There is stress in the world all around us – financial worries over the economy, fears over global political instability, as well as concerns about the environment and the safety of our food and water. Even if they are not directly focused on these stressors, many people are impacted by the negative energies that come from other people’s worries and …

First, a brief personal history is in order: I’ve been challenged by a persistent cough for a (frustratingly) long period of time. With the help of my Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner, who regularly treats me with acupuncture and Chinese herbs, progress has been steady, though glacial. It is a known fact by those familiar with alternative healing methods that real …