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Lunar-O-Scope, 21 February 2012

NEW Moon in Pisces

21 February

5:35pm EST

Practicing Peace

A new energy is birthing where The Fishes swim in your Zodiac Pie. As the collective’s emotional focus shifts to a sympathetic nature, we take up initiation in the…

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Optimal Health, 12 of 13: Re-imaging from family/friends.

You would imagine most family and friends would be THRILLED at seeing me retire over 100 pounds, right? Well, for the most part, this is true. One friend came up with a cute little

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The Month of Pisces, 2012

The Zodiac Month Ahead Peace from Pain
What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies 19 February to 20 March.

WINTER WANES IN PEACEFUL PAINS… Pisces is here to break up the cold and move…

Cosmosity Maximus!

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It’s VD or SAD

It’s Valentines Day (VD) or Singles Awareness Day (SAD). The societal pressures turn on full blast mid-January as the internet, television and other media responds to this sacred day of love (click here for an article regarding the origins…

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Word Ponder: COASTING

Life presents each and every human being with the divine opportunity to engage in the action of coasting. As we journey through a world that is constantly demanding more from us, we are all wise to take up with this…

Optimal Health, 11 of 13: Re-imaging from the inside out.

One steamy hot, no-wind Chicago day, I recall walking past a large shop window and wondering, “who’s that guy being reflected back to me. That’s NOT me!!” I’ll not forget this moment for some time to come, to say the…

Lunar-O-Scope, 07 February 2012

07 February

4:54pm EST

Full Moon in Leo

Creative Intelligence

Looking to what has gathered since our New Moon in Aquarius 23 January, it’s time to bring all into fruition within the spotlight of Leo. As this 5th waning phase…

Optimal Health, 10 of 13: Savoring Results

I regret I didn’t savor each, “WOW! You look GREAT” or “OH! MY! How ARE you doing what you’re doing” comment I received while retiring over 100 pounds. Isn’t it a bit ironic how we often shun compliments (or ways…

Untying Valentine’s Knots – A Celebration of Self

It’s time for the second incarnation of “Untying Valentine’s Knots” February 12, 2012. This event is a celebration of self. Giving room to breath, stretch and release. The concept first arose over a year ago when…

Make Your Dis-Ease Your Friend

If your best friend, someone you love more then anything in the world, came to you asking for help because they were sick, would you beat them? Would you make them feel bad? Would you abuse them or make them…

Now Showing . . . Neptune in Pisces!

Neptune, the planet of illusion is going into Pisces the sign of illusion Today! and it may well bring some new form of magic into all of our lives. Things start to flow finally. It feels like that sensational lift…

Welcome to February, the month of St. Valentine!

Welcome to February, the month of St. Valentine! A time for sending and receiving cards, flowers, and other gifts–and special times spent together. Remember though that matters of the heart are truly personal, so there’s no need to limit your valentine…

Optimal Health, 9 of 13: Rest – What a difference!

One of the most common health issues of being morbidly obese is sleep apnea. I experienced sleep apnea for almost two decades and didn’t know it! According to…

2012 THROUGH THE EYES OF THE AKASHIC RECORDS – Part 2

On 12/29/11 and again on 1/26/12, a dozen of my LA-based Akashic Practitioner students gathered with me to open the Records of the Year 2012 together. What came through in this collective Akashic Mastermind amplifies and expands what I received…

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Poor Paula Deen (The Addict?)

It is always sad to me when smart people make stupid mistakes. Believe me, I get it, I’ve made several myself but I’ve learned from them and they have made me a better person. Fortunately the mistakes I chose did…

Mayan Abdominal Therapy

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Mayan Abdominal Therapy is inspired by traditional Maya healing techniques as taught by Don Elijio Panti, the great Maya Shaman of Belize, Central America. These techniques were further developed by Dr. Rosita Arvigo based on…

Optimal Health, 8 of 13: Cleansing – an ancient art applicable now!

Okay, confess! What do you know about cleansing the inside of your body? You enjoy a shower or bath to keep yourself clean on the outside. What about your insides? Frankly, I never really thought much about this issue until…

Honor Your Negative Emotion

We live in a time where you see titles of blogs, books, videos regarding manifestation and positivity. The meta-message may appear to be “if you are not in this constant state of receiving and bliss your life will continue to…

The Year of The Water Dragon

23 January 2012 to 10 February 2013

We collectively celebrate the Chinese New Year on 23 January 2012: The Year of the Dragon/Water Year. The Chinese Zodiac can lend anyone insight into their personality and natural tendencies, like our Western…

Lunar-O-Scope, 23 January 2012

23 January 2012

2:39am EST

New Moon in Aquarius

Emotional Intelligence

Check any egos at the door, and get smart with the humanitarian picture as we initiate emotional energy in the sign that loves to bring innovations to life. Our…

Standing in Your Courage: Mars Retrograde 2012

Courage. If your are a fan of the Cowardly Lion from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ there is a plenty you can reap in reward from listening to his advice over the next couple months as our planet of drive and…

The Month of Aquarius, 2012

The Zodiac Month Ahead Spiritual Intelligence
What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies, 20 Jan to 19 Feb

WINTER GETS WISER! Aquarius firmly organizes us into our present season of hibernation that Capricorn’s leadership…

If You Listen You Will Hear Them

One of the most significant questions I’m asked over and over is, do our loved one in spirit hear us. I always respond strongly, not only do they hear us but it is their job to connect with us in…

Really? What’s it going to take?

Sooo… I was at a seminar last night chatting with a woman who wants to lose weight. You know, one of those how-do-I-get-from-here-to-there seminars. Apparently, she’s tried almost everything (including colon hydrotherapy).

This morning, the Business section of the…

Your Relationship with Sleep

Sleeping is one of my favorite activities and I’m proud to say that I’m rather good at it. Luckily, I’ve helped many people heal their insomnia, as it can often stem from deep seated issues. But sometimes sleep can improve…

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Mar in Virgo – Time to Get to Work!

Happy 2012! Lots of progressive, action oriented energy will be coming our way this year starting with . . . drum roll please . . . Mars, the masculine planet of action, desire, will power and violence, Mars the planet…

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to Everyone and WELCOME TO 2012!

In 2012, we are beginning a new 5-year cycle. 2012 is a universal “5 year” (2+0+1+2 = 5) – a year of energy, change, travel and passion. A year of connecting…

Optimal Health, 7 of 13: Dairy – scary!

Are you aware of what the federal, state and local laws mandate concerning U.S. diary cows? Did you want to know? I thought I did until I started googling around on this issue. Our Center For Disease Control (

Star Profile: Remembering MLK, Jr.

“A nation that continues year after year to spend more money on military defense than on programs of social uplift is approaching spiritual doom.” ~Martin Luther King, Jr.

Eighty-three years ago in 1929, Dr. King was born upon January 15th.…

Tips for getting the birth experience you want (part 2)

Hiring a doula or a monatrice is a great investment to help ensure you get the birth experience you are hoping for. A doula or birth coach can help you with information, resources, comfort; both physically and emotionally, and the…

Television and Babies

The American Pediatric Association has advised that children under the age of 2 years old should not watch any television at all. At the same time, shows like Yogabba gabba and the Baby Einstein series target infants and toddlers. Many…

Optimal Health, 6 of 13: Water! Who knew!

Over the course of three decades, I shudder to think how many pounds of sugar I drank! According to a University of Nebraska study, I drank at LEAST 65 pounds of sugar a year for…

Lunar-O-Scope, 09 January 2012

Full Moon in Cancer
09 January 2012
2:30am EST

Practical Imagination

We celebrate our first Lunar Lady light show of 2012 under a Full Moon in Cancer, which is ready to let your imagination flow! While our Sun is…

Science and the Left and Right Brain

I wanted to take a moment and share with you this brilliant summary of how the left and right brain work. This brief video, through entertaining animation, shows a lecture provided by renowned psychiatrist and writer Iain McGilchrist. It explains…

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2012: Embrace Spirit

More than likely you couldn’t be more excited that another Universal New Year has now officially begun. While there has been much speculation about what the world at large can anticipate about the turn of events to unfold in 2012,…

Optimal Health, 5 of 13: Gotta get walking

I clearly remember the first morning I walked away from being morbidly obese. I actually got up early to go for a walk. I realized back then my finances didn’t allow the luxury of a gym membership! Who needs a…

Your Relationship with the New Year

A clean slate. That’s what New Year’s Eve means to me. Time to release un-serving thoughts and actions and embrace living life with more love, compassion, joy, creativity, good health, and prosperity. I always feel a sense of hope in…

2012 Through the Eyes of the Akashic Records

The year 2012 is finally here! Speculation on what’s to come next is intensifying, especially due to predictions about the Mayan Calendar’s “end date” of 12/21/12.

According to the Akashic Records of 2012 — which I consulted to write a…

Bring In the New Year Stress Free – If You Imbibe Don’t Drive

My favorite News Year Eve activity is to do nothing. Staying home and relaxing. Living in a large metropolitan area that is car-centric just motivates the home-bug in me to stay put and allow the holiday to pass easily and…

Happy Winter Solstice!

Happy Winter Solstice

The Sun moves into the sign of Capricorn December 21 at 10:30 pm marking the beginning of the return of the light. Hence a lot of different celebrations at this time of year focusing on a theme…

Word Ponder: RESOLUTIONS

Bet now that the Christmas crunch is over, you are moving forward to think about how to bring better energy into your new year. What other way do we typically do this than decide to make some resolutions within our…

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Optimal Health, 4 of 13: Preparing – Home Routines

To achieve almost 300 pounds over 30 years, I have to admit, my home life evolved around convenience! It had too! I was too tired most the time to do anything more than deal with the bare-essentials of living. While…

Wishing Bright Blessings

Lunar-O-Scope, 24 December

New Moon in Capricorn
24 December 2011
1:06pm EST

Grounding Practical Feelings

Welcome to the final NEW Moon of 2011! As we have just celebrated the Winter Solstice, it is now time to gather up initiations and embrace the…

A Woman’s Chi

Chi, or Life Force Energy, is thought of as the continuum that connects mind and body. It is the essence of life and vitalism that flows though our bodies. It is pure positive energy from Source that streams through our…

Special memoirs and tips for Holidays

We’re coming up to the end of another year, and boy what a year it has been! It is always my hope that in the middle of all the hoopla that surrounds us in the world today, we remember what…

Celebrating Your Feminine Essence

The sacredness of the feminine cycles is dead. Many women today breathe in challenge, frustration and aversion to the natural courses of their body, rather than reverence, celebration, appreciation and most importantly STILLNESS. Across the woman’s lifespan, her…

Divine Delay: it’s worth the wait…

It’s been weeks since my last blog as my life has been moving at warp speed rather than slowing down for the holidays as I’d expected it would. Along the way I’ve learned new lessons about what I’m calling “Divine…

Optimal Health, 3 of 13: Preparing – Professional Relationships

Do you work in an office of some type? If you’re self-employed – this applies to you too! How about all you net-workers out there? Are you constantly going to social events where you

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The Month of Capricorn, 2011-12

‘As Above, So Below’

22 December to 20 January

A MEDITATION FOR CAPRICORN ~John Jocelyn

The mind of a person strong in Capricorn is so searchingly scrutinizing, in a gaze incessantly turned inward, that, if at all negative, it inclines…

Engaging the Twitterverse – How Do You De-Stress?

Ask and the twitterverse will provide. Recently, I have seen a trend in mainstream magazines, newspapers and credible online news agencies using twitter as a source. What is good for mainstream media seemed to be good enough for me this…

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Optimal Health, 2 of 13: Preparing – Family/Friends

Back in September, 2009, I laughed until I almost cried when I read a New Your Time’s article “Are your friends making you fat?” (Click this link to read this article if you dare,…

Your Relationship with the Holidays

I was raised in a non-religious household with strong Christmas traditions. We were middle class, but every year somehow there was a mountain of presents under the tree and the house was loaded with lawn and roof ornaments, thousands of…

Exercise Your Intention and Discipline Your Mind – Practice Pure Focused Intentional Thought

Last night I was at a fundraiser for this awesome eco-positive documentary project called the Green Living Project (check them out at www .GreenLivingProject.com) and I conducted this little experiment on intention in my head. There was a raffle…

Lunar-O-Scope, 10 December

LUNAR Eclipse, FULL Moon in Gemini
10 December

Uniting in Reflection

Welcome a finalizing energy in the Gemini area of your life! Coupled by the Lunar Eclipse, think of this as an activator in your natal birth chart…

Tis the Season to be Jolly and Thankful

Happy Holidays and warm wishes to you, as we welcome in the 2011 holiday season! For many, this is a very difficult time. Memories that lay dormant (or at least in the back of our minds) suddenly come at us full

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To Be Rich Or To Be Poor – Defining Your Financial Identity

Whether we realize it or not, we all have a Financial Identity that is the gatekeeper of financial abundance flow. Financial Identity is not defined by what it is that you want (as most of us want the money in…

Exciting Full Moon Weekend!

