The Internal

“A yogi eats one meal a day…. A rogi eats two, a bogi eats three and if you’re trying to die you have four”, he said, matter of factly.  I was three weeks deep into a seven-week intensive Astanga Yoga teachers training workshop, which was five days a week four hours a day. I knew […]

“There are no incurable diseases, only incurable people.” What a bold statement I thought to myself.  Is it really that straight forward?  But what about diseases like cancer, or HIV, or drug addiction, or severe obesity? He went on to say, “open the top and drop the bottom.  The center will correct itself.  Harmonize the […]

The body and mind are a vortex of energy and Vital Substances interacting with each other to form the organism. The Vital Substances are Qi (pronounced Chi), Blood, Essence (Jing) and Body Fluids.  At the basis of all is Qi.  Because of its fluid nature, Qi is very difficult to define; it assumes different manifestations […]

Body Fluids, also known as “Jin-Ye” in Chinese, originate from food and drink, and are transformed and separated by the Spleen. There are two types of body fluids: “Jin” meaning “moist” or “saliva”, which is anything fluid and “Ye”, meaning “liquid” which are the liquids of living organisms. “Jin-Ye” could be translated as “organic fluids”. […]

Blood is a dense form of Qi, which flows all over the body. There is a saying that “where the mind goes, Qi flows and where Qi flows the Blood is sure to follow.” Blood’s primary function is to nourish the body and complement the nourishing action of Qi. The Blood relies on the generating, […]

Essence, also known as “Jing”, is derived from a process of refinement. It is a precious substance to be cherished and guarded. The term “Essence” occurs in traditional Chinese medical books in three different contexts with slightly different meanings: “Pre-Natal Essence”, “Post-Natal Essence” and “Essence”.

At the basis of all is Qi. Because of its fluid nature, Qi is very difficult to define; it assumes different manifestations and can be different things in different situations. The concept of Qi is not exclusively Chinese; Hindus refer to it as “Prana”, the Greek “pneuma” and the Hebrew “ruakh” all have much in […]

We are always more potential than we are actual; actualizing our potential is growth; a step toward life, the unknown. To do otherwise is… well, otherwise. Let’s just say it only feeds dissatisfaction. Cleansing is an often-overlooked process that rids excess waste, thus strengthening the body and organs, preventing premature degeneration. It also alkalizes the […]

The difference between an enema and a colonic is the type of equipment used and how it works. In addition, an enema can be self-administered; whereas a Licensed Colonic Therapist trained especially to do colonic irrigation, need administer a colonic.

Healthy human intestines contain billions of both good and potentially harmful microorganisms. The good bacteria in the intestines are considered to be an integral part of normal immune system support. Healthy people usually have a ratio of approximately 85% good to 15% potentially harmful organisms in the intestinal tract. In some cases, even those who […]

The “Primal Defense” Cleanse is very important. At some point, everyone should do this Cleanse at least once. Completing this Cleanse before doing a Juice Fast or the Master Cleanser is highly recommended and quite beneficial.

A simple, inexpensive cleansing method. Add one quart of lukewarm distilled water to two teaspoons or more of sea salt, and drink the whole quart first thing in the morning.

Also known as the “lemonade diet” invented by Stanley Burroughs in the 1950’s. It has been promoted as a means to cleanse the system to regain energy and health.

A Juice Fast, means resting from solid foods for a period of time and drinking nourishing liquids or water and fruit or vegetable juices, for a period of three to ten days or longer to allow the system to rest.

Should I be a vegetarian or eat meat? What is a balanced diet? What is the right diet for me? Reality is there are no simple answers. Diet is as individual an experience as any other aspect of our reality; it is shaped by upbringing and culture, and influenced by where one lives, personal needs […]