Can Tea Strengthen Your Bones?
January 30th, 2010Strong Drugstore Laxatives ? Use With Caution
January 25th, 2010The Effects of Diet on Infertiltiy
January 20th, 2010Overwhelmed by studies’ research and the constantly changing diet’ nutrition and food recommendations? With so many conflicting opinions and studies it’s a full time job trying to keep up with the do’s and don’ts.
Here are? not just five’ but six… of the top basic lifestyle changes that Cynthia Stadd’ Director of Nutrition Services at The Berkley Center’ recommends to proactively promote and prepare your body for conception and a remarkable family life!
The Sense of Smell
January 18th, 2010Disturbed vibrations occur in the body as a precursor of illness. Vibrational healing restores the body’s healthy vibrations. Essential oils can be used to balance the subtle energy flows in the body.
We are surrounded by vibrations at all times. Our ears are tuned to receive sound vibrations, our eyes focus on vibrations of light which allow us to see colour, and our noses detect vibrations of aromatic molecules which allow us to become aware of scents. The most important ingredient in the Aromatherapy treatment is the essential oil.
Why Detoxify?
January 13th, 2010Have you been hearing about detoxification more often? That’s because we are now recognizing and appreciating that our bodies are not just separate parts, but a connected system which must be in “balance” if we are to feel and be well.
So what is detoxifying?
With A Little Help From Our Friends
January 8th, 2010The quality of one’s life to a large extent is determined by the quality of our relationships with others. When we feel we have no choice but to face the world alone, we suffer emotionally, physically, and spiritually, and no degree of outward success can replace or repair the lonely feeling in our heart. No matter how talented, wealthy, or trim and fit we might appear to be, without supportive relationships it is a difficult challenge for any one of us to maintain physical and emotional health. Children, pets, loved ones, mentors, colleagues, and teachers, can all help us fulfill our need for connection to other sentient, limbic beings.
Our nervous system is an “open loop learning system” that draws on energetic connections with others in order to continually adapt and hopefully flourish. This concept of “open loop learning” is very much a part of the theory of Aikido. When being attacked in an Aikido class we are hoping to move towards “joining with” our adversary and creating the energetic connection that can lead towards stabilization of both parties emotions, and a sense of physical and emotional completion. We come to understand each attack as a physical expression of loneliness and alienation, and the desire for connection. A sense of separation from others leads to fear, and fear can easily lead to feeling like you are about to be attacked, and thus attacking others preemptively. In Aikido we gain a direct understanding of how a physically and emotionally healthy person requires ongoing enrichment, stabilization, and support from the nervous systems of others.
Achieve Instant Calm
January 3rd, 2010For instant calm, try one or more of the following simple calming exercises, herbal allies, or movements, and can give you more details on how and why they work:
- Unfreeze yourself: Curl up in a fetal position (on your side with keens drawn up), breathe deeply, and hum. You may want to rock back and forth. Concentrate on what feelings want to emerge. Do not be surprised if grief is what you are really feeling.