Uranus direct, Full Moon Lunar Eclipse on Saturday, December 10 – OH MY!

Uranus, the planet of truth and unexpected changes of direction, releases a potent dose of energy in Aries, on the same day the Full Moon in Gemini,…

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On a personal note…

Grateful for Grammie

I appreciate everyone’s patience with me over the last few months as I fully focused upon my Dear Grammie’s journey that began her transit from this earthly realm. Her amazing Aquarius Spirit chose Thanksgiving Day, 24 Nov,…

The Low-Stress Holiday Baby Plan

For many, the holiday is a time of happiness, excitement and reunion but also sleep deprivation, family conflicts and tension. Many parents try to shield their baby from the stress and tension of the holidays but end up feeling overwhelmed…

Optimal Health, 1 of 13: Awareness! Step one to preparing myself to be more physically healthy.

My journey to gain then maintain optimal health officially started in 1993 just past my 33rd birthday. Step one of my physical path to become more healthy was becoming more aware that I had a weight problem to begin with. …

Your Relationship with the Inward Journey

I have felt inward and quiet for so many weeks straight now that it has affected my will to write. I have not written on any of the 3 blogs I contribute to in a month, not even my own!…

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Niche Schmiche!

What’s the big deal about finding your niche? It just sounds so limiting… Well, to most of the people I speak with, yes, it does.

Ironically, when I’m talking to someone who has already found their niche, it’s clear that…

Leave Your Fat Behind + Pay Me What I’m Worth

Aloha and welcome!

Yes, my home is on Hawai’i Big Island most of the time. While off-island, I travel to host retreats, workshops and seminars featuring the material in my book, Pay Me What I’m Worth and my…

Where is your Wabi-Sabi?

It is “Black Friday” an unofficial holiday that I do not participate in. This unofficial holiday seems to bring out the not so great aspects of personalities. People stand in lines, lose sleep… and wait for the unbelievable deal to…

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Sagittarius 2011

New Moon, Solar Eclipse in Sagittarius

25 November 1:10am, 1:20am EST

New IDEAS as Reflecting AIDES

Aim high for one of the more auspicious New Moons within this Zodiac Year, as we equally experience the initiations of a Solar Eclipse!…

Happy Thanksgiving

I just got back from over a week of events in Southern California, and I wanted to personally thank everyone for making me feel so welcome. Folks showed up that haven’t seen me in ten

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Minding Mercury REtrograde in The Archer’s Aims

“As one, one, always one.
So what do I have to do to get you to admit who is speaking?
Admit it and change everything!
This is your own voice echoing off the walls of God.”
~Rumi

Rx Begins: 2:19am…

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The Wisdom Of Your Current Emotional State

Self-awareness is critical in understanding what you manifest in your life. The root of all manifestation starts with our emotional state…. in other words, how we feel about a given subject or point of focus. The challenge for most of…

Got a Healing Hang-Over?

I’ve got a healing hang-over! Unlike the 70s super hit of a similar wording this hang-over isn’t so pleasant. I can hear you already asking, “What is a healing hang-over”? Well, it’s quite simple actually and not far from those…

The Month of Sagittarius, 2011

‘As Above, So Below’

22 November to 22 December

A MEDITATION FOR SAGITTARIUS ~John Jocelyn
Sagittarius promotes the sublimation of the soul by correlating the intellect with the Spirit-mind and, through this union and transmutation, a bridge is…

Mercury goes Exploring

Mercury About to be Directionally Inspired!

I like this as a creative alternative way of looking at what’s classically known as Mercury retrograde. On Thanksgiving Day Mercury the planet known as the Messenger of the Gods, and has dominion over…

HypnoArt: A Conscious Collective and Other News

After returning from my sojourn, I discovered the space I was sharing would no longer be available. I would, “Need to seek out new digs,” as they say. Filled with a bit of disappointment and balanced out with a…

Managing Holiday Stress

The holidays are upon us which means many of us will experience extra stress. Stress is no stranger to a mom, we often put ourselves last. The good thing is that stress can be relieved by engaging in self-care-activities. I…

Yoni Egg (Part 2)

Continuing with the yoni egg practice…once you have spent some time just “being” with your yoni egg, and have begun to move past some of the discomfort that may have aroused, it is time to move forward with your practice. …

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Mars in Virgo 2011

A Quick Word on The Pioneer…

Mars enters Virgo, 10 November, 11:15pm EST

Are you ready for some action where The Virgin is of service within your Zodiac Pie? You will now be seeing quite a bit of activity…

The REAL DEAL about 11/11/2011

Everyone is in the myriad of feeling today from the angelic, the “magical” to pondering sadness about what 11/11/2011 really means for the collective. While most people are caught up in the fancy date of 11/11/11, here is some hearty…

11 Things To Do 11/11/11 in LA

For those of you who do not know, there are many important things about a day such as today 11/11/11. It is the most important day to The Corduroy Appreciation Club . Why? Because the date pattern is…

Tips to get the birth experience you want (part 1)

Start educating yourself early on in your pregnancy about what normal birth is. It’s important to really look inside and give yourself time to find out what the best path is for you and your baby. Read more than just…

Lunar-O-Scope, Full Moon in Taurus

Releasing from the Core

It’s that time of the year to welcome a release of energy in the Taurus area of your life! The opportunity to uproot what is no longer necessary in your Taurus piece of the Zodiac Pie…

When is a good time to massage my baby?

A lot of parents in my infant massage groups ask “when is a good time to massage my baby?” This is a very good question and of course there is no simple or straightforward answer. Each baby is different in…

Full Moon in Taurus

Now You See It, Now You Don’t. Oh, Now You See It Again

11-11-11 – oh my!

Well the date is certainly interesting and the planetary energy this weekend definitely mirrors that. This Friday we have the full Moon in…

A Different Kind of Special

As visionaries, we often assume our idea is the only idea of its kind. We build excitement and energy around the belief that we’re going to be “first to market”, the first to make a difference in people’s lives, the…

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Word Ponder: OCCUPY WITHIN

“The goal of any esoteric work must be that of objectivity, first in our understanding of ourselves, and then, as out filters and programs are dislodged, of the world. A true esoteric teaching will, there fore, not only focus on…

What Do Cars and Negative Thoughts Have In Common?

Thoughts are like cars. Once you have a model/thought, you see it everywhere. Think about those days where nothing can seem to go right. The more you focus on “what can go wrong” and the negative, the more things seem…

Road Language! Rage Ignites the Integral Fire of Discomfort

One day, in the not so distant past, the same car cut me off 3 times across 3 lanes at 6:45 AM. I had a thought, one that was none to nice. I felt the upset displeasure in my stomach…

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Don’t fall into the fear tactics of the medical industry and inject yourself with mercury & formaldehyde. Be your own doctor and start learning how to prevent the common cold by eating and supplementing with vital food sources. As…

Word Ponder: GRATITUDE

“Gratitude is the vessel that we lift to the Gods that they may fill it with their wonder-gifts. If in all earnestness we foster the feeling of thankfulness, then gratitude, living devotion must be there to the invisible spiritual givers…

Your Relationship with Temptation

Laying here with a 102 fever watching re-runs of “30 Rock” on Netflix I got to thinking about temptation. It’s so easy to see temptation when its happening to a character on T.V. – much less easy to recognize it…

Science and Spirituality

This past weekend I was the keynote speaker at the Caiet ( Canadian Energy Psychology Conference ). Wow, what a change in the world. I can assure you that I have seen significant changes in my over 30 years of…

Your Relationship with the Cold and Flu Season

I thought I had avoided the bug that all of my clients, friends, and neighbors have been suffering with over the last month and was home free. WRONG. I’m in bed with a pot of tea, coconut water, and a…

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Everyone wants to cleanse at some point, but cleanses ONLY WORK when you are eating 100% plant based!!! With so many ways to cleanse it can be confusing if you are not familiar with the principles. For more info…

Friends, Clients & Confidentiality

I talk with a LOT of people in the course of checking references for our Professional Members in the HCC. Usually, I hear wonderful stories of how someone flew from Canada to West LA to work…

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Scorpio

Core Renewals

This New Moon in Scorpio brings our collective focus to acute instincts and intense imagination involving our core, as The Eagles innate gift of gaining scope within the life soars amongst us. The path of this Lunar…

Diving into the Deep – the Sun enters Scorpio

I have definitely started to feel it: the deepening. Being more secretive, maybe more moody, ruminating about things, people and places from the past that were in my life once but are no longer and feeling that bittersweet pinch in…

The Month of Scorpio, 2011

‘As Above, So Below’

23 October

22 November

A MEDITATION FOR SCORPIO

~John Jocelyn

The virtue of this sign, then, is not merely death and birth -it does hold the secret of both-…

You Are In Charge

I don’t think I can count the number of times I’ve heard women tell me, “My care provider won’t let me do that”! Please ladies, always remember that you are in charge! Your care provider works for you, which means…

Charmed Life and Loving Kindness

Many things have happened lately leading me to ponder the title of this article. Recently, a peer’s business was forced to close by the economic downturn. Though thoroughly developed, it was not sustainable in the economic climate. Instead of closing/disappearing without…

Surrender Your Wounds

It’s a strange phenomenon…in the world of Holistic or Integrative Healing there is this fear instinct to hold onto the things that cause us pain. We see what is holding us back but we sometimes aren’t willing to let go…

Rewriting Your Dreams

The recent IASD “Dreams in a Changing World” SoCal Regional Conference was not just informative for me — it was transformational. I had a significant experience in working with my own dreams in the workshop led by Bob Hoss.

A gestalt…

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Flu season is in full effect! Will you dose your body up with toxins to combat it? Or will you make a tonic that is loaded with phytonutrients, phytochemicals, vitamin c, amino acids, protein, active probiotics and more? Load…

As Above… So Your Health!

“A physician without a knowledge of astrology has no right to call himself a physician. There is one common flow, one common breathing, all things are in sympathy.”

“A physician cannot safely administer medicine if he is…

Your Relationship with Guidance

While washing my face just now I was suddenly guided to post this here. Hopefully it is for you.

“I am guided to the perfect people, places, and things to improve my health and well being. Others benefit as…

Healing – The Body, Mind, Spirit

True deep healing on all levels of our existence (body, mind, spirit) requires us to work through the dis-ease with another person(s). It’s an amazing thing but you can’t really heal completely on your own. It’s a shared experience and…

Happy Full Moon in Aries

The Sun, Saturn and Mercury are all in Libra fully illuminating the opposing Moon and we may feel a full on emotional breakthrough taking us forward into reaping what we’ve sown this year.

High energy…

More on Dreams: Questions, Answers and Awareness

According to Edgar Cayce, who accessed the Akashic Records for healing and counseling in the 1920s-30s, “Dreams are today’s answers to tomorrow’s questions.”

It was both surreal and inspiring to moderate the Beginning Dreamers panel at last weekend’s Int’l Assn.…

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The Father’s Voice: Importance of Infant Massage for Fathers

While working with families in their homes, I’ve noticed that fathers have a lot of questions but are tentative about their involvement in learning to massage their babies. This is due to many factors, but generally men are not taught…

Lunar-O-Scope, Full Moon in Aries, 2011

Seek to Understand

It’s that time of the year to RELEASE energy in the Aries area of your life! Now the collective’s emotions take direction in the sign that pioneers and sparks true beginnings as we begin another Waning Period.…

Being rough with love

“If love be rough with you, be rough with love. Prick love for pricking, and you beat love down.” - MERCUTIO, Romeo and Juliet

Don’t remember your Shakespeare? A quick translation: When loving becomes difficult, stay with…

Changing of the Seasons

Fall is here, and it’s time to let summer go…with it’s own rhythm and flow—an approach we all can and should learn from. That’s right, go with the ebb and flow, in this case the changing of the seasons, and…

Passionate Obsession – Venus in Scorpio

The planet of love, art and beauty, Venus, will go into the sign of sex, death and intensity, Scorpio, this Saturday and feelings of wanting to love deeply, longing to be loved intensely, and knowing there’s more to life than…

The Security Illusion

For many of us, our parents taught us at an early age to always save for a “rainy day”. There was this sense that hard times were inevitable and that the only way to stay safe (financially speaking) was to…

The Way: Journeys vs. Destinations

This month, Emilio Estevez’s terrific film THE WAY, starring his father Martin Sheen, opens around the US. I urge you to see this heartfelt yet believable tale of a father who mourns his grown son’s untimely death by fulfilling his…

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THOUGHTS ON REVOLUTION

Some may strongly disagree with me on this but that’s okay…in fact, it’s a good thing as challenging each other lovingly helps us all grow. isn’t that a cool American trait! In this moment hundreds of thousands of people…

Uncle!! I Surrender!

