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The challenges and setbacks, the disappointments and frustrations are all decidedly secondary concerns. Follow your dream, and be who you know you must be.

Make a trip to the veterinarian's office less stressful for you and your pet with these tips.

With 16 million Americans practicing yoga, the anecdotal evidence is exponentially favorable to the health benefits of yoga. Jill Miller recommends her favorite yoga pose for insomnia and other sleep saboteurs.

Rejoice at the simple yet miraculous reality of your awareness. Love what is, and the possibilities of what can be, just because it feels so right.

You don’t need a lot of time or equipment to get some muscle work in your day. As a matter of fact, one of the best tools is your own body weight. Try a few sets of each of these "up" exercises for a quick, total-body strength training workout that can be done almost anywhere and anytime.

Dig deep into your purpose and make sure that what you're working toward is truly what you desire. Once you're clear about what and why, you'll know what steps to take.

Have you banned gluten from your diet? These ancient techniques may help you eat it again. With strong digestion, which we can rekindle, and respect of natural harvest cycles, most of us can enjoy the taste and benefits of wheat for many more years to come.

You may get it wrong at first. But if you wait until you're sure you can get it perfect, you'll never get it done.

Curious about how to recycle plastics like Saran Wrap and grocery store bags? EarthTalk addresses this concern and offers some helpful eco-tips.

What if the factors holding you back are doing so only because of the way you have chosen to see them? What if you were to choose to see them in a new light?

Many of the world's plant and animal species are threatened with extinction by climate change and global warming. But are citizen activists' attempts to help them through assisted migration doing more harm than good?

Successful living is difficult work and yet you are absolutely qualified to do it. You are worthy and capable of creating and enjoying whatever it is that truly fulfills you.

A classic Greek dish, minus the meat. We love Mediterranean day in the Gaiam Cafe!

In every moment, in any situation, you can feel deep and genuine love. You can find spectacular beauty in the smallest, simplest things.

Step off the roller coaster of life and live. Look around and enjoy the present gift of now.

Becoming comfortable with using props will make for a more enjoyable and accessible practice. Props help reduce strain and increase the benefits of yoga.

Dear Aunt Yoga, My teacher used to use an "intention" for each class, such as grace, self-love, forgiveness, compassion, etc. She would work the intention into the entire class. It really helped me to have something positive to focus on while doing the poses. Is this a common practice? Is there a list of recommended intentions?...Read Full Post

Two interesting, and strikingly different articles caught my eye in Sunday's New York Times. The first, a book review by Pankaj Mishra that somewhat negatively reviews the rise of yoga in the United States. Whether in the streets of Mysore or on Fifth Avenue, yoga cannot be disentangled from specific histories or specific cultural and economic practices. Of course, the more vulgar aspects of its inevitable commodification in the United States, like $1,000-a-night yoga cruises, ­ought to be deplored. Certainly, the civic or political virtue that results from limber, yoga-toned bodies is not yet measurable. And it would be nice if American followers of yoga, who increasingly define the future of this Indian discipline, would at least occasionally seek something like spiritual transcendence.And the second, a glowing interview with Anusara founder John Friend by Mimi Swartz. The first time I encountered John Friend was at a workshop at a Woodlands community college nearly 10 years ago. At the time I was practicing a stricter form of yoga, and Friend's joke-cracking and mind-boggling acrobatics -- he is famous for his handstands -- were something of a revelation. Yoga could be . . . fun? As Friend led us through the poses, he spoke in a soft voice, insisting that we contain divinity within ourselves and must discover and express our inner goodness to fulfill our obligation to better our world. How to do so was never expressly stated -- except for practicing yoga, of course -- but I left the workshop feeling better physically, mentally and emotionally. I didn't know at the time that this was my introduction to what others call "the cult of John." If Friend could be compared with anyone outside the yoga world -- and I am not sure he would like this comparison -- it would be Joel Osteen, the magnetic evangelical megachurch minister with the feel-good message and a book-and-television empire. Osteen's God is loving and forgiving. Osteen doesn't get hung up on dogma, and thus everybody is welcome. I, for one, am happy to see yoga being discussed in the mainstream media. Glad that it is a part of our culture and open to debate. It's good to know that people are thinking about these things and that makes it more likely to reach a deeper stream in our society.What do you think? ps- John Friend (@anusarafriend) plans to post his response to the interview today!

