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Have you ever thought about your heart's desire? If there was anything in the Universe that you would desire, without limitations, what would that be? Start a list..it could be a mental list or you can physically write down what you would like. What kinds of things are on your list? Do they make your heart sing when you think about ... Full story

Being from La. and in the direct path of several Hurricanes was very frightening and unsettling to say the least. As a practitioner of energetic healing, I knew the power of intentions. There is a website conducting the Intention Experiment for world peace, complying scientific data of the number of people participating. Would it ... Full story

Research indicates that kindness raises our serotonin(the feel good hormone) levels in our bodies, whether we are the recipient or the giver. This re-inerates the adage “in giving, you also receive”. How many ways can you think of to give random acts of kindness? I would love to hear your suggestions and comments on ones that you have tried and the responses. 1.Buy a ... Full story

Energy based modalities are relaxing, nurturing therapies that support the body's natural healing abilities. Using techniques that produce the relaxation response, allows for the body to restore harmony and balance so that the energy system can heal. Gentle touch assists in balancing the person on all levels... physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual, incorporating the whole person-mind, body and spirit. It is based on a ... Full story

Whether it’s the kids, rush hour traffic, relationships, jobs or life in general, life can seem overwhelming at times. This is especially true as we have more demanding jobs, responsibilities, possibly being a single parent or learning to be single again after a long marriage and the stress of financial situations. What ... Full story

by Sue Heldenbrand "The quieter you become, the more you are able to hear.” ~Zen Saying When life seems to be going in many directions at once, think about conscious intentional relaxation. It is simply bringing your awareness and your intention to allow your mind, body and spirit to relax. It only takes a few seconds or minutes, but how often do we take the time to ... Full story

Have you thought about all of the fears that we are exposed to on a daily basis? Usually fear is something that we think MIGHT happen rather than what is happening now, in the present. So, basically, fear is a future thing. We can view fear as a projection into the future of what could happen. The majority of what we fear usually does not materialize. When ... Full story

By promoting the relaxation response, our bodies are better able to heal. Hands on healing or energy healing are natural therapies which promote relaxation and stimulates the body to heal. These techniques help to remove congested or blocked energy in the body. When the energy is not flowing because of unresolved physical or emotional, mental or spiritual reasons, this causes stagnant energy flow. Research has shown ... Full story

Everything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to become out of balance. When we are out of balance illness and disease may occur. You are what you say, think and feel. Are there ideas or attitudes that you have that have made a difference in your life? Can you pinpoint what ... Full story

February seems to be the month for Love, as we cannot help but see all of the Valentine Day advertising and merchandise out in stores. What is love all about? Being loved and being in love is on the minds and hearts of many, especially at this time of year. But where does the ability to love begin? It begins with ... Full story

In our hectic lifestyle, it is important that we take the time to "smell the roses" and "listen to the birds singing". By creating a sacred space where you can become relaxed and unwind, your body is in a better position to rejuvenate and heal. What better place then in the natural setting of your own backyard, which can provide the beauty and tranquility to soothe ... Full story

The Effects of Healing Touch on Depression Healing Touch Research conducted by Cathy Bradway, RN, MSN, CS, CHTP Thirty individuals recruited from psychotherapist’s offices who had a moderate or severe range of depression were divided into two groups. The results of the study showed participants who received Healing Touch treatments were ... Full story

Our bodies go through different cycles of healing. Our healings come in different forms, but affects us on all levels…physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Something so simple, but sometimes easy to forget or even think about it that all that is needed for our body to heal is giving yourself the permission to heal... Have you ever thought that the process of illness ... Full story

THE FOUR AGREEMENTS is a Practical Guide To Personal Freedom. This is from the book by Don Miguel Ruiz. I feel that this book is so very valuable. The Four Agreements in it's simplicity is very profound. If we all lived by the four agreements, what a wonderful world this would be. BE IMPECCABLE WITH YOUR WORD Speak with integrity. Say only what ... Full story