Are you tired of pushing the river…or trying to cram “your way” into existence? It is now time to defer to the Christ within to take care of the details. You see that Christ, Spirit, Universe “has overcome the world…

Word Ponder: SOLITUDE

No matter what zodiac signs, numbers and planets may be guiding us- taking time alone is a true gift to embrace within any life, in essence it is our true souls’ homework. When we choose to engage in our own…

Rita Mikkelsaar – Researcher and Advocate for Integrative Cancer Treatment

Rita Mikkelsaar is a pioneer in integrative cancer treatments! She worked at the first integrative cancer treatment center in Canada and was a researcher with the famous Dr. Rudy Falk in discovering the power of combination therapies to treat cancer.…

Julia Schopick – Author “Honest Medicine”

Julia Schopick is the author of “Honest Medicine”and an advocate for alternative holistic cancer treatments. She is a lucky woman. She lost her husband to cancer but she had an amazing enduring love that lasted for 25 years and is…

Frank Cuny – President, California Citizens for Health Freedom

Frank Cuny is a man with a mission! Frank has been an advocate for holistic and humane treatments for cancer nearly 40 years. He has been involved with the California congress and his work has effected your life directly through…

Dr. Nita Vallens – Therapist, Host, and Holistic Advocate

Dr. Nita Vallens is a powerhouse! She has led a crusade fighting for smart medicine and holistic health for over 20 year! She is an author, therapist, and the host of Inner Vision Radio. As a listener to Dr. Vallens…

Susan Moss – Author “Save Your Breast” and “Survive Cancer”

Susan Moss has an incredible story of healing her own cancer. She is an acclaimed artist turned cancer thriver (survivor) and author. Susan’s books “Keep Your Breast” and “Survive Cancer” are testaments to how an individual can beat the odds…

Waiting for Wisdom

It’s one of those in-between moments… You know, in the crunch between what was and what is yet-to-be. There are more results than yesterday but not quite as many as I want. Does that ever happen to you?

Realistically, we…

Wonders of Autumn

Fall officially began on September 22nd. I’m sure many of you don’t want to rush it, particularly if you live in cooler climates, but here we are now in Autumn, the time of Harvest.

We are nonetheless, wherever we live,…

Dr. Edward Hutton – Mercury Safe Dentistry

Edward F. Hutton, D.D.S. is a holistic dentist and a trained artist from Russia who has long practiced dental care in Manhattan, NY. He specializes in removing toxic mercury amalgams and he take s a whole body approach to dentistry.…

The Critical Mind Says It Can’t Be Easy!

Recently I had to take some of my own advice. I heard myself whining about how difficult it has been running this website on my own, looking for a marketing/sales manager, and still maintaining my private practice while starting…

Your Relationship with Money

I believe that the world would run smoothly, there would be no wars, no classism, no crime, no poverty, no problems with being able to afford shelter, food, and healthcare, if money simply never existed. Imagine, whatever your passion, you…

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Licorice Health Benefits

The health benefits of licorice root has been used for thousands years to treat a variety of aliments, including coughs, sore throats, food poisoning, and liver and stomach disorders. Indeed, this herb has been long…

Ginger Leylani Chapin – Conscious Lifestyles Radio

Ginger Leylani Chapin is an advocate for all things green and holistic! She is a fantastic lady with and incredible passion and she has the gift of loving the world deeply. She is a radio host and powerful voice for…

Lunar-O-Scope, New Moon in Libra, 27 Sept

New Understanding

This New Moon in Libra offers the opportunity for true forward motion since Mercury’s last Retrograde passage. This lunation equally brings initiations building from energies relating to Saturn, who has been slowly and surely requesting responsibility within The…

Life Loves ME!

Recently I heard a fantastic spiritual speaker, Jacob Glass, proclaim “Life loves ME”! It brought a huge smile to my face as I let those words bounce around inside of me. Life does love me. I’ve found myself using this…

Autumnal Equinox – Sun into Libra

Howdy Sparkling Travelers in Light and Love!

September 23 – Sun in Libra – Happy Autumnal Equinox!

September 26 -29- Sun and New Moon in Libra oppose Uranus in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn

Whew!!! – Whatever is happening this…

The Month of Libra, 2011

The Zodiac Month Ahead: Seeking to Understand

What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies, 23 September – 23 October.

A MEDITATION FOR LIBRA ~John Jocelyn

It is not enough to say Librans have

…

Listening – An Art

Listening, I believe, is not only an Art, but a invaluable tool of knowing. In my travels I get to have so many sharings and conversations with collages, friends, clients. In those moments, and quite often it is just a…

If It Doesn’t Feel Good To You, It’s Not Good For You

We often dismiss gut feelings because our brains are constantly trying to rationalize life. But guess what? Life is as much emotional as it is rationale. So dismissing emotions (whether good or bad) is dismissing one of your greatest tools…

Dr. Oz Investigates Arsenic in Apple Juice-WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

Apple juice made from apple concentrate is not just popular in juice boxes. Often used instead of refined sugar, apple juice is used to sweeten candy, cereals, snack bars and more. Despite its ubiquity in our country’s kitchens, most…

Circling for Personal Growth

Over the weekend, I was in Seattle celebrating my nephew Avi’s bar mitzvah. For those unfamiliar, a bar mitzvah is a Jewish ceremony at around age 13 that marks a boy’s transition into adulthood for purposes of participation in religious…

Star Profile: Mark Gregor, President, Madison D

One should not wonder why Mark Gregor is the expert when it comes to understanding what the masses innately respond to. Not everyone’s star guidance is guided 4 times over by the The Messenger Mercury. Coupled with the originality of…

Multiplicity, for Optimized Lifestyle?

*Photo by Niki Lyn

If there’s one thing a dominatrix knows about, it’s double lives. She’s usually got a double life, her clients have double lives. Me? I passed double, triple, quadruple lives and more, long ago.…

Dreams = Messages from Your Soul

I’ve been thinking a lot about dreams lately since I’m moderating a panel tomorrow for Beginning Dreamers (individuals and also therapists who want to begin working with dreams) at the International Association for the Study of Dreams SoCal Regional Conference…

Pluto Bringing Dark into the Light

Pluto rules that which is hidden, so look to this week and next for the reveal. Pluto going direct in Capricorn will bring into awareness some psychological catharsis, some secret that needs to be faced, some hidden mysterious fertile, sexual,…

Your Relationship with Weight Loss

Dig this; if the energy we are made of is infinite, then nothing can be added to or subtracted from it; therefore nothing can be lost. When you tell your body to lose weight, your inner wisdom says, “It’s impossible…

Stepping Into Time

Daughter of Grace
Put on the robes of quiet confidence.
Put on the robes of faith
I see you as beautiful, whole and pure
You are my daughter of grace.

I can’t say that I’m a huge sports buff, certainly not like my mother and sister. My mother watches every Yankee game usually twice, knowing stats, what team is in what place and the same goes for…

“Life has been your art. You have set yourself to music. Your days are your sonnets.” – Oscar Wilde

As human beings we are creative by nature. Perhaps you are sitting at your desk at work or home and shaking your head no. I have met many people through my HypnoArt Workshops that claim not to be creative. But…

I Am Whole! I Am Complete!

Every moment of every day we are given the opportunity to start over. Most of the time I don’t take that opportunity. I’m so entrenched in the anger or the drama of life that I don’t even see this…

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Returning to Work Made Easier..for you AND baby!

A friend of mine recently started going back to work after almost 2 months of maternity leave. And like my friend, many moms are both excited and hesitant to return. Here are some quick tips to help you (and your…

Gas, Colic, Reflux? Here is an all natural Solution!

Is your baby suffering from gas, colic, or reflux? I hear so many women saying how they have discussed these issues with their doctor only to be told things like: “It must be something your eating that is upsetting your…

Reflecting on 9/11 Under the Pisces Full Moon

“Be silent, like a fish.“ -Rumi

As we celebrate 2011’s Full Moon in Pisces, when the collective swims with the endless possibilities of The Fishes, we are equally in deep reflection of the 10th Anniversary of the fateful day of…

Cancer, Cancer, Cancer . . .

Every time I turn around I find another person, a friend, or neighbor or family member or friend of a friend who has or has had cancer.

So I went to the 39^th Annual Cancer Convention which is about the…

Full Moon in Pisces – September 11

September 11 – Full Moon in Pisces
All full Moons bring an opportunity to balance. This full Moon is in the sign of compassion, flow, gentle spiritual and artistic musing, Pisces, opposing the Sun in Virgo the sign of…

Where Does Your Soul Live?

Our eyes are often called the “windows” of our Soul. This sounds as if our Souls can be seen by looking into our eyes. But it also implies that our Souls live behind our eyes and are watching the world…

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, Full Moon in Pisces, 2011

Releasing Imagination

While the current energy of our Sun urges the cultivation of logic and fussing over details, the collective’s emotional focus points to the exact opposite, one of a sympathetic nature as we celebrate this months’ luminous light show…

Reason, Season or a Lifetime!

People come into your life for a reason, a season or a lifetime. When you know which one it is, you will know what to do for that person. When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is…

Who Are You Really: Body, Mind or Soul?

A quote by Madonna puts a new spin for me on the connection between our bodies, minds and souls: ”(Just) because I’ve taken my clothes off in public doesn’t mean I’ve revealed every inch of my soul.”

When we see…

Your Relationship with Relaxation

Probably because of the Puritan work ethic, people treat “relaxation” like it’s a dirty word. “If I work very very hard, get everything on my list done, then I can relax… but not too much… just for a little while.…

What You Push Against, Pushes Back

Most of humanity has existed in a culture built upon fighting the natural flow of life. We fight against each other, against war, against disease, against government, against nature, etc. And strangely enough (or not so strangely), in 30,000 years…

Irene & The Wedding

There are those times in our lives when making a decision involves a leap of faith, because we have no way of knowing what the consequences will be. This reality was brought home to me just this past week when…

Word Ponder: IMAGINATION

“The moon develops the imagination, as chemicals develop photographic images.” –Sheila Ballantyne

If you know your Moon Sign within your birthchart, you have one key that tells you how you allow imagination to flow within your life. Equally well known…

Identifying your INTERNAL & EXTERNAL stressors-WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

Are you experiencing headaches, lack of energy, loss of appetite, weight gain, weight loss? Identifying what your internal and external stressors are, are key to achieving total health in one’s life. If you are interested in setting up a…

Your Secret World

As a former dominatrix and a hypnotherapist, I’ve heard more than my fair share of confessions – the secret desires, fetishes and fears buried deep in the subconscious – undeniable but often repressed aspects of ourselves which gasp…

The Past Is Over. It Can’t Touch Me

Recently I heard a fantastic teacher share the phrase, “The past is over. It can’t touch me.” This resonated quite powerfully with me. I’ve been learning the deeper meaning of forgiveness and recognizing the freedom that comes from letting…

Playing it SAFE vs. Playing it SMART…

There is a step between “playing it safe” and playing it smart. In baseball, it’s the question of when to leave first base to get home. In the terminology of one of my favorite authors, LUNAR-O-SCOPE
NEW Moon in Virgo
28 August

Feeling Purity

This New Moon in Virgo brings forth a peaceful energy to unfold as Venus is close by to make sure our initiations run smoothly. However the Virgin’s purity affects you, find…

Your Relationship with Death

No matter our life experience, beliefs, or social status, we ALL have one thing in common: mortality. So far as I know, we’re all gonna die some day. This basic truth of existence makes many people uncomfortable and they don’t…

Astro Bite for Week of August 29, 2011

Week of August 29

With Mercury going direct last Friday and the New Moon in Virgo on Sunday this week will bring the relief and release that comes from some completion, yay! Add that to the tentative feeling that…

Stop Reading The Nutrition Facts! Start Reading The Ingredients!- WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

There is such a HUGE misconception about how we see our food. We have gotten so caught up in fat free this, sugar free that, low carb there, and calories no where. Because of this craze we have reached…

It Takes Courage

Courage is: Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Also suggests a quality of temperament enabling one to hold one’s own or keep up one’s morale when opposed or threatened.

Why is it that…

Useful Anger – How to turn the energy of anger into your good

Sometimes it’s good to be angry! As a therapist I find myself often helping people to deal with their anger. They either hide it deep within themselves because they’re afraid of what might happen if they express it, or how…

Daddy’s Little Girl

So here we are at the end of August where everyone is still celebrating weddings and end of summer parties. Many a hotel is booked for events, and many a hotel is quite happy about it! Of course I guess…

Biomagnetism with Moses Durazo

Biomagnetic practitioner Moses Durazo was a featured practitioner at one of our mixers.
The theory behind Biomagnetism is to adjust and correct pH balance in our system so that pathogens, dysfunctions, and toxins and diseases can be eliminated. …

Financial Phobia – The Silent Killer

Believe it or not, money is not the root of all evil… but many of us still hold on to that belief as we also look to co-create greater financial abundance in our lives. Money (like any other inanimate thing…

The Month of Virgo, 2011

The Zodiac Month Ahead:

Organizing the System
What we all can expect from the forecast of our planetary skies,

23 August – 23 September.

A Meditation for Virgo ~John Jocelyn
Only when Virgo’s love of cleanliness reaches…

HEALTHY LIVING TIPS W/ FRANK TORTORICI via GARY NULL SUPPORT GROUP SO CAL-WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

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Back to School Time

The Week of August 22, 2011

The Sun moves into the sign of Virgo and we begin to think of the harvest of the crop that this summer brought forth. This a time of reaping what we’ve sown and organizing…

From Dominatrix to Mom-inatrix?