With so many options on the market, finding a yoga mat that suites individual needs can be challenging. Here is a guide for what to look for in a new mat.

As an urban yogi I often day dream about coming to a bustling, messy street square and seeing--instead of garbage and taxi cabs-- hundreds of yogis. Wouldn't that be a sight?Well, Bay Area yogis are in luck because you are all invited to yoga it up in Union Square on August 7. Stephanie Snyder and Darren Main have signed on as volunteers to lead the masses, and just to add a little agave-flavored icing to this holy granola treat; registration fees benefit City of Hope. Here's the spiel: Yoga for Hope is an event for yoga beginners and experts alike to bring awareness to the benefits of yoga practice for patients with life-threatening illnesses. Join City of Hope's efforts to expand awareness of the importance of the mind-body-spirit connection is when battling cancer, diabetes or HIV/AIDS.Don't forget to keep an eye out for Yoga Journal's sponsor booth to get a goody bag and magazine. There are also prizes and incentives to raise donations above the registration fee, for more information visit Yoga for Hope. Who says New York yogis get to have all the fun?

You must read this fascinating article about Anusara yoga founder John Friend from The New York Times: The Yoga Mogul.

Hearing Yoga and Running mentioned in one breath creates the immediate surprise at the combination because both are each other's anti-thesis.

What would be the best way to get the maximum gains from exercise, performing these individually, or doing these in combination? Read on, and let's find out together.

The thyroid gland is considered as one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. It is most often confused with parathyroid glands. It is found in the neck, below to the thyroid cartilage and at approximately the same level as the cricoid gland. The thyroid gland maintains how quickly the body uses energy, makes proteins, and controls how sensitive the body should be to other hormones.

If you are suffering from any form of physical, mental or emotional dis-ease, there is one thing that you can do right now to set your feet firmly on the road toward healing. Breathe like a yogi. Read more to find out why and how. When we are born, we are very efficient breathers. Ever ...

