Monthly Archives: July 2011

How Art Heals

Posted on July 26, 2011 by Stephanie

As a visual artist, I have long maintained that one’s surroundings have a profound effect on one’s health, or lack thereof. I once founded a gallery in Brooklyn named ‘Healing Arts.’ Now a friend of mine, Kesha Bruce, is producing … Continue reading →

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Physician Heal Thyself

Posted on July 13, 2011 by Stephanie

–guest post by Sujatha Ramakrishna, M.D. Having a family full of doctors can be such a mixed blessing. Most physicians are aware of the pitfalls of being related to someone who knows way too much about every little ache or … Continue reading →

Posted in Back pain, Medicine, Physical Therapy, Piriformis Syndrome, Practicality, Sciatica, Yoga | 1 Comment

When Stress Is The Problem

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Stephanie

How many holistic healing practitioners have you encountered who piously urge you to ‘eliminate stress’? You’re not ‘living the life’ unless you’re ‘free from stress’! Just makes you want to smack ‘em. Because stress happens. If your life is entirely … Continue reading →

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Massaging the Violin

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Stephanie

Science has finally come around to studying massage, sort of: Massages Ease Low Back Pain – NYTimes.com. …Each of the massage groups received 10 weeks of treatment, and at the end of that period, all three groups had some improvement, … Continue reading →

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