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The Healing Power of Basil: Depression and More

Cait Johnson — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:00:59 +0000

Even though the sun is shining brightly, we can still suffer occasional bouts of depression. But this essential oil, derived from a well-known cooking herb, will really help! Not only can it lift our mood, it also relieves stress and headaches, and is reputed to improve concentration. In fact, its powers are so great, the Hindus believed it was a passport to heaven and its very name means "king."

Trust in Yourself

Avery Hurt — Fri, 30 May 2008 16:00:35 +0000

We�ve lost touch with our instincts�and that�s very much a problem. My past few posts haven�t been about very simple things. As I said, maintaining health is simple, should be simple, can be simple � but alas, in our complex industrial world, with toxic chemicals in our food and corporate interests influencing our science, keeping it [...]

Green Girl Seeks Serenity During Exams

Lily Berthold-Bond — Wed, 14 May 2008 14:00:37 +0000

As finals week is upon us, let�s just say that the dorm is a little stressful. Not only are there finals to study for, but there is also packing to do and friends to bid farewell for the summer. With exams you would assume that people would be quiet. Well, that is not the [...]

Guide to Essential Oils

Melissa Breyer — Thu, 08 May 2008 17:00:38 +0000

Aromatherapy, the use of scents from the essential oils of plants to alter mood and promote healing, is an ancient art currently enjoying a resounding revival. While many common garden plants are used in essential oils�peppermint, basil, and lavender, to name just a few�the quantities of flowers or leaves needed to produce the oil (1,000 [...]

The Bright Side Of Menopause

Lynn Behrendt — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:00:08 +0000

By Lynn Behrendt, Care2 Green Living contributing writer I recently turned 50, and menopause is no doubt in my not-too-distant future. Instead of laughing at the birthday cards about hot flashes that I receive and then afterward feeling down about getting older, I’ve decided I’m going to look on the bright side. I am going to [...]

How to Create a Spa Sanctuary

Annie B. Bond — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:00:09 +0000

Instead of spending a fortune at your local spa, why not consider these simple steps for turning your own bathroom into a place for balance, centering, healing, refreshment, relaxation and renewal?

Serotonin Diet: Food That Gives You a Lift

Annie B. Bond — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:49 +0000

Serotonin, a naturally occurring chemical in our bodies, has a significant effect on mood and appetite. Most of the antidepressant medications prescribed today work by raising serotonin levels in the brain. Some foods are really rich in serotonin, and can raise your spirits. Some people may be better off using prescription antidepressants, but diet can [...]

Aromatherapy for Meditation

Annie B. Bond — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:31 +0000

Sometimes it is just not easy to quiet the mind and sink into a deep meditation. To the rescue, an aromatherapy blend with essential oils. Try diffusing some of this beautiful Meditation Aromatherapy Blend on those difficult days.

The blend of seven essential oils includes frankincense and myrrh, which have been used throughout time for spiritual transcendence. Rose is known to unite physical and spiritual love, and sandalwood to instill inner quiet.

Fish Oil and Mental Health

Carl Frankel — Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:00:11 +0000

For people suffering from depression or bipolar disorder, prescription drugs can be a mixed blessing. Even if they help—and they don't always—the side effects, including weight gain and depressed sex drive, can be disheartening. Now it appears as if fish oil—yep, that fish oil, available at your local health food store—may help control these ailments.

Less is More with Network Spinal Analysis

Carl Frankel — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:00:49 +0000

If you're looking for a wellness program to improve your quality of life, Network Spinal Analysis ("NSA") is an intriguing option—if you're open to a process that takes time.

Where health is concerned, we tend to assume that more is more. Two Motrins will reduce inflammation more than one. Running four miles is better than running two.

NSA is different. It uses the lightest of touches to achieve heavyweight results. An offshoot of chiropractic medicine, NSA enables people to access their bodies' innate wisdom by releasing long-held energetic and emotional blockages that are held in tension in the spine. These energy releases are brought about by gentle hand or finger contacts applied at "spinal gateways" or "access points" along the neck and lower spine.