Have you been spending a lot of money on store-bought supplements lately? Do you automatically think of exotic, imported herbs from far-off lands when you think of herbal medicine? Does natural medicine seem out of your reach and price range? You might be surprised to learn that there is an amazing range of local plants with remarkable medicinal qualities, many of them ‘pesky weeds’ that you have fought to keep out of your lawns and gardens!
In a technological and fast-paced culture, practicing sacred sensuality is a gateway to vitality for it re-aligns people with the sacredness of their senses, reminding them of their own rhythm and how that rhythm flows in the universal sea. A dramatic key to the vitality of the human race is to re-emerge as sensual beings. Remembering the sacredness that lives within and connects us with all life is essential for all species on this planet.
Recent scientific exploration of the human body is revealing that the thin wrappings of our muscles, tendons, ligaments, and organs may be more than just biological cellophane. Known as fascia, this spider web-like connective tissue may actually be involved in the body’s communication systems.
What do heartburn, depression, aching joints, migraines, acne, high blood pressure and cellulite have in common? These are some of the ways your body may be telling you that you are dehydrated.
Everything we do throughout our lives affects how our brains look. As we continue to grow, our brains undergo a process known as neurogenesis, whereby new neurons are birthed. This process is continuously occurring and our brains’ individual ability to effectively produce new neurons can have a profound impact on our ability to store new memories. So how do we support neurogenesis? What can we do in our everyday lives to enhance our brain’s abilities to work at its best?
The ketogenic diet is generally very high in fat, includes some protein, and has almost zero carbohydrates. It is a diet that has the potential to enhance clarity of the mind, efficient use of an alternative fuel in the body, and anti-inflammatory and therapeutic effects.
