ByJoan Jacobs
Self-love is a big issue in spiritual awakening and healing processes and yet so many people experience such vast and all-encompassing self-condemnation, some to the degree of complete emotional and functional paralysis. Given the bio-chemical connection between emotions and the body, it’s only logical that feeling good about yourself supports the body, and negative feelings…
ByJoan Jacobs
How Long will the process take? How many sessions will I need? These are probably the two most frequent asked questions by clients considering any type of holistic healing process. True, in most countries, CAM (Complementary and Alternative Medicine) is not subsidized by government health care systems, therefore funding non-traditional healing is definitely an issue. For…
ByGiora Carmi
This will be a short entry. I have placed myself in the public’s eye, saying that in this blog I am going to show you how I cure myself from a terrible chronic pain in my foot. This is what I am doing and will do. I want to show that there is a connection…
ByJoan Jacobs
For decades, philosophers, mystics, psychologists and healers have been claiming that the reason we fail to achieve our goals lies inside us. Although that statement may still cause controversy in certain circles and, even if in practicality, it isn’t as all-encompassing as it sounds, scientific research verifies that the influence we have over our lives…
ByJoan Jacobs
One of the most common questions I’m asked by most of my clients and many of my students is whether developing the Self conflicts with or jeopardizes family, relationships and other social connections. I find the question intriguing because it addresses a much more complex issue than most of those asking actually realize.To begin with,…
ByJoan Jacobs
Given the vast amount of therapeutic methods known all over the world and the vast amounts of money invested in medical research, I find it puzzling that disease prevalence stats demonstrate a continuous rise in the prevalence of chronic and life threatening disease. With all the existing knowledge and experience in the field of health…
ByTeri Dluznieski
” If you want to heal the world, heal yourself.” Juan Nunez Del Prado, Andean spiritual teacher. I thought this was a nice cliche when I first heard it- but after years of working with clients and students, I had a dawning of insight, much like castenada ( not comparing myself lol:)… when he also…
ByJoan Jacobs
This quote, associated with Marvin Gaye, the American singer and song-writer who was considered “The prince of Soul” caught my eye a few days ago and got me pondering. Whether Marvin Gaye actually said that or not didn’t really matter to me because, given the abuse and violence he underwent as a child, alcoholism in…
ByTeri Dluznieski
I was following a thread on a discussion. The post noted the person felt down, and how people around them made them feel badly about themselves/ their situation. I found it both strange and interesting, reading the various responses and suggestions. Everyone offered advice about how to feel better. A lot of support, and affirmation…
ByJoan Jacobs
Scientific research demonstrates that belief in a treatment method has a direct affect on the probability for its success. These findings apply to all types of healing methods and approaches. Given the immense power of belief, following are 5 of the more common beliefs that can sabotage even the most effective and promising healing protocol….
ByJohn Osborne
“Anyone doubting that there is any real science to support the Curcumin story might be in for a surprise. A search of Medline on the internet reveals some 1,800 studies describing the various activities of turmeric/curcumin. According to a 2005 Wall Street Journal article titled “Common Indian Spice Stirs Hope” research activity into curcumin is…
ByTeri Dluznieski
So many healers and nurturers feel compelled to help others. One of the deep lessons of my teachers: first, ask: is this work for my hands? Just because we CAN, doesn’t mean we SHOULD. Sometimes people aren’t ready to heal. Sometimes our need/ desire to help, is based from OUR unresolved elements. The most potent…