Healing Arts Cafe : 4/5 : Directory and Articles about Mind, Body and Spirit

Narcissism: Tell me more about how great I am….

Narcissistic behavior of not taking responsibility for one’s actions, boasting accomplishments and downright self-referential absorption is readily seen on daytime and weeknight television. This unhealthy attitude can lead to bad behavior that seems to be more acceptable to the masses. The virtue of humility, kindness and thoughtfulness in the public personality is becoming more marginalized. This has a trickle down affect and influences how we behave and what behavior we find acceptable.

What is Naturopathic Medicine?

Ginko-Biloba Naturopathic medicine is based on the belief that the human body has the innate ability to heal. Naturopathic doctors (NDs) teach their patients to use diet, exercise and lifestyle changes to enhance their bodies’ ability to prevent disease and heal its self. ND’s view the patient as a whole person. Naturopathic physicians base their [...]

About the Healing Arts Cafe

At the Healing Arts Cafe we want to provide an online source for Healing Arts providers in your area along with articles, books and news related to the Healing Arts. Creating Balance and Harmony I went to school at Naropa University and graduated with a Master’s degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy. As a Contemplative psychotherapist, part [...]

Mindfulness Meditation Changes the Brain

In a recent study, practicing mindfulness meditation changes the regions of the brain responsible for memory, learning and emotion. The participants in the study practiced mindfulness meditation for 8 weeks. Mindfulness meditation is a form of meditation where the person is instructed to place their attention on the breath. After the study, the participants’ brain [...]

Meditating with the Second Chakra

In this article, Elena Brower shares some of her knowledge and insight into meditation with the second chakra. This chakra is related to emotions and becomes blocked if we cannot express them. The blockage is a pattern that often starts in childhood when we are not able to fully express and get our needs met. [...]

Sharon Salzberg on “Real Happiness”

Sharon Salzberg is a long-time meditation practitioner and teacher in the buddhist tradition. In her recent book, “Real Happiness: The Power of Meditation a 28 Day Program” she discusses the topics of what is real happiness and loving-kindness. Ms. Salzberg explains that happiness need not be conditional. It is not about winning awards or gaining [...]

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