The Triple-A Threat of Gluten Sensitivity— Autoimmune Disease, Arthritis, and Alzheimer’s Disease By Sheryl Sanchez, L.Ac. Medical scholars gathered recently for a symposium on the topic of gluten sensitivity, “A Grain of Truth: The Gluten Summit.” This educational summit was organized by Dr. Thomas O’Bryan, a premier educator in the field of functional medicine and… Read more »
Where can we get more happiness? Sages of all traditions and times have asked that question. They tell us we’ve been given five tools for the journey: body, feelings, will, mind, and soul. When people use their happiness tools wisely, in ways that increase health, love, strength, wisdom, and joy, their smiles grow wider. When… Read more »
By Higgy Learner Qi gong, yi quan, and tai ji quan are internal arts. This means they emphasize cultivation of internal energy or qi, a state of mental and emotional calm, and unity of body, mind, and spirit. All these are factors in the achievement of good health. Qi refers to the flow of energy… Read more »
By Tom Hess Advancing in a yoga practice means the student must travel deeply within. In the Taittiriya Upanishad is a description of the five kosas, or layers of awareness, to see the real self within. These kosas provide a vision, or a set of plans, for self-awareness. They are the anamaya kosa, or physical… Read more »
By Phyllis Humber For many the New Year is a time of rebirth, a time of letting go of the old and of embracing the future with renewed energy, a time of clarity and focus. Our health is one of the first things we take into consideration every January. We make determinations, set goals, and… Read more »
What Lies Within and What Lies Ahead? By Rahasya Poe (This article was published in the Jan/Feb/Mar issue of Lotus Guide and you will find references that support some of the statements made in this article. What I see is a new sacred reality emerging on the horizon and the more conscious I become the… Read more »
If youâ??ve ever thought about taking up the uke, you should know about several great uke happenings in Chico that meet regularly: Chico Ukes get together once a month and we now have more than 30 members.
Sometimes in our busy lives we simply need to make time to get away, slow down, and experience the NOW.
My desire is to do more than simply survive life’s challenging times. I like to come up with strategies to keep myself feeling good. Joy, laughter, a sense of peace and connection all help to reduce stress and renew the spirit.
Weâ??re moving at warp speed through 2012, a year that many, including myself, see as hugely significant in the history of our planet. We are also rapidly approaching a specific date, the winter solstice (12/21/12). Now is the time to look at this.