During the holiday season, it's easy to overlook taking care of ourselves. This list is to help you realize how many positive things you can bring into your life everyday. You may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use a different one each day. This changes your focus to bringing positive changes into your life. ... Full story

If we want to make changes in our lives, it is evident that we need to move in a new direction. There is an old saying, “If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got” In our world today, people are becoming more and more overwhelmed with life. Many are accepting that poor health, emotional baggage, negativity, fears, ... Full story

One of the simplest yet most profound gift that we can give is our gratitude. When we give the gift of gratitude we are truly giving from our heart. We don't have to worry about whether the recipient will like it, or if it's the wrong size or color. There is no concern that this gift was already given. Returns are ... Full story

When you were a child, did you have visions of a winter wonderland, candy canes, holiday treats, lots of toys, and everyone being joyful? Although this scenario may ring true for many people, for most it is a time of chronic stress, family disappointments and frustration. People often push themselves instead of taking it easy, spending more money on gifts that may not be what ... Full story

Our chakras are energy centers in our bodies. These energy centers are constantly receiving energy from our surroundings and environment. Chakra is a spinning vortex of energy. It comes from a Sanskrit (ancient language) word that means wheel or disk like. The chakras send and receive energy of everything that has ever happened to us. The size of your chakras are about the size of your ... Full story

Can you remember the last time that you had a good belly laugh that you almost cried? Children have such a joyous outlook on life. It's seems that children can reach into that place where joy tickles their soul. But as we get older, we tend to lose that sense of wonderment and spontaneous joy. Pre-school aged children don’t have to be told to laugh. They ... Full story

There are new ideas that are now emerging that challenge everything that we have previously believed concerning how our world works. It was once thought that our mind and body were separate and not connected to anything else in our environment. Albert Einstein essentially proved was everything is energy, showing that everything in the universe is connected and not separate. There is an universal life force energy ... Full story

Everything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to be out of balance.  Some studies indicate that disease and illness re occurs because only the physical level is treated.    “Nearly 90% of disease is preventable, and the most important component of prevention is empowering people to take positive steps to maximize well-being. ... Full story

This exercise engages your focus to bringing positive changes into your life.  Each member of the family may chose to pick one thing to do each day of the week OR you can use your own ABC’s.  For example: Monday, you may select “a-attitude”.  On Mondays be aware of your attitude.  Is it positive or negative? How does it affect yourself and family?  Is your attitude ... Full story

Reiki (ray-key) is a natural healing technique that makes use of the laying on of hands.  It originated in part with Ling Chi of the Chinese Taoists over 5000 years ago.  Reiki was re-discovered by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese Christian minister in the 1800’s.  During his 10-year quest he studied the teachings of Christ, and the sacred literature of Japan, China, India and Tibet. The ... Full story

Have you ever felt when someone was staring at you?  Have you been able to sense another person’s presence before you actually saw or heard that person? When you are around certain people, do you sometimes feel drained? Have you ever walked into a room and tightened up, felt angry or wanted to leave?  Are there others who make you feel uplifted or happy just ... Full story

When we have fears, it is usually something that we think MIGHT happen rather than what is happening now, in the present.  So, fear is typically a projection into the future of what could happen. For all accounts, fear is a future thing, The majority of what we fear usually does not materialize.  It’s in the allowing the fear to control you that makes it stronger ... Full story

The word Cajun comes from an ethnic group of people that have grown up in Southern Louisiana or the French speaking Acadiana area, as it is sometimes known.  A Cajun tradition that has been passed down through the ages is the Traiteurs, sometimes spelled Treateur. These faith healers have existed since the 1700s when the Acadians migrated to south Louisiana from France.  But the tradition of ... Full story

Unlike a maze, which has many twists and turns and many exit points, the labyrinth has only one path. There is only one way in and you exit at the same point once you have completed the circular pattern. As you begin your walking meditation, the process of stepping one foot in front of the other, helps to quiet the mind as you follow the ... Full story

Trauma is defined as emotional, psychological or physiological symptoms that result from events that overwhelm the nervous system.  Feelings of being out of control or helplessness may result after a traumatic experience. This could be something as seemingly non life threatening, but traumatic none the less as a dental and medical procedure, falls, or minor car accidents. Whenever someone has experience trauma, whether it’s from a particular ... Full story

