I come across a lot of clients experiencing chronic pain and while there is a lot that can be done with holistic therapeutics, there is also a great deal that people experiencing pain can do at home to begin the process to recovery. If you’re one, read on.
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If you’ve walked into a yoga class and seen a fancy looking Sanskrit character on the wall or done what feels like new-agey chanting at the end of your practice, then you’ve already met “Om.” Let’s get better acquainted.
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Om is one of the most common mantras, or healing tools of sound, utilized in chanting and is thought to harness and unify the individual energy with the universe, creating balance for the internal environment of the body-mind while facilitating a sense of connection with one’s external environment. According to yogic thought, the body is compressed energy that can be affected by thought and sound. Om is known as the primordial sound of the universe and contains its energy of the natural flow and cycles of life, which is ultimately healing in nature. Mantras resonate throughout the entire body, some resonating more so in particular cavities than others, and create a chain of events or physiological processes in the body. Continue reading
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To me, holistic health is a concept that takes into account not only the interconnection of all parts of the human but all parts of our world as well. It is the health of the whole of the individual, the whole of a community, and the whole of our global culture and environment. I consider myself to be a holistic health activist, invested in the health of the world as it manifests on all levels, from the largest scale to the smallest, as I recognize myself as a part of the interconnection of all beings. Continue reading
I have been enjoying the crisp, blue-sky winter days and the soft fluttering of snowflakes gently finding a home nestled in a tree or adding hats to lanterns. Bold statement I know- considering the chill of windy Chicago. However, the snow has not been the only thing on my mind with regards to weather.
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I recently read an article in Nature Magazine regarding the cities that climate change will hit first and the concept of “climate departure.” There is a lot of controversy over climate change but I would like to take this blog post to discuss the findings of this article and their relevance from an Ayurvedic perspective. Lastly, I will offer some gift ideas to support organizations working to protect the environment. Continue reading
Along with the colorful changing of leaves and the crisp smell of autumn days comes also the need to make sure we’re keeping our bodies charged and ready to prevent illness. Following are some tips from Ayurveda on how to build up the strength of your body:
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In a culture strongly focused on instant gratification, navigating holistic medicine takes shifting into a different mindset. If you have thought about exploring the many systems and modalities of holistic medicine, here are a few insights highlighting some of the general inner workings to make the process easier and a bit more transparent: Continue reading
“How does energy medicine work?” is one of the questions I get asked most frequently in my practice. “Can I expect to get better?” is another. With the nature of my practice and my background in science, i know that I cannot make any unfounded claims- nor do I want to.
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However, research into the mechanisms of energy medicine is extensive and fascinating. Following is a slice of some of these explorations and how they have come into applicable fruition. Continue reading
Yoga is a sister philosophy of the science of Ayurveda, intertwined offering a multitude of additional benefits. The two together are like holding a key to a door of mystical temple, which, though beautiful, was just a backdrop to your practice. Let’s explore!
A friend of my recently made a statement that really struck a cord with me: “Living in fear is the worst way to live.”
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I have been seeing a lot of popular posts for yummy smoothie recipes. Nothing like gulping down a refreshing fruit smoothie in the heat of the summer. Though these smoothies all look delicious, I would subtract one or two ingredients and make a couple of notes. Mainly? I would say drop the ice.
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