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On April 21st, 2008 my partner gave birth to our son. As you might imagine, the experience was profound in many ways - some expected ways, and some not. Prior to the big day, we felt that we had prepared as much as one can prepare for such an experience: we took childbirth prep classes, we read book after book about the possibility of this or that happening, we watched movies on birth, and we educated ourselves in whatever other ways we could. One of the movies that we watched was the newly released 'The Business of Being Born'. In it, the trend of commercializing the birth process is looked at closely and critically. If you do ever intend to have a child, I highly recommend watching this film. In addition to this movie's supportive information, our plans from the beginning of pregnancy were to have a natural, unmedicated birth experience. In our efforts to have a natural childbirth, we selected a hospital setting that supported the model of midwifery - a hospital that recognizes the value of having a highly educated attendant, and if all things run smoothly, also recognizes that a 'medical doctor' is not necessary to the birth experience itself. It seemed immediately as if all of our best intentions were met with resistance and fear, both of which were apparently being disguised as 'safety and care'. Who would argue with 'safety and care'? We did, and we're so very glad we did. Let me explain further. We arrived at Labor and Delivery and were admitted to our room. Part of what makes a childbirth 'natural' is that there are minimal interventions; that is, the birth process is honored as a sacred and natural process, and that unless there are unexpected complications, it is allowed to proceed on its own schedule, to its own natural rhythm. Our initial examination was anything but natural. We expected the nurse to give my partner an examination that determined how dilated her cervix was, as the contractions were coming quite rapidly. Instead what happened was the nurse reached so far into my partner that the baby's bag of waters ruptured. Whether or not rupturing the bag of waters was intended by the 'caregiver' is truly beside the point - this act was executed with little communication, and poorly done to say the least.Yes, the bag of waters does need to rupture eventually, but nature knows this and it happens in its own time. This first experience was in some ways the 'signal marker' of things to come, a signal that speaks to the mind's desire to 'control' experiences it fears. At nearly every turn in our process of birth, we felt as if we were fending off the fear of the hospital staff.     One would think that they were the ones who knew how things went, that they would know how to remain patient and calm based on their extensive experience with birth. They were not experienced in the natural process of birth, but instead they were experienced and educated in the 'systems' of surgery, fear, control, and intervention.Is there a time to intervene? Of course there is: when the mother or child's well-being is truly in danger. Our staff seemed to think that pregnancy and birth were inherently dangerous - they are not; they are natural.Labor progressed somewhat slowly for my partner, and as this hospital was also a 'birthing center', we requested that she be able to soak in a birthing tub to help her relax. After repeated requests for 'the tub', three hours later it was brought. It was no more than the size of a garbage can and we didn't end up using it - but what took three hours? An hour maybe. We weren't asking them to build a swimming pool. Early on in our visit to Labor and Delivery we were asked to sign a release form. Normal, right? But on the form it said 'vaginal birth, possible cesarian'. What? We've nearly just arrived and they were already 'making space' for a cesarian - 'just in case' they said. We refused to sign the release and had them rewrite it to say 'vaginal birth' only. Truly, it felt like once we held our ground in this way, the staff backed off quite a bit. But who knows to call off the hounds in this way - we did, because we did our homework ahead of time.Once we truly established our firm commitment to letting nature takes it course, the staff changed completely; they relaxed a bit, but more importantly they gave us the space we needed to give birth. Why would the staff not give someone the space to give birth in the first place? Good question. Perhaps for efficiency's sake, or for economic reasons. Again, I highly recommend the 'The Business of Being Born' as a starting place to begin educating yourself about birth in hospitals, but to also learn about what is viewed as 'health' in the westernized world. What is health? Health is our natural state. Yes, imbalances do occur, but our body's wisdom acts naturally to bring us back into balance. This view of health is not widely recognized in western culture, as in western culture there is a model of pathology, one of 'treating disease' rather than promoting and supporting each being's natural health. Ask yourself: do you believe that you have all of the necessary tools to live a fully realized and healthy life? Or, do you think that somewhere there are people called 'experts' that are necessary to your happiness? Yes, people who are skilled in certain things are needed when complications arise - but not unless they do actually arise. If complications do not arise, then why intervene? Women - do you believe that you can have a natural, unmedicated childbirth? Or has western culture convinced women that the pain of labor is 'too much' for them to handle, or that their bodies can't do it for some reason? Women - ask yourself honestly, 'Can I give birth?'. And if for some reason you doubt that you can, ask yourself where you think that doubt came from. In conclusion: Overall our birth experience was incredible and joyous, and truly every staff member was kind and loving beyond belief (it was the automated system that seemed unkind). We thank gratefully our doctor and nurses, and all of the after-care staff for supporting us to have the birth that we wanted. We have a beautiful, healthy son. In some ways the discussion I've proposed is one of 'ends and means'. Most people might say that as long as the baby is born, who really cares how it happens. But the process does matter: a baby that goes through the vaginal canal is 'squeezed' (literally and figuratively) into this world - it is a right of passage; the mother's body during natural childbirth is lucid, responsive, awake - and this is what facilitates the post-birth bonding that seems to be 'mysteriously' disappearing in the western world. Perhaps nothing is more controversial nor more natural than birth; all the more reason to look deeply within yourself to discover the real truth. Please watch 'The Business of Being Born'. I welcome your comments on this topic. Thank you.

Silence may be golden, but where, in this noise-filled world of ours, can you truly experience it? Stuart Jeffries heads off to a spiritual retreat in search of some inner peaceIt's kicking off in the quiet carriage. At Reading, two elderly people get on and the lovely hush that has existed on this corner of the 09.59 from Paddington is over. "Which seats?" barks the wife. Her husband, two steps behind with luggage and tickets, replies: "Twenty-nine and 30." Snoozers awake confused and dry-mouthed, readers look up from their books crossly. "Did you book them facing or next to each other?" "I don't remember. Why?" "Because 29 and 30 are opposite each other. I don't want to sit opposite. I want to sit together." "Why wouldn't 29 and 30 be together?" "You would assume 29 and 30 would be together." "When I booked online, it looked as though 29 and 30 were together." "But they clearly aren't."Cue low-volume tutting. Why, I ask myself silently, can't passengers who board trains be fitted with chips that give them a silencing electric shock if they speak over a certain decibel level? Surely that's not beyond the wit of First Great Western's engineers. (MORE) Source: Guardian

Today, we are celebrating having a new home for our Zazen netcast, right here on Beliefnet!For folks new to our sittings ... I'm Jundo, a Soto Zen Buddhist priest living in Japan. Our community, and these meditation sittings, are all meant especially for folks who wish to sit Zazen (Zen style meditation) together with others, but can't do so easily:  maybe due to health concerns, living in remote areas,  super busy work schedules, childcare and family needs and such.

