Healing, Yoga and Qigong

I just found this interesting information from a newsletter by Susan S. Weed Explore herbs using your sense of taste!  Instantly download your FREE Taste of  Herbs Flavor Wheel   ( link included below)   Have you ever been confused about how to learn herbs? Have you ever felt overwhelmed when it came to choosing the right herbal remedy for yourself or for your family and friends? There is so much  herbal information  out there  but how do we make sense of it all? Rosalee de la Forêt has created the Taste of Herbs Flavor Wheel to give you more confidence in choosing the best herbal remedy.  It’s like a blueprint to understanding Herbalism. The Taste of Herbs Flavor wheel was inspired by the flavor wheel of wine connoisseurs. Instead of memorizing long lists of herbs, use your sense of taste to learn about herbs from a practical level. How to Restore your Health with Herbs: Chinese Exerci...

Balancing Fire and Water – a Qi Gong Exercise Posted on   June 2, 2011   by   Laura Metzdorff It is important, especially during the summer, to maintain an healthy balance between Fire (the Heart) and Water (the Kidneys).  When Heart and Kidneys are not balanced we may experience difficulty sleeping, emotional stress, and heart issues. Taking the time each day to focus on your body’s energetic balance can help you relieve symptoms and strengthen your overall health. The exercise below works specifically to balance the energy of Fire and Water and to regulate and deepen the heartbeat. Stand with feet shoulder distance apart.   Exhale completely and bring your hands together just below your navel, with the palms facing up and fingertips about an inch apart.  Inhale slowly through the nose and raise your upturned hands up the torso until they reach the heart.  Time it so that your inhalation is complete at the same time that ...