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This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by David Perlmutter We’re all familiar with the process of inflammation. Whether it’s the inflamed skin compliments of a mosquito bite, or the redness of an arthritic joint, this is a normal body reaction — and it even has some protective value, in terms of repairing damaged tissue.Read more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Jennifer Dubowsky Celebrities like Gwenyth Paltrow, her husband Chris Martin, Jennifer Aniston, and Victoria Beckham are all fans of cupping. This ancient technique is becoming trendy, and while I’m not usually a follow-the-crowd kind of girl, I do appreciate good publicity for Chinese Medicine. Cupping is anRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Isaac Eliaz Tai Chi, Yoga, and Qi Gong—they’re not like other workouts. While a long swim or jog might leave us drained, ancient mind-body practices such as yoga and Tai Chi have the power to do just the opposite: They produce more energy than they consume. WhenRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Shiva Rose Recently a friend of mine said something that sparked an “aha” moment for me. My friend said, “You have a holistic web site on healthy living, and yet you’re involved with several toxic people in your life.” I realized in that moment that healthy livingRead more

  The connection of mind, body and soul is crucial in our dwelling into our inner self. We all are always trying to find ways to increase our immunity. This key to health are basically the soldiers that form a fence of the cells and some other attributes which make the defensive line against invasionRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Meghan Telpner I find that our bodies are happiest and healthiest when we offer support with smart detox strategies. But detoxing and cleansing isn’t just for the beginning of January — nor does it have to involve all-liquid diets and constant hunger. To incorporate gentle detoxing intoRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Kim Anami The marriage of sex and spirituality is a natural union that has its roots in ancient cultures all over the world. From the 5000 year-old study of sensual Tantra in India and the sexual practices of Taoist China, sex has had mystical significanceRead more

This article first appeared in yoga.about.com and is written by Ann Pizer You’ve probably heard that yoga is good for you. Maybe you have even tried it and discovered that it makes you feel better. A regular practice can offers all kinds of mental and physical health benefits. Some, like improved flexibility, are clearly evident.Read more