Hello dear readers!

One of my personal mottos is “Multiplicity, for Optimized Lifestyle.” For me that means, if we can manage to live out as many dreams, life threads, paths as possible, then we can maximize our one human lifetime. That’s…

Word Ponder: FORGIVENESS

“Known as the voice of the people, Frog is the communicator who assists us in our transformations.” ~Native American Saying

Just what in the world do FROGS and FORGIVENESS have in common? Well, for starters, our ancestors have always known…

Is Money Really a Factor in Wellness and Exercise?

Priorities and permission weigh in heavy on both the topics of wellness and exercise. Many times people are just not ready to take the next step, or don’t feel worthy, or just can’t take the time. I know many people…

Your Relationship with T.C.B.

Taking care of business has been the surprising theme of my summer. Usually my clients vacate June – August, and since I was never an “idea person” my summers were slow and lazy. So, this year I thought I’d have…

What’s Your Frequency?

Back in the late 1960s, people who were metaphysical or at least unto astrology would ask others “What’s your sign?” to get a sense of one’s personality, interests and attitudes. Our astrological sun signs — as well as our moon…

Muscle Memory and a Near Death Experience

I had an interesting experience today. I’ve been having a problem with my lower back for a few months now and I’m doing some body-work, Rolfing to be specific with the awesome Lynn Cohn, as a way to help me…

Urban Farms & Vigilante Gardening

Why Urban Farms Will Save the Economy and Lives

by Karen Childers, first posted on Integrative Nutrition Blog

We are living in uncertain times–news of economic woes, rising obesity rates, and chronic disease splash headlines daily.…

A Sense of the Divine!

Are you missing a sense of the Divine in life? Do you stop to notice the wonder of the gifts placed in front of you?

I love to walk and because I am not zooming by in the car…

Secret Council

When waiting in line to check out at the market, do you sometimes see people talking on their cell phones from the time they get in the line until they leave the store? They fail to even notice the…

Take A Hike!

As I was preparing for my Omega Workshop this summer, I’ve been reminded of how many of our loved ones now in Spirit had a hand in showing us the beauty of Nature. As I discuss in my book “Medium’s…

Weekly Astro Bite

August 14 – Full Moon in Aquarius
This Moon brings thoughts of integrating the personal love affair into integration with society and sharing the love. A costume experience shared with the community, remembering and valuing a sense of playing…

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The answer to cancer has been known for many years!Vitamin B17 was the subject of great controversy over 20 years ago when some of the world’s top scientists claimed that when consumed, the components…

Word Ponder: CHALLENGES

CHALLENGES

We all face them. Our present Mercury Retrograde may be bringing them forward more than we would like to see. Yet, life would not be complete without this word that seemingly in the end, truly does make us stronger.…

You Change The World By Starting A New Conversation

How we think about the things that happen to us in the world affect everything! All of our experiences are recorded in our subconscious mind and our consciousness looks at these past experiences and judges them as being positive or…

One child or two?

People love to ask couples when they plan on having children. Once a couple has a child those same people tend to ask when they plan to have the next. Society seems to advertise the all American nuclear family as…

Don’t Judge The Book By Its Cover

I recently had a session with family and friends of nine people. I have always loved the family dynamic, quite literally something I have always been conscious of as an honored privilege to be a part of. The precious moments…

Your Relationship with Freedom

This is a big blog because I’m spending the week in Texas and everything is bigger down here!

By 6 months old I chose my own outfits. Also by 6 months old, my family and I accompanied my father on…

Living In Trust to Heal Doubt and Fear

The world seems to be on an emotional rollercoaster between Doubt, Fear and Trust on this 11th day of August, 2011, one month before the 10th anniversary of 9/11/01. So far, Fear’s grabbed the driver’s seat and Doubt is navigating…

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, FULL Moon in Aquarius, 13 August

Aquarius and its ruler Uranus, stand for and bring “all things new,” so that “old things are passed away.”

~John Jocelyn

Emotional Progress

Whilst our Sun desires to take center stage in Leo alongside Venus and Mercury,…

The Hummingbird and I…

I was doing my (very) old-school green thing the other day, hanging out the laundry, and watching a hummingbird in the yard.

So often I feel as if I have too-much-to-do too-much-of-the-time, don’t you? Well, watching this hummingbird made me…

Knowing Your Boundaries

Do you ever find yourself just making due because it seems easier than saying something? Do you get frustrated after a while of seemingly “compromising”? Have you ever taken an exercise class where the instructor tells you to do something…

In-Home Infant Massage vs. In-Class Infant Massage: Which is better?

Some parents ask me “Which is better, learning how to massage my baby at home or learning in a classroom setting with other adults and babies?” This all depends on the temperament of your baby and your own unique learning…

Word Ponder: STILLNESS

STILLNESS

Stillness may far and large be one of the most under utilized words used to describe our habits and routines today. Yet, if humanity got really intimate with this action, it very well may, save the whole human race…

Start With Happy

Most of the world functions from the belief that once you get what you seek, then happiness will follow. But after 25 years of Oprah and best-selling Spiritual Guru books, those of us living in Western Society no longer have…

The Love For Dogs

At times, people come to me to see if I can connect them with their beloved dogs or kitties that have crossed over. I’m sort of known to be a medium who animals come to. Indeed, I’ve had many types…

Word Ponder: LISTEN

“Be silent, like a fish.“ ~Rumi

Under the current Mercury Retrograde presence that has started off in Virgo, let’s journey to the opposite side of the Zodiac Wheel to Pisces. One skill that is ultimately necessary under The Tricksters’ backwards…

Recipe for Lost Items

Last Friday, I received a call. A peculiar/curious call. Someone was interested in using my services as a hypnotherapist to find a lost item. I have worked with individuals on a variety of topics some may seem unusual to others…

Trust

What does it mean to trust God, the Universe, Spirit? When it comes to healing it means trusting that you will heal…in fact, some people even say trusting that you are healed already; even when the physical evidence proves contrary.…

My BIG question for Michelle Obama’s BIG Plan To Feed AMERICA- WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

MICHELLE OBAMA AND LETS MOVE RECENTLY ANNOUNCED THEIR CAMPAIGN TO FEED ALL OF AMERICA WITH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. USING CORPORATE SHOPPING CHAINS LIKE WALL MART, KMART ETC EVERY AMERICAN WILL HAVE ACCESS TO FRUITS AND VEGGIES. THE BIG QUESTION…

Change is Good!

Let’s Get Real: We’ve heard it over and over again. The only constant is change. Change is Good! When you are through changing, you are through. The key is seeing change as an opportunity for growth. We can nod our…

Spiritual House Cleaning

What does it mean to get your spiritual “house in order”? If you accept the premise that we are spiritual beings having a physical experience then this is a prime concern. You yourself are the “house” and what goes on…

Being Mindful Under Mercury Retrograde

Mercury REtrograde, 02 to 26 August, 2011

Retrograde: Any planet’s reverse movement which results in an opposite direction to that of the Earth’s orbit around the Sun, or of the Moon around the Earth.

Known as the Trickster, Mercury lives…

LUNAR-O-SCOPE, NEW Moon in LEO, 30 July

REviewing Benevolence

TIME to bring all anew to the area of life where The Lion reigns in your Zodiac Pie! A fresh start in Leo promises generous and confident energies you definitely don’t want to miss-out on. Yet, it is…

Mercury Retrograde in Virgo

Can’t you just feel it – there starts to be an urgency and feel of change and an increase in daily activity – (drum roll please) yes, it’s Mercury Retrograde!

Officially beginning August 3 Mercury will make an apparent backwards…

Friends…

I recently received an email from Pam, a friend I have known for many years. Pam said that she keeps some of the stories I’ve shared with her over the years in a journal. She talked about when she or…

Word Ponder: LOVE

“Love is like oxygen; you can’t live without it.” –Lee Roupas

It’s not just about Valentine’s Day. LOVE is welcomed all 364 days of the year. When we think about Love, all sorts of ideas can come to mind. Our…

Your Relationship with Terrorists

I would guess that most of you reading this blog don’t have any terrorist friends. I assume that if I asked if you personally knew any terrorists you’d say, “NO!”

Yet, I’ve often heard my friends and clients say things…

Star Profile | Create Your Health | Founder: Peter Bedard

As the Stars aligned upon 07 February 1967, Peter Albert Bedard knew this was the planetary path and name that he could embody to live out his soul’s agreement under. Couple the sun sign of Aquarius with the karmic path…

SPIRULINA…The best SUPERFOOD money can buy!!-WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

Spirulina contains an unusually high amount of protein, between 55% and 77% by dry weight, depending upon the source. It is a complete protein,[citation needed] containing all essential amino acids, though with reduced amounts of methionine, cysteine, and lysine…

All About Location

It’s no secret that location is a critical factor in the success of a traditional “brick and mortar” business. You would never want to set up a fishing shop in the middle of the dessert or a surf shop in…

Law of Attraction #1: Where the Law of Attraction meets the Law of Action

Because I travel in holistic circles, I hear quite a bit about the “law of attraction.” I hear far less about the “law of action.”

In Texas, they would question if you might be “All hat and no cattle.” Another…

The Nun and The Priest

Most people who commonly check out my website and know my work; know I travel a great deal. Since I travel quite a bit I prefer to drive; especially around the Northeast, and quite honestly I love it. It always…

Simple, Healthy Meals in Less Time- 5 Tips

I’m often asked what are the best ways to make healthy meals, but spend less time in the kitchen. While it’s fun for some people to cook a fancy meal every once in a while, it’s not too practical…

Your relationship with “Negative” Energy

I hear a lot of talk about negative energy these days, and what to do about energy vampires, negative people, & bad vibrations. I’d like to introduce you to a different perspective in hopes that it will allay your fears…

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Near Death Experience

Recently I was asked to share about my Near Death Experience at an awesome spiritual organization called Project Service LA. They record their services and you can watch it all by clicking on this link - http://www.livestream.com/projectservicela/video?clipId=pla_7edf0722-e921-46e1-b94a-9b5d0f2cff9a. My…

Garden of Love

Most everyone knows my love for nature and what a significant a role it plays in our lives. I often talk about how the seasons are a reflection of our lives, and quite honestly how the seasons mirror how we…

Using Your Voice: Becoming Comfortable with Public Speaking

Hypnosis is a great tool to assist in developing confidence and overcoming the fear of public speaking. We live in a society that rewards extroverted behavior. Public speaking can be scary and intimidating. It is estimated that 75% of Americans…

THE DISAPPEARING MALE

The Disappearing Male is about one of the most important, and least publicized, issues facing the human species: the toxic threat to the male reproductive system.

The last few decades have seen steady and dramatic increases in the incidence…

To Infant Massage or Not to Infant Massage: That is the Question!

A lot of parents ask me “When is the best time to give my baby a massage?” Here are a few simple guidelines for when to massage and when to wait for a better time:
1. Use infant massage…

Stress relieving activities

We all experience stress but as a mom I think there are unique stressors to the job. Sometimes we get so wrapped up in everyone else’s needs and completing all the items on our to do list that we forget…

Venus Opposing Pluto

July 7 – 10 – Venus in Cancer opposing Pluto in Capricorn and squaring Uranus in Aries Thursday through Saturday, then Sunday Uranus goes retrograde.

Two words, Casey Anthony. That is Venus, the planet of love, women, art, and beauty…

Eating for Energy

You’ve probably heard it before – “it’s all about energy.”

Everything you take in whether physically, emotionally, or mentally either boosts or depletes your energy. And if you’re like so many other women,…

GENETICALLY MODIFIED SALMON AKA FRANKENFISH TURNED DOWN !!!- WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

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Hypnobabie Childbirth Education

As a doula I have seen women use numerous childbirth education methods. Years of observation and assisting these women, led me to the conclusion that Hypnobabies Childbirth Education by far is the most successful for women to have an empowering,…

Meditate like his Holiness

“Sleep is the best meditation.” – Dalai Lama

THE MAN of meditation said this. Many of us consciously set time aside from schedule to meditate. Perhaps even seeking someone to guide us in. But may find frustration and exhaustion when…

Healing Current Lives Through Our Past Lives

Do you struggle with issues that don’t get resolved no matter what emotional &/or physical healing methods you try? Do you sometimes feel they’re connected to experiences you’ve had in a past life?

If so, you’re not alone. Millions of…

On Being Unique

As visionaries, we leaders and entrepreneurs often assume our idea is the only idea of its kind. We build excitement and energy around the belief that we’re going to be “first to market”, the first to make a difference in…

Your Relationship with The Spoken Word

Answer this honestly; do you say things that squash your own power or try to control another? No? See if any of the below statements sound familiar:

1. I’ll never be able to do that right.
2. He should…

Archery Lessons in Texas

What does archery have to do with it?

