Toward A Better Life
Let's Journey Together – Toward A Better Life
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Frankincense and Myrrh For Today
I dedicate the following to my good friend and teacher Miles Coleman of Black Belt Herbs. He recently wrote of the following, prompting this blog entry. Thanks Miles! In the Christmas story, Three Wise Men offered gifts of Gold, Frankincense, and Myrrh. In honor of that, lets consider two of those gifts from a Traditional […]
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Values of Therapeutic QiGong
QiGong (pronounced “Chi Gong”) combines physical movement and traditional therapy to help relieve illness and stress and prevent disease. This centuries old practice accelerates the whole body’s healing process, which leads to healthy living and longevity. The exercise-like movements are divided into several groups which focus on different parts of the body. It combines […]
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What Is Detoxing?
Detox, a term found on boxes of herbal teas, recipes for healthier living, or even titles of dietary workshops. Detoxing, in a fundamental sense, is the process of eliminating the unnecessary or unwanted, typically from our bodies. The term becomes more popular in the fall and Spring encouraging people to do so in preparation for […]
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Tales for the Journey – Live Your Dream
The French romantic, poet, novelist, and dramatist, Victor Hugo said, “There is nothing like a dream to create the future”. Humphrey Bogart, as Sam Spade in the Maltese Falcon, made the statement, “the stuff that dreams are made of” referring to the Maltese Falcon like a tangible “dream”. Finally, to round out purely arbitrary sources […]
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Wholistic Living – A Glass of Water
When we exercise, receive a massage, or see our doctor we may hear, “Drink plenty of fluids,” or “Keep yourself hydrated.” Try an experiment. Take a glass of water and hold it at arm’s length. While holding the glass, consider this, how much does it weigh? Depending on the weight and size of the […]
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Wholistic Living – A State of Mind
You are what you think. If you think about being sick continually, you either are or will become sick. You can place yourself in that state of being. If these statements are true then their opposites must also be true. We really are what we think. These statements ultimately relate to a state of mind, […]
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Wholistic Living – Exercise Within Your Personal Bounds
These days of modern conveniences reduce our level of physical activity. We often find ourselves sitting, idly standing, or doing some sort of repetitious activity that doesn’t require much physical exertion. Changing to a healthier lifestyle includes a level of exercise that works for you. These days of modern conveniences reduce our level of physical […]
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Messages from Nature – Bear Facts On Introspection
As the winter cold arrives and the snow begins to blow, it’s time to embrace what Native Americans call Bear Medicine, a time to go within. Introspection can be both rewarding and challenging. Bears embrace myths, legends, movies, cartoons, ageless stories. Even Smokey Bear, has brought awareness to the public to protect forests from careless […]
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