Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:16:58 -0500 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/ News Of Interest To The Magickal Community As It Happens en-us http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/images/logo.gif http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/ chall@alternativeapproaches.com http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5259 Great New Articles Coming! Keep watching our site - great new articles are coming soon! Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:16:58 -0500 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5258 Did you ever wonder if your chosen career is what you should really be doing? Or maybe you've wondered if there's a way that you could fine tune your career to make your work more rewarding, both for yourself and your community. Sue Frederick tackles these issues and more in her new book. Interview with Sue Frederick author of I See Your Dream Job Q. What inspired you to write I See Your Dream Job? A. I’ve always been a writer and have written monthly career columns for local magazines and a monthly newsletter. When I got so many positive responses to my stories about working with clients, I realized that everyone is hungry for this knowledge about finding their true direction in life. Sun, 23 Aug 2009 17:58:04 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5257 Don't you think it would be a good thing if we dropped our materialism and started living our lives for each other? Of course you do - but like everybody else you don't have the time or money... Editor's Blog New Age Bodhisattva by Christine Hall In Mahayana Buddhism, and especially in Tantric Buddhism, adherents are often expected to take a “Bodhisattva Vow,” that is, followers are expected to promise that all of their actions of body, speech and mind are to be done for others, not for self. The Mahayana Buddhist seeks enlightenment not merely for his or her own spiritual liberation, but for the liberation of all sentient beings. One is supposed to practice total selflessness, everything a Buddhist does is supposed to be for the benefit of others, not for self. Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:09:11 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5256 Back in the 1960s, many of us who were experimenting with hallucinogenics like LSD and psilocybin began to perceive that the world was based on vibrations. In this article Imre Vallyon (who, to our knowledge, hasn't done hallucinogens) expounds on the benefits of harnessing the vibrations of light and sound. Planetary Transformation — The Age of Sounding-Light by Imre Vallyon Author of Heavens and Hells of the Mind I would like to share with you an important topic: the major changes that we are experiencing on Earth, and what you can, and should, do about them so that we may safely pass through this period of transition on planet Earth. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 19:40:55 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5255 The subject of this article, Joe Power, is a popular psychic/medium in England. He appears on radio and television and tours the UK with stage shows which include live readings. The Man Who Sees Dead People by Jill Wellington The film The Sixth Sense scared the heck out of movie-goers a few years ago. This so-called horror story dramatizes the eerie life of a young boy who sees, hears and feels spirits. Dead people invade his bedroom at night and blow in at school confusing and frightening the boy. Psychic/medium Joe Power knows the story well - he lived it! Article Continues After Illustration Psychic/medium Joe Power: "I see dead people." Thu, 13 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5254 Here in the U.S., we have plenty of "star psychics." Well, we're not alone, they have them in the UK too. In this article, Neil Hocking tells of witnessing a performance by the UK's famous television psychic, Sally Morgan. An Audience with Sally Morgan: Star Psychic by Neil Hocking When "star psychic" Sally Morgan, the UK's famous television medium, came to town I didn’t hesitate in booking my place. I relished a fantastic opportunity to enjoy, and of course critique, a live exhibition of mediumship. Article Continues After Illustration Sally Morgan - UK's "Star" Psychic Sun, 09 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5253 Finding the spiritual community that's the right fit for you can be a daunting task. In this article, Lucy Villa, a deacon with Centers of Light, offers some suggestions to help you make your choice. How to Find a Spiritual Community by Lucy Villa Spiritual communities provide benefits we can’t find in other social circles. Throughout known history, people have sought out such communities. And in these communities they revealed the most important and personal developments in their lives. Joys and sorrows, vows and confessions, hopes for a better life beyond life on earth, and fears of eternal abysses have all been shared in spiritual communities around the earth. Thu, 06 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5252 All of us have experienced the magick of nature. And most of us have come to understand that Ireland is a magickal place, indeed. In this article, Paraic Donoghue gives us a personal account of