While Tai Chi has strong roots into mystical and philosophical ground, the practical healing and stress management applications are the most popular aspects of the tradition in China today. Both the health and spiritual applications are rapidly gaining in popularity in the Western world as people realize that disease and stress are relieved by peace […]
Fasting in Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic medicine, sometimes called “Ayurveda” or “traditional Indian medicine,” dates back to the Vedic period in India, believed to be have been over 3,000 years ago. In Sanskrit, the word “Ayurveda” means “Vedic science of life or longevity.” In the United States, Ayurveda is considered a form of alternative medicine. Therapies commonly used in Ayurvedic […]
Healing Depression & Bipolar Disorder Without Drugs
When Gracelyn Guyol was diagnosed in 1993 with a mild form of bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, she was prescribed a commonly used antidepressant. Soon she developed breast cysts and benign tumors, a possible side effect of the antidepressant. She went off the drug and within two months, her tumors disappeared. Under the […]
Research Suggests Yoga Can Improve Sex Life
According to a study published in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, sexually dissatisfied women who took up yoga and practiced mindfulness techniques reported higher levels of sexual arousal, desire, and better orgasms. The participants were 40 healthy women, ages 22 to 55, who had enrolled in a yoga program. Most of the women were married […]