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Stress relief, cortisol reduction and holy basil by Connie Cagley —  Holy basil (ocimum sanctum) has an ancient history as an adaptogenic tonic in Ayurvedic medicine. Also known as tulsi, “the incomparable one,” it is considered the Mother Medicine of Nature in the Ayurvedic tradition. It is revered as a “rasayana” or an herb that […]

The four truths by Paul Reinig —  Do you desire the freedom to be exactly who you are in every moment of your life, without fear or self-doubt? The four following principles might help: 1. Divine love is the motivation behind all movement of energy throughout the universe. This means that pure divine love is […]

Spring cleaning for the body — healing the spleen by Sheevaun Moran — Spring has pretty much arrived in the Valley. The recent rains have brought the desert to rampant bloom and the scent is wonderfully clean. What a great time to take a moment and check in with our bodies to determine how to […]

It is a bad time for allergies by Rebekkah Sax-Guerrero —  This season is the beginning of sniffling, sneezing, itchy eyes, runny noses and scratchy throats for all those allergy sufferers. Allergies are caused when the body reacts to a harmless substance, such as pollen, certain foods or mold. The body produces large amounts of […]

The benefits of protein powders by Scott White — We know protein is good for us, but do we need to supplement? Whey, egg, casein and soy — which is the right one and what does each one do? Let us get the facts straight. Protein exists in virtually everything that moves and makes sounds, […]

Earth Day can inspire positive, cost-saving actions by J. Fulkerson —  Earth Day is on April 22, and whether or not you celebrate Earth Day, it serves as an important reminder about the condition of our planet, and also about the steps we can take to make a positive difference in the environment. As the […]

What is the cause of disease? A Chinese medicine perspective by Christopher Vedeler —  Western allopathic medicine has a deep cultural bias that may be part of the reason it fails to deal well with so many chronic illnesses. This bias is the very concept of cause and effect. In the West, we look for […]

Rainforest treasure by Victoria Bowmann, Ph.D. —  Although the South American rainforest is spread across 1.2 billion acres, it comprises only one percent of the Earth’s surface. Yet it is considered the “lungs” of our planet, since it recycles at least 20 percent of the Earth’s carbon dioxide into oxygen. Most importantly, it is home […]

Think fit to be fit by Karen Danner — Do you find yourself making good fitness choices but still not experiencing the desired results? First off, fitness is a set of attributes that create a state of being. When the physical attributes of muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and body composition are in […]

Live better, longer, healthier lives with meditation by Susie Avila — Meditation offers us great help in our pursuit to live better, longer and healthier lives. To illustrate, let us look at how meditation affects the endocrine glands and hormones, and thus affects the body’s overall energy and physical health. Hormones, secretions of the endocrine […]

How to live pain-free with a healthy back  by Mimi Solaire — Back pain? You are far from alone. Back problems have become epidemic. Eighty percent of all Americans suffer from back pain at some time in their lives. Usually, the pain is sudden — like a toothache. And like having a toothache, life revolves […]

The I or the me? by Sherry Anshara —  Is there a difference between one’s “I” and “me?” Contemplate this question from the perspective of a non-emotional observer, and you might be surprised at what you can discover about your own inner self. I believe one’s “I” represents the childish adult ego, and it always […]

A great season for the farmers’ markets\ by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  The local farmers’ markets are back in full swing, marketing fresh locally grown organic fruits and vegetables directly to consumers. Just ask and the farmers will explain how the food is grown and educate you about how to prepare it. This marketing method […]