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Phylameana's Holistic Healing Blog October 2003 Archive

By Phylameana lila Desy, About.com Guide to Holistic Healing since 1997

Cooling Hot Flashes

Friday October 31, 2003
Dr. Farah Khan, a licensed Doctor of Oriental Medicine, discusses remedy options for hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms in her article Easing Menopause with Oriental Medicine More Resources For Menopause

Fingernail & Tongue Diagnosis

Wednesday October 29, 2003
Inquiry from a reader - I am trying to find any information you might have on diagnosis by viewing fingernail health. Years ago medical doctors would look at a ... Read More

Newsletter Link Snafu

Tuesday October 28, 2003
Its been reported that all the links in my newsletter that was sent out this AM are landing on the home page rather than the direct sources. Sorry for the ... Read More

Bats Ghosts & Vampires

Monday October 27, 2003
Halloween Week - In celebration of Halloween be sure to check out some of the content offered at Holistic Healing about bats, ghostly spirits, and psychic vampires. Bat Totems How To Keep ... Read More

October New Moon

Saturday October 25, 2003
Tonight marks the new moon phase for this month. The NEW MOON is my favorite moon phase because it represents new beginnings. Where as the FULL MOON represents times for ... Read More

2004 Healing Calendar Picks

Friday October 24, 2003
As promised I've selected a list of ten healing calendars to feature as my top picks for next year. On the top of the list is OUT ON THE PORCH ... Read More

Cold and Flu Remedies

Thursday October 23, 2003
I scheduled my annual flu shot this morning. Getting a flu shot is not the only avenue that can be taken for the prevention of winter season bugs. Our forum ... Read More

South Beach Diet - Week Six Summary

Thursday October 23, 2003
As of the end of week five I am no longer recording day by day journal entries into my South Beach Diet Log, but I am sharing weekly summaries. This ... Read More

Power of Intuition

Tuesday October 21, 2003
New! - Guest Article by Dr. Judith Orloff - She offers this article and her story as a glimpse into her memoir Second Sight which is a compelling ... Read More

Featured Healer - Don Beckett

Monday October 20, 2003
Don Beckett is a Reiki Master/Teacher in the Usui lineage. He has also received attunements in Tera Mai, Karuna Ki, Siddheartha and Lightarian Reiki. Don is a ... Read More

Wellness Center Profiles

Sunday October 19, 2003
Something New - The Wellness Center Profile Pages - Each profile page highlights a wellness center which includes a general description, listing of services and therapies offered, and its locale ... Read More

Search of the Week - Ear Candling

Saturday October 18, 2003
Curiosity about Ear Candling, an ancient Egyptian healing modality that is used to clear away wax buildup inside the ears, is apparant because it is continuously among the top favorite ... Read More

How to Roast Pumpkin Seeds

Wednesday October 15, 2003
I enjoy the tasty crunch of roasted pumpkin seeds. If you are going to be carving out a jack-o-lantern for your kids or your own entertainment for Halloween this month, ... Read More

Pharmacies Offering "Compounding"

Wednesday October 15, 2003
In the News - Pharmacy offers customized medicines for reluctant patients (children and pets). Compounding is a different delivery system- an alternative to swallowing pills or elixirs. Examples are creams ... Read More

Holistic Healer Profiles

Tuesday October 14, 2003
New Healer Database - I have decided to create a database of individual holistic healer profile pages. Each page will feature a healer's photo and a brief introduction along with ... Read More

Hypnosis Helpful in Treating Amenorrhea

Monday October 13, 2003
In the News - Preliminary test results indicate success in using Hypnotherapy for treating women suffering with Amenorrhea (missed menstrual periods)... "In a pilot study involving 12 women with ... Read More

Meru and the Magic Thread

Sunday October 12, 2003
Reader Book Suggestion - This story is a beautifully written tale of Love Innocence and Faith. A young boy takes a journey and faces many challenges along the way. ... Read More

New Crayola Colors

Sunday October 12, 2003
Yesterday Crayola announced four new colors to its kaleidoscope of crayon selections. The new colors are named jazzberry jam, mango tango, inchworm and wild blue yonder. This announcement gave me ... Read More

South Beach Diet - Week 5

Saturday October 11, 2003
This week I decided to take a day to re-evaluate my reasonings for choosing to go on the South Beach Diet in the first place. I think it is a ... Read More

Alternative Medicine - Nobel Endeavor

Friday October 10, 2003
In the news - "The World Congress of Integrated Medicine will urge the Swiss based Nobel Foundation to include complementary and alternative medicine also into the Nobel prize awarding medical ... Read More

A Rune Question

Thursday October 9, 2003
Whitehorse Woman, Holistic Healing Forum Moderator, posted a question to our members in the forum. She shared this image of a stone she found during the Fall ... Read More

Feedback: South Beach Diet

Wednesday October 8, 2003
Diet Advice from a Reader Phyla, I recently read through your South Beach Diet Journal. I have some advice/personal experiences to share with you about your progress (after several weeks you ... Read More

South Beach Diet - Week 4

Sunday October 5, 2003
For those of you who are reading my diary entries while participating in the South Beach Diet, I've just uploaded my daily comments and food intake for the first four ... Read More

Who Was Peace Pilgrim?

Saturday October 4, 2003
From 1953 to 1981 a silver haired woman calling herself only Peace Pilgrim walked more than 25,000 miles on a personal pilgrimage for peace. She vowed to "remain ... Read More

Search of the Week - Macrobiotic Diets

Friday October 3, 2003
WOW! I never thought I would see the term Macrobiotic Diets at the top of my weekly search stats. Perhaps it is because of my recent focus on the South ... Read More

How Do You Stay in the Moment?

Friday October 3, 2003
Forum Discussion - Our members are sharing different ways that they are able to stay in the moment rather than dwelling on the past or being anxious about the future. ... Read More

Tai Chi Gets Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval

Wednesday October 1, 2003
In the News - A study funded by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine indicates Tai Chi boosts shingles immunity and improves physical functioning in aging adults. Read ... Read More

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