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Bringing Watsu to Austin

Watsu is a relatively new (1980) form of bodywork that has been available in the Austin area since 1994. Watsu combines working with Shiatsu pressure points in the medium of a warm (93-98 degrees) water pool. This practitioner also utilizes the ancient healing energy of Reiki during a Watsu session to help bring about a profound state of relaxation. In states of deep relaxation, the body, mind and spirit are empowered to heal in extraordinary ways.

"I felt "rocked & held by the Universe!" C. S.
"I think this might be the " wonder drug" I’ve been looking for." D. S.

Color Therapy, God's Oldest Medicine

The Sun's power to heal has been recognized by man for thousands of years. Without the nourishing Sun's rays our bodies would wither and die and all life on this planet would soon end. The Sun's rays contain the full spectrum of colors, with only a few of them detectable by the human eye. To maintain good health our bodies must be able to adequately absorb and use the right amount of Sunlight. The body absorbs Sunlight via the eyes and skin.

Bioenergetic Medicine: The Current Revolution in Health Care

In the final decade of the 20th century, we witnessed a revolution in medicine and health care. Our focus on prescription drugs and surgery as the primary means of treatment is expanding to include systems such as acupuncture and homeopathic medicine. In many cases, modern medicine is unable to detect disease early enough for effective treatment. X-rays, laboratory tests, and even the new, highly sophisticated imaging techniques do not provide enough information to allow for effective, early diagnoses of diseases.

Ayurveda: The Science of Holistic Healing

Ayurveda emphasizes on living in natural harmony. It is the loss of this harmony, which is the root cause of imbalance, leading to disease. All living creatures, except human beings, follow laws of nature. A lion, for instance, will never eat grass since its digestive system has been naturally designed for eating meat. The lion strictly adheres to this rule and maintains harmony by following its nature. Ayurveda is a science, which teaches us how to maintain this natural harmony within ourselves, and maintain our health and happiness.

Optimism and Your Heart: How being happy can protect you against heart disease.

Take a few seconds to close your eyes and imagine that you are putting a slice of lemon into your mouth and chewing on it. Did your mouth water? This is just one example of how the mind can affect the body - simply thinking about something can trigger a physical reaction.

Combating the Invisible Threat: Biological Warfare and Your Immunity

Tired hearts and somber minds watched as our nation's security came to the forefront last September. The barrier of protection that we once felt had been pierced along with our dreams of peace on our home ground. Fears flooded our minds of impending war, intrepid disaster and the implementation of biological warfare. We had an immediate and sobering view into our future.

Regulating Your Cholesterol

Although it is far from a four-letter word, cholesterol has become a show stopper. At the mere mentioning of the word, you can hear the arteries clog…but, it doesn't have to be so life threatening or disabling.

Not Such A Hot Shot After All

Every expectant parent's wish, "Just to have a healthy and happy child." Yet keeping that child healthy is another wish. Unfortunately that is a wish that the United States government is trying to impede.

Emotional Bankruptcy and CLEAR

How often do you drift off to the memories of your yesteryears? Do you ever try to remember the events that you just can't piece together anymore? Have you ever thought about how those encounters might influence who you are today…even the ones you don't remember. What about the ones that didn't even happen to you?

Ritalin: Is It Safe? Is It Necessary?

Enough is enough! As a society we have been silent for too long. Due to our silence, millions of children are being drugged by a society that cares little about truth, and seems all too vulnerable to hype.

On February 23, 2000, the Journal of the American Medical Association cited a study on psychotropic drug use (Ritalin, Prozac, etc.), and our preschoolers. As inconceivable as it may seem, our nation's two year olds are on controlled substances and in increasing numbers.