This article is about a recent occurrence in my life and culture that bewilders me. For a couple of years now my partner and I have been leaving birdseed in a flower box outside of our apartment's backside windows. From time to time we have had anywhere from a few visiting birds to what I would consider as many as 10+ resident ones. Mostly doves and smaller chickadee type birds, but recently we have had the occasional pigeon. Well, last night I received a phone call from my landlord saying that he had received a complaint from the neighbor, and that our beloved birds have been leaving droppings on the neighbor's deck; I can understand (sort of) the neighbor's concern. After telling me of the neighbor's complaint, and then asking me if I in fact was feeding the birds out of the window box, there was then a long pause on the other end of the phone... I said 'yes, and is there anything else?' The landlord then went on to say that 'feeding wild birds is illegal' and he made it seem as if this was a clear matter of fact that I should know fully about, and that my feeding the birds could only be occurring 'under cover', as if such a thing were something someone should be hiding. What? So, my partner and I decided to do some research on our own to see what foolishness our society was up to now. We did discover that feeding wild birds in public areas in San Francisco is technically against the law, but from what we found there was no compelling statements about the illegality of feeding birds in one's own back yard. The landlord intends to come over today with the 'proof' of his statements. Truly, for me the issue at hand is indeed both the birds, but is also not. All of nature is on trial, and the disconnection that westerners feel with regards to it is blatantly evident and out of balance. Regardless of the droppings on the deck (perhaps one could be grateful to have a deck that might have the occasional droppings?), what has our culture come to that feeding birds is even potentially considered illegal? In any setting? And, whose time is so very wrought with confusion that this sort of 'stand' seems like a good use of one's life and time? Yes, I am sad for the suffering that our neighbor's ignorance has brought them, and that this issue seems important enough to them to say something - but much of the world is at war, and bird poop is the call to action?For me feeding the birds and other simple pleasures are the things that make life truly worth living. These things are even more central to cultivating freedom than all of the various mindfulness practices I've learned, than my life's closest friends, and even more central to life than my home. For without nature and its care and nourishment, these other various things cease to exist - nature is essence, it is essential; and this is exactly what our culture seems to be blind to. I can live without practices, friends, even a home - albeit a sad life indeed, but the one thing that I cannot live without is life - nature herself. This seems so very obvious to me; am I the one confused? In San Francisco, the 'champion' of mindfulness in the United States, I find this most disturbing. It's not as if there were five hundred birds clawing at the neighbors window. Perhaps he or she might even consider the birds a welcome guest, seeing the benefits of their occasional company largely outweighing any cleaning inconvenience that may arise?I welcome your comments on this post, as I am at a bit of a loss with our culture (What defines our culture, what characteristics does it have?) - will it take away even the most basic of our innate qualities and caring? In the past I've chosen to be less of an activist and more of a teacher/practitioner, but what now to do? What would you do?

My Computer is Faster than your Computer! You may have the fastest Computer in the world. But, mine is faster! About now you will probably be saying this guy is out of his mind. Not Really, I am just talking about a different type of computer. One that is completely organic.Your ...

Exercise is my most important daily touchstone. Without moving, stretching, challenging and invigorating my physical being on a regular basis I quickly sense my spirit stagnating, negative thoughts try to invade and I am disconnected from my true essence, from the sacred. Often I like to ...

My commitment to living mindfully and with intention has brought about tremendous transformation including the key to relief from an overwhelming sense of being rushed. For too long I was consumed by the sickening crush of too much to do, too little time to even breathe, let alone tend to the ...

Often in meditation I go inward seeking an answer or clue to a question that thinking will not deliver. As I close my eyes on this earth, my inner eyes open into the universe. All around me stretching forever, trillions of stars sparkle like diamonds against velvet black space and fiery, milky ...

Health care is on the minds of most people, whether they have it, need it, or don't have the right policy due to financial infeasibility, to acquire or maintain it. Unfortunately when it comes to health, if you don't invest in it now, you pay for it later, as the investment of our bodies seem to ...

