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In the text healing wise there is an interesting story to demonstrate this point about a midwife who when thanked profusely for her assistance in birthing states, “I’m there to help her remember HER power; not to display mine. I am there to support HER to deliver the baby; I don’t deliver. …The more invisible I am- the more I can really help.” In my view, the statement of this midwife was a perfect expression of “Christness”.If you want to call it that…But I prefer to call it the awareness of a consciousness that it is indeed “at one” with all things and therefore, in assisting the “other” the midwife was only assisting herself. Isn’t God/Goddess- the one in the many and the all that is- invisible? I found her remark to be profound. Read the rest of this entry »

So often we seperate physical well being and spiritual well being; yet aren’t they one and the same? Here are some ponderings on the inherent wisdom found in the teachings of Susun Weed.
In my life there have been a few that stood out to me in this special way. Not so much because they were any better or different than anyone else, but their affect on me personally was different. Reflecting on this my grandmother comes to mind. Barely educated and yet infinitely wise- always knowing what to do no matter what happened. I think about the 70 year old woman who lives down the street from me who I am CONVINCED can walk through walls and has transcended time and space….yet to others she appears as just the nicest little lady. Imaginary characters come to mind, like those I have seen in my dreams who came and gave me courage. Even movie personas- like Mary Poppins and Willy Wonka who in my view are really mystics disguised as eccentric personalities. Read the rest of this entry »

We all know how to work most of our muscles, but what about the ones that most people forget. Kegel exercises can make for an easier pregnancy and spice up your sex life.

You can lift weights or run to work your biceps and calves, but what about the forgotten muscles — the ones in the vaginal and perineal (the area extending from the anus to the vulva) region? What can woman do to strengthen these muscles and why would we want to?! Read the rest of this entry »

One of the most beneficial immune-rejuvenating habits you can establish for yourself is a periodic intestinal cleanse and liver detoxification. Many health practicioners believe that the change of season is a good time for such cleanses, since our immune systems are often more susceptible to pathogens at these times.
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According to the Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services in Washington, D.C., healthcare is a $1.5 trillion industry, 13.2 percent of U.S. economy. Because everybody is in this for the money, it is important for doctors to cram as many patients into their day as possible. Physicians blame managed care for making them rush through their appointments. The reason being, when you have an HMO, doctors get paid a flat rate per person, whether you come in or not. Obviously, the more people you see, the more money you get. No matter that the person did not get what they are entitled to from the visit. The fewer tests they order, the lower the cost for the HMO and the bigger the physicians financial incentive from the HMO for keeping cost down. Read the rest of this entry »

You’re in the waiting room on a Monday morning, its 20 minutes past your 10:30 a.m. appointment and you’re getting a little testy. You’ve skimmed People magazine and now you’re looking at the floral prints on the walls. The same prints you’ve been forced to look at when you’re on time and your doctor is not. Finally, you decide to tackle the stack of bills you brought along with you so you can feel productive. Ten minutes later, your summoned to an examination room to perform the ritual of getting your weight, checking your blood pressure and pulse and asking what your there for and if there are any changes.
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Each day gets dimmer. Each night turns darker. Each decade looks fuzzier. Is it old age? Is it reading in the dark? Or, Is it just bad nutrition? Read further for the top vision preserving nutrients.

How many times has your optometrist asked you about your diet? Often, nutrition is an overlooked solution to future eye problems. Your sight can be improved with the right nutrients and the right foods. Learn more about these sight saving nutrients.
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Try circuit training to get or keep you fit when you’re short of workout time.

Circuit training consists of going quickly from one exercise to another for an extended period of time, say 20 minutes. It is promoted as giving both strength and aerobic training in the same workout. It does that, but you compromise both. The strength aspect is not as effective as a dedicated strength workout, and the aerobic benefits are less than with strict aerobic training. Nevertheless, circuit training does have its place. For one thing, if your schedule is so tight you will not have the time to do both aerobic and strength workouts, you can at least get some of the benefits of each. Read the rest of this entry »

Many of us spend many a long hour each day sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Do you sit in the right position? Think about how you sit. It’s common that the longer you sit, the more you will find that you are slumping in the chair. This causes the bottom of your spine to curve, so is it any surprise that you have back pain?
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Are happy people healthier because they participate in wholesome activities or does depression somehow contribute biochemically to stroke? This study doesn’t begin to answer any of these questions, but it is something to think about.
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