magickal Ireland. "Draocht an Nadur"Magic of Nature and the subtle perception of the ancients by Paraic Donoghue In Connemara, on the west coast of Ireland, I was blessed to have witnessed a diverse tribe of people. Each magical moment served a purpose for me, while the serenity of the land was always present. The perception the ancestors acquired was "Draocht an Nadur" - Magic of nature. Article Continues After Illustration Conamara, Ireland. Photo by Calum Hutchinson Sun, 02 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5251 What do Spritualism, séances and the first wave of feminism have in common? According to Janet Hosmer, the Spiritualist movement that began in the middle of the 19th century might have played a supporting role in the battle for women's rights. Spiritualism & Feminism - Changing Humanity Together by Janet Hosmer, Ph.D. The religion now known as "Modern Spiritualism" officially and literally burst through to the world in the small village of Hydesville, New York, late in March of 1848. The phenomena that began when young sisters Maggie and Kate Fox reported "rappings" on the walls of their home, has grown into a religion that currently, according to the International Spiritualist Federation, has both individual and group members in over 35 countries worldwide. The National Spiritualist Association of Churches (NSAC), describes the religion on their website as follows, "Spiritualism is the science, philosophy, and religion of continuous life, based upon the demonstrated fact of communication, by means of mediumship, with those who live in the spirit world. Spiritualism is founded upon a Declaration of Principles, nine in number, received from the spirit world by means of mediumship. They provide a firm and tangible foundation on which to base the knowledge of Spiritualism." Although not listed as one of the top ten religions of the world, there are many who have a belief in spirit communication, even though they are not a registered member of the Spiritualist religion. The number of believers, understandably because of the fraud found in this particular discipline, is difficult to ascertain. Article Continues After Illustration Thu, 30 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5250 The author of "Indigo Awakening," Dr Janine Talty, will join host Shaman Melodie McBride on her show "Life's Balance with Shaman M" on the7th Wave Network. Melodie McBride Interviews "Indigo Awakening" Author Dr Janine Talty VoiceAmerica announced on Monday that the author of Indigo Awakening, Dr Janine Talty, will disclose her fantastic journey as an indigo growing up in a fixed world on Life's Balance with Shaman M talk radio show on VoiveAmerica/7th Wave Network, on June 22, 2009. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:37:22 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5249 A spiritual activist says that he has been guided to activate participants into direct connection with God and carry the gift of energetic transformation to the four corners of the United States for protection against earth changes and for the ascension of America. Panache Desai to Anchor Divine Light in Twin Cities "Spiritual Master" Panache Desai will travel to Chaska, MN on June 26, 27 and 28, 2009 to share a message of Divine love and hope while anchoring the highest spiritual light for the northern and central areas of the United States during the second leg of his 2009 Global Gathering at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Drive, Chaska, Minnesota. Article Continues After Illustration "Sharing the Gift of Energetic Activation" session photo. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:43:58 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5248 Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors. Plant-Based, Low-Carb Diet May Promote Weight Loss Overweight individuals who ate a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet high in plant-based proteins for four weeks lost weight and experienced improvements in blood cholesterol levels and other heart disease risk factors, according to a report in the June 8 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine. A high-carbohydrate, low-fat vegetarian diet also resulted in weight loss but without the additional cardiovascular benefits. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5246 New natural treatments may help improve the quality of life for more than 21 million osteoarthritis (OA) sufferers, according to new research presented at the 2009 Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) Annual Meeting and Food Expo. Studies show that a novel, natural chicken derivative is more effective and longer-lasting than traditional chondroitin and glucosamine treatments. Natural Therapeutic Treatments for Arthritis Osteoarthritis causes localized joint inflammation, often with crippling effects. Conventional medicines used to treat OA include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as ibuprofen, which can cause gastric injury. Alternatives such as rofecoxib and valdecoxib increase the rise of cardiovascular dysfunctions, including stroke. The new natural arthritis treatments do not have these side effects, making them more appealing to those with arthritis symptoms. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5245 