HOW NATURE IS THE GREAT HEALER, BEING SURROUNDED BY PLANTS IS AS BENEFICIAL AS EATING THEM In October of last year, when the 1st bite of Fall entered the air and New York City began to sport an autumnal glow, I left my noisy, crowded urban home of a decade and headed south. My destination […]
Many of us have experienced the positive results of immersing ourselves in nature and being enveloped by trees. We experience an immediate relaxation, an ability to forget our problems and often a profound awe at nature’s secrets. The documentary ‘Call Of The Forest, The Forgotten Wisdom of Trees‘ adds to the scientifically supported psychological and […]
As one of Washington, D.C.’s leading day spas and wellness destinations, Nusta Spa recently unveiled a new acupuncture program. This will be a complement to its full menu of nature-inspired bodywork and skincare offerings. A licensed acupuncturist and TCM practitioner at Nusta has designed a forward-thinking acupuncture program that leverages the spa’s existing innovative menu of services to heighten […]
We all need to take some time to relax in this high powered world. Retreats are a fantastic way to do this, as they get us away from the things that tend to make one feel SAD, anxious or overwhelmed every day, and get you into a place full of serenity. Here are some retreats […]
Leverage the Mind-Body Connection Those of us who practice mind-body healthy living recognize the interconnection of all things: the mind, the body and the environment. So, every breath puts one in harmony, or out of harmony, with whatever is going on in and around us. That said, health is best defined as a state of […]
The 3 Wise Men Gave Gave Gifts of Frankincense, Myrrh and Gold Did you ever wonder why the 3 Wise Men gave baby Jesus Frankincense and Myrrh along with the Gold? Back in the days of Jesus, Frankincense and Myrrh were most precious for spiritual reasons. They were highly prized and only used in temples […]
Sunlight is Fundamental to Good Health How is it that Sunlight, once regarded as a divine power in some cultures, has come to be classified as a Class 1 Carcinogen by the World Health Organization (WHO)? This is a question posed by photobiologist Dr. Alexander Wunsch, CEO of Medical Light Consulting in Heidelberg, Germany. It […]
Rejection, A Painful Survival Tool Life coach Maryam Ghouth examines the cause, effect and remedies for rejection Rejection is by far one of the most distressing experiences known to humans. Whether we are rejected by someone we know, someone we dislike or someone entirely new, it hurts. The strongest and fittest of us all have […]
Medical Marijuana, Benefits and Side Effects Dr. Margaret Gedde, a Stanford-trained MD PhD pathologist and award-winning researcher who specializes in the therapeutic use of Cannabis, said the only concern people have to worry about medical marijuana is the psychoactivity of THC or its ability to make one feel “high.” And that in some cases, THC […]