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For more than two millennia, before there were doctors and allopathic medicine was born, traditional Chinese medicine was helping heal people. Compiled during and attributed to the mythical Yellow Emperor Huangdi, the Huangdi Neijing (or, Inner Canon of the Yellow Emperor) contained two sections, Suwen (or Questions of Organic and Fundamental Nature) and Lingshu Jing (or, Divine Pivot), which covered …
Our healthcare system is ever evolving for numerous reasons. We are, as humans, constantly changing physically, adapting to our environmental changes and experiencing new illnesses. There are also new discoveries and interventions improving the possibilities of better health and there are new threats too such as viruses, weakened drug therapies and contamination such as hospital-acquired infection diseases. MUPS: Who Do …
Human song is as old as time. Before mankind knew how to speak words, singing was likely mimicry of the sounds of nature and eventually developed into spoken word languages, according to scholars on the subject. The depth of music in our global cultures runs to our cores, and it’s why sound is so powerful to our well-being. Have you …
Have you ever had a headache? How about joint pain? Or, lower back pain? And, what if I told you there is a 2,000-year-old-plus Chinese healing practice called acupuncture that has been shown to help with those and many more medical issues? In this week’s article, I am going to introduce you to acupuncture, as it may sound painful and …
Mental and emotional health are similar to physical health. There are illnesses that aren’t readily apparent but can wreak havoc on our systems if left alone to fester. Just as you might feel a toothache and ignore that for some time, only to find out that you need a root canal. There’s a level of mental and emotional awareness and …
In Hаwаіі, thе ѕауіng gоеѕ thаt Mау Day (May 1st) іѕ Lеі Day. Ruth and “Red” Hawk write in their song аbоut thіѕ сuѕtоm back from 1927, аnd thе ѕоng іѕ often performed аѕ a hula dance in present day. But, there іѕ much more tо Lеі Dау than thе ѕоng thаt is so familiar to Hаwаііаnѕ. The lеі іѕ …
We are all living in an unprecedented time where we are seeking the Truth. What are the real facts of a situation? How do we learn what is truthful about a particular scenario? It can feel daunting to determine what is the best resource to find the facts, to discern what’s real and to believe what is being told to us. If your …
While the 1970s brought us a host of interesting cultural artefacts, among them bell-bottoms, platform shoes, the Vietnam War, and roller rinks, the “Me” decade brought with it one notable event. In 1969, John McConnell, a peace activist, proposed to the National UNESCO Conference a global day of celebration of our planet’s beauty and to foster peace on Earth. Earth …
In the early to mid-1970’s, Dr. Herbert Benson, Harvard Medical School professor of mind/body medicine, founder of the Mind/Body Medical Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital, writes in his book, The Relaxation Response, about a simple practice of counteracting the flight-or-flight response. The Relaxation Response practice in the book outlines nine steps, but the essential elements are the use of a …
I am often asked to speak to various groups and organizations on wellness, ancient healing approaches and on self-care techniques. During the presentation, I will pause to ask those in attendance how they find their centeredness or balance. Do you know the audience’s number one response? Invariably, their response is “being out in nature.” It’s my favorite place as well! …
