Flower essence healing and flower essences are part of a general category of medicine called vibrational medicine which address the electromagnetic fields of the nervous system rather than the biochemical matrix of the physiology. This is in line with most forms of holistic medicine – East, West and everywhere else...
Pause and reflect before you leap.Yesterday I spent an hour with my November/December calendar–not penciling things in, but cancelling pending events and making choices that supported a more open, spacious, restorative winter schedule.Does the thought of hanging lights and attending holiday parties make you want to grab your sleeping bag...
As the growing season moves from the height of splendor to cooler months, you may not want to give up on growing food. It’s a great way to eat healthy, focus on sustainability goals and there is a certain amount sheer satisfaction when adding homegrown foods to the kitchen table.Taking...
An herbal guide to boosting immunity Worried about catching COVID-19? First of all, don’t panic—anxiety can actually weaken your defenses. Remember, the disease is mostly mild. Most folks who come into contact with it will not get particularly sick. The bad news is that silent transmission is feasible, which means...
Building a strong immune system helps the body not only knock out colds but also intense workouts! There’s no better time than now to focus on building your immune system. With the coronavirus front and center, I’d like to walk you through some methods I use to help strengthen my...
Introduction: In this interview you'll discover how Stan Deland, a Marine Corps Captain, who did two combat tours in Iraq, got started on his wellness journey using non-traditional alternative medicine approaches like homeopathy and acupuncture. Learn why these non-Western approaches to healing were right for Stan and how they could...
Coming down with a case of the blues? You’re not alone. It’s estimated that up to 10 percent of the population in the United States will show signs of a declining mood as the days get shorter and the temperatures drop. A specific type of mood disorder that’s directly related...
For athletes, days off are important for physical recovery and muscle repair, but they are also imperative for mental wellness. If your motivation is flagging, you’re disappointed in your progress or you’re simply in a funk because #life, resetting your mental rheostat could be just what you need to get...
With the intense winter rains came the beautiful spring gift of “super blooms” throughout Southern California. I had the pleasure of exploring the Ray Miller Trail within Point Mugu State Park, on the edge of Malibu county just barely crossing into Ventura county. Along our mile or so hike through the canyon, sprinkled with...
The idea that our physical health is directly related to our emotional and spiritual health is a philosophy that predates as far back as ancient China. The existence of energy meridians, as applied in acupuncture and many if not all traditional Chinese medicine modalities, relies on the existence of qi, the subtle energy field...
