Heart's Discovery

Winter Solstice is coming. Anyone who lives in a rural area, or has a lifestyle that is closely connected with nature, knows that it is time to prepare. Just like the squirrels who store their food this time of year, us humans are collecting wood for stoves, putting away lawn furniture, boats, docks, raking up leaves, clearing water conduits to keep water flowing in the right direction before everything freezes and getting emergency supplies, like propane and batteries, in ca

Late summer was Earth Time when the shadows grew longer and we first noticed the freshness of the air at dawn and dusk. This marked our descent into fall-autumn where the glory of the summer warmth hangs suspended in our memories. Now is when the colours of the landscape show up in many variations of yellow (the colour of earth) when nature is at its most brilliant self. Late summer however has given way to the time of the Metal element. In a few weeks, the trees will comp

Just think about how good it feels to walk in the forest, along the beach and stand in the sun on a clear day. Everyone loves to be next to the water and walk along the beach. Water holds and concentrates Qi energy and we feel rejuvenated just by looking out the window at the trees and the water. This is nature increasing the vibration of our personal energy and healing us. The only way to extend our lives, is to supplement the Qi we were born with through the air we breathe

The Practice of Feng Shui We have lots of wind and water here on the Eastern Shore. We are blessed. In Chinese Wind Water translates to Feng Shui. This is an ancient practice of positioning homes and designing structures, to ensure good energy and proper flow of energy. Originally this was used in the placement of grave sites to bring prosperity to families by honouring their ancestors. Have you ever walked to an area or been inside a home that just feels good. Sometimes you

I don't necessarily agree that we are completely the product of our environment. I do know it has a huge effect on our success in achieving the well-being we all want and deserve. According to the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion, “ The fundamental conditions and resources for health are peace, shelter, education, food, income, a stable ecosystem, sustainable resources, social justice and equity ”. It appears that according to experts, the environment affects wellness in m

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There is so much confusion about what we need to eat, in order to be healthy. People have become very polarized in their beliefs about...

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The World Health Organization did a comprehensive review of all the studies related to acupuncture, a number of years ago. They...

I worked in science research for decades but I always wondered why the path to health and longevity was so expensive, technology...

The Summer Solstice (when the sun seems to stand still), the longest day of the year, is upon us soon. Summer is the time of the Fire...

Winter has descended and we are waist deep in a heavy white wonderland that is both frustrating and awe inspiring. It has forced many...

Winter is coming. The air is so fresh, clean and quiet this time of year. Soon we will enjoy the silence of snow. Summer and fall are...

Time goes by so fast when you are busy. I wonder therefore if you age more quickly when you have a lot going on? I wonder if a person...

It is spring but this is the view shows there is still some snow of the ground. Now is the time of year we are supposed to spring ahead...

Is there such a thing as good medicine? When I was young, medicine was always something that was good for you. Moms were always plying...