While I was in Texas visiting our national Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) members in Austin and San Antonio (and points in between), I enjoyed experiencing, firsthand, the similarities and differences in…

HOUSE CUTS FDA BUDGET BY $285 MILLION! NO FOOD SAFETY ACT!-WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

House Cuts FDA Budget by $285 Million!
June 21, 2011
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And with that budget hit, the so-called “food safety” law can’t be implemented—and no money to approve Frankenfish! This is huge!

Last week…

Zen and the Art of Personal Maintenance

Recently, I was speaking to an acquaintance. We often talk about art events, movies, and sales. Her health insurance covers massage, $18 co-pay – 20 massages a year. As we were speaking she started to say, “Well, I don’t……

Summer 2011 Astrological Updates

Astrological Update Summer 2011

June 21 – The Sun moves into the sign of Cancer
It’s the Summer Solstice for those of us in the north. This can be a very pleasant day with the Sun the source of…

Your Relationship with God – Part 2

Howdy! Before reading this blog, do the exercise: “Draw your relationship with God” from Part 1 of the series and then come back and read on.

Ok, so you drew your picture. Did it turn out how you imagined? What…

DIET SODA MAKES YOU FAT!- WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

Beware of fake sweeteners! The chemicals that are pumped into regular ,diet soft drinks and juices will increase your risk of diabetes and obesity. STAY AWAY FROM THESE MAN MADE FOODS!

Awakening

Awakening

Every day I find myself deepening into my understanding of what it means to be awake. On one level it sounds silly to think that you’re asleep, after all, your eyes are open and you’re reading this aren’t you?…

“I Do”

I find it ironic that we make detailed list of all the things we demand in a “Life Partner”, but when it comes to choosing a “Business Partner” we settle for little more than a shared vague vision before we’re…

Lightening the Saturn Load

Lightening the Saturn Load
The planet Saturn is going direct in motion today and in my book that is something to take note of!
Saturn is best known as the planet of hardship and all scary words that…

“When you say ‘yes’ to others, make sure you are not saying ‘no’ to yourself.” -Paulo Coehlo

One of many ways to de-stress your life is to determine the difference between sacrifice and compromise. When in a relationship, whether it is romantic, familial or business we may find ourselves saying, “yes” to something, which in actuality is…

Your Relationship with God – Part 1

Don’t worry, this blog is not about God. I’m passing on the best exercise I’ve ever done that illustrates your private personal RELATIONSHIP with whatever God is to you.

1. Grab a piece of blank paper and pencil.
2.…

GUESS WHAT’S IN McDONALD’S CHICKEN NUGGETS …IT’S NOT CHICKEN!- WWW.FRANKTORTORICI.COM

The Golden Arch’s represent a lot of things to a lot of different people. Sometimes Mc’Donalds is referred to as Mickey D’s other times its known as McDeath. This video will explain to you why you should not even…

Yoni Egg Practice (Part 1)

Next, we explore the Yoni Egg. The yoni egg is a small egg-shaped device, varying in size, made out of various forms of crystals—more commonly jade, also in obsidian or rose quartz. The egg magnifies the yoni practices in numerous…

Yoga for your Yoni (part 3)

Let’s continue with the next phase of our Yoni yoga!

What we have been working on is our short squeezes—squeezing as many times as we can per minute, and working towards doing more per minute. This next week, try to…

Yoga for your Yoni (part 2)

Last month we discussed the divine, physiological and sexual importance of Yoni strength and the wonderful benefits of sexual alchemy and yoni yoga—working the most sacred muscles in the female body, the vaginal wall and pelvic floor muscles. Now, its…

Yoga for your Yoni

First, a note of gratitude to Spirit Halima, with the Cosmic Womb, for the guidance and instruction her work and training contributed to the creation of the Yoga for your Yoni series.

Many women invest time, energy and money on…

Holistic solutions for healing colds and flus

There is so much confusion about what to do when you get a cold or flu and how to prevent getting sick in the first place. This Special Edition of Create Your Health was created to give you answers! We…

Arguing Around Baby: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Many friends who recently had babies confide in me “we argue around our 6 week old baby, but she doesn’t understand what we’re saying, right?”

The Good: When you’re arguing with your partner, your baby has no idea WHAT you…

What I Learned about Business from… Computer Solitaire?!

I have a guilty pleasure… I play computer solitaire. When I need a break from concentrating on the task at hand, it’s just a too-easy way to step aside and re-focus.

While it’s an exaggeration that I’ve learned everything I…

Why Encapsulate Your Placenta?

“Baby blues” is a common occurrence – 80% of mothers experience it in the first days and weeks after giving birth. Because it is so common, nothing is typically done about it until it worsens into a diagnosis of postpartum…

Let’s Talk About Sex

Let’s Talk About Sex

Funny how in our culture we sexualize almost everything, from the way we dress to popular music to advertising and everything in between. And yet, most of us feel incredibly uncomfortable speaking about it. Studies have…

Want to improve stamina, clarity, sex drive?….Cordyceps Mushrooms

Cordyceps are found at high altitudes of the Himalyan Mountains in Nepal and are harvested at thre mycelium stage of growth. Cordyceps are traditionally used in Chinese medcine for building immunity, lung purification, increased libido and an energy boost.

Children’s Boundaries

I have been noticing a quality in my daughter that I absolutely adore; it’s her independence and ability to use her own boundaries. I have observed that if she wants to hug someone she will, if she doesn’t want to…

The Path of Self-Healing: The Spontaneous Healing of Belief

Recently I was part of a group of healers who came together in a group for the purpose of healing ourselves. The group was facilitated by Shamanic Energy Healer, James Hyman, and involved a Kidney Cleanse with herbs, tonics, soups…

Circles in the Workplace

I recently came across an article written by Martha Finney, an author of more than 13 books on the American workplace and an employee engagement consultant for companies such as Hewlett-Packard, Starwood Resorts, AOL, Yahoo and Disney. Her words substantiate…

Pharmacy Continuing Education

Okay, it’s that time of the year again. It’s time to renew my pharmacy license. Every two years pharmacists must have 30 units of continuing education (CE) completed. That is necessary to ensure that the pharmacists stay current on new…

Mischievious Magical Gemini

Mischievous and Magical Gemini

The first week of June is an interesting energetic shift with lots of potential for growth and change. We see an abundant amount of new awareness and lots of movement towards grounding the progress that’s been…

Raw Milk to be Shipped Across State Lines

Check out Frank’s latest Video Blog posting…

Affirmations

In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole and complete. I am always Divinely protected and guided. It is safe for me to look within myself. It is safe for me to look within my past.…

Denial Can Be Deadly

I like to think of myself as being a fairly healthy guy. I eat right, exercise regularly, don’t smoke… drink only the best wine LOL But earlier this month I found myself being rushed into an emergency room with severe…

Clearing Chakras with Akashic Energy

Many people work with chakras to balance physical, mental, emotional and spiritual energy. One way of measuring chakra flow is through dowsing with pendulums.

I recently spoke about the Akashic Records to the Valley of the Dowsers Society (Canoga Park…

Eating Healthy When Dining Out

by Holly Gonzalez

Cooking is one of my favorite things in the world. I love the whole process, from washing and chopping the veggies, to sautéing, blending, baking, and grilling, to putting it all together and finally eating! Ok,…

Regulating Stress Through Diet

When I chose to be a vegetarian at the age of seven, my mother made it contingent on the fact that I was able to feed myself and eat healthy. With my mother’s guidance I was able to avoid becoming…

West Hollywood Mixer: Cancelled! Come to our East Side mixer the following week!

December 6th, 2011 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Cancelled! Join us the next Tuesday at the House of Intuition!

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Infant Sleep Part II by Chai B. Benson

In the last post I talked about infant sleep and gave a couple of tips to consider. Here are some more considerations while you’re starting your baby on a routine:

3. What is a normal sleep schedule for my unique…

Your Relationship with Lying

Recently while visiting my brother & his family I was disturbed by the gentle undercurrent of deception in an otherwise loving home. I recalled with ease that same undercurrent of “polite deception” in our house growing up. Which, just like…

Sometimes I forget

Sometimes I forget that life is supposed to be beautiful and fun. I have a habit of getting busy and focusing on all the pain, suffering, and sadness around me. I let my mind settle on the habit of lack…

East Side, House of Intuition: “Bring in the Light”, Sharing your light with the world

December 13th, 2011 – 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

We had a fantastic time at the November mixers with over 40 people in attendance!

We have the awesome Dianne Rini, Andrea Schully, Sharon Munatones all helping you tune in and…

Long Beach Mixer: “Meet Your Holistic Practitioner”

October 18th, 2011 – 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm

We are at our regular home in Long Beach, the fantastic We Be Well health and wellness center. This mixer is a co-venture with TheButterflyGuide.com and it…

A Little White Dog

In my neighborhood, there is this little white dog with three legs. He is unaware of the fact that he has three; he is constantly trying to dig or go in the direction that his missing leg is. Smiling and…

Creating Family – The salt to your pepper

One of the most important things I have learned in life is to create a family from friends that compliment you. This doesn’t mean looking for people to tell you how awesome you are, but looking for the salt to…

“Slow down and everything you are chasing will come around and catch you.” ~John De Paola

I have found this saying to be very true in my life. In my dating days, when friends would lament regarding not being able to “Catch the one”, whether female or male, I would say, “Think of dating like trying…

Tension is who you think you should be. Relaxation is who you are. ~Chinese Proverb.

I found this proverb to be quite true. A lot of times, tension, stress and anxiety circulates around feelings of inadequacy, the feeling of being less than. True relaxation occurs when you get in touch with your inner self, giving…

Giving in…

For me, these past few weeks have been about giving and I don’t seem to be the only one. Last week I facilitated and organized an event for “Voices From Chornobyl” a theatre piece to create awareness regarding the long…

Detox, Heart Beats, and Global Healing

This week has been rather hectic, in a way kind of like one of those films that tell parallel stories of multiple characters (think Singles, American Graffiti, and Short Cuts). I am sure there are more, but they evade my…

Simplicity and Relaxation

Just because we live in a consumer based society does not mean mean we cannot take meaningful moments out of our day, or life that are simple and pleasant. Our subconscious desires down time, as well as appreciation time whether…

Focus on Healing

So much has happened in the last year. It’s as if time has sped up. When looking back in my calendar from February 2010 I see that I have participated in 30 events, from facilitating to organizing. This does not…

Thoughts for Japan

Our hearts and our thoughts go out to our brothers and sisters in Japan regarding the tsunami and earthquake. We must take a moment to marvel at the preparedness of the country, its infrastructure and architecture. In an event such…

“For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.” -Ralph Waldo Emerson

A few months ago, something happened in which I felt hurt, angered and betrayed. Generally, I am a person that gets over transgressions easily knowing that they are not meant as a personal attacks and usually stem from a place…

A Holiday Circle

My brother married a woman who takes her Judaism fairly seriously. So when over the spring break, I took my two girls to visit my brother’s family in Seattle, he planned to host a Passover Seder with a few other…

“Human beings must have action; and they will make it if they cannot find it.” – Albert Einstein

The world has changed quickly and directly right in front of our eyes. Growing up, I remember my family’s first cordless phone. It was beige and it had brown fake wood paneling on the back of the phone and on…

Circle Personae

Something interesting happens to particularly gregarious or talkative people when they hold the talking piece. Well, at least that’s what I’ve noticed.

They are two men in my family who are always the center of attention at any gathering, whether…

“How far that little candle throws his beams! So shines a good deed in a naughty world.” ~William Shakespeare, Merchant of Venice

I feel the need to quote today and to utilize candle imagery as well. Last weekend was my weekend to extend beyond self, to engage others and assist them through providing guided imagery journeys and an event to engage in…

A Reflection on Council 1 Training

At the end of February I led an Introduction to Council weekend at The Ojai Foundation. “Council” is the circle practice that is at the heart of my business venture and my work in the schools, and the weekend was…

“I am good at everything I do…

Because I don’t do anything I am not good at.” For years and years, that was my mantra… scared and frightened to go outside of what I knew I was good at. Visually, photography and cinematography and color combinations, I…

Are we just voyeuristic?

Yesterday I was listening to “This American Life,” one of my favorite radio shows, and there was a story about a popular national television program from the 1950s called “This is Your Life.” On that show, an unsuspecting guest would…

Love and Sex in Los Angeles Just Another Job

The topic that has been circulating for the past few days is that Valentine’s Day is approaching. Whether you are a fan of the day of love’s celebration or a staunch anti-Vday person, one thing is for sure… you are…

Why Storytelling in the Business Context?

Storytelling is at the heart of my circle practice. I don’t mean storytelling in the sense of fairy tales or fantasies or fictional accounts, but the tales of our real life experiences. When facilitating a circle, I help people tap…

BLOG ENTRY

I’ve started and stopped writing at least 5 blog entries for this week. What is the message I wish to convey? Am I being too personal? What would you (the reader) want to read about?

