research behind Rhodiola

Stress is as much a factor to manage in everyday life, as are meal plans and healthy eating. There exists a variety of tips, tools, and resources to better cope and manage stress. Endless. Finding one that works for you will be a big part to achieving wellness and fulfillment from life. And, subsequently, having [...]

burn-out and salivary cortisol hormone

New research coming from Montreal is confirming what Naturopathic Doctors have been doing for a long time…. http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/TopStories/20120210/burnout-spit-blood-test-120211/ Cortisol, the hormone responsible for coping to stress, in normal conditions is lowest in the evening and peaks in the morning. People under chronic mental stress, or who are exposed to other physical stressors that affects melatonin [...]

what is pain sayin’?

I must say, I was a little glad to read this article in the Montreal Gazette today, written by a retired physician. http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/chronic+pain+doctors+have+answers/5584400/story.html Identifying the cause of pain is the first step to relieve suffering. It could be neurological, inflammatory, scarring, displacement of organs, referred pain, circulatory, and the list goes on. And in many [...]

Book review

Robert A Johnson, in his autobiographical piece entitled Balancing Heaven and Earth, recounts his life-long adventures through his dedication to his inward journey and paying close attention to the “slender threads”. Through the story of his life, this beautiful masterpiece shows the way to understanding our “inner gold”, and yielding to the journey that one [...]

sweetening life

I must admit that I have a strong sweet tooth! Despite my devotion to health and longevity, I have realized that my spiritual need to what I desire on a very fundamental and simple level – sweetness to life – must be satisfied. And so, I have been on a short and small quest to [...]

unleashing the creative

I observe, therefore I am. I invite you to put a name to your emotion or feeling. Boredom is an interesting one. It is perhaps one that drives certain compulsive tendencies like the big one of work-aholism. Holism – the entire part, particularly how the whole system behaves. Under this holism is in fact a [...]

visual meditation

Martha Graham was a pioneer of modern dance. Her style was unique and inspired many. She paved the path for contemporary dance in America and her teachings have had international influence. Her inspiration came from yoga, and she viewed the body as an empty vessel, through which the spirit or life force flowed through. To [...]

wisdom of the body

I imagine myself dancing throughout the day, made conscious by the tension that is held with certain movements. Movement can be fluid or sharp, however when dancing, there is an ease. The ease does not come from knowing the steps, but an ease of knowing the body. To improvise means to listen to your wisdom, [...]

appetite for coffee beans

Coffee beans… The bitter flavor of coffee and the nutty aroma heightens our senses and creates a feeling of euphoria. Despite this romance, I rarely drink coffee. I decided to indulge in a warm cup today and it brought me back to what it is…  What is coffee? How does it serve? How does this [...]