Wellness

Reiki as a Spiritual Practice

You may have heard of Reiki as an alternative healing practice, such as acupuncture or herbal medicine, but for many contemporary Reiki practitioners and clients it is also a spiritual discipline. Reiki originated in Japan, historically practiced as a form of self-care. Coming from the Japanese words...

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EarthTalk - Thyroid Problems

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk : Instances of people with thyroid problems seems to be on the rise. Is there an environmental connection? -- Dora Light, Waukesha, WI The American Cancer Society reports that thyroid cancer is one of the few cancers that have been on the rise...

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EarthTalk - Bottled Water

EarthTalk® E - The Environmental Magazine Dear EarthTalk : Isn’t it a waste that we buy water in plastic bottles when it is basically free out of our taps? Even health food stores, which should know better, sell it like crazy. When did Earth’s most abundant and free natural resource become...

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Living Without Reservations

Not everyone in life will find the courage to follow their heart. Rationally speaking, it is just easier to plug away, day after day at your job, remain in a marriage that is friendly, (although not passionate) and do the best with what you currently have. Most will be left with a gnawing voice that...

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Happy (No, Really) New Year!

This Article was submitted to CityGal by Todd Patkin....see his Bio below! Happy (No, Really ) New Year!: Ten Simple Secrets for Making 2011 Your Happiest Year Yet Are you really, truly happy? If we’re honest, most of us would respond with a reluctant no . Here’s how you can have a different...

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