The Natural Reader

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 [...]

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 [...]

When I was in elementary and junior high school, I always walked or rode my bike to school, weather permitting, as most of my class mates did. The school was in a central location in our neighborhood, and most everyone lived within a mile. I have fond memories of this daily ritual – it was a [...]

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 [...]

 While many people these days are striving towards eating healthier, there seems to be another group going in the opposite direction to what I like to call “food extremes”.  I am continually shocked with what some restaurants come up with these days.  For example, one national pizza chain came up with a pizza-calzone concoction that [...]

I review the American Holistic Health Association (AHHA) featured article each week, which I enjoy – it’s good to see people’s different perspectives on health.  This week’s article (http://ahha.org/articles.asp?Id=105) is by Diane R. Randall and has some good things for us all to keep in mind.  This blog is just to note that while she titled the article “Wellness After 30: Getting [...]

I have personally benefited from the positive effects of an exercise program. In a previous life, I was a typical “couch potato.” While I am not as active as I once was, I do try to workout regularly at the gym. But, like most people I know, time often works against me. I recently heard [...]

We’ve all had to deal with this at some point in our lives: a friend or family member has been ill and/or is about to have a surgical procedure, and while wanting to offer support, we also want to make sure that what is being offered is something the person needs or wants.  I review the featured article each [...]