Category Archives: Reiki, Stress, Pain

Pain/Brain: How Odors Change Things

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This is Part 1 of Pain/Brain: How Odors Change Things. The perception of pain is picked up by the brain through smelling odors and aromas, or not. I came across John McGann, PhD, who studies the olfactory system in humans and mice, and is an associate professor of psychology and behavioral and systems neuroscience at […]

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3 Solutions to The Problem of Motherless Children

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One third of African American families are living impoverished lives, and many don’t show it. People of color are very good at hiding their imminent eviction or inability to find consistent work. No one wants to declare themselves poor. This is why saying one feels “whole and complete,” despite what’s in the bank account, is a revolutionary […]

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Whole WOMBan Wellness Experience

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“Dedicated to Elevating Your Divine Feminine” Today, the first day, was a smash. It proclaimed Womb Rejuvenation & Herbal Workshops to Raise the Vibration of Your Divine Feminine! And that’s what we did. The event was held at the beautiful Bronx “Body n Brain” Yoga Studio at 1805 Williamsbridge Road, 2nd Fl. (at Morris Park Ave.) […]

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10 Ways Your Womb Is Like A Cave

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I’ve been thinking about the Seven Sleepers of Ephesus, and how their number is really known only to the Creator. They slept like babies, in a cave. What is known is that they retreated to the cave to escape deviltry, and that they slept for a really long time. Few discuss the ramifications of the cave […]

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The Challenges to Reiki Energy

As I prepare for the next Reiki Training this spring, the fear people have of others’ energy has come to light and must be addressed as an additional module. Reiki (universal healing life force) is an excellent way of preserving your own energy and protecting your body-mind-spirit from antagonistic energies around you. This point was brought home […]

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5 Love Beliefs Hindering Good Health

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Our health goals can be hindered by love beliefs that are misdirected. We may believe love has to come from: parents and family. They don’t love me. teachers. They don’t love or like me. coworkers. They don’t love or like me. my lover. He/she is just playing me. me, myself. Well, duh. Yeah, well, I put up with me. Family & Parental […]

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12 Sun Signs Part 2

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6 More Sun Signs and Their Stress Indicators This continues the sun signs discussion. Each sign represents a reason to stop beating yourself up about your health, and de-stress instead. (3/2/17) We drew from and adapted wisdom in the Complete Textbook of Holistic Self-Diagnosis (L.O. Afrika, 2013). This book confirms that a person’s immune system, state of health and vitality can be […]

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12 Sun Sign Reasons To De-Stress

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Part 1 I have Leo as my sun sign, and just rediscovered my rising sign* is Pisces. Now I understand why I have certain health issues. There is truth in astrology that includes important health indicators, and this is what I want to share today. When I read, Sun in the sixth house with Mars means boils and skin […]

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3 Freedoms for Friday

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Friday the 13th  I’m aware today is NOT the 13th, however, the thought came that people rejoice and dread Fridays. We’ll get to these feelings in a moment. Did you know old buildings in New York City were built without the 13th floor? This was because western Europeans were convinced 13 was an unlucky number. Once […]

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5 Wishes = ONE INTENTION

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1.  On this day of my mother’s transition to the nonphysical two years ago, I wish for every reader a loving and compassionate regard for your mother, parents, guardians and family. 2. On this day I acknowledge the journey back to Beaming Light of Malcolm Shabazz (X) (d. 2/21/1965), and the journey into Beaming Light of W.E.B. DuBois […]

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