The Natural Reader

While sometimes it may seem as though life in general is becoming more harried, hectic, and frenetic,  I personally find that this has actually helped me!  I am now even more consistently and consciously using many of the principles found in our courses here at Clayton College of Natural Health.  This includes things such [...]

When we talk on the cell phone there is no question our mobile cell is not attached to the recipient’s phone with a cord. We accept that somehow the energy moves from the phone to cell phone tower and then to a satellite ’somewhere’ in space and is mysteriously transmitted back via a cell phone [...]

The other day I was feeling stressed and decided to plop down in front of the TV to unwind after work.  In the middle of a show, my sweet cat, “Oatmeal”, jumped on my lap and would not stop bugging me for affection!  At first I was a little annoyed, but I finally turned off [...]

I had the opportunity to represent Clayton College of Natural Health at our booth at Expo East in Boston recently (9/24 – 9/26) – what an exciting and busy few days!  Our Chief Academic Officer Teresa Nichols was there, along with our Director of Marketing Judy Williams. This was Teresa’s first trade show, and she [...]

As an active member of my neighborhood association, I recently volunteered to write a short health related column for the neighborhood association newsletter. Getting involved with your neighborhood association is not only a good way to stay involved in your community, but also provides a wonderful venue for sharing information and tips gained through your [...]

Iris Analysis or iridology has been used as a powerful tool to help practitioners and physicians to understand the genetic strengths and genetic deficiencies of the body for centuries.  Some of the first recorded evidence we have of its use dates back 1000 B.C. when it was practiced by the Chaldeans.  Studies of the eyes [...]

Most people are familiar with the idea that life is to be lived to the fullest and enjoyed as much as possible, and we here at Clayton College of Natural Health heartily agree with that!  Enjoying life is not being selfish; instead, it is in part the wonderful result of small individual accomplishments adding up [...]

Every week, I try to find at least one new, quirky, or fun tidbit of information. I thought I’d share this week’s tidbit with you all.
Since I work with Clayton College of Natural Health graduate students with their dissertations and teach the English courses, I read A LOT. (As an English major and book nerd, [...]

Today’s society is rather frenetic at times – people are often led to believe that EVERYTHING is of the utmost urgency, is a fire to be put out, and/or needs to be dealt with now – or sooner! However, that’s just not true, and it is certainly not a holistic way to live! Living in [...]

OME is a newly released movie by film maker Yann Arthus-Bertrand, narrated by Glenn Close. It is, “without question,” the most fascinating cinematography on and of the earth; delivered from an eloquent perspective unlike any you will ever see or hear. Truly engaging in its documentary style, the film explores humanities impact on the earth [...]