The truth about karma: Not fate but a guiding force in life The concept of karma is much misunderstood in the West. Karma does not mean fate. It means action, it’s an energy we create every minute through thoughts, words and deeds. Using karma to READ MORE
Engaging in these 8 mindfulness practices decreased HIV patient’s viral loads Mindfulness meditation has been practiced in East Asia for thousands of years. In the 1960s and 70s, interest in it brought this Zen staple to the US and Europe. It was common within the counterculture movement and continued over the decades among crunchy granola and New Age types. Since, several studies have shown remarkable health benefits gained by those engaging in such meditation. Renowned Zen master Thich Nhat Hanh calls mindfulness, present-focused awareness. This READ MORE
10 powerful all-natural antibiotics that have no side-effects Antibiotics are a great invention for crisis situations. Unfortunately, we are using this emergency tool far too often in cases where less dramatic solutions could be as effective. Super bugs that are resistant to antibiotics is a very nasty and dangerous side-effect of this trend. In most situations, we can support our health with far less drastic solutions. Here are 10 of the most powerful all-natural antibiotics with no side-effects. READ MORE
Singing bowls: Sounds that clean the soul Sounds can heal the soul. That is the principle of singing bowls, an ancient practice with origins in Tibet more than 2,000 years ago. Sound-healing is becoming increasingly popular in the West as the practice has been scientifically linked to reductions in stress and anxiety. Interesting fact: This clinic saw an increase of some 20 percent in attendance during the recent presidential elections in the U.S. READ MORE
Healing the soul: Letting go of all external sensory stimuli in a flotation tank This is the closest you can get to floating without traveling into outer space. The sensory deprivation, floating tank, also known as an isolation chamber, is a modern-day relaxation therapy that has been gaining widespread attention for its remedial and healing benefits for the mind and soul. The tank is filled with water that is harmonized to the same temperature as the surface of the skin. Heavily salted with Epsom salt, the water is extremely dense, allowing the person to float on their backs with their nose and mouth above the water. The participant enters the tank nude, and because of the precisely correlated temperature of the water and the skin, the person is led to feel as though they are floating in mid-air. READ MORE
