by Karyn Diane Kish — Nirvana quartz is the name specific to a group of growth-interference quartz crystals that are sometimes called ice quartz. They were first discovered in 2006, at an altitude of 18,000 feet in the Himalayan Mountains of India. They appeared to be in silent isolation for thousand of years, just below […]
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Call of the angels
February 29, 2012
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by Josephine M. Joseph — Angels have many classifications and can take on many forms. They may show up as a feather on your path, a bird in the sky or a hand that reaches out to support your fall. There is a hierarchy of angels who have never taken physical form, while others have […]
Is it possible to meditate in a moment?
February 29, 2012
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by Martin Boroson — Many people see meditation as an endurance test: the longer they can sit still being peaceful, the more spiritual they are. Others believe that meditation must be practiced in a serene, beautiful retreat — far removed from everyday life. Some may have these beliefs, no doubt, because so much of our […]
The beauty of lavender
February 29, 2012
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by Linda Nedbalek — English lavender (Lavandula angustifolia) is a member of the mint family and, because it cross-pollinates easily, there are countless variations within the species. The plants are extremely fragrant, with rich, invigorating healing properties. Lavender has been cultivated from the beginning of recorded civilization. It is used in aromatherapy oils and fragrant […]
Probiotics: Bacteria to promote your health
February 29, 2012
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by Dr. Robin Terranella — Probiotics are bacteria consumed for health benefits. “Biotic” means life and “pro” means promoting or for; therefore, these bacteria “promote life” or are “for life.” It may seem strange to consume bacteria in the hope of promoting health, but that is exactly what is done with probiotics. Most people use […]
So you have been betrayed: Seven steps to survive betrayal
February 28, 2012
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by Dr. Eileen R. Borris — You have met the person who makes you feel incredibly special. It’s wonderful to be in love, and now you are married, hoping that this relationship will last a lifetime. Years go by, and the marriage has been good — or so you thought. You begin to notice some […]
Questions: A tool for problem solving and self-discovery
February 28, 2012
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by Laura Orsini — “If you don’t ask the right questions, you don’t get the right answers. A question asked in the right way often points to its own answer. Asking questions is the A-B-C of diagnosis. Only the inquiring mind solves problems.” — Edward Hodnett One of the best gifts my father ever gave […]
Tea time
February 28, 2012
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by Dr. Nicholas Warner — From a health perspective, you can’t talk about tea without also talking about polyphenols, the compounds found in tea leaves and other plants. The less processing the tea undergoes, the higher its polyphenol content, which is why research suggests green tea has so many potential health benefits. Polyphenols are powerful […]
Shaman stones
February 28, 2012
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by Karyn Diane Kish — Shaman stones are sandstone concretions with a chemical composite of quartz and hematite. They are naturally spherical, with a smooth but lumpy surface and are brown in color. Shaman stones are also known as “Moqui marbles” by the Moqui Indian children, who play games with them in much the same […]
My personal beauty secret revealed
February 28, 2012
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by Scott Kalechstein — I have a personal beauty secret to reveal, something that keeps both my skin and my heart youthful and baby soft. Here it is: I cry often. I cry when I’m sad, when I’m happy, when I’m touched by beauty. I cry when I let myself fully receive someone’s love. I […]
What does Lyme disease look like?
February 28, 2012
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by Brenda Haas-Krieger — Lyme is called “the great imitator” because it can look like so many different ailments. In one person, it may look like fibromyalgia, in another like Parkinson’s and in another, the symptoms may be mostly cognitive. Lyme disease is, therefore, very commonly misdiagnosed. Lyme is most often associated with a tick […]
Autumn altars
February 28, 2012
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by Josephine M. Joseph — Fall is the time we open our hearts and give thanks for the bounty of the summer harvest. Honoring the earth and the flow of life helps give voice to the next cycle of creativity and growth. Autumn brings us to the threshold of a time that represents introspection and […]
School is better without ADHD
February 28, 2012
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by Drs. Martha Grout and Stephanie Reese — If your kids left school a few months ago with focus and attention problems, guess what? They will still have them when school starts up again in the fall. Prescription drugs are one quick answer — just pop a pill. And, in some cases, the drugs work […]



February 29, 2012
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