Features – Health – Conscious Community Magazine: Recent Episodes
Features – Health – Conscious Community Magazine
By Meghan De Jong, RHN – You don’t have to look too deep into the health industry to realize there is a whole lot of buzz surrounding the topic of plant-based diets these days. In fact, according to research by Global Data (2017) there has been a 600% increase in people identifying as vegan in …
By Ania Wilewska “The people will not revolt. They will not look up from their screens long enough to notice what’s happening.” – George Orwell, 1984 Did George Orwell predict modern times? Looking around, it’s hard to miss the modern human: hunched back position with eyes glued to the screen. It’s not just teenagers …
By Staci Culbreath Do you often feel tired or fatigued? Do your kidneys hurt after eating certain foods? Do you have skin problems such as eczema, rashes, or acne? Do you have frequent urinary tract infections? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions, it is time to start thinking about detoxifying your kidneys. …
By Phyllis Light, Ph.D. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by life? Exhausted? Like you don’t have enough time or energy to get everything done? Do you ever wonder, deep down, if life is worth living like this? Life in our world today can be quite overwhelming and exhausting. But it is not because of what …
By Phyllis Light, Ph.D. In most major cities, we are being hit by nearly 300,000 detrimental frequencies per minute—from overhead TV, radio and GPS satellites, cell phone and microwave transmissions, wireless internet, our computers and other electronic equipment. We live and work in an “electronic smog” that is extremely damaging to us—physically, mentally, emotionally and …
By Janae Jean Matcha, or literally “powdered tea,” has become a trendy ingredient for lattés, baked goods and even savory meals. It is a variety of green tea that has a long history and is important to the ceremonial life of Zen practitioners. This emerald-colored tea comes in a variety of grades for ceremonial and …
By Colleen Derrico The term “superfood” is one that is used quite frequently these days. Healthy eating, plant-based diets and juicing trends are on the rise, but many people are still surprised when they hear about the amazing nutritional properties found in sprouts and wheatgrass. Not only are sprouts a great addition to any dish, …
By Irina Kuznetsova and Karim Raimbekov Stuffing 1/2 cup of soaked brown rice 1/2 cup of soaked mung beans 1 lb of red or white cabbage 2 to 3 bay leaves 1 to 2 teaspoons avocado oil ½ teaspoon black pepper 2 sprigs fresh mint 1 teaspoon thyme 1/2teaspoon sea salt 1/4 cup walnuts 1/4 …
By Kristi Derkacy There are a few things you should know before you join a women’s healing circle. You will be welcomed unconditionally, in whatever state you are in, exactly as you are. There is space for all of you, no matter what your stories are, how you feel about yourself, or how your life …
A Channeling Session with Judith Monahan Our publisher, Kasia Szumal, recently had a channeling session with Judith Monahan regarding the current COVID-19 pandemic. Below is the video of that session. Click on the times to be taken to the specific questions/topics. In this session, Judith shares an enlightening perspective and encouragement to us all during …
- Lifewave X39 Light Therapy Patches Activate your own new, youthful stem cells by using your body’s own energy in the form of infrared body heat to power up and activate the nano-crystals which emit specific wavelengths of light for the production of photobiomodulation. No injections, creams or pills. Benefits Reduce inflammation Rapid pain …
By Swati Mhaske Today, many people are seeking out natural methods for their health care needs. With the modern pace of life, where we are constantly forced to make unhealthy diet choices, our bodies and minds need healing. Healing tuned with nature restores both the body and mind. Ayurveda is such a method. Ayurveda originated …
By C. Scot Giles, D.Min, DNGH Everyone has memories that are sad or troublesome. All of us get to adulthood with our share of emotional scars. They may have been embarrassing moments, betrayals by someone we trusted, or some other heartbreak or reversal. The brain has evolved to keep us safe; it prioritizes information and …
By Betsy Bruns Father’s Day may have you thinking of summer grilling. As June bridges the final days of Spring with the Summer Solstice, we are featuring seasonal ingredients and an unusual spice that will play with your appetite and taste buds in surprising ways. In the Midwest, asparagus and peas are in season and …
By Armin A. Zadeh, MD, PhD Love not only helps us live more happily but also helps us live longer. Happy marriages are associated with better health, while tension in relationships increases stress and the risk of illness. An analysis of studies involving hundreds of thousands of people suggests that maintaining good social relationships is …
