Beyond the Eighteenth Level: My Reiki Journey Through Forgiveness and Gratitude
From my earliest introduction to Reiki through family teachings to decades of study, practice and spiritual exploration, my journey has been anything but conventional. Discover how Ho’oponopono inspired me to create Reiki Grandmaster Levels 19 and 20 — Forgiveness and Gratitude — and how my experiences shaped my evolution from Reiki practitioner to Energy Practitioner…
Comfrey: They Called It Knitbone
Discover the fascinating history of Comfrey (*Symphytum officinale*), traditionally known as Knitbone or Beinwell. Explore its botanical characteristics, medicinal constituents, centuries of herbal use and modern clinical research into topical preparations for bruises, sprains and musculoskeletal discomfort. Dr Catherine W. Dunne also examines the important distinction between topical and internal use, including the safety considerations…
Emotional Wisdom: Have We Forgotten How to Listen to the Body?
Emotions are not experienced only in the mind. Explore the traditional Daoist understanding of emotional wisdom, the body and the Five Elements, alongside what modern physiology tells us about stress — and discover a deeper home-study journey with Aumvedas Academy in its 10th anniversary year.
Fenugreek, Insulin and Prediabetes: Could This Ancient Seed Support Glucose Regulation?
Discover the fascinating relationship between fenugreek, insulin and glucose regulation. Explore what research tells us about fenugreek seed in prediabetes, its potential role following gestational diabetes, and simple ways to prepare and consume the seeds as part of a food-based approach to metabolic health.
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna)
Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna): The Heart of the Hedgerow
Explore Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna), its traditional uses, cardiovascular research, Irish folklore, harvesting, preparations, safety and ecology. Hawthorn (Crataegus monogyna) is far more than the familiar “heart herb”. From the white May blossom of Ireland’s hedgerows to its autumn haws, this remarkable tree carries centuries of traditional herbal…
