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| | | Seasonal Depression - Is It Real?
As the temperatures drop and the winter jackets emerge, many people will be diagnosed with seasonal depression, also called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). But what exactly is it?
Rather than treating seasonal depression as an illness, what if we recognize that fall and winter are natural periods for hibernation and rest? If we saw this as part of the universe's natural cycle, would it change our experience of these seasons? By guest writer Kelly Brogan, MD. |
| | | Quantum Tai Chi and Manifestation
Tai Chi employs quantum change through body-mind integration, concentration, connection, and circulation. By mastering tiny change at a bodily level, we can master quantum change at life level too.
The more in line with the Tao your motivations for change are, the more the universal Tao will align with your motivations for change making quantum change - manifestation - a possibility. By contributing writer Ethan Indigo Smith. |
| | | | How to Practice Mindful Self-Compassion: 6 Life-Changing Steps
Our mental chatter is often negative, but this constant stream within us is so subtle and elusive that we aren’t usually aware of it. Mindful self-compassion will free you from its harmful effects.
Learn six simple steps towards mindful self-compassion, and discover the benefits of being as kind to yourself as you hope you would be to others.
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| | Five Therapeutic Properties of Cannabis
If you've been considering cannabis as an herbal health aid, there's more evidence than ever to give marijuana a fair trial.
Cannabis has one of the most prolific histories of any plant in the herbal pharmacopeia. With uses ranging from spiritual to medicinal, the phytochemicals in cannabis bind perfectly with our own biological factors, leading to a host of therapeutic benefits.
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| | | We’re living in a pivotal time for deepening our approaches to wellness and healing.
Traditional wisdom on how our plant allies help our bodily systems is being supported by scientific evidence of how botanical medicines work. Leading botanical medicine experts have energized a new generation of healers and educators eager to help people establish nurturing self-care routines.
That’s why we’re excited to invite you to a game-changing free online 5-day event, where you’ll discover important herbs used in Ayurveda for every stage of life, nervine tonic herbs for protection against stress, herbs for managing headaches naturally, and many other valuable herbal remedies and applications:
The Future of Plant Medicine: Enlist Botanical Allies to Heighten Consciousness – A 5-Day Online Event
This important event is arriving at a time of global awakening to the importance of holistic approaches to disease, emotional distress, and the need for planetary healing. This esteemed collection of Ayurvedic and integrative medical doctors and pharmacists, herbalists, researchers, educators, and healers are shaping the future of herbal medicine.
You’ll be receiving support not only from revered Shift Network faculty, but also from the next generation of visionaries in the plant medicine movement, all of whom can help you understand the practicalities of creating an individualized botanical medicine treatment plan.
Plus, you’ll explore myriad rituals, passed down through generations, that connect you to your plant allies through a deep journey of the soul and the subconscious.
RSVP here to claim your free place at this empowering Plant Medicine event!
You’ll be hearing from dozens of leading natural medicine experts, health practitioners, and inspiring educators. They’ll be sharing up-to-date practices and insights for working with medicinal herbs and being intentional about your eating habits to boost your resilience and reduce stress.
Here’s a sample of what these world-class speakers will be sharing with you…
- Learn how grief and fear are treated within Mayan medicine with Rosita Arvigo, founder of the Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy®.
- Understand how specific herbs and herbal formulas can relieve certain types of pain with herbalist and ethnobotanist David Winston.
- Dr. Trupti Gokani shows you how to align your “three brains” — an ancient concept backed by modern research — to improve your health and relationships.
- Take your self-care to the next level with Kami McBride’s herbal healing tools that support your body, mind, and spirit during these rapidly changing times.
- Learn how frankincense can enhance your spiritual path, heighten your sense of awareness, and impact your mental state with Shehbaz Kahn.
- Receive valuable practices to enhance your health and wellbeing during life transitions with Sarita Shrestha, MD.
- Learn about the challenges and opportunities of applying traditional Indian medicine in remote areas of the planet from Arjun Das, Ayurvedic practitioner and panchakarma specialist.
- Explore effective treatment options to stop, prevent, and possibly permanently eradicate headaches with renowned holistic medicine expert K.P. Khalsa.
- Receive empowering wisdom about healing and protecting your womb from Dr. Eshe Faizah.
and much, much more!
Click here to reserve your free place – don’t miss this opportunity!
And, as the speakers in The Future of Planet Medicine Summit offer world-class expertise on a range of critical topics, you’ll have access to their support — and the support of a global plant medicine community — through the chat box feature. Ask your pressing questions live, and receive guidance from leaders in the herbal medicine movement.
We hope you can join us for this exceptional convergence of botanical medicine experts. The time is here, more than ever before.
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| | The Fire of Transformation – Do Affirmations Really Work?
There are many spiritual teachings that speak of the power of positive affirmations in one's life as a force for transformation. Basically if we keep telling ourselves that something is true long enough - like "we are only love", for example - the hope is that we begin to fully believe it and manifest that reality in our lives. But does it work?
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| | Top 15 Compelling Reasons to Use Cardamom Often and Generously
Did you know that cardamon is considered the "Queen of Spices" with its own list of exceptional wellness perks? Native to India and Sri Lanka, cardamom belongs to the ginger family and contains a cornucopia of beneficial volatile oils, vitamins and minerals.
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After the spiritual awakening glimpse I experienced earlier this year, my soul gave me a lashing. It’s as if I used to be able to get up to about 30% out of alignment with my soul, and I could still get away with it. Now, if I’m 3% off center, I get the Cosmic Bitch Slap! This has required me to make some very uncomfortable decisions. You can probably relate.
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| | The Powerful Healing Qualities of Rosemary Essential Oil
There is something simply enchanting about the herb rosemary. Perhaps it is the the aromatic woodsy fragrance and the simple beauty of it’s feathery fronds. Or perhaps it is the delicate taste that rosemary lends to soups, stews and brewed teas. For me, it is the powerful healing qualities of rosemary essential oil.
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