Posts Tagged ‘healing’
Are You Ready for the Wisdom of Ayurveda ?
My first exposure to Ayurveda was about ten years ago when I attended many workshops on the Teachers Path at the Chopra Center. It resonated with me. The idea of holistic wellness and incorporating mind-body-spirit into my personal health equation, which, by the way, was far from the allopathic medicine philosophy I grew up with,…
Read MoreWhat Cravings Teach Us
Ahhhh….You know what I am talking about here. That insatiable desire for something: food, carbs, salt, sugar, sex, love, or whatever. Its called a craving. And we all have them, but some of us are better at giving into them than others. When I was pregnant with my daughter, I craved meat and potatoes. WHAT?…
Read MoreThe Prescription Medication Cocktail: Precusor to Your Funeral
When I decided to write the post, I knew in advance that many people might not necessarily agree with me nor like what I have to say; but I write to you from my heart. About eight (8) years ago I lost my father. He died instantaneously of a massive heart attack. My dear mother…
Read MoreThe Guitar Gal in Me: A Prelude to Well Being!
It all started when my 4th grade teacher, Mrs. Darby, would bring her acoustic guitar to class (usually on Friday afternoons) to play for us. As students, we were encouraged to sing along, and it became a really a fun way to end the school week. Thats when I fll in love with the guitar.…
Read MoreUnclogging Your Emotional Toilet! Eww…
Okay. This sounds super gross. Unclogging a toilet? Really? But its actually a beautiful analogy. When the toilet (the loo) gets plugged, its usually because it physically can’t move the waste it contains, right? Well, same goes for you and your emotions. Think for a moment about how you feel when you are heavy with…
Read MoreRespect Your Injury and Get Healthier!
It happens to the best of us: professional athletes, marathoners, novice competitors, weekend warriors and even healthy people who incorporate exercise into their daily life: We Get Injured! …Or in some cases, our body slowly breaks down so that surgery to mend it is eventually required. In either case, it takes time to heal. I…
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