Turn Bad Stress into Good Stress

5 Keys To Hacking Your Stress by Scott Grossberg @sgrossberg The time to relax is when you don’t have time for it. Sydney J. Harris You’ve been pushing and prodding and making your way in the world. Now . . . I just want you to take some time to relax. That’s right. Right here […]

Living an Inspired Life

My Secret I have been enjoying living for eighty five eventful, interesting and wonder filled years … Growing up in Nazi Germany I learned the Yin and Yang of tolerance and compassion and fear and hate. Taking refuge in Columbia in 1940, I learned Spanish and reveled in the wet and warmth of Barranquilla. And […]

The Biological Benefits of Drumming

Try Drumming for Better Health  by Linda Buch Photo by Martha Riley Binford Q: I recently saw a wonderful movie, “The Visitor,” where the main character is changed emotionally by getting into drumming. I have heard about “drum circles” and how healing they can be. Any information on this would be appreciated. — J.G., Denver, […]

Medicine and Spirituality

How Spirituality and Health are Linked by Pamir Kiciman / @gassho There are four important areas to discuss in understanding the link between spirituality and better health or wellness: Medicine’s interest in spirituality What is spirituality and spiritual health Spiritual dimension of health Health benefits of spirituality Medicine’s interest in spirituality If ‘health’ is understood […]

Cultivating a Relationship with Yourself

The Path to Self Empowerment It takes courage to leave behind the projections, prognoses and prophecies of other people and blaze your own trail! Cultivating an authentic relationship with yourself requires mindfulness and compassion. Be kind to yourself and your body — releasing negative behavior and thoughts is the healthy first step. Start now by […]

Getting on the Yoga Mat

Ten Reasons People have to Avoid Yoga by Karen Fabian @barebonesyoga and Ten Accompanying Reasons to Try It I’ve been teaching yoga for many years and I’ve heard a lot of reasons why people don’t try it.  I’m not one to push yoga on anyone, so if your reason is that you just don’t think […]

Express Your Feelings and Desires

9 Great Reasons for Getting Creative (No Artistic Experience Needed) by Cherie Roe Dirksen @cheriedirksen Why Should I Bother with Creativity? I’m going to answer that question with another question. What better way to gift yourself than to spend some quality time expressing your inner feelings and desires? Creativity is for everyone, not just arts and crafters. […]

RLS Causes and Protocols

Restless Legs Syndrome, Natural Alternative by Jon Barron @baselinehealth Restless Legs Syndrome is indeed one of the hot new “conditions” being pitched in TV ads. It’s even got it’s own Foundation. Rest assured (no pun intended) there really are options. What is RLS? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by unpleasant sensations […]