Natural Healing News

Working with nature and permaculture by Greg Peterson —  Have you ever wondered why, as human beings, we so consistently resist nature? Why, when we don’t like the natural order of things, do we try to change them to fit our perception of what is best? I have pondered this enigma for many years, but […]

To grieve is to heal by David Berger —  Grieving is a natural step toward growth and healing. But our grief isn’t limited to the times when life is difficult or when we lose someone who means a lot to us. Artists grieve. Whether they sing, dance, sculpt, paint or create in any sense, they […]

Power up your intuition with blue stones by Carol Nicholson —  Intuition is something we use every single day. Intuition could be random thoughts or certain feelings that come out of nowhere and give us important messages. There is nothing mystical about intuition; nor does it require years of intense study to tap into. Quite […]

Health facts — Current health updates by Dr. Nicholas Warner —  The following three reports on prescription drug use, low iron levels and forgiveness are pieces of health information you will find useful.   CDC reports prescription drug use on the rise A recent report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) […]

Are you dumb? The word “dumb” is not always what we think it means. The letters in the word dumb can mean Deft, Unique, Masterful and Brainy. Looking at the word in this way gives it a new spin. As spirit, we are specialists. We are creators. We can put our brain cells to work […]

The symbols of childbirth by Marinah V. Farrell —  As women, birth is one of our blood mysteries — a spiritual event that causes immense change for the mother as well as for all who partake in her process of pregnancy, birth and parenting. In our culture, however, birth often is seen as a physical […]

Choices: The good, the bad and the in-between by Ada Porat —  When faced with a decision, we often find ourselves feeling the need to choose between polar opposites of black or white, right or wrong, good or bad. In our desire to make the “right” choice, we get so caught up in weighing the […]

How to look smart to your boss by Kathy Gates —  “Stop being a smart-aleck,” my dad would say. And I must say it took me a few years to understand that there’s a big difference between being a smart-aleck and being smart. Showing off your smarts to your boss is a great way to […]

The significance of consciously forgiving by Sherry Anshara —  Forgiveness can be a challenge. Why? Because in the conventional forgiveness equation, the forgiver can still remain the victim. How does that happen? Since your memory stores every event you’ve ever experienced, your body remembers even when you forget or try to forget. The forgetting process […]

Types of magnesium supplements by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  Studies show that up to 80 percent of Americans may be deficient in magnesium. So what do we do? Organic, green leafy vegetables like spinach and Swiss chard are excellent dietary sources of magnesium, as are some beans, nuts and seeds. Avocados are also a good […]

Using sound to eliminate pain by Jill Mattson —  Did you ever wonder why we instinctively groan or cry out when we are hurt, or scream when we are frightened? Or why the karate master lets out a yell before he strikes? Such exclamations are the body’s way of releasing pain, sadness, fear and anger. […]

Spiritual or spirituality? by Sherry Anshara —  What if being spiritual means being connected to your deepest level of consciousness? What if spirit and spirituality mean the actualized physical expression in which you experience an experience? According to the workshop “Wordology Is Your Biology,” the word “spirit” means you spear “it,” which means you get […]

Mimulus for courage by Linda Crider —  Unlike most of his medical colleagues, Dr. Edward Bach perceived correlations between human personalities and the illnesses they manifested. Disillusioned with the medical practices of his day, Bach was prompted to create his 38 flower remedy system based on close examination of human behavior. In the early stages […]