by Erica Hornthal, MA, LCPC, BC-DMT Many of us know that dancing has psychological as well as social, cognitive, emotional and physical benefits. But, did you know that our body has its own language? That each organ, vessel, tissue and muscle have a voice and that we can use the mind-body connection to become fluent …
By Dr. Bryan Robinson – We all know good health and happiness depends on having proper balance between our professional and private lives. It is completely within our power to let go of anxiety and achieve and maintain a healthy work/life balance. When wereframe our priorities and cultivate mindfulness in daily life, we realign and relearn what …
By Phyllis Light, Ph.D. It is the holiday season once again. It is that time when we do our best to promote joy, love for our fellow man and peace on Earth. Our intention is to connect with our Higher Self and the true spiritual principles of Love and Goodness for all. We do our …
By Dalia Beata Kasmauskaite When I had my first breathing session 14 years ago, its power and effectiveness overwhelmed me. For the first time in my life, I realized how potent the inherent energy in breathing is and the immense potential it has for human transformation. Breathwork allows the body to enter into deep relaxation. …
- BoobOil The number one recommended oil for massaging breasts. This natural product created by Heart & Soul is gaining enormous popularity and is the perfect gift for every woman. Benefits • Promotes healthy breast tissue • Improves circulation and lymph flow • Relieves PMS-related soreness/tension • Promotes awareness and a sense of connection to …
By Bharat Kalra, LMT – When I talk about “my body,” I am declaring that I am separate from my body. When I say “my mind,” I am declaring that I am not “my mind.” But, if I am not mind or body, then what am I? Long ago, human life revolved around three basic …
By Janae Jean and Spencer Schluter – For this conversation, we had the pleasure to speak with film producer and director, Sanjay Rawal. Sanjay is the creator of the new documentary film, 3100: Run and Become (2018), as well as his previous works Food Chains (2014) and Challenging Impossibility (2011). 3100: Run and Become …
By Barbie Boules Intuitive eating is the act of discriminating between eating because you’re physiologically hungry and eating for any other reason. It is a process by which you learn to separate food from emotion and genuinely trust yourself to honor your hunger and eat without guilt, respect your fullness, and stop when you are …
By Brigita Vaiciulyte CRP, PT (LT) – Review of Healing Modalities Craniosacral Therapy has been becoming more popular in recent years due to its gentle, noninvasive nature and its benefits to health and wellness. It is a very light touch holistic therapy that helps to bring the body into balance and heal by itself. Craniosacral …
By Bernadette Doran, RMT – We all get bouts of sadness now and then. But, one in seven Americans tumbles into the black hole of clinical depression—deep, sustained despondency accompanied by many different symptoms, including chronic fatigue, loss of pleasure in normal activities, sleep disruption, frequent crying, feelings of worthlessness and helplessness, and feelings of …
By Kristin Grayce McGary, LAc., MAc., CFMP®, CSTcert, CLP – How to Make Sure Your Getting Enough of The Protective Power of Vitamin D 3 My family and I lived in a suburb of Chicago when I was a child. The weather was often overcast and gloomy. When it was sunny, my parents applied sunscreen. …
Interview by Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter Our first podcast guest of 2018 is Michael Greger, M.D. Dr. Greger is the co-author of the New York Times bestselling How Not To Die as well as the recently released companion book How Not To Die Cookbook. He is also the founder of the not-for-profit NutritionFacts.org, …
Interview by: Janae Jean & Spencer Schluter This mid-month episode, we spoke with Everett Ogawa, the founder and teacher of Integral Bodywork®. Ogawa is a Certified TRE® Provider as well. He was trained in Structural Integration, Zen and martial arts. He also earned an M.A. in Buddhist and Western Psychology. Ogawa’s approach to bodywork evolved …
By Janet Thompson My favorite clients are those who suffer from acne. I say this because these clients are so appreciative of the change in their skin that I find it to be one of the most rewarding aspects of my job. I have literally approached total strangers at the mall, who are suffering from …
By Joyce and Barry Vissell – Do you ever feel unworthy to receive good things in your life? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some of you are in touch with your feelings of not deserving. Some of you are not. I daresay that feelings of unworthiness are present in most of us, although we might not be aware of them. The …