A 2007 NCCAM study found that 9.4 percent of U.S. adults, more than 20 million people, had practiced medi- tation in the previous year.
Some of the latest IEL research pro- vides scientific proof that Kripalu yoga (often called “meditation in motion”) can act as a buffer, “…helping people to face daily challenges without getting rocked off their feet or off their center,” says Wilson.
She is also excited about a recent Massachusetts General Hospital study. It showed that in just eight weeks of practicing meditation, subjects expe- rienced physiological changes in the part of the limbic system that relates to fear, resulting in less stress and anxiety.
Naturopathy
Naturopathic medicine, a general system of natural medicine, includes
nutrition, herbalism, homeopathy, acupuncture and energy medicine. Its goal is to holistically address the entire organism—body, mind and spirit. In general, naturopathic physicians are those that work to support our in- nate healing abilities. They universally encourage adoption of lifestyle changes that promote optimal health. In states where naturopathic doc- tors (ND) are licensed, practitioners are required to graduate from a four-year residential naturopathic medical school and pass a board examination. In states that do not license them, people that successfully complete online courses can call themselves a naturopath. Make sure that any consulting naturopathic doctor has graduated from a residential program approved by the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (
Naturopathic.org).
Carl Hangee-Bauer, current presi- dent of the national association and a doctor of naturopathy with San Fran- cisco Natural Medicine, has long been a proponent of licensing. He observes, “Currently, 16 states license naturo- paths, and the trend is toward more licensing states and inclusion in federal programs, as well as loan forgiveness.” He believes this will bring more quali- fied students to the profession. Economics is among the many incentives driving consumers to a greater awareness of the benefits of pursuing wellness, as they come to understand how major, long-term medical bills might be reduced by applying com- mon sense, healthy lifestyle practices and other doable steps toward preventing illness in the first place. “Our practice is growing every year. People are willing to pay for quality health care,” remarks Hangee-Bauer.
Nutrition
Nutrition comprises the time-tested foundation of health and includes foods and vitamin and mineral supplements, as well as herbs and spices. Impor- tantly, core values about nutrition vary from culture to culture.
In the United States, the Standard American Diet (SAD) has been off-track for long enough that it has resulted in a widespread health crisis. The problem is that, contrary to the counsel of nutri- tion experts, many of us have become heavily dependent upon high-fat, high-sugar, heavily processed foods. The typical American’s diet is severely lacking in recommended vegetables, fruits and whole grains.
“The health crisis isn’t limited to
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