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Yoga for Healing

When most of us hear the word Yoga, we either thank god we’re doing it, or if we’re not, we know we should be!  But why? What makes yoga so special that  20 million Americans are practicing and another 60 million say they want to?  Yoga literally means yoking together or uniting.  The unity we’re…

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What Makes a Food a SuperFood?

Simply put, a Super Food is a food that delivers high concentrations of critical nutrients like Beta Carotene, A, C, E and Seleniuem. Besides being rich in these important nutrients, Superfoods often hold these vitamins in the perfect balance.   Wellness For Realists   SUBSCRIBE TO emPOWERme.tv https://www.youtube.com/user/emPOWERmetv http://www.dailymotion.com/empowermetv FOLLOW US ON TWITTER https://twitter.com/emPOWERmedottv https://twitter.com/wellnessforreal…

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What is Ayurvedic Medicine?

Ayurvedic Medicine has been around for 5000 years and is used by about 300 thousand Americans today.  Ayurveda considers the whole person and is able to promote good health and strengthen the body by identifying what Dosha or “type” someone is in the Ayuvedic system. Christian Cristiano received his Masters of Science in Traditional Chinese Medicine…

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What Does Ayurvedic Medicine Mean?

Have you  ever wondered what Ayurvedic medicine really means?  In this episode we delve deeply into Ayurvedic Medicine and how it can help you reach your health and wellness goals.  There are 3 doshes and in order to optimize your health and wellness, an ayurvedic practioner will determine what your doshas is or what combination…

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The origins of Yoga

Yoga has stood the test of time through millennia and most estimates put yoga origins in the 3300 bce range. Yoga is a Sanskrit word and used in its highest form, it means to unite oneself with ones own being. It is this very quality about yoga that draws millions of people. The desire to…

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The meaning of Hypnosis

The term hypnosis is a Greek word meaning sleep, but the word trance may be better to describe the state of ones mind under hypnosis. According to Hypnotherapist Peter Bedard “hypnosis is a natural, relaxed state of increased mental awareness and a state of mind you pass through every night when you go to sleep…

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The Effects of Music

Have you ever wondered why certain songs make you feel a different emotions? Music can bring us to tears or have us standing and dancing in the blink of an eye. How about when you are not able to get a song out of your head that you recently heard? Using brain imaging, neuroscientists have…

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The Benefits of Naturopathic Medicine

Are you taking prescription drugs but have concerns about potential side effects? What about vitamins and minerals? These days it is extremely challenging to keep up with pharmecueticals and supplements or to even know if we need them. Naturopathic Medicine is a great idea for anyway looking to optimize their health and wellness.  A Naturopathic…

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The Art and Science of Feng Shui

Feng Shui means wind and water and is known as an art and a science.    The Terracotta Army in China is considered one of the most powerful example of Feng Shui.  If you want to experience more peace and harmony in your life, use the power of Feng Shui to create a loving peaceful environment…

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Superfoods for Overall Good Health

At this point everyone has heard the term Superfood, and while there is no official definition of a Superfood, it is basically a nutrient rich food considered to be especially beneficial for your health and wellbeing. It is quite possible that they may even help to reduce medical conditions like diabetes and high cholesterol. Wellness…

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Music and Healing

Since the beginning of time there has been nothing that bridges cultures and brings people together quite like music. It can be used to relax us or to inspire us to move and dance. In the past few decades Neuroscientists have delved deeper into understanding the brain and its association with music. Michael Levine is…

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Learn the 5 Elements of Feng Shui

The purpose of Feng Shui is to use the five elements of fire, earth, metal, water, and wood strategically in the home to improve financial abundance and improve relationships. A typical Feng Shui consultant trained in the classic style needs at least 50 hours of training or more.  They will use a compass and a…

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Learn More about Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathic Medicine has roots that go back 2400 years to Greek Philosopher Socrates who first came up with the concept of “the healing power of Nature.” Modern day Naturopathy was founded by Dr. Lust who graduated his first class of ND’s in New York back in 1902.   A licensed naturopathic physician (ND) attends a four-year,…

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James Knight on Hanna Somatic Exercises & Yoga

In the studio with us today we have James Knight. James has a Masters degree and is also a certified Hanna Somatic educator and Yoga instructor. James works closely with patients to help them re-connect to their bodies and whether you are in top shape or recovering from an injury, James specializes in optimizing health…

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Interview with Yogi Amanda Collins Feng Shui Master

Amanda Collins is a Feng Shui Master and Yogi.  She practices in Southern California and runs the San Diego School of Feng Shui.  Amanda also takes groups of people on educational and spiritual trips to China and Ireland.  Her work as a Feng Shui Master is rooted in her drive and desire to improve people’s…

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Interview with Michael Levine

Michael Levine is a composer and songwriter for film, television, theatre, and concert stage as well as the score composer for the upcoming George Lucas produced Star Wars Detours animated series. He also scored the Jerry Bruckheimer produced drama Cold Case. Michaels 10 year association with Hans Zimmer lead to work on Rango and Batman:…

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