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Are Placebos Taunting or Teaching Us?
I had an interesting conversation with the person sitting next to me on the train. He noticed I was reading a book called Living As a River and asked me about it. I told him it was based on Buddhist...
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Chocolate covered mindfulness
Therapist: One of the best practices for managing emotions and feelings is mindfulness. If you can give all of your attention to one thing, such looking at a Tiger Lily or emptying the dishwasher, you...
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Anxiety while learning mindfulness? It's normal . . .
Are you used to a constant stream of thought, worry or rumination? If so, experiencing a quiet mind can be a bit scary. For that reason, it is a good thing that mindfulness takes practice. Being able...
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7 Herbs for a Healthy Heart
[Before taking any herbal supplements, check with your doctor or a trained herbalist. This is especially important if you are on prescription medications or are pregnant.] For thousands of years,...
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It's easy to improve the structure of your brain
I have discovered a new way to put on weight and be happy about it. A recent study* shows that the benefits of mindfulness practice are not just due to the relaxation factor. The study reveals that...
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Anxiety: Herbs that can help
Herbs that help reduce anxiety work in one of two ways. Some act like a sedative on our central nervous system, helping us relax. Others strengthen the body during periods of stress. We become more...
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Stressed or depressed? Check out MBSR and MBCT
What is the difference between Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBST) and Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)? Obviously, using mindfulness is what makes the two treatments alike. Both...
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The Shapes of Mindfulness
Sacred geometry is about proportions, shapes, and patterns in nature that regularly repeat. Many cultures have a history of paying attention to the repetitive numerical relationships found everywhere...
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Gluten free and good tasting: Quinoa
What is high in protein, iron, calcium, the eight essential amino acids, B and E vitamins? You guessed it, quinoa (keen-wah), which are the seeds of the Goosefoot plant. (Guess the shape of the leaves...
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What is spiritual response therapy
The physical and mental problems we have had in past lives survive in us today as cellular memory. These memories are like an old computer program that cause glitches in our present day functioning....
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The whey to get more protein in your diet
Among the riot of colorful containers in the yogurt department you can now find Greek yogurt that contains whey. Not knowing much about whey, at least one shopper passed this yogurt by and decided to...
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Omega-3 and bipolar disorder
The positive correlation between good nutrition and bipolar disorder relief has long been studied, and the specific use of DHA to relieve bipolar symptoms is now getting increasing attention.DHA, or...
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Cosmetic surgery: Success, disappointment, and expectations
There are people who undergo cosmetic surgery for obvious reasons, like the kid in high school whose nose pointed West when he faced North. Appearance counts for a lot in our world, more than is...
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Herbs that relieve symptoms of Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease is a nasty swelling and inflammation of the digestive tract and intestines. It is a chronic illness, usually requiring life-long monitoring and treatment by a doctor to manage the...
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Eye health: How to curtail cataracts
The word cataract is the brain-child of Constantinus Africanus, a monk (1018 AD). Because he thought clouding vision was a film falling over the eye, he chose a name that described the clouding as a...
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Lifestyle relief for Crohn’s disease
Crohn’s disease affects approximately 700 people in the U.S. The illness causes inflammation and ulcers (deep sores) in the digestive tract. Crohn’s is typically found in the lower part of the small...
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The mind on menopause: Managing brain farts
One of the most frustrating things about menopause is the brain glitch of forgetfulness, fuzzy-headedness, wobbly concentration, or not being able to find the simple word you are searching for. It’s...
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Alternative treatments for bipolar disorder
Little research has been done on the effectiveness of alternative bipolar treatments, but there are remedies that people report helpful in reducing symptoms. The only way to know whether these...
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Alternative treatments for migraines
Migraine is a disorder marked by recurring, intensely painful headaches. The primary symptom is throbbing or pulsating pain, typically on one side of the head. Nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to sound...
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Acupuncture for Seasonal Allergies
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) works with the flow of energy (also known as qi, or chi) through the body. The energy moves along mapped-out pathways called meridians. When our energy is in balance...
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