I Am That

This is what starts to develop. Every time I feel I need clarity, I go to the paint-box, dip my brush in water and tune in to the innermost me. I don’t know what will come from there, but what comes is always a blessing. Sometimes it tells me what to work on and release….

Gout

Gout is usually characterized by recurrent attacks of inflammatory arthritis—a red, tender, hot, and swollen joint being the signs to watch. Pain typically comes on rapidly, often in less than twelve hours. The joint at the base of the big toe is affected in about half of cases. It may also result in tophi, kidney…

Are We Hard-Wired to Over-Consume?

Some time ago the Washington Post Health Section included excerpts from comments made by a group of very senior level health care professionals. They are from a live round table the Post held. The topic is the global problem of non-communicable diseases, arising mainly from tobacco use, poor diet, alcohol and inactivity. A couple of…

Lyme Disease and Benefits of Chaga Medicinal Mushrooms

Before we can appreciate and understand the various benefits of Chaga medicinal mushrooms for helping treatment and symptoms of Lyme, it is important to understand the basic functions and impact of Lyme disease itself. As anyone who has encountered Lyme, or lives with it knows- it is a very sneaky and insidious and invasive condition…

The Dance of the Shaman

The invitation to the workshop bore fruit. People sent me emails, indicating their interest. When I get up today I know it is time to choose a place and a time for the workshop. I’ll look at what days these people preferred and find the best day. There are other things on my table that…

Intention Made It Happen

Things are cooking. I wrote that I wanted to investigate the shapes that seemed to be similar in the two drawings of the pain, done with markers and color pencils. I thought about this several times, and the pain that was relentless called my attention in a stronger way than my intent. But having thought…