August 29th, 2009 09:06am

WHY I BECAME A HOMEOPATH PART 2

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Namoni Richman MFT I became a therapist in 1976, and always said if I knew a way to shorten the time it took to do therapy, I’d use it. I am traditionally trained, and have avoided therapeutic fads and trendy techniques, but I was sometimes frustrated by the lack of progress, and felt that something else, besides talking therapy, was needed. I felt that the mind/body split was an artificial one, … Read More »
August 21st, 2009 12:57pm

PULSE DIAGNOSIS IN CHINESE MEDICINE

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Ian Rawlinson B.A. B.Ac. Lic.Ac Thirty years ago when I first began to study Chinese medicine I found that the most challenging aspect of the course was learning how to take pulses. In Chinese medicine taking the pulse is a very intricate and refined means of assessing what is going on with a patient’s chi or vital energy. Most of us are all familiar with the western medical method … Read More »
August 14th, 2009 01:26pm

BE AWARE: FOLLOWING THE CYCLES OF NATURE WILL IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH

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Erika Crotta N.D. Ph.D. Our physiology and the environment have many natural cycles and rhythms. A personal routine that is in accord with nature will enlist the support of nature, helping us to promote good health. When we adhere to the cycles of nature, we synchronize our biological clock, prevent premature aging and experience good digestion, absorption and assimilation. Additionally, we enjoy self-esteem, peace, happiness and longevity. Disregarding … Read More »
August 7th, 2009 01:00pm

YOGA CAN HELP YOU MANAGE YOUR STRESS

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Jean Grant-Sutton We all have many pieces to our lives to keep in balance and manage. We can become overwhelmed with the needs of our children, our work, our partners or spouses and not find the time to take care of our own needs. Agitation and anxiety take over. These wear on our immune system and we begin to feel the effects in our bodies. Our energy may drop; … Read More »