Following the Light While I was writing and researching PAINT THE WIND, my Western epic, I was also seriously involved in both Martial Arts and alternative healing, studying with Dr. John Upledger, a Chinese doctor, several hands-on healers, and – maybe most importantly of all – a visionary Native American Medicine Man, Joseph Rael, aka [ Read More ]
For me, Dr. John Upledger was the answer to prayer. Literally. My 13 year old Cee Cee was in a coma, close to dying, from an apparently undiagnosable malady no one could figure out or fix. I’d listened for days, as doctors tried to sound as if they knew what to do, knowing in my [ Read More ]
In acupuncture charts – probably the closest most Westerners ever come to contacting the Qi concept – the meridian lines you see pictured, show the pathways by which energy flows within us. The points on the meridians where an acupuncturist places his needles are merely spots on the energy grid where the doctor can tinker [ Read More ]
I’m delighted that response to my Bathing blog has been so enthusiastic, so I thought it might be helpful to have some crib notes about the aromatherapeutic properties of many of the Essential Oils you’ll be exploring. But first, a word of caution: these oils are powerful…only a few drops can cause a dramatic response for both body and [ Read More ]
It isn’t easy to quantify Qi for the Western mind, but inasmuch as so many now experience it in Alternative Healing modalities like Acupuncture and Cranio-Sacral Therapy, Martial Arts, Yoga and Body Work, I’d like to offer a little crib sheet that might help you wend your way through the many subdivisions of Qi. The [ Read More ]
“The Law of Similars: That which can make you ill can also cure you.” – Dr. Samuel Hahnemann When I was 21 or so I met a famous fashion photographer named Edgar de Evia. He was sophisticated, worldly, creative and simply fabulous. I’d never met anyone remotely like him. His grandfather had been President of [ Read More ]
I didn’t expect the response I’ve gotten to my Cathy Takes to the Tub blog! Oodles of emails have asked for more info and where to find the goodies that go into the tub to heal, soothe, excite, delight, whatever! The following list will give you general information about where to find Essential Oils and [ Read More ]
At the top of my list of accessible help for much of life’s dis-ease, are healing baths. And I confess they head the list because they’re not only therapeutic, they’re really pleasurable. It’s part aromatherapy, part herbalism, part homeopathy, and all it takes to have these beautiful baths at your fingertips is to keep on [ Read More ]
Mudras are hand positions that connect up certain circuitry in our systems for specific purposes. You might call it Yoga or Tai Qi for your hands. In a way, it’s like using our extremities as antennas to pick up specific universal energy wavelengths and conduct them into your system. Mudras are used throughout Indian, Japanese [ Read More ]
“What if I told you, you could stay healthy and live longer, simply by doing 10 minutes of easy Chinese energy exercises a day? Would you do it?” [ Read More ]