by Dr. Stephen Brandon — Do you know how many Americans undergo surgical hip replacements each year? The number is astronomical. What is truly scary is how the mortality rate increases after these procedures. If you already have had a hip replacement, there are two important things you can do: keep moving and invest in […]
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Finding solace after loss
July 28, 2012
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by Joy Abrams — It is very traumatic to lose someone you love. This heart-wrenching experience is filled with great challenges. Whether the departed is a relative, a friend or a pet, the experience is never easy. The surge of emotions that rush through your mind and body can leave you depleted. Grieving is not […]
Spontaneous bliss
July 27, 2012
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by Jangchub Tsomo — Spontaneous bliss — this is the experience of practicing Kunlun Nei-gung. It might sound too good to be true, and yet bliss is what people can quickly and easily actualize. Whether someone is sitting peacefully in meditation or having a beer after work, everyone is chasing their bliss. So what is […]
The importance of detoxing
July 26, 2012
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by Eulalia Papineau — Every day we are exposed to a variety of environmental chemicals and toxins that can be absorbed into the body via breathing, eating, drinking and more. In addition, lifestyle choices sometimes include smoking, alcohol, junk food and artificial sweeteners, just to name a few — all increasing the toxic load on […]
Energy healing for the heart
July 19, 2012
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by Khayriyyah Savannah — When the heart needs healing, love and joy are the best medicine. Who can dispute the loving touch of a mother’s hand as the original healing modality? What brings us back to wholeness in body, mind and spirit is that which heals the heart. Beyond high cholesterol and blood pressure levels, […]
Does your exercise correspond with your constitution?
July 17, 2012
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by Dr. Meghana Thanki — Most of us would agree that exercising can be a very important part of daily life. It gives us a chance to move energy, release stored-up tension, process and digest our experiences, and slip into a meditative space. The only problem is that often we fall into patterns of moving […]
Cannot get to the gym? Pop in a DVD!
July 15, 2012
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by Scott White — Ever since Jane Fonda got us moving to her aerobics in the ‘80s, workout videos have been a part of most people’s exercise routines at one time or another. Of course, we have moved to DVDs, but the selection available today is so varied that no matter what your exercise preference, […]
Radiant skin
July 10, 2012
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by Dr. Renee Waldman — The skin is the body’s largest organ — each human adult has a total surface area of about 10 square feet of skin, or approximately six pounds of skin cells. Our skin serves to protect us from the constant onslaught of environmental stressors in various ways. Not only does it […]
Coping with job loss and uncertainty
March 5, 2012
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by Dalena Watson — In these times of economic uncertainty and widespread job loss, many of us who normally cope well with the stressors of life are beginning to suffer from anxiety and/or depression. While you may not have had a choice in leaving your job or taking a reduction in pay, there are some […]
Reconnective Yoga™: An ancient practice on a new level
March 1, 2012
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by Kelly Woodruff — We are living in a time of major global change. In just 25 years, we have seen advances in science and technology that would have been unheard of 50 years ago. During the last 10 years, the information superhighway has advanced one-thousand fold, and the speed of global exchange is instantaneous. […]
Health care for the 21st century
February 28, 2012
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by Victoria Mogilner — Have you wanted to explore alternative health care, only to find it was unavailable or too expensive? Many people are seeking alternatives to traditional health care, especially as America’s current medical system seems to be falling apart and breaking down. The good news is that there are many things you can […]
Americans look for alternative medicine
February 28, 2012
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by Anna Filipski — According to a government report, Americans spent $33.9 billion, out-of-pocket, on complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in 2007. CAM is a group of diverse medical and health care systems, practices and products such as herbal supplements, massage, yoga, chiropractic and acupuncture that are generally not considered to be part of conventional […]
Autumn: time to resolve grief and sadness
February 28, 2012
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by Maria Troia — The body has memory, but the root cause of disease always begins in the spirit. How aware are you of your health as it relates to your spirit? Is this the first step you take on your journey toward healing? In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), autumn is the season of the […]
August 1, 2012
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