Natural Healing News

by Dr. Mark Force —  Savoring feelings of gratitude, appreciation and thanksgiving has some very profound effects on how our brain and body function. This also improves our health and well-being, reinforces social values, determines what we experience in life and even leads to how successful we are in achieving our overall vision for life. […]

by Stacey Badger —  Why have I come here? What was I born to do? The answers to these questions give meaning and purpose to life. The answers to these questions let us know that our lives have purpose and are not in vain. Many people have no idea what they want to do in […]

The following is new information on temperatures and sleeping, and fructose and human metabolism. Do cold temperatures improve sleep? A growing number of studies are finding that temperature regulation plays a role in many cases of chronic insomnia. Studies have found that, in general, the optimal temperature for sleep is quite cool, around 60 to […]

by Ada Porat —  Most of us know that too much stress is not good for our bodies because it triggers inflammation and suppresses the immune system. But did you know that too much stress actually hurts your brain? During high levels of stress, the brain does not grow new connections or new cells. Chronic […]

by Tiffany Ashley —  What is more rewarding than a garden teeming with life and with flowers that consistently bloom? What is the secret behind having a “green thumb?” Plants are sensitive and highly receptive to the influence of humans, as shown in experiments documented in The Secret Life of Plants by Peter Tompkins and […]

The following is new information regarding the affects of loneliness on blood pressure, plus veggie burgers to avoid. The physical toll of loneliness Loneliness does not just affect your mind; it can also cause problems with your blood pressure. Researchers surveyed 230 people aged 50 to 68. They were asked to rate their feelings about […]

by Irene Conlan —  In the Declaration of Independence, it is written that we have the God-given right to pursue happiness (please note that it says we have the right to pursue it but does not guarantee that we will find it). We all seek happiness, looking for it in all kinds of places –– […]

by Maria Troia —  The John Barnes Approach to Myofascial Release (MFR) relies upon the notion of tissue memory. The fascia experiences and records stress and trauma over the course of a lifetime, often not becoming a problem for the individual until a critical mass is reached. Barnes describes this effect as “splat art.” It […]

by Tracy Minton —  Over the past few decades, scientists have demonstrated the negative effects of stress on both physical and mental health. Is our well-being inextricably linked to external circumstances beyond our control? Or do we have untapped resources within that we can employ to help us manage the stressors that are natural to […]

by Tina Sacchi —  Some of us learn about prayer at a very young age. Some of us pray only at church/temple, mealtime or bedtime. For others, prayer is part of their daily lives. You can pray alone or in a group; one way is not better than the other. Solitary prayer has its benefits. […]

by Kathy Watson —  The simple act of breathing is a universal experience. It is the key to every part of our being and doing — from effective physical exercise to taking time to truly relax from stressful schedules. And yet for humans, particularly in the modern world, breathing can be one of the most […]

by Linda Costello —  Do you want to be more in control of your life? How about more effective and confident? If so, you need to reconnect with your personal power. Personal power means having personal authority, influence and choice in all situations. Empowerment is the process of gaining the knowledge, skill sets and attitudes […]

by Karyn Diane Kish —  Selenite is a crystal of ancient times. It is named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the full moon. The pale-bluish, moon-like reflections in some of the first specimens gave rise to its name. Selenite is a transparent variety of crystallized gypsum. The crystals have a linear structure, forming in […]