October 2011
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“When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.”
– Wayne Dyer (via yousetyourlimits)
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Understanding Depression →
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Plant RNA found in Mammals →
Michael Pollan’s advice to ‘eat food, not too much, mostly plants’ may be validated in this discovery. If plants can switch our propensity for disease on, and off, this has huge implications not just for human health, but also for the possible harm that GMO’s are doing to our bodies and our planet.
“This is a very exciting piece of work that suggests that the food we ...
“The more you know yourself, the more clarity there is. Self-knowledge has no...”
– Jiddu Krishnamurti (via hip-)
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Study: Acupuncture helps Diabetes
E-mail to a Friend | Printer Friendly Version | PDF Version Acupuncture Today November, 2003, Vol. 04, Issue 11 Share |
Diabetes and Acupuncture
By Yin Lo, PhD
Editor’s note: Material from this article is included in Dr. Lo’s forthcoming book, Acupuncture: Quantum and Supreme Health.
U.S. newspapers continuously report the increase in the number of individuals...
“You don’t owe prettiness to anyone. Not to your boyfriend/spouse/partner, not to...”
– http://www.dressaday.com/2006/10/you-dont-have-to-be-pretty.html (via loveyourchaos)
Astronomers discover complex organic matter in the... →
we are stardust….
In today’s issue of the journal Nature, astronomers report that organic compounds of unexpected complexity exist throughout the Universe. The results suggest that complex organic compounds are not the sole domain of life but can be made naturally by stars. Not only are stars producing this complex organic matter, they are also ejecting it into the general interstellar...
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“Discovered” by Western Medicine: Tea that helps... →
Click on the headline to see the entire article.
What is interesting here is not the “remarkable new substance” that the Western physician discovered in the African plant. What is interesting is how utterly oblivious our Western medical culture is to the fact that medicine can be and is practiced in very legitimate ways outside of Western medicine.
Notice that the tea was prepared by “local...
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“Your soul - that inner quiet space - is yours to consult. It will always guide...”
– Wayne Dyer (via hip-)
To listen to your soul, I think it helps to have a regular (daily) meditation practice.
Pump gas, then wash your hands →
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““Anthem”
The birds they sang
at the break of day
Start again
I...”
– “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen
We are the 99%
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Steampunk Yin/Yang symbol →
Seems appropriate for the season of metal (autumn).
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“The greatest obstacle to being heroic is to doubt whether one may not be going...”
– Nathaniel Hawthorne
9 Practices for Seasonal Detoxification by Sheila... →
A thorough program of cleansing and rejuvenation includes:
1.) Practice Meditation and Deep Breathing The practice of meditation and deep breathing restore our mind-body to a place of harmony and unity with our true nature. In many Eastern healing traditions, these important self-awareness practices are the foundation of connecting with our divinity or spiritual essence, which is the source...
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Acupuncture Alleviates Schizophrenia →
Acupuncture Alleviates Schizophrenia – New Research
22 July 2011
New research concludes, “that patients diagnosed with schizophrenia would benefit from acupuncture treatment alongside conventional treatment.” Acupuncture was effective in alleviating schizophrenia and the side effects of psychiatric medication. Acupuncture also improved energy levels, sleep, physical disorders, and motivation....
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Why do cats purr?: (Scientific American) →
I love this: “sound frequencies in this range can improve bone density and promote healing.” Of course they do!!
“Scientists have demonstrated that cats produce the purr through intermittent signaling of the laryngeal and diaphragmatic muscles. Cats purr during both inhalation and exhalation with a consistent pattern and frequency between 25 and 150 Hertz. Various investigators...
“Watch your thoughts; they become words. Watch your words; they become actions....”
– Upanishads
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Renewal Meditation →
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month →
I would love to think that none of my future patients will have to worry about domestic violence. And, since this is sadly not likely to be the case, here is some information for anyone who might need it.
aworldwithoutdiscrimination:
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic Violence is all about power and control. Not about something wrong with you or something you did wrong.
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Prevent Cold & Flu: Use a Neti Pot (here's how!) →
I know it seems gross, but if you can avoid getting sick, wouldn’t that be nice?
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Effective Ways To Get Out of a Negative Mindset
yousetyourlimits:
It is too easy to get into a negative mindset which invariably leads to unhappiness and depression. To avoid being overwhelmed by negativity we need to make a conscious effort to avoid the experience. When life seems like a perpetual dark tunnel these are some suggestions to change your outlook on life.
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“Self-love is the source of all our other loves.”
– Pierre Corneille (via yousetyourlimits)
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Flu Season - eating for wellness →
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“Regular aerobic exercise seems to work just as well as relaxation therapy or the...”
– Medscape
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Running With Needles: Autumn remedies →
Wear a coat that covers your tush and protects your torso (front and back) from wind, and please wear a warm scarf that protects your neck. More from e-lu:
e-lu:
Autumn is upon us, folks! I’m sure you can feel the changes in the weather and temperature, and even see the changes, especially in plants, from summer to fall. Fall is associated with the metal element in TCM. The metal element has...
“A chest X-ray gives you a dose of about 20 μSieverts. If you compare that to a...”
– Orthopaedic surgeon describing chest X-rays, putting the radiation in perspective. (via medicalstate)
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“Life is a pure flame, and we live by an invisible sun within us.”
– ~ Sir Thomas Browne 