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Honoring the Goddess
A Tribute to Mothers…The Goddess, is the “goodness” in all women! Historically, the feminine form or “Triple Goddess”, is based on ancient goddess triads and the three forms (aspects) a woman takes throughout her life. No matter which transition she is experiencing (maiden, mother, crone), it is a nice time to bring awareness to the “nurturing energy” in your life.

Celebrate Beltane~May Day
This Celtic holiday begins celebration on the eve of May 1st. Halfway between the vernal equinox and the summer solstice, it symbolizes the start of summer or the “light half of the year“. This holiday honors the event of procreation and in Celtic lore, celebrates the God and Goddess of fertility. Learn more Spring rituals, celebrations, and gift ideas…

10 Life Lessons Surfing Taught Me
Surfing is a metaphor for life. “Surfing through life” gives the impression that everything is easy and that everything is ok. If you are a surfer, it would appear that you subscribed to this belief. If you’re not, it certainly is the attraction. I started surfing in my teens and it has been an experience I’ve taken with me throughout life. Here are the top 10 lessons the sea has given me…
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Thousands of free natural remedies at your fingertipsLife Lessons from Surfing
Surfing is a metaphor for life. “Surfing through life” gives the impression that everything is easy. From a lifelong surfer, the top 10 lessons the sea has given me.
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Herbs
There are hundreds of plants used all over the world, which are used in herbal medicine as treatments for inflammation. Here you will find a list of some of the most accessible and most reliable.
National Fertility Week: Understanding The Menstrual Cycle
Your menstrual cycle is the key to improving your ability to have children, either for the first time or if you are trying to have a second child.
Understanding and Treating Hepatitis
The prognosis for most hepatitis cases have a very promising outlook. Newer medications can be helpful both long-term and short-term patients.
Ease The Breeze: 10 Ways to Treat Gas
Everyone passes gas either by belching (burping) or flatulence (anally) But what are normal levels and what is considered excess gas?
Better Diagnosis: Know the Cranial Nerves
The 12 cranial nerves are pairs of nerves that connect your brain to different parts of the head, neck, and torso. Knowing where a nerve innervates helps with diagnosis
Better Diagnosis: The 10 Questions
Diagnosis is discovery about diseases and syndromes as well as the state of health of the human body. Collecting and analyzing data is the basis of diagnosis
Recognize Signs of a Seizures
~ by Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.Ac. Peacefulmind.com A seizure is a temporary abnormal electrical activity that occurs in a group of brain cells. Often, a recurring, unprovoked seizure is called epilepsy, but some seizures may occur in people who do not have epilepsy. A...
Recognize the Signs of Stroke
Recognize the signs of a stroke. F.A.S.T It is important to recognize stroke symptoms and act quickly. The effects of a stroke may include paralysis, poor memory and loss of speech.
Crystals for the Auspicious Year of the Tiger
Besides their assigned birthstones, each sign of the Chinese zodiac has additional crystals that are used to help balance and align their karmic energies.
Top Crystals for Sagittarius
The archer is an excessive, expressive, public relations, wizard. Besides their birthstone, each zodiac sign has crystals to help balance and align karmic energies.
Top Crystals for Scorpio
Seductive Scorpio is charismatic, powerful and intoxicating. Besides their birthstone, each zodiac sign has crystals to help balance and align karmic energies.