Coming Home to Yourself: How to Walk the Path of Your True Nature

Life is a process of change. The human spirit has a natural inclination for growth and renewal while the mind has a tendency to resist. The mystery of what life presents and what one is to become seems threatening at times, driving us further away from who we actually are. Conscious awareness, intension and engagement are paths to get back on track and home to our true nature. Pathways to Transformation Marilyn Schlitz, PhD, vice president of research and education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences states in her book, Living Deeply, “Where there is resistance there is stress and disease.” Not [Read More]

2023-08-05T03:21:36+00:00July 28th, 2023|Healing, Mindfulness, Yoga Philosophy|
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Learning to Live with Arthritis

In Western countries yoga is increasingly practiced lacking the context which serves to enhance a myriad of life enhancing health benefits. Hatha yoga often thought of as the physical component of yoga, includes breathing practices, relaxation, and meditation. These features are indispensable for people suffering from inflammation to due arthritis. As certain medical communities question whether yoga is appropriate for people with vulnerable joints, studies at John’s Hopkins University provided critical evidence showing that patients with arthritis advocate yoga as safe, feasible, and enjoyable. Focusing on rheumatoid arthritis, (RA) osteoarthritis, (OA) and metabolic arthritis known as gout, participants in the study practiced [Read More]

2023-04-19T00:40:28+00:00March 8th, 2023|Healing, Health, yoga|
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Develop New Habits By Understanding Health Behavior

Habits, the urges and repetitive patterns we constantly entertain. According to researchers at Duke University, habits account for about 40 percent of our behaviors on any given day. Because habits essentially reflect our health, holding on to habits that no longer serve us can be problematic. The Transtheoretical Model and The Process of Change is rich soil for growing better habits for ourselves and others. The stakes for modifying human health are high. According to State Health Access Data Center, 1 out of every 2 adults ages 18 and older had at least 1 of 6 reported chronic disorders ranging in types [Read More]

2023-01-05T18:20:24+00:00November 26th, 2022|Healing, Health, Well Being|
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Soothe Bug Bites Naturally

  During the summer season on those muggy, buggy evenings, if youre going to spend anytime outside dont wear skin lotion and/or perfume, mosquitoes LOVE it. While its important to reduce the risk of getting bitten, many OTC products contain toxic chemicals such as DEET. Instead, try some great smelling herbal insect repellents straight from your porch or backyard. The same thing goes for your home garden, instead of spraying poisons all over flowers and veggies, use natural alternatives. Soothe Bugs Bites Naturally Insect Repellents : Helpful Herbs  Courtesy of Annies Remedies Basil For a quick insect repellent, just rub some crushed basil leaves on your skin, or add the essential oil to a [Read More]

2020-07-13T07:10:51+00:00June 26th, 2009|Healing|
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