Massage is an ancient method of healing patronized by several races. Today, it continues to serve is purpose, growing in influence and gaining more value.

If you are having a stressful day or a stressful life, then you need to go to a spa. You can go to a day spa or you can go to one for an entire week. It is up to you and how much money you want to spend.

Choosing the right massage school is an important consideration on your path to becoming a massage therapist. Throughout your massage therapy program, you will be taught a variety of massage therapy techniques, ranging from Swedish, deep tissue, orthopedic, cross fiber, and neuromuscular. You ...

So, you have just taken a course on how to safely and effectively apply a wrap and or scrub for your clients. Now what? It is time to get the word out to get the clients in. You will want to make use of all your avenues for marketing whenever you add new services to your menu such as scrubs ...

For centuries, the enjoyment of a soothing foot massage has been widely acknowledged in many parts of the world. In recent years, health professionals have also publicized the benefit of foot massage for managing pain and reducing stress throughout the body.

During the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, we often forget to take short breaks, sit back, and reflect and meditate on the important things that really matter. With the number of deadlines and issues that need to be dealt with at the office or at home, we forget how to do meditation which ...

Facial Fitness Systems Medscience is an innovative Anti-Aging and Corrective Skin Care solution that offers esthetic professionals and our clients cutting edge scientific ingredients that are remarkably powerful and effective. Years of product formulation, medical and esthetic practice has led ...

Painless deep tissue massage. Some people think it's an oxymoron. Many clients and therapists alike believe that in order for a massage to be therapeutic is has to be painful, that harder means deeper and better and more effective. They believe that the only way to affect deeper muscle tissue is ...

Great client communication skills are just as important as great hand-on massage skills when it comes to building a successful massage practice. We need to practice our communication skills - just like we practice our massage strokes and techniques. Communications skills can make - or break - client relations; make sure your communication skills are up to scratch!

by Kayla Fioravanti, reprinted with permission. With every stand that you take there are those that will stand with you, those that will digest the information and think about it and others who will take a stand against you. I...

 There's nothing quite like a hot cup of Tea.  It's soothing, tasty, and so good for you.  Packed with antioxidants, Tea Leaves of any color or variety can have a healthful impact on your body, inside and out.  Tea Seed Oil, commonly called Camellia Oil, is a beneficial skin care ingredient and is as esthetically pleasing as a familiar cup of afternoon tea.  Camellia Oil has a light texture, a mild color and aroma, and is highly moisturizing.  It makes an excellent base oil for facial creams, body scrubs, massage or body oils, or almost any skin care formulation you could desire.  We are proud to offer both a conventional and organic variety of Camellia Oil at From Nature With Love.Green Tea Leaves can also be used in skin care products.  The dried, powdered leaves are a great addition to facial masks, gentle scrubbing cleansers, or soaps.  For lotions, creams, or toners, try using Green Tea Leaf Powdered Extract.  This water soluble extract can be used in almost any formulation where Green Tea benefits are desired.  Green Tea Extract is a smart addition to hair care products as well as skin care formulas.  Try adding it to your next shampoo, conditioner, or hair rinse recipe. 

Copyright © Tony Burfield June 2010 Preamble For some time Cropwatch has been maintaining that the cosmetic (fragrance) industry, the detergent & cleaning industry & the aroma ingredients (essential oil) industry suffer disproportionate and wildly over-precautionary levels of regulation in...

Shea extract may help stall the progression of osteoarthritis, according to a new study. The study tested the effects of a compound sourced from the seed of the African shea tree (or Vitellaria paradoxa). Shea tree seeds are also used in the production of shea butter, a natural substance sometimes used to heal dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, burns, and rashes....Read Full Post

I’m going to do something a little different this week and write something a bit more personal this week, something a bit more, well, extemporaneous. I’ve been working on being sick for the last couple of weeks and of course the day it comes to a head is the day I have an article that [...]Thoughts from the Front Line

