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What do you think of when you hear St. Patrick’s Day? For many of us, we think of shamrocks, four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, the world of fairies, and yes, of course, green beer! As March 17th is fast-approaching, it is equally an excellent time to explore the world of Irish healing practices. Celtic Healing | Irish Healing Practices Most of the …
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 …
In every religion and in all ancient healing practices, one of the common themes is the practice of entering into silence…. How does that feel to you? Does the thought of entering into complete silence scare you? Do you think – “how do I even begin to become silent?” Or “no thanks – that’s not how I care to spend my time.” In …
In the 1984 hit film, The Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) is injured in his fight against Johnny Lawrence (played by William Zabka). He’s brought back to the locker room and he’s lying supine in pain with the sage Karate master, Mr. Miyagi (played by Pat Morita and gaining him a nomination for the Academy Award for …
Harmony and balance are the hallmarks of health and wellness of our biological systems. The ancient Japanese understood this and developed healing practices that attempted to bring order when disharmony and imbalance, in the manifestations of stress, anxiety, and disease, affected people. One such ancient healing practice out of Japan is Jin Shin Jyutsu, an art designed to help release …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In studying and exploring the ancient healing practices of the Native American traditions, I have always appreciated the focus on one key aspect to an individual’s healing — community. Many in the Native American traditions, as well as other ancient healing practices, believe that a person who feels a deep sense of connection to their family, friends and community has a …