While you are reading this,…

A Valentines Day Circle

click here for info. about a healing workshop in ojai feb. 25-27

Sunday I gathered a group for a circle centered on the theme of love in honor of that oh-so-loaded-holiday, Valentines Day. While people entered, I asked

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Welcome to Worry World

Growing up I lived in Worry World – This was the make believe land my mother created without knowing. As I tell my clients, fear is fantasy and worrying is just using the dark side of your imagination. Even when…

Listening

Listening is one of the basic secrets of achieving spiritual and mental health. Listening means passivity. Listening means receptivity.

Listening means forgetting yourself completely. Only when you forget yourself can you listen… and only when you listen attentively

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The Healing Circle

How can a circle be healing? The practice I employ in my work derives its roots from native traditions worldwide. All of our ancestors once sat around a communal fire and shared stories of import in their lives. “Oki

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An Important “Meeting”

I’ve been hosting a circle in my home for several years and one of my favorite prompts (the question I put out to which people in the circle respond) is “Talk about an important meeting in your life.” What’s

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LAUSD 5th Grade

This morning I held a circle with 5th graders at an inner city school in Los Angeles Unified School District. After the mostly Latino and Korean students pushed their desks to the side to make room to form a

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Design Firm

Yesterday I facilitated a circle with the principals of a design firm and their client who are currently in negotiations over the structure of their working relationship. The firm’s principal informed me that in exchange for designing and hosting a…

Mercury Direct

Mercury the planet of communication and travel has been moving forward now since Saturday, after retrograding March 30, and with the on rush of people, places, things and opportunities that have come up for me, this is the…

Imagineering

Tuesday, April 5, Neptune went into Pisces and the first thing I found myself doing was sitting in a three day hypnosis seminar. Neptune is of course all about hypnosis, dreams ad

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Mercury Retrograde March 30 – April 23

Hello Dear Friends,

Happy Mercury retrograde in hot and fiery Aries until April 23! If you are feeling a little irritable, impatient, frazzled or generally uncomfortable it may be because

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Spring Equinox

Uranus, the planet of CHANGE has moved into Aries the sign of new beginnings and has made a grand entrance onto the world stage, March 13 to be exact. Words seem insignificant and trite in light of the astonishing energy…

Resistance is Futile

How about those Libyans? I am always fascinated, as you will see, by looking at the world news and how it reflects the astrological weather at the time, how our history plays out in human terms, the cosmic dance of…

Can you feel the shift?

How about those Egyptians!! How can words possibly convey the congratulations that are in order for a mostly bloodless revolution – giving us the most dramatic example to date of the power

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Honesty – a breath of fresh air

February 18 – Sun in Aquarius, full Moon in Leo

That wonderful time when the lunar tide waxes and washes us in an inspired urge to join creative forces with like-minded neighbors and friends to bring in a wave of…

For What It’s Worth

What I love the most about the latest Ophiuchus, new astrological sign, drama is the opportunity for each of us to think of ourselves differently.

What a mind blowing experience to think, all of a sudden about being a Leo…

Yes – You’re still a Picses!

Every couple of years the Ophiuchus story gets trotted out, but never before has it gained such a wave of attention and caused such debate! It’s exciting to me because it shows just how interested in astrology everyone really is.…

Anticipation

January 8 – 17 – Venus into Sagittarius, Mercury into Capricorn and then Mars into Aquarius

A new art form, an expansive creative endeavor, a new love affair and adventure, thinking about how to organize the upcoming year with a…

On the Brink of a New Year

Tuesday is the Sun in Capricorn and Moon coming together to form a new Moon and Solar Eclipse and the timing is so perfect for really supporting the idea of New Year’s resolutions. New Years resolutions this year have a…

Are You Thinking the Thought or is the Thought Thinking YOU?

This “between the holidays” week Mercury the planet of the mind and communication will go direct in motion and that event brings to my mind an alternate belief system I find fascinating and will be exploring throughout the year.

We…

Hello!

Hello! Stephanie Jones here.

I’m an astrologer and I’d like to share some musings with you throughout this upcoming year. First let me tell you, I felt really unsafe as a kid, as I’m sure a lot of us did, …

Got Residue?

I’ve been working through some long standing issues of lower back and hip pain and I’m becoming more and more aware through the healing process that this pain is a manifestation of my past feelings and hurts. It’s remarkable…

Close to Death Experiences & Being Angry with God

I’ve had a few experiences in my life when I was told that I wouldn’t have survived if I had not received (Western) medical help. The most recent close to death experience came when I was living in Mexico

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What’s Your Story?

Lately I’ve been becoming more and more aware of my “story” and I don’t like it. There is the story about why I’m single and what the dating world is like, the story of my not being able to

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Is Sacrifice the Meaning of Love?

Recently I had a conversation with a friend of a friend who claimed that love is sacrifice. I found that to be upsetting from the very beginning of the conversation and I’d like to share some thoughts with you

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Disaster, Tragedy, and Love

There is a love in my heart; for in this moment I’m releasing the empathy and pain I’m feeling for all those suffering around the world. At this time of great human strife where governments are forgetting that they

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Words, Words, Words

Did you understand what I meant when I said that?

Words, language, communication are powerful tools for creating this experience of life. Recently I was called out on a word that I used. It was heard in a way

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It’s Just a Little Crush

Suddenly, the sky seems more blue…It all feels a little silly to be a middle-aged man having a crush but it’s true. My body feels “lighter”, my mood is more optimistic, and my thoughts are more clear and focused.

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Are You Ready to Heal?

Three steps to beginning our holistic healing journey

As someone who has had to heal himself of a lot of problems (fibromyalgia, arthritis, asthma, sciatica, allergies, chronic pain, etc.) I know what a healing journey is. Every time I

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How do I feel?

Recently I was asked to contribute to a book being created of really short entries all about how we feel, right now and in this moment. It’s a project designed to let people know that things change and that

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Sometimes I Just Don’t Want to Get Better

As I heal my life and make changes that are empowering and life affirming, I sometimes run into a feeling of resistance. This is a very specific feeling that comes when I’m letting go of a past belief of

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What is Your Intention?

Recently I learned the difference between the words GOAL and INTENTION. I always thought that they were the same basically but I discovered that there is a very important difference between the two. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has a few

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Insomnia – What to do? How to deal with it?

Do you lie awake at night focusing on the proverbial dripping faucet, the neighbors barking dog, your spouses snoring? Do you find yourself not being able to let go of the happenings of the day? Most people who deal

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Death – A Living Reminder

Welcome to October! This month has always had special meaning to me. As a kid Halloween was my favorite Holiday. It was the only time of year that I felt I fit in. I would decorate my family’s front

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Creativity and Marijuana – The Deception

As a hypnotherapist and advocate for Complementary Alternative Medicine I find the topic of creativity to show itself in my practice pretty regularly. It’s often wrapped up in issues of self-esteem and life purpose. I find that people who

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Intimacy is Communication

Just this past week I heard someone interviewed on the radio and they said, “True intimacy is communication”. For some reason that hit home for me and I had one of those moments when all the chatter in my

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Stress

What do you do when you’re stressed out? How do you deal with the anxiety? For a lot of my clients the solutions of the past aren’t working anymore. Previously they did their best to ignore the stress or

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I’m Lucky!

More and more I’m feeling like a lucky person! Just yesterday this cool organic gardener who is a friend of a friend on Face Book came to my place to help me install an irrigation system for FREE! I

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Gratitude…a process of now!

Some times I have to stop and talk with God. Actually, I do this all the time but there are times we need to have a one on one conference. This week has been one of those times. For

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Pesticides & ADD/ADHD

Every now and again I find a fantastic article that I think NEEDS to be shared with as many people as possible. This is one of those. For a long time I’ve spoken out against pesticides and what they

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Trauma

Until recently I didn’t really understand what trauma was. I thought that trauma and the emotional problems that often manifest from experiencing trauma (anxiety, PTSD, etc.) was something that happened to people who witnessed a brutal murder, who were

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Expect a miracle!

Just the other day I was walking around the beautiful Silver Lake with a friend and our dogs. We were discussing life things and it became very clear that we have two very different approaches to life. She is

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Fluoride in Drinking Water

As many of you know, I’m against adding fluoride to our drinking water. Interestingly enough some of the last municipalities to have resisted this Federal mandate are starting to fluoridate their public water supplies. After losing the legal battles

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Household Cleaners

As a pet owner and someone who tries his best to be “green” I often find household cleaners to be confusing when it comes to what they are made of. A few years ago there was a slight uproar about…

Toxic Sweetner

Check out this great article on the re-branding of the toxic sweetener aspartame – People are finally starting to understand that all these “fake” sugars are worse than the real thing. Companies have been prospering for years off of our…

Milk and Bone Health

This is a fascinating 12 year study that shows that drink milk actually causes harm to our bones! The study found that, “…women who drank more than a glass of milk a day (the USDA recommends three cups per day)…

H1N1

This interesting article on preventing H1N1 proliferation is quite helpful! I think it could make a huge difference if you think you’ve been exposed to the virus.

Dr. Vinay Goyal is an MBBS,DRM,DNB (Intensivist and Thyroid specialist) having clinical experience…

Pesticide Calculator

Here’s a great article on Non-Organics and an online calculator that actually measures the personal impact of your food choices – pesticides be gone!

http://www.organicconsumers.org/articles/article_19214.cfm

Focus on: Organizing for Better Living

What does being organized mean to you? Some people say it means knowing where things are when you need them. Others say being organized is the ability to respond to life situations quickly and easily because the “tools” you

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European Court Ruling Ends Water Fluoridation

By Doug Cross
www.ukcaf.org

Fluoridated water must be treated as a medicine, and cannot be used to prepare foods! That is the decision of the European Court of Justice, in a landmark case dealing with

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Heal Your Athletes Foot

Whoa…this was ridiculously simply. I experienced athletes foot for the first time (love the gym) just recently and it wasn’t fun. In fact, my feet actually stunk. I’ve never had smelly feet and the stink was awful…almost as bad

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Cancer is on the Rise

I thought this article would be of interest to you:

Cancer is on the rise and it isn’t a surprise that we are creating most cancers. Just looks around at all the poisons surrounding us – poisons in paints,

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Homeopathy Kills The Swine Flu

Swine Flu and the Great Flu Pandemic of 1918-19: The Similarities and What History Can Teach Us

By Dr. Molly Punzo M.D.
Posted May 5, 2009
Straight to the Source

The Great Flu Pandemic of

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Single Payer Health Care – The BEST You Can Get!

As someone who lived in London for a short time, I was able to experience single payer health care first hand. I had gotten a really bad flu and need some attention but wa afraid to go to the

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Organic Garden Makes Chem Co. Executives “SHUDDER”!

Recently, President Obama and his family planted an organic 1,100 sq. ft. garden at the White House. They and their staff, including the President, will be growing organic fruits and vegetables! Isn’t that remarkable! The cowboys we’ve had in

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Dr. McGill Share Some Wisdom

Dr. McGill has some words of wisdom for all of us (see below). You can watch an episode that we taped with her on CYH under Neurofeedback…PB

THIS IS WHAT I KNOW FOR SURE:

We spend 95 percent of

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Pesticides And You

I’ve often found myself at the grocery store wondering if I should buy the fruits and vegtables in front of me…NOW, I can check out what’s good OR NOT by going to this website –http://www.foodnews.org/. What a relief

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North Dakota Tries To Outlaw Hypnotherapists

A North Dakota bill (1145) that will outlaw hypnotherapists is being considered by the House Committee on Health Care & Wellness. The bill would make hypnotherapy only possible when seeing a licensed psychologist. This could be disastrous for counselors, life

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Your Relationship with Forgiveness

Fifteen years ago I attended a powerful forgiveness workshop. The concept of forgiving was known to me, but what NOT forgiving can do to the body and mind was new… and scary! I learned that not forgiving created resentment, regret,…

A Possible Cure for HIV

The New England Journal of Medicine has just released a report that a man is seemingly cured (for twenty months now) of HIV. This is an amazing advance forward in the fight against HIV and a promising possibility in

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Why?

Why do you do what you do? Why did you start your practice as an acupuncturist, chiropractor, nutritionist, sound therapist, intuitive counselor, or …?

