‘Health’ Archives
Circle of Healing: a CHAT of the Backyard Initiative
Who is the ”˜Circle of Healing”'? The Circle of Healing Practitioners Community Cultural Health Action Team (CHAT) is a collaborative of Backyard Initiative practitioners including but not limited to complementary healers and elders who are representative of different cultural traditions, conventional health professionals and community care givers. Members of this CHAT come together as practitioners interested in creating a more formalized network of people (Circle of Healing) around Backyard residents to provide better information and support for healing and reflection about the message ”˜dis-ease”'. This network serves both the community receiving care and the healing practitioner community in the area of the Backyard Initative. The Vision The vision behind the Circle of Healing Practitioners CHAT is grounded in cultural health practices and ways of knowing that honor the reciprocal and holistic nature of healing. In order to meet the health needs of the [...]
Harvesting the Balance of the Autumn Equinox
Photo Credit: Susan Gust As we reach this season, we have to take time to see what has come into maturity. As we look at ourselves in the mirror we can be honest about the lessons we are harvesting from the growing seasons of spring and summer. Autumn is a time for us to begin to find our balance again. As the planet begins its tilt away from the sun we must begin to ask ourselves; what are we titling towards or away from in our daily lives. As we study the balance of this season we study the balance within ourselves. The days and nights are coming into balance with each other. As you look into the evening sky during this season notice how the moon and the sun are sharing space together. This is a powerful message for each of as we prepare ourselves for the dark time associated with the birth of winter”'s coming sun. As we take in the lessons from this time of year remember what you planted in the spring and remember what it took to nurture it through the summer. Consider the [...]
5,000 Year Old ”˜King of Herbs”'-KOREAN GINSENG
Rose Gbdamassi, Circle of Healing CHAT member hosts the BYI October All CHAT Meeting featuring Aiko Steans and Dr. Breslows who presented on Korean GinsengPhotos by Tim McCall Korean Ginseng has been in use for over 5,000 years and is called the ”˜King Of Herbs”' due to its energizing and revitalizing effects on the human body. Traditionally, Korean Ginseng had been used as a restorative tonic to increase stamina, restore energy, and relax the body after a long day”'s work. Today Korean Ginseng is widely used all over the world to improve overall energy and vitality, particularly during times of fatigue and stress. Korean Ginseng is one of the best adaptogen in improving the body”'s overall ability to adapt to and cope with the negative effects of physical and environmental stress. Korean Ginseng is usually grown for 5 to 6 years before being harvested. The roots are usually cooked, preserved with honey, or steamed and extracted into a liquid form. Most Korean [...]
