by Rick Deutsch, Mr. Half Dome | Yosemite’s Half Dome is not only the signature landmark of the park, it appears on the 2005 US Quarter representing California to the world. It is one of the most popular day hikes in the country and is both a goal and a journey for fit visitors. The 12-hour marathon hike is completed by over 50,000 people a year. The peak stands 8,842 feet above sea level and was first climbed in 1875 by use of a knotted rope erected by Scottish immigrant George … [Read more...]
Our Wounds are a Portal to God Part 4
by Andy Drymalski, EdD | A man dreamed, “I see a soft bluish light emitted from wounds and sores on someone’s body. I’m to understand that there is a luminescent component to all wounds and to the organs of the inner body. Fascinated, I show this to my children.” One of the things that make this dream so interesting is that it challenges us to see wounds and illnesses in a way that we usually don’t. Wounds cause suffering, and we generally want to be rid of them as quickly as we … [Read more...]
Monthly Health Outlook: The Sun in Virgo
by Robert Ayres | ASTROLOGICAL ALCHEMYsm The Astrology of Self-Transformation® The Sun enters Virgo this month on August 22. This is the last month of the summer season. The heat is stimulating. It enlivens and animates the spirit. This should manifest as motivation to improve our lives. Virgo is The Virgin, which symbolizes purity. Out of all the signs of the zodiac, Virgo is the one that rules health and healing. Now is the time to focus on improving your health. Virgos tend to be … [Read more...]
The Dish on Dating…with Jenifer Rose
Dear Jen, I have been dating a guy for about four months now, and I feel like I really want to be exclusive with him. Can you give me some advice as to when and how to bring up the “exclusivity” conversation? —Wondering Dear Wondering, The exclusivity conversation is very important. I always recommend people actually have this conversation instead of just assuming their partner is exclusive, so you are definitely on the right track. The timing of the conversation is important. You … [Read more...]
Enhance Your Dental Health Naturally
by Debbie Hart | A Holistic Approach to Herbs for Healthy Teeth and Gums A great many herbs and natural substances promote tooth and gum health by tightening the gum tissue, promoting circulation, and removing plaque and debris from the mouth. To name just a few, these include resins such as myrrh and the anti-viral bee product, propolys, which stimulates the production of new mouth tissues, usnea, a lichen stronger than penicillin against strep and staph bacteria, bloodroot, and plantain, … [Read more...]
Corn Maze
by Allison Prater | Zea Maize, the giant tropical grass more commonly known as corn, is currently the dominant species found in our western industrialized food system. Domesticated by the indigenous peoples of Mesoamerica, corn was first cultivated by the Aztec and Mayan peoples. Between 1250 A.D and 1700 A.D, the crop spread over the North American Continent. A valuable trade asset, corn kernels were carried back to Europe in the late 16th century. Today, corn is grown on every continent … [Read more...]
