February 2012 By Michael Mongno, Ph.D
We all want and need love. It’s inherent in our very being. To the extent that we’ve experienced it makes it easy to give and accept. For those of us who grew up in loving environments, the ability to love is second nature and we’re able to attract, give, and receive love. Many of us however grew up in families where love wasn’t shown, so we not only didn’t get the nurturing that should have been our natural birthright, but we never got the modeling for how to love. We then had to find ways to learn this later in life, which for some of us has been the dominant learning journey of our lifetime. Read More

Jan 2012 By Michael Mongno Ph.D
Most of us have a love/hate relationship with goals, especially those requisite, all important New Year’s resolutions. We do love the “idea” of a new year, a new start, and an opportunity to have a re-do on what we failed to do or complete this past year. But how often do we take the time to analyze why we weren’t able accomplish our goals for this year before moving into the next. Unless we know what interfered, most likely it will occur again. After all, the only real difference between this year and next is simply a matter of seconds ticking down on the clock. And although we can “imagine” that we’ll be different next year (by being more committed, motivated, conscientious) what is it that is going to cause that change to happen? We will have to change more than just our minds to create change in ourselves and in our lives, as we are much more than just our thoughts. We need to fully engage all the parts of us in order to create the crucible of transformation powerful enough to break old, habitual patterns and manifest real, tangible change. Read More

Sept. 12th, 2011 by Julia F. Bitton, N.D.
A personal Perspective: One of the unfortunate truths of current treatment practices in tick-born illness is the simple reality that many patients do not fully recover. In my practice, this occurs for many reasons, including such culprits as indoor mold toxin exposure, patient genetic limitations in removal of Lyme Disease biotoxins, and quite often, undiagnosed new Babesia and Bartonella strains. Read More

September 7, 2011 by Danielle Serrano
Summer is starting to wind down and you’re still looking for the perfect getaway. Perhaps you have no idea exactly what you’re looking for, but just need a little rest and relaxation. Well if you’re short on cash as well as time, how about taking a mental vacation and going on a safari of the mind for a little soul searching? Read More

August 30, 2011 by Nicole Cutler, L.Ac.
While massaging a pregnant woman can be wonderfully therapeutic, teaching her partner how to perform pregnancy massage has holistic benefits far surpassing what you can offer directly. Read More

By Yumi Sakugawa / 23 Feb 2011
Apple cider vinegar is my favorite new DIY household product. Just as baking soda has a huge range of uses from personal self-care to household cleaning, apple cider vinegar can do pretty much anything–for your skin, your hair, your house, and even your pets. Read More

Written by Injae Choe, Ph.D., LMT
In the current wave of excitement surrounding alternative medicine within mainstream America, many people could readily become filled with hope and passion upon their first encounter with eastern-style acupressure. Similar to the practice of acupuncture, but relying on manual pressure rather than needles (let’s face it, many people are simply afraid of needles of any sort), acupressure is also founded on a system of meridians and acupoints. This intricate traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) system provides the passageways of chi (life energy) flow throughout our bodies. In this regard, it seems to offer an exciting alternate human physiology to be investigated and utilized, beyond the material circulatory, lymphatic, digestive, nervous, etc. systems that form the basis of western biomedicine. Read More

Several herbs and spices contain chemical compounds that reduce chances of cell damage and other such issues associated with serious health conditions and diseases. This is largely due to the presence of disease-fighting antioxidants in spices, which is in fact, more than that present in fruits and veggies. Read More

By Lloyd I. Sederer, MD / March 10, 2011
You can think of acupressure as “acupuncture without needles.” It is a branch of the practice of traditional Chinese Medicine, with its various components that promote the proper flow of energy, the fundamental life energy in all of us, using the hands, or herbs, or acupuncture needles. Read More

Author: Dee Braun, DrR, CA, CCT
Acupressure, which is closely related to reflexology, is a type of ancient Chinese medicine that’s utilized to cure the body of anguish and soreness.

Here in the Western world, many folks are finding out that this type of holistic mending can work with conventional medicine to address ailments without all of the cruel side effects of many treatments. Read More