Is it because you wanted to help others? Do you still want to help others? Despite…

Love Messages (aka Rituals)

I was en route to my daughters crib as she was fast asleep in my arms. In those few steps to the crib I was struck by the fact that soon I wouldn’t be able to hold her this way…

Infant Sleep Part 1

Many parents ask me “Will infant massage help my baby sleep through the night?” When I respond that babies can be relaxed by massage, parents confess that they have a terrible time sleeping themselves. Sleep deprivation for new parents seems…

Boundaries

Watching my sister recently bring home her third baby reminded me of those early days after the birth of my own daughter. At first life feels like a blur; a never-ending swirl of baby’s cries, feedings, diapers, swaddlings, baths, laundry,…

The Power of Words

As a doula and midwifery student I spend time at both hospital and homebirth/birth center births. I have been really paying attention to the things that are said to a woman during her pregnancy and birth. I don’t know if…

An Abundance of Health: Physical, Developmental, Spiritual and Relational

We all know that infants newborn to 12 months are physiologically more dependent on their caregiver for feeding, cleaning, protection and comfort. In addition, babies look to caregivers for routine skin to skin contact. The muscle movement associated with certain…

Energy Healing

We may all be connected to our physical body, emotional body and mental body. However, many of us are not aware that we are also made up of an energy body. The energy body, known to many as the aura,…

The Purpose and Value of a Doula

The purpose and value of a doula is indispensable. Having a constant presence of a familiar person throughout a mother’s birthing time is reassuring and comforting. In the hospital environment, a nurse is in and out of the room and is…

Self-care in Pregnancy

Self-care is always important but especially during pregnancy and postpartum. Remember you are growing an entire human being!!! You are undergoing an incredible amount of physical and emotional changes during this time warranting special attention. Health and happiness are vital…

Introductions and Gratitude

Namaste and much gratitude to you, our curious reader, for visiting our first ever Birth and Baby Blog submission!

Birth and Baby is the collaborative knowledge and inspiration of 4 women healers. Our vision is to educate, connect with and empower…

Quantum-Theta Healing as Preventive Medicine

Over 100,000 people die in the US alone from taking medically prescribed pharmaceutical drugs. They should probably be a last resort instead of a first resort.

In person one-on-one, distant healing, SKYPE sessions and phone sessions are all

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My First Quantum-Theta Experience

I remember what I would call, my first Quantum-Theta experience.

I was sitting in my car, a convertible, in a parking lot, having vowed to finally finish the last chapter of Autobiography of a Yogi. I had dragged out finishing…

How Powerful are Our Thoughts?

I think one good question about Quantum-Theta Healing is, do you have to believe in it for it to work? Will it work for a skeptic as well as it will for a believer?

Where consciousness goes, energy flows. So,…

The Nature of Quantum-Theta Healing

I used to believe that you could eat healthy, exercise, and stay away from carcinogens as best you can, but, if you got sick, were diagnosed with cancer for instance, there was nothing you could do. You’d have to submit…

The Nature of Quantum-Theta Healing

When I first encountered the Deep Emotional Release Bodywork, I didn’t really know the nature of it. I noticed after the work that my life was different, my reactions and responses were different, but it took a while to understand…

Submit to Birth

The more I attend birth, the more I realize there is nothing typical about it. Each birthing follows its own path and there is know way to predict what that may be. I have so many moms, especially first time…

Healing the Soul by Seeing the Good

My mentor Linda Howe (author of “How to Read the Akashic Records”) always reminds me to ask the Akashic Records “what’s the good in this” whenever I’m facing something that doesn’t seem good at all. This simple but powerful question shifts…

Akashic Energy and the Healing Process

Edgar Cayce, the best known healer so far who actively tuned into the Akashic Records, related that “all healing, all correcting of the spiritual and of the mental life must come from the Divine within, and the results of the physical…

Evolution, Destiny and Fate – Oh My!

The Soul’s Journey is like “The Wizard of Oz” — we’re each seeking our own way home on life’s Yellow Brick Road. Along the way we encounter scarecrows, tin men, cowardly lions, munchkins, witches and wizards. Eventually we discover that…

Energetic Connections Via Body, Mind, Heart and Soul

What if your life was being recorded 24/7 — like in “The Truman Show” or current reality shows? Would you behave differently, or at least be more aware of every moment?

At the vibrational level, our thoughts, feelings, actions and…

I Just Watched Fat Head

I’m diggin’ my Netflix subscription so much. I’ve got the on-demand version and it’s amazing. Netflix recommended for me adocumentary called “Fat Head” by Tom Naughton which is a rebuttal to Morgan Spurlock’s “Super Size Me”. …

Portions Out of Control

The portions, servings, helpings, slices and amounts of what we eat have grown dramatically over the past two decades.

The bigger-is-better motto has taken over the food industry, in conjunction with mass marketing to convince us to buy bigger sizes…

Responsible to Whom?

The first time my car got rear-ended this year while sitting at a red light, was by a very kind taxi driver who took responsibility right away. A bit of a fiasco followed as his mechanic friend ordered bumper after…

Food Allergy?

I was working on a short film over the last couple weekends and one thing that brings a crew together is the craft service table. Red Vines and beef jerky are common staples of the snack area on a set,…

Desperately Seeking Balance!

Alright, boys and girls, ladies and gentlemen… Let’s massage the details a little more…

I’m sitting at my desk, considering how to better promote holistic professionals and practitioners. How do I take care of myself, help you take care of…

Surprising Roads to Love

I lived in a very tiny town for several years. Also living in this town was a person that had a strong spiritual practice and many students. This person used shame on his students often, then would suddenly soften and…

The Sweetness of Life

So the quest for a better sweetener has been an adventure already and I haven’t taste tested a damned thing yet. After discovering the uglier side of sugar alternatives and admitting that Rev A may be the lesser evil I…

Soul Food

Think for a moment of a food from your past, one that makes you feel great after you eat it for no specific reason. Maybe it is macaroni and cheese, slow-simmered tomato sauce, ice cream cones or French fries. Eating…

Loving Your Business

The old saying “never intertwine love and business” has its merits. However, when you consider that all manifestation (of any kind) always begins with a seed of imaginative love, why would you ever think to disconnect the two? I’m not…

Collaborating with Competitors?!

Have you ever been sitting in a coffee shop, sipping on something yummy, enjoying the peaceful moment and noticed a competing coffee shop just across the street? I did that just the other day and it was quite an ‘aha’…

Your Relationship with the Villain

In my childhood, my grandmother and father played the part of the villain. Their cruelty fostered insecurity, depression, and turmoil, ensuring me a lifetime of seeking healing and understanding. Although it wasn’t easy, I spent more time with my grandmother…

Agave, Say What?!

So I started doing my homework on sugar alternatives by tackling the topic of Agave. I stumbled across a site that said:

The process by which agave glucose and insulin are converted into “nectar” is similar to the…

5 Tips to Instantly Boost Your Energy & Mood

Wow! I feel so energetic today! You know, when you feel like you actually have a chance to accomplish the things on your to-do list? And no I didn’t drink a pot of coffee or drink one of those “5…

~Your bridge to new solutions~

So, what do you do?

I often get asked what type of “healer” I am and why I started the national Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC)… Actually, I’m not a healer, unless you consider encouraging and promoting holistic professionals and…

Romance & Baseball

It’s opening day of baseball season. That means lots of things to lots of Americans. To me it means every mood of my boyfriend for the next 7 months depends upon the performance of the Texas Rangers. I’ve been lulled…

Sugar, Sugar

I’m not going to lie, I love reading the comments you guys leave. It’s a nice little boost of encouragement that is an unexpected but much loved perk of this gig.

After the lemonade blog, Jodi shared…

3 Tips to Start Getting Rid of Belly Fat NOW

Do you want a slimmer, healthier, more energetic body? Who doesn’t?! Here are 3 simple tips to help you reduce belly fat so you feel confident and sexier in no time!

Reduce Stress
Stress makes your body “hold

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Rolfing with Serafina

I’ve been trying to see different holistic practitioners to learn about what kind of conditions they treat and how they treat them. Fortunately, I often seem to have some issue that the alternative healthcare practitioner can work with and I can see some…

Stop & Smell The Spring Flowers

Welcome to the merry month of May! Finally! As I’ve acknowledged many times, May is my favorite month of the year. This year probably more so than ever, since Mr. Old Man Winter so stubbornly refused to leave the Northeast,…

Your Relationship with Friends

There is an interesting phenomenon that happens, and lately my friends and clients have been bringing it up a lot. Their complaint is that they just don’t get along with many of their friends any more. Perhaps you’ve noticed this…

Lemons are in Season

A friend sent out a lament begging for suggestions on what to do with all the lemons that his tree was producing. The most popular suggestion was lemonade. An old fashioned recipe will call for sugar but there’s a way…

Some Lessons Learned Part 2

In the past few years, I’ve been focusing on talking to people who only know of western medicine, and would like to learn about alternative healthcare. I’ve spent some time learning about what works, what people

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Your Relationship with Self Care

Great at taking care of others but maybe not so fantastic at taking care of yourself at the depth you really need and desire? Most people I come across skimp on their own self care for a variety of reasons:…

The White Stuff

A friend just called after a visit to the doctor. His weight is down 17lbs since last year but all the other indicators are up. He got saddled with more prescriptions even though he’s managed to slim down. It’s like…

Some Lessons Learned Part 1

After working in pharmacies for the past almost 20 years, I understand that most of our society expects healthcare from doctors and drugs. Noticing the number of pharmacies that exist, in some cities there’s often several

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Being Light In Your World

Isn’t it interesting that as each of us continues on our spiritual journey it all comes down to being Love and Light to those in our homes, work place, and communities. We are light beings covered by these earth suits…our…

Relationship with Your Path

Barbara Brennan says, “Healing is remembering you are whole”. That is a tall order since the ego tends to fight against its non-existence! I admit that most of the time it sure seems like “I” have a thought that came…

Good Luck Food

New Year’s is just about here and that means preparing good food that will ensure prosperity and good health in the coming year. So what’s your New Year’s tradition? Ham hock and black-eyed peas. Or is your tradition simply having…

Cancer – Western Medicine vs. Alternative Treatments

THEORY:

Western Medicine: From www.webmd.com/cancer: “Cancer, also called malignancy, is characterized by an abnormal growth of cells. There are more than 100 types of cancer, including breast cancer, skin cancer, lung cancer,

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Medicine vs. Natural

When my clients are suffering from physical ailments or injuries, they come to me to help them heal “naturally”. Usually people assume that because I have dedicated my life to the art and science of energy healing that I shun…

Minute Meditation

Okay, so last time I wrote about being mindful as a means for surviving the gluttony and chaos of the holiday season. How’s everyone doing with that?

It’s kind of hard to be mindful for a whole season. A month. …

Live Blood Cell Analysis with Holistic Health Practitioner Storm Cole

She takes a sample of blood from your finger, puts it on a slide to look under a microscope. From there she can view your blood cells and you can follow along and see what she’s

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Take Courage

Listening to NPR in the car today I heard tell of the continued political unrest throughout the world. It got me thinking about the courage these street protesters must have to stand up for their rights and I sent a…

Mindful Weight Loss and Holiday Fun

The holidays have arrived and keeping the weightloss boat afloat without taking on more cargo can be a serious challenge. I propose looking at the holiday season with fresh eyes — you will never get another December 2010. You’ve had December…

Faith

I just went to Alfonso De Rose’s three day seminar about Faith.

I’ve known Alfonso for about 6 years. A former Italian bodybuilding champion, he is now a a hypnotherapist and a Master NLP

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Jumping to Conclusions

Just like you I have come to my own conclusions about life. Yet, as I say that sentence, I feel the tight limitation of it. Conclusions do that, limit. They’re a straightjacket for my mind. Conclusions abort the current of…

The Joy of Being Bad

I try as hard as I can to be good, but sometimes I have to stray. One score where that happens

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Healthcare Reform

Obama is talking about getting healthcare to everyone in the United States. That is indeed a noble and grandiose idea. I mean everyone deserves to be treated from an emergency car wreck, or unanticipated

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Your Body Relationship

It seems so easy to notice when your body hurts, isn’t performing in the way you want, or doesn’t look like a supermodel. Yet, consider this: with no effort from you your body is turning oxygen into Co2 enabling you…

Local Eatery Makes Good

Because I know people come from all over the world to check out the resources on this site,

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Western Treatments vs. Alternative Therapies

Usually we hear stories about people who come from the third world countries to get some cutting edge medical treatment that is not offered anywhere near their countries. We don’t often get to hear about the

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Free Up Your World

We all like to feel free, yet there is something many of us do to stunt our feeling of freedom without realizing the toll it takes. Are you guilty of holding on to way to many things that you have…

The Anatomy of a Healthy Snack

I was really inspired by Luke who said in his comments below that sometimes he

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My Wrist

Working as a pharmacist and twisting bottle caps for these years, as well as being on the computer too much, well my wrist is old beyond it’s years. It’s sore, tired, spent. Sometimes it gets so

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Self Exploration = Relief. Or – Are You A Curious Explorer?

Did you ever have an issue you were too embarrassed to admit, not because it was so big, but because you realized how small it was in the grand scheme of life and things?

I have. I’ll be driving along…

Spoiling Your Appetite

For the last 7 months, my roommates and I embarked on an experiment – the Sunday Salon. As the summer started warming up, it occurred to us

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Seven Planes of Existence

There are so many types of alternative health, from Crystals to Accupressure to Theta Healing to Emotional Freedom Technique, it can be overwhelming. So how do you start to sort through all these types of healing

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Meal Planning

In the wild, wonderful world of weight loss there are many harrowing adventures that can pull you off of your path. Sometimes it’s like hacking through the

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Our Daily Meds

Is a book written by Melody Petersen, who is an investigative reporter who wrote about pharmaceutical companies. Her book is a disturbing revelation of what pharmaceutical companies and our entire healthcare system has become.

