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I hadn’t known my new friend Rhys for that long – a couple of weeks, over lockdown, and of course all communication was by text. Maybe that’s partly what made him feel safe to share his personal stories with me…
The word Ayurveda means 'science of life.' Ayurveda is over 5000 years old and is still very much alive today, especially in India where you routinely see Ayurvedic pharmacies and hospitals used as pat of the communities routine medical care.…
When someone faces criminal charges, the outcome of the case can change their entire future. Fines, jail time, job loss, and stress on family are all on the line. This is where defense representation matters most. A skilled defense lawyer…
A gentle, featherlight layering of specific healing essential oils along the spine, shoulders, neck, back and feet, as well as inhaling each oil - a real sensory experience for Mind, Body and Soul. I then work around the body doing…
Yesterday was a gorgeous day, today lovely parts and sad parts. I walked through Hermanus for an hour and a half, stopping to gaze, as a mother and calf whale swam lazily down the bay from opposite my bedroom window…
A Day in the iMfolosi Wilderness, KwaZuluNatal, South Africa Waking with the earth, I stir deliciously slowly. The still cool air reverberates with promise. I feel gentle excitement. Lapping and plopping, the river carries the message that regular visitors are…
Outpatient therapy programs flip that script entirely. Instead of demanding you abandon your responsibilities, they weave treatment around the life you're already living. The numbers back this up—research indicates these programs achieve recovery success rates hovering around 30-40%, which demonstrates…
Anxiety is the most widespread mental health problem, overtaking other common issues such as depression and chronic stress. But it does not need to take over our lives! As someone who has suffered tremendously from anxiety in my life, I…
Whether you’re into energy healing, massage, hypnosis, meditation, or simply a candle-lit bubble bath to rinse away the day’s stress, there are countless ways you can look after your emotional wellbeing. One of my favourite tools, however, was handed down…
Anxiety and fear is an appropriate response to something that could be harmful either physically or emotionally. The list of situations where people are living in anxiety and fear is a long one, from bullying in the workplace, domestic abuse,…
Understanding Age-Related Muscle Loss Age-related muscle loss, known as sarcopenia, is a progressive decline in skeletal muscle mass, strength, and physical performance that typically accelerates after the age of 60. This condition increases the risk of falls, fractures, loss of…
To heal is to touch with love that which we previously touched with fear-Stephen Levine. Tonight, a full-bellied Supermoon dusts the sky with silver. You may notice that she nudges protectively close to her sister earth and that her light…