The Sanskrit name of this chakra is svadhisthana, meaning one’s own place. The sacral chakra is associated with the parts of our consciousness that are concerned with food and sex. It is the communication from the physical body to the consciousness, about what the body desires and finds pleasurable. It is also where we distinguish a sense of oneself and how to establish relationships with others. This second chakra is associated with lessons on sexuality, work, creativity and self-protection. Continue Reading
Castor Oil Packs for Self-Care
The use of castor oil has a long history of use in herbal medicine. Researchers in the Journal of Naturopathic Medicine reported the presence of castor bean seeds in Egyptian tombs dating back over 4,000 years. Historical archives have also documented the use of castor oil in Africa, India, Greece and Southern Europe. Ancient Romans were fully aware of its healing capabilities when they referred to the castor oil plant as Palma Christi meaning the hand of Christ. The oil is extracted from Continue Reading
5 Shocking Facts About Sugar
I feel like everyone finally knows how bad sugar is, but I just wanted to remind you in case you forgot. 1. On average 40% of the sugar consumed is stored as fat.That's right along with all the toxins and chemicals it can really add on the pounds. 2. Sugar disrupts serotonin production, which results in making you depressed and addicted to the crappy food that is making you feel bad. 3. Sugar is linked to learning disorders in children, including ADD/ADHD. To me this fact seems more Continue Reading
Detecting a Candida Overgrowth
There has been a lot of research and interest in the micobiome lately. How these microorganisms support function and digestion in the body is still much of a mystery. One thing we do know is that there is a very delicate balance and the foods we consume can either support the flora in the digestive tract or hinder it and cause a overgrowth of harmful unwanted organisms. Candida albicans is a normal inhabitant of our bodies and generally compromises 10% of the microorganism profile of the Continue Reading