and lymphatic circulation
Digestion and [...]
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Acupuncture and Balance
Acupuncture is based on Asian philosophy, which centers on the concept of balance. When we are in balance, our bodies and minds should function optimally: the organs should work together properly, sleep should be restful and appropriate, there should be no pain, etc. Chinese medicine is all about helping restore the body to balance so [...]
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Tips for Spring Cleaning
In the Chinese calendar, spring is considered the beginning of the year. Spring is the season of rebirth and mobilizing energy, and it corresponds with the liver. In order to create and manifest our intentions for the year with clarity and focus, we must detox our body, mind, and spirit. As we move from winter [...]
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Eating with the Seasons
We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are. —-Adelle Davis
One of the most important aspects that often gets overlooked when choosing to eat organic food is not just eating what grows locally, but choosing to eat what’s in [...]
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Eating Locally Grown Foods
Eating locally—which you can do by frequenting farmers’ markets or grocery stores that carry locally grown produce—does a lot more than save gas: It can improve your diet. The shorter the time and distance between the farm and your tummy, the fewer nutrients your food loses; the more varied your diet, the broader the range [...]
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Organic Eating
Eating is perhaps the single most important act for one’s physical and spiritual health. The nourishment that food provides to the body’s tissues forms a foundation for nourishment of the mind and emotions. The body stays in good health when it receives organic foods it needs to maintain vitality, and these nutrients come from the [...]
My new website and look
I feel very blessed and honored to have worked with an incredibly talented local artist, Sara Zimmerman, last winter who has helped me to design a new logo and website. Sara illustrated and hand painted my logo and created a funky, yet professional new image for me, which I love so very much. I wanted [...]
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My new store
I have created an online store with items that I recommend to help you on your healing journey, including books, music, DVD’s, herbs and much more. I will be adding items to it regularly, as well as have changes to my recommendations of healing music.
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