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 […]
Gotu Kola for Anxiety and Depression
Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) has been used as a medicinal herb for thousands of years in India, China and Indonesia. Its ability to heal wounds, improve mental clarity, and treat skin conditions such as leprosy and psoriasis were important reasons for its extensive use in these countries. In Ayurveda, Gotu kola herb is one of […]
Fasting and Meditation
Meditation is a practice of focusing on a sound, object, visualization, breath, movement, or attention itself in order to increase awareness of the present moment and enhance personal and spiritual growth. The practice of meditation is commonly combined with fasting, as has been demonstrated by numerous historical figures, including the Buddha, Gandhi, Jesus, Mahavira, Moses, […]
Herbal Medicine for a Good Night Sleep
Conventional medical treatment for insomnia includes psychological and pharmacological approaches; however, long-term use of prescribed medications can lead to habituation and problematic withdrawal symptoms. Therefore, herbs with sedative-hypnotic properties are a practical alternative as they do not have the drawbacks of conventional drugs. Despite recent advances in the development of newer hypnotics in Western medicine, […]