Homeopathic Arnica
This is a simple remedy for pain from sudden trauma, like stubbing your toe or hitting your finger rather than the nail with a hammer. Homeopathy is a complete form of holistic medicine, requiring years of study to really use it well. But in the case of…
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Acorns and Oaks
I remember reading something about becoming able to see the oak in an acorn. For many years, I tried to see the oak tree, yet all I ever saw was the acorn. Recently, I came to realize that I was looking with the wrong sense. I was…
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A bird in the hand
This morning, a young goldfinch flew into our glass door. She landed dazed on the deck. I picked her up, holding her, waiting for her to find her strength again. It took a little while, but she found it, and promptly flew back to her nest. What…
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You can't micro-manage smoke
It’s obvious about smoke. Thicker things trick me. Today, I’ll practice imagining it all as smoke; my stuff, my ideas, my cats, my partner, and my feelings. I’ll keep my hands out of their business, and see where the wisdom of the wind takes them.
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Comes the Dawn
by Kara DiGiovanna After awhile you learn the subtle difference Between holding a hand and chaining a soul. And you learn that love doesn’t mean leaning And company doesn’t mean security. And you begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts And presents aren’t promises. And you begin…
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Awareness – why bother?
Prior to going to massage school, I never gave the notion of awareness much thought. I sat in groups the first few days of school – feeling like a mainstream red neck in a mob of new age weirdos. They were flexible and mellow, sitting cross-legged on…
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Herbal Reference
Wondering about an herb, but don’t have your 20 pounds of reference books with you? There is a great website available – and it’s free! Henriette’s Herbal. Make a free account and you can search for anything. This is a very comprehensive site – don’t get lost!
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5 Alternative Remedies for Common Ailments
1. Lavender, Lavendula officinalis Essential Oil. What it is – this is a very concentrated oil from the lavender plant. Because essential oils are so concentrated, only 1 or 2 drops are needed for great results. Never take essential oils internally. What to use it for –…
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Cell Salts for Muscle Spasm
Tweak your neck lately? I did. It gave me the opportunity to try out a cell salt combination for muscle pain. I have used this simple formula a few times for myself and friends – and it works more often than not. In a small glass of…
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