When “alternative care” became a “trend”, phrases like “Body, Mind & Spirit”
and “Mind/Body Medicine” were sometimes misinterpreted. People believed
they should work more on their “psyche” and the body’s physical needs were
neglected. Rather than slowing down and nursing ourselves, we often
depended on the power of our mind to pull our bodies through the daily
demands. We all became very cerebral about our self-care. The result of
that caused a renewed interest in things like psycho-therapy, past-life
regression, channeling, astrology. Our curious minds went wandering and our
bodies had to tag along.
At HERBAN AVENUES, we
strive to strengthen the Mind/Body Connection to Wellness.
We believe more in
the BODY/MIND pathway. If the body feels good, the mind works well and
vice-versa. But you have to attend to the body first. So it’s about
getting BACK TO BASICS. Decrease the amount of toxins, allergens, stress and
irritants that you expose your body to. Increase the amount of nurturing,
nutrition, relaxation and pleasure that you expose your body to. That’s
where the herbs come into play. Herbs have been on this planet with us
humans since Day 1. They’re what Nature intended. Herbalism insists that
you take a warm bath, use a massage oil, light an aroma candle , drink a cup
of tea or eat a green herb salad or soup to nurse yourself to recovery. The
result of using herbs is that you feel calm, warm, nurtured, nourished. The
herb plants and their aromas are beautiful and can unlock pleasure zones in
the mind. The phytochemicals that they hold can help to balance your body’s
chemistry which also results in a feeling of well-being. Herbalism
addresses the body first but also holds interest for the mind and beauty for
the soul. This is why at HERBAN AVENUES we devote our days to making
BOTANICAL TREATS FOR YOU.
Many of the “personality traits” that we find unappealing may actually be
caused by physical discomforts:
For
instance a “sulky” person or “downer” is usually lacking in energy.A
“whiner/complainer” often is dealing with aches, pains and/or fatique.A
“rude jerk” is operating at a high tension level & needs stress relief.A
“worry-wort” is often someone with an over-taxed nervous system
These negative behavior traits can be decreased if the body is treated
properly. When you feel right, you act right. Little things don’t get in
the way and obstacles become “challenges”. The mind works faster when you
feel healthy. A positive outlook depends
on a physical sense of well-being and vice-versa.
Your body is the home of your mind & soul. Without your body, your mind is
helpless. So get your house in order! The rest will follow suit.