Did you know that tomato seeds are packed with a substance that helps fight free radicals, and the signs of aging?  What is this magical chemical, you ask?  Why it is none other than Lycopene.  Lycopene is found in many red fruits and vegetables, including watermelons, papaya, and carrots.  However, tomatoes contain an especially high amount of Lycopene, making their seeds ripe for the picking when it comes to natural skin and hair care.Tomato Seed Oil is one of the newest additions to our ever growing line of natural Carrier Oils.  It stands out from the crowd with a deep orange hue, and a bold aroma.  Tomato Seed Oil has a tangy scent that is immediately recognizable as tomato.  Though it is unlikely to carry through in complex formulations, such as soaps, Tomato Seed Oil's aroma can be enjoyed in simple recipes such as massage oils, hair serums, or even lip balms.  Try blending Tomato Seed Oil with Essential Oils to create a truly unique scent.  Some Essential Oils that may blend well with Tomato Seed Oil would be Petitgrain, Vetiver, Orange, Basil, Ginger, Dill, or Grapefruit. In addition to Lycopene, Tomato Seed Oil contains a wealth of fatty acids, vitamins, nutrients, carotenes, and phytosterols that are quite beneficial to the skin and hair.  Try adding Tomato Seed Oil to facial creams, hair conditioners, shampoo bars, soaps, or scrubs.  Tomato Seed Oil would be particularly helpful in anti-aging and mature skin formulations.Tomato Seed Oil is brand new to From Nature With Love!  Have you had a chance to work with it yet?  If so, please share your experiences with us in the comments below.  We would love to hear about them!

New research shows that Pycnogenol (an extract of the French maritime pine tree) may offer natural relief of allergies. Often marketed as a supplement for heart and circulatory health, Pycnogenol appears to ease symptoms of hay fever....Read Full Post

Guzzling tea may be good for your heart, according to recent research. In a study of 37,514 people, scientists discovered that high and moderate consumption of tea is linked to a reduced risk of heart disease....Read Full Post

I do.  I assume most of you do as well.  One of the funny things about going to school for Chinese medicine, at least in the United States, is that most of us end up in private practice.  While that’s all fine and good, what we don’t think about when we get involved with this [...]Who wants a thriving, profitable Chinese medicine clinic?

Resveratrol (an antioxidant found in the skin of grapes) shows promise in the prevention of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study on human cells. The study's findings suggest that resveratrol may help offset the toxic effects of a protein linked to Alzheimer's....Read Full Post

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Did you know that the top 3 bed placement principles that Feng Shui recommends may be completely wrong for you? Did you know that if you want to be in a committed relationship, the most common Feng Shui "optimum" bed location may be stearing you in the opposite direction?

Precious, a thing of beauty or the blade of a sword. Scrub good fortune all over your body! The art and science of Feng Shui [literally wind and water] dates back over 5,000 years to ancient China. The theoretical basis of Feng Shui revolves around five elements: Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood. Through Feng Shui, the correct placement and arrangement of objects representing these elements balances and optimizes the harmonious flow of qi [life force], so as to affect personal relationships, careers, wealth, and ultimately, health. Ultimately, Feng Shui can mean different things to different people. But please note that it does not contradict any religious, cultural or traditional beliefs. Color: Silver, gold, chrome. Symbolizes: Focus and ambition. The Human Element: Metal people are independent, ambitious, single-minded and good organizers. Geomancy: Emphasize the metal element in the northwest sector of the premises to promote harmony and advancement in the workplace. Good Fortun.. [READ MORE]Features:Acrylic Bath Brush with ergo grip handle++Cheap Price At Amazon++You might also like:Aquis Exfoliating Back ScrubberFar Reaching Back BrushAquaBella Long Handle Bath Brush (Medium-Soft)3 - 17.5" Bamboo Back Scratchers BackscratchersAquaBella Massaging Bath Brush

Chinese have been using Feng Shui for decades now and these days, some Westerners are also interested in learning it. If you have a business and want to bring good luck to your office, be sure to know the right way to do Feng Shui.

