Wisdom of Healing

This article first appeared in the Brattleboro Reformer as part of the Post Oil Solutions series on “Building Sustainable Communities.”
One of the least spoken about challenges in a post petroleum age is wellness and healthcare. Our present-day pharmaceutical and medical technology is very much petroleum-based, and hence, much like food transportation and energy, our healthcare [...]

When my daughter, Kaia, was three years old, she and I were severely burned in a scalding water accident from a defective heating system in our home. We lived in the Boston area and so she was rushed to the Shriners Burn Institute. I was taken to Mass. General and treated [...]

The statistics on smoking and the effect it has in relation to dozens of health conditions have been well documented for decades. That doesn’t make it any easier to quit when you’re a smoker, does it? The patch, gum and other devices are actually sending nicotine directly into the bloodstream, and nicotine is considered to [...]

Have you heard about the remarkable nutritional benefits found in hempseeds? These small, round seeds are a full 33% protein and 9% Omega-3 fatty acids by weight. They are rich in Vitamin E, fiber and several important minerals.
Hempseeds contain all 21 amino acids, the building blocks of protein that are essential to life. The protein [...]

Ginger, Zingiber Officinale, originally from Asia, is well known throughout the world and has been consumed for thousands of years as a food, culinary spice and medicinal herb. The rhizome, or horizontal and branching root, is the part used. The pale brown skin should appear thin and smooth for maximum flavor and benefits. The flesh [...]

Healing: Becoming whole and sound; a return to health.
thefreedictionary.com
I believe that one can truly heal oneself. Each of us possesses an internal healer, that part of ourselves that always guides us to safety, wellness and to make wise choices that support our good health, and rejuvenation from illness and injury. We may call upon others [...]

Here is a list of several of my most favorite health and cookbooks. Most of them accurately reflect my views and what you’ve read in other posts here on my site. However, some of the cookbooks, while containing lots of great recipes, also contain an occasional ingredient that I wouldn’t necessarily use or suggest for [...]

It seems so much easier to keep oneself healthy and fit in the summertime than it is once winter sets in. During the warm summer months, we tend to be more active, eat more fresh foods and be exposed to more fresh, outdoor air.
The stifling heat of summer is another story. We know that we [...]

I have been making a green, high protein energy drink for breakfast most mornings for more than thirty years. A powerful detoxifier, the green drink that I enjoy is loaded with hundreds, maybe even millions, of important nutrients to support every organ, every system and every cell in my body.
Dozens of people have told me [...]

Hello All,
For the first time, I will be hosting the “Healthy and Fit Family” carnival this month, and it is full of interesting, and sometimes tasty, little gems for those of us who choose to make a vibrant contribution to the next generation’s well-being. Enjoy!

The Carnival of Healing is a weekly collection of brief reviews of articles sent from throughout the blogging world to help us to learn about how we may create the health and life we each desire.

There are several prescription and over-the-counter products on the market for dry eyes. The fact of the matter is that if we take care of our eyes, they won’t dry out and we will likely not need to risk the side effects of chemical medications. Try any of these simple solutions.

When my daughter, Kaia, was three years old, she and I were severely burned in a scalding water accident from a defective heating system in our home. We lived in the Boston area and so she was rushed to the Shriners Burn Institute. I was taken to Mass. General and treated briefly. They prepared a [...]

My serious health issues, beginning in early childhood, led me to a lifetime of learning about what is truly natural, healthful, beneficial and free from side effects. Although it has often felt like an arduous road, I am ever grateful for my good health today and for the lessons I’ve learned, the journey I’ve traveled [...]

Most of the vitamin and mineral products found on the shelves of vitamin shops, pharmacies, grocers or health food stores are made of isolated purified chemicals. We’ve been told (lied to) for about four decades that these chemicals are ‘natural’, but it’s simply not so. Minerals are essentially powdered rocks, while the vitamins can be [...]

Below, you will find statements that I have found in articles or advertising about health, wellness, fitness and nutrition. (Some have been modified for conciseness.) The unfortunate thing for those of us who eat whole foods and practice holistic therapies is that much of what we read is either not quite accurate, poorly researched half-truths, [...]