Healing Rumination
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Series V of VII The Rumination Situation “Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.” —Thich Nhat Hanh Rumination happens when you spend time thinking negatively about your issues, self-reflect negatively, focus on feelings associated with negative situations in […]
Effective Meditations (Series: Part IV of VII)
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Meditation: Let the Healing Begin “Nature, time and patience are three great physicians.” —H. G. Bohn There was a time in my life when I was extremely stressed, confused and indecisive and had no sense of what I truly wanted for myself. I went to different therapists, and they all helped a […]
Developing Emotional Resilience (Series: Part III of VII)
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Daily Exercises for a Positive Mind The following exercises are things you can do daily to develop a positive mindset and better emotional resilience. Use them regularly, especially when you are going through difficult times, and watch out for change! What Went Well the Previous Day Research shows that remembering and […]
The Mind-Body Digestion Connection
Dr. Jennea Wood, ND How We Eat and Why it Matters I spent a recent weekend at a retreat where naturopathic doctors assembled to discuss the philosophy of the medicine we practice. While at this retreat, I noticed a pattern that I have observed many times before. I slept in a cabin with no Internet connection […]
Yoga for a Healthy Heart
Elena Jutai, ND February is American Heart Month As a nation, America’s leading cause of death for both men and women is heart disease. Heart disease causes heart attacks, strokes, and kills more people than all forms of cancer combined. 1 As a nation, we really need to take this matter to heart. Heart disease […]
Mental Exercises to Improve Wellbeing & Heal the Past (Series: Part II of VII)
Dr. Ameet Aggarwal, ND Understanding the Brain “A man too busy to take care of his health is like a mechanic too busy to take care of his tools.” —Spanish Proverb A primal part of your brain, known as your limbic brain, is designed to protect you through instinctive survival mechanisms. Your limbic brain reacts […]
Flipping the Switch to Mindfulness with 5 Daily Mindful Practices
Dr. Sarah King ND Making the time for Mindfulness It’s easy to become distracted on a daily basis; whether due to multi-tasking, keeping up with a full schedule, or running through thoughts and lists in your head. There can be a tendency to reflect on past events, interactions and the desire to plan ahead and […]
How Past Life Regression Can Support Your Planning
Robyn M Fritz, MA MBA CHT Understanding Energy Through Past Life Regression Lisa was interested in training as an energy healer, but was hesitating because she didn’t understand how energy worked, and prospective teachers weren’t satisfying her. She also wanted to have a past life regression session, so when she sat down to do that […]
Is It A Good Idea To Make Your Rehab A Luxury Experience?
Sponsored Post Is It A Good Idea To Make Your Rehab A Luxury Experience? If you are currently struggling with a serious addiction to drugs or alcohol, the time to seek professional help is now. You’ve gone along just as far as you can on your own. Now it’s time for you to get outside […]
The Mental Challenges of Weight Loss
Sophia Smith When you are on a weight loss journey, people talk about how important it is to be physically active and to eat well, but no one really tells you about what this journey is doing to your mind and how to deal with it. In fact, many people who consider weight reduction mostly […]