This is the thirteenth in my series, “Astrologers Across America“ Pam Case is an Astrological Coach, Feng Shui consultant, dowser, spiritual teacher, and animal communicator. She was teaching Middle School Science when Feng Shui and Chinese Astrology found her about 13 years ago and has always loved metaphysics or the ‘unseen’. Pam uses her intuitive insights and expertise in Astrology, Feng Shui and Clearing to empower her clients to reach their highest potential. She came to the planet this time to teach Scorpio! Pam has a B.S. in Education and studied with Raymond Lo, Eric Dowsett, Peter Leung, American Feng Shui Institute, Ken Lai, Raymon Grace, Harold McCoy and Christel Nani…just to mention a few. Astrology helps her to mentor and coach her clients so they can navigate both the good and the challenging times. Pam can be reached via email at pamcase8@cox.net

The basic elements of feng shui are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. When creating a harmonious home or office, these elements may be hard to incorporate but you can easily do that with colors and shapes. With the colors and shapes of your room or design pieces, you can create a house that follows good feng shui.

Crystals are fruit of the Earth. They are gifts from Mother Nature to both delight us and help us feel more secure. Any man who wants to make his woman very happy knows that crystals are always a good choice. They are also a good choice for other challenging situations: > To slow down energy ...

Pure essential oils are among the simple, but powerful feng shui remedies for a healing home. However, the drawback with essential oils is their use - most people do not ...Read Full Post

How often do you think about your parents, kids, girlfriend, boyfriend, wife or husband? How often do you make them smile? Feng shui is your positive life, so share your love with others! This post is devoted to flowers that are the Earth’s kids and most loved Feng shui element to cure. Feng Shui your love with flowers and plants. So let’s show our friends and family that our heart is with them:) Teacup Orchid 12 Hand-Dipped Fancy Berries Deluxe White Iris Purple Dendrobium Orchids Deluxe Sunshiny Days Have a nice day:) Related items Gallery from Summer Classics Unordinary shapes of Houses FABULOUS!!! house of a dream Halloween Wallpapers (35!) Art on the Walls from Lucy Deslandes (activating art)

If you feel confused about the application of five feng shui elements, we have tons of resources to help you out. The easiest one is to watch the feng shui colors video tip...Read Full Post

LifeMap Me DNA Skin Repair Serum Genetically Customized Skin Care Historic Evolution in Skin Care On September 16, 2009, GeneWize Life Sciences launched LifeMap Me (made exclusively) DNA Skin Repair Serum. This “one of a kind” skin repair serum is made exclusively for each customer based on an analysis of key genes that effect skin firmness [...]

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Our Traditions In Western Herbalism Conference, Sept. 17-19, is blessed to have not only 20 of the most respected and cutting-edge teachers of herbal medicine… but also two nights of live music featuring bands we know our registrants will love.  Perhaps the most energetic of these acts, Rising Appalachia, will be [...]

Is apple cider vinegar a magic food?

I am in the process of moving my 2 blogs to one website. I don't want anyone to miss out. In the meantime I want to post all of my herbal events (herb walks, articles, news) on my facebook fan page. There is only one problem. For some reason I have an easier time getting people on my personal page and no one knows about my fan page! To inspire people to move over to the fan page I wanted to offer a free gift! If you are already a fan- you will be receiving access to the course as well on April 26th:)Become a fan on my facebook page (via the 'like' button) between now and April 25th and I will hook you up with the Home Apothecary course on April 26th! http://www.facebook.com/AngieGoodloeThe Home Apothecary MP3 audio is nearly 3 hours of instruction! All you need to do if you are interested in the Home Apothecary lesson is sign up at my fan page before the deadline of April 25th- and on April 26th I will send everyone on my fan page information on how to access the course.If you missed it the first time, you can check out the entire course HERE I am not sure if John will ever offer this course again, so grab this portion while you can!Join my fan page and get the course on April 26th!Here is a summary of the Home Apothecary lesson: Tips for integrating herbal medicine into the home Administering herbs to kids Great "kid herbs" to have in your apothecary The best books and resources Contraindications Suggested dosage for children Tips for the busy parent Remedies covered include.... Tinctures Freezing fresh herbs in ice cube trays Herbal pops Honey Syrups and elixirs Powders and making "candy" or "tablets" Puddings and thick drinks Tea blends Infusions Decoctions Herbal Baths Vapors and steams Poultices Compresses Salves and infused oils A 2 part lesson nearly 3 hours long! Subscribe in a reader

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For those who don’t regularly read the Anima Lifeways and Herbal School blog, you might be interested in my newest series of posts over there called The Forager’s Basket. Mostly made up of concise profiles of common wild foods, this series aims to give people an ongoing look at the wide array of easily available [...]