There is

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Making Red Sauce

If you’re Italian, you gotta know how to make a good red sauce, or as they call it on the East Coast, gravy. I’m not Italian, but

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10 Most Insane Medical Practices in the World

I just read an interesting article on cracked.com about the 10 most insane medical practices in the world.

This article is mocking the doctors and practices of the past. Some of the treatments that were

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Flo’s Potatoes

Just when I thought I had exhausted ways to chef up the humble potato, I’m proven wrong – in the best possible way. I’d rather be wrong

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Strawberry, Not a Berry

Visiting the local Farmers’ Market this weekend, it was impossible not to be swept away by the amazing aroma of fresh strawberries wafting on

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Angels and Devils

Every family has their own legends and lore. My family boasts an aunt who allegedly cooked for Al Capone who allegedly loved her cooking. While I’m

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Sunday Supper

It’s easy to focus on the tangible ingredients that go into a meal. Weighing and measuring the right proportion of this or that to get

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The Pleasure of Polenta

Have you had polenta lately? Thick, creamy and surprisingly simple, polenta is cornmeal cooked up with hot water. Those of you from the South might better recognize

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Hard Boiled Eggs Made Easy

Whether or not you celebrate Easter, hard boiled eggs are a great way to add protein to a green salad or they make a quick snack when

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Being Love In Your World

We are called to BE love in this crazy world. In the New International Version there are 697 references to Love. Love is expressed in songs, poems, scriptures, stories, cards, and the list goes on. Love is vital to our…

Avocado Salsa

For a few weeks now, my roommate and I have been making Sunday dinner. We’ve had some really amazing guests and menus. However, every Monday morning we

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Making a Lunch Master Plan

When was the last time you gave school lunch a second thought? Unless you’re a parent, you probably haven’t thought about it since you graduated. School lunch

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Salty & Sweet

Through a process of experimentation, I’ve made a discovery all on my own only to find that there is evidence to support the bold claim

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Colcannon

St. Patrick’s Day can be a great day to get together with friends for a feast and some beer. As with all celebrations, there’s the risk of

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How to Dress Your Salad for Success

Are you reading the labels of the foods you eat? Of course, I shop the perimeter of the store where the freshest foods are found, but there

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Diet Season

Researching a product I recently discovered I came across a perplexing phrase: Just in time for Diet Season!

Diet season? Really? After having a good laugh about

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Problems with finding the Perfect Product

There are tons of new products out on the market all the time. The stores are filled with a variety of products, the internet has another vast world of selections. With such a huge assortment of

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The Value In Staying Positive

I spoke too fast in my last blog when I expressed hopes of Spring arriving here in March. I guess instead of going out like a lamb, March has invited Winter to hang around a little longer. Consider it a…

The Problem with Western Medicine – In a Nutshell

Swelling.

First it’s important to know that swelling has a purpose. When we twist our ankle, it swells. The swelling occurs when the blood vessels dilate to create a superhighway. Then the immune system sends (think

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The Universal Language of Love

The most wonderful thing happened just the other day…I heard cardinals singing outside my window! Now I know it’s supposed to be the groundhog who predicts how long the rest of the winter will last, but he is often wrong. …

Synchronicity

I personally believe anything is possible in the world, with health and otherwise. I love hearing the stories of healing from those who have been diagnosed by medical doctors with “incurable” diseases. Because what we see

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Hendrickson Method

The Hendrickson Method® of orthopedic massage and manual therapy is an advanced method of assessment, massage, mobilization and neuromuscular re-education techniques synthesized with Eastern energy practices. It is a system of functional rehabilitation that is extraordinarily effective in treating many…

Valentine’s and the Heart

Happy Valentine’s Day! Here’s wishing you much Love!

Love of course is not an event to be celebrated but one day a year. Love is meant to be the most important aspect of all our lives. But it is very…

What is Love?

We enter our second month of the New Year, February of course – generally thought to be the month of Love due to the celebration of Valentine’s Day.

While the history of St. Valentine is of some mystery, he is…

Taking Responsibility

If you tell someone that they create their health and almost everything is curable, you would think their eyes would light up with images of possibilities. But that’s not always the case.

I recently read Louise Hay’s book “You

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“Me Too Drugs”

“Me Too Drugs” refer to the drugs that come on the market and are very similar to an already existing drug. They are in the same class of medication, and often don’t have much, if any, benefit over

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Reflexology

Reflexology helps to restore balance to the body and it’s many systems by applying direct finger pressure to specific points on the feet (and often the hands and ears). As I press or “reflex” these different points, a wave of…

Over-The-Counter Pharmacy 101

There are some products that manufacturers have spent time and advertising dollars to become established household names. Branding takes time and costs a bunch of money. But what’s happening now is that in some cases the brand name doesn’t

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Beck Protocol

Dr. Grace

The Beck Protocol is a three step process that kills germs and viruses in our bodies. It builds the immune system and can be highly effective in treating cancer, herpes, HIV, fibromyalgia, and other diseases that affect a…

The Cult of Pharmacy

As a little girl I remember watching on television with my family the news story of the Jamestown mass suicide led by Jim Jones. At first I was saddened, but then I was in awe that so many

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Healing Breath – Breathe more live more

Rev. Stuart Lovett

Healing Breath™ is a physician endorsed respiratory retraining system designed to help reduce stress and promote wellness. This simple yet powerful system assists in healing for those who suffer from a wide range of health conditions. These…

Vaccines

At my work, they just recently decided that all pharmacists should be able to vaccinate as one of their regular duties. Not only will it help the community . . . is also a very good profit center.

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Heal Back Pain with TGO.tv

Healing Back Pain with TGO.tv

My friend Kirk Palayan went through a windshield of a car during an accident a couple of years ago. He has been in chronic pain ever since and the Western medical doctors had…

Integrative Acupuncture (Cancer)

Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine

Integrative Acupuncture is the blending of Eastern and Western medicine with Holistic modalities as a complete healing system which effectively treats and resolves a variety of health problems, especially cancer and chronic conditions.

Cindy Albon, LAc…

May Mixer

The theme was Cleansing and Detoxification, sort of like a spring cleaning.

As a pharmacist, it’s always hard for me to think of things to say about cleansing, because in reality we don’t learn about or promote any

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Somatic Trauma Resolution

Somatic Trauma Resolution (STR) therapy is a client centered approach that facilitates healing of both shock-trauma and developmental-trauma. STR is relatively short term yet highly effective. STR therapists define trauma as anything that has been overwhelming to your nervous system. …

Brand versus Generics

There is an annoying thing that happens in pharmacies everyday. If people knew about it, most would be upset. This is about brand name drugs and insurance companies.

For a little background, a brand name drug is created

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Herbal Medicine

Beryl Nozedar

How to make your own natural antibiotic!

TINCTURE (T)Recipe:

30 gm fresh herb (or half amount of dried)
1 pint Vodka (Apple Cider Vinegar can be substituted)

Place herb into medium sized preserving jar. Cover with…

Optimum Health Institute

Just came back from another week at Optimum Health Institute (OHI) in Lemon Grove, near San Diego, Ca. A peaceful place to relax, cleanse and detox, and learn about body, mind and spirit, to meet and make friends

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Astrology

Earliest astrology was used by the ancients to bring a sense of order out of apparent chaos.

Your birth chart is a picture of the position of the planets around the earth, in the zodiac, at the moment you…

15 Minutes or Less . . .

At the last pharmacy manager’s meeting, I learned that Rite Aid is doing a trial program where they are committing to getting your prescription to you in 15 minutes or you receive a gift card to spend at

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Oxycontin or your Life

I turned and looked. My two coworkers who usually stand next to me must have gone up front. The only one there was a nice looking young black guy who was standing in the corner. I glanced at

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Conscious Life Expo

I just spent three days at the conscious life expo. Tons of products and services available to purchase. Indian food was definitely a hit. Felt refreshed afterwards. Felt reconnected to my purpose.

Not easy to tell which products

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Terri Tilton’s Divine Wisdom – Q & A

Ask Terri a question and she will channel an answer from her guides just for you!Leave your question in the comment box below!

Intuitive since childhood her mother always said, “You are practicing without a…

GYROTONIC®

The Art of Exercising and Beyond®

Susan Lynn Bragg

A joy to execute, the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM® is a cutting-edge exercise system made up of beautiful spiraling movements that gently release restrictions in the body while simultaneously increasing strength and…

Structural Integration (Rolfing)

Lynn Cohen

Structural Integration (also known as “Rolfing”®) is what Ida P. Rolf, Ph. D., called her system of manual therapy designed to balance and align the body in gravity. Adaptations to gravity within the muscular-skeletal system usually result in…

Holistic Psychotherapy

Athena Carrillo

Holistic Psychotherapy uses the tenets and practices of psychotherapy, while also giving time and space to dialogue with our mind-body-spirit. During a Holistic Psychotherapy session, clients sit on a couch or lie on a massage…

Somatic Experiencing

Brian Mahan

Stress and trauma occur in the body, not in the event, and they are the body’s reactions to “threatening experiences.” The fight/flight/freeze response, otherwise known as ‘instincts’, is how we are hard-wired for survival.

The word “trauma,” unfortunately,…

Organizing for Body, Mind, Spirit

Kristine Oller

You might be wondering why you can be so organized and on-the-ball at work – but the complete opposite when it comes to your own stuff at home. Maybe your intention has always been to someday roll up…

Dowsing

Dr. Sergei Shaginyan

Dowsing (radioestesia) is an ancient art form dating back at least 7000 years and is still used today in many cultures. It has enjoyed a resurgence for anything from finding unmarked graves to diagnosing illness, and identifying…

Transformational Breathing

Mary Ida Kendall

Your facilitator will use proven gentle movement, sound vibration techniques and simple core affirmations so you achieve and maintain the wave-like “full circular breath” pattern. This activates a high frequency of electromagnetic vibration throughout the body and…

NAET

Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Techniques, also known as NAET®, is a non-invasive, drug free, and natural solution to eliminating allergies of all types and intensities. NAET uses a blend of selective energy balancing, testing, and treatment procedures from acupuncture/acupressure, allopathy,…

Clairvoyant Intuitive

A clairvoyant intuitive is a person who uses extra sensory perception or telepathy to hear, see, feel, or sense information about events, people and locations. By tuning into people’s underlying challenges and needs they can give them information to…

Nutrition (Holistic)

Holistic Health & Nutrition counseling integrates the healing modalities; from the ancient traditions of Ayurveda, Macrobiotics and Chinese Medicine, to the most current concepts like raw foods, detoxification, cleanses, juicing, low-carb lifestyle, ancestral foods, hormonal support, vegetarian vs. animal…

Hatha/Vinyasa Flow Yoga

Laurie Searle

Hatha/Vinyasa Flow Yoga is quite simply linking breath with movement. It is meant to stretch and strengthen muscles while balancing and calming the mind. Traditional yoga poses are used with breath and intention being the foundations of the…

Angel Card Reading

Lisa Beachy

An angel reading is when a spiritually based psychic medium intuitively connects a person with their Angels and/or the Archangels to help with issues they may be currently needing spiritual guidance with and healing from. The Angels are…

Ecstatic Embrace

Steve Maher

Steve discovered this most human phenomenon from a simple vision while meditating 10 years ago. He discovered that when two human beings hold one another for a prolonged period of time, a sense of ever-deepening comfort washes over…

Personal Plant Therapy

Heather Gently

We know that plants grow faster, healthier, and stronger when we pay attention to them. Well, is it too far of a stretch to think that we do the same when we are around plants? Plant Therapist Heather…

Dynamic Psychotherapy

Dr. Wand Jewell, LCSW

Begin to live your dreams. Improve coping and communication skills. Improve relationships…with yourself and others. Make the life changes you want.

Dynamic Psychotherapy is a term first used by Harry Stack Sullivan, a great psychoanalyst…

Prolotherapy

Dr. Marc Darrow, MD, JD

The term “Prolotherapy” is short for “proliferation therapy.”

Proliferation, of course, means “rapid production.” What Prolotherapy rapidly and naturally stimulates is the production of collagen and cartilage. Collagen is a naturally occurring structural protein in…

Theta Healing

Kenneth Best, D.C.

Thetahealing™ is a process of accessing the Theta brainwave in order to connect with the creative force and communicate with the cells in your body to create healing.

Healing can be on the emotional level by changing…

Super Slow Exercise Training

McKerrin Kelly

SuperSlow is a method of exercise that emphasizes slow speed, intensity, focus on form and working to muscle failure in order to give the most effective workout in the shortest amount of time. When done properly, you get…

Ayurvedic Medicine

Andrew Leavenworth, B.A. Child Development, M.S. Ayurveda, M.S. Homeopathy

Ayurveda means “knowledge of life” and it is an ancient “science of living” that originated in India for balancing body, mind and spirit. The supreme emphasis of Ayurveda is prevention of…