EFT or Emotional Freedom Therapy is a simple, but effective meridians tapping technique that can be used for just about anything with great results. Our emotions have such a huge impact on our health and well-being.  As personal challenges in this high-paced world that we live in continue to increase, our physical and emotional health is drastically affected. Emotional Freedom Therapy uses a basic tapping routine along ... Full story

Do you often feel tired and stressed out? You're not alone. Unrelieved stress contributes to low oxygen. The less oxygen that exists in our cells, the worse our health becomes and the body is more prone to disease. It can affect so many different parts of our bodies. Stress affects our muscles and tissues to our blood vessels and organs and speeds up our heart ... Full story

Affirmations are another good way to change negative thought patterns into positive ones. As we become more positive in our thinking, we heal, allowing more room for love, peace, joy and abundance in our lives. Some examples of affirmations are: I am grateful for wonderful relationships in my life; I am grateful for prosperous opportunities that are open to me; I enjoy my good health ... Full story

Everyone at one time or another in his or her lifetime has had an event or situation that would be considered as traumatic. It could also be a series of stressful or traumatic events. It can be a series of events, abuse, and fear produced by a critical and unsupportive parent or anything ... Full story

"In principal, the Quantum Touch® practitioner learns to focus and amplify life-force energy ("Chi" or "Prana") by combining various breathing and body awareness exercises.  When the practitioner holds a high vibrational field of life-force energy around an affected area, she or he facilitates healing through the process of resonance and entrainment. Everything vibrates.  When two things vibrate at different frequencies, there is a tendency for the ... Full story

Holistic means treating the cause (Root) of the problem, not just the problem itself. Only then can TRUE healing take place. There is a place for everyone. Holistic means not using drugs or invasive procedures such as surgery. However, true Holism does NOT rule out Allopathic Medicine when needed. If I had a life and death situation then I would go the allopathic ... Full story

Energy Healing offers a means to access the emotional part of our brain and to release traumatic memories from the body. What happens in our bodies and our brain when we perceive a threatening situation or we have been through a traumatic situation? The amygdala, which is part of the limbic or emotional brain, sends adrenaline and other hormones into the blood stream. Feelings of anger, rage, ... Full story

Healing is a multi-dimensional process.  By re-aligning energy flow, this natural, therapeutic approach can help an ailing person heal quicker, require less pain medicine and recover faster from anesthesia. As a Healing Touch practitioner, I had mixed emotions when my friend Connie asked me to be part of her process during sinus surgery.  I was excited about promoting Healing Touch in a hospital setting, yet concerned ... Full story

Healing Touch is a relaxing, nurturing energy therapy. Gentle touch assists in balancing your physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well being. Healing Touch works with your energy field to support your natural ability to heal. It is safe for all ages and works in harmony with standard medical care. HOW CAN HEALING TOUCH BENEFIT YOU? •            Reducing stress •            Calming anxiety, depression •            Decreasing pain •            Strengthening the immune system •            ... Full story

Everyone at one time or another in his or her lifetime has had an event or situation that would be considered as traumatic. It could also be a series of stressful or traumatic events. It can be a series of events, abuse, and fear produced by a critical and unsupportive parent or anything that produces a feeling of helplessness. These experiences can be overwhelming and ... Full story

Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET) is an energy therapy that provides a wonderful complement to other holistic techniques such as Healing Touch, Reiki, and Quantum Touch. IET can be used as a stand-alone energy therapy or it can be integrated into sessions based on other holistic modalities. During an IET session, physical and emotional energy blockages are helped to clear from cellular memory that we hold in ... Full story

Everything that has ever happened in our lives affects our bodies. Stress and emotions such as fear, distrust and anger cause us to be out of balance.  Some studies indicate that disease and illness re occurs because only the physical level is treated. “Nearly 90% of disease is preventable, and the most important component of prevention is empowering people to take positive steps to ... Full story