Much of this book discusses fasting and its importance. The book also discusses healthy living; diet, sleeping patterns, herbs, and the importance of silence. You get the perspective of living in a monastery, It is a very calming book and will take you from wherever you are into a kinder, gentler, more reflective place in […]
Eating Mindfully
The breakthrough approaches in Eating Mindfully: How to End Mindless Eating and Enjoy a Balanced Relationship with Food, by Susan Albers, use mindfulness-based psychological practices to take charge of cravings so they can eat when they are hungry and stop when they feel full. This book helps readers change the way they approach mealtime. So […]
Tai Chi and Stress Management
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 […]