Making Sense of Scents for Holistic Healing
Plant oils have a long history of contributing to our psychological and physical well-being. Ancient Egyptians extracted vegetable oils from plants by pressing them through cloth. The resulting ointments were used in their spiritual practices, cosmetics, medicines and for embalming the dead. We also know that the Greeks particularly […]
Balance the Body, Rejuvenate the Mind
Raindrop Therapy, an infusion of essential oils, energy work, reflexology, heat and tension relieving massage to the feet and back, was inspired by the Native American healing traditions of the Lakota Indians. These elegant, relaxing sessions work to connect the physical and energy bodies of an individual to facilitate self-healing.
Essential […]
Emotional Freedom Technique
by Lora Solomon, MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
We are all beings of energy. Virtually every culture acknowledges the life-force or bio-vitality that keeps living things healthy. In order for our bodies to heal and be well, that energy must be flowing freely. If it does not, a state of dis-ease may occur. One of […]
When local blues vocalist Robin Rogers was diagnosed in 2001 with Hepatitis C, she feared her life was over. Rogers, who lives in Dallas, NC, sought the standard medical treatment regimen for the blood-borne, chronic disease that is potentially fatal. She soon discovered her treatment was as toxic as chemotherapy.
CranioSacral Therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands on method of evaluating and enhancing the functioning of a physiological body system called the CranioSacral system. The CranioSacral system is a physiological system that exists in humans and animals possessing a brain and spinal cord.
During a CST session, a person is supine (laying on their back) and […]
Understanding the Feminine Legacy of Good Health: An interview with Christiane Northrup, M.D.
As women encounter various life stages, we are called upon to create ourselves anew. But unknown territory is scary. We naturally seek the guidance and support of someone who’s been there before. Someone who knows us well and can show the way. If […]
As conscious as we have become about the necessity for balance in our environment, exercise and diet, it is easy to overlook some of the most obvious ways we can reduce stress and create harmony in our daily routines. As a musician, I have been aware how instantly energy comes from sound.
Music can slow us […]
Summer and autumn are prime time for bee, hornet, yellow jacket, and wasp stings.
These insects are in their glory as they hum around rotten fruit, the compost heap, flowers, and by default picnickers—not a good thing for us humans who are sometimes viewed as the enemy.
After the Bee Sting: What to Do First
Unlike honeybees, the […]
Homeopathy packs light and hits hard—making it the perfect companion for summer travels.
Conscientious parents pack a few extra things inside their bags when traveling with a child just in case of emergencies: a change of clothes, a snack, and maybe a book or two or music to play to entertain a child if planes get […]
The growing number of complementary and alternative medicine practitioners available today has peaked the interest of millions. Many are actively venturing away from mainstream medicine to explore more wholistic, but less invasive methods of healing. The diverse training and knowledge of a naturopathic physician can safely and effectively meet the needs of many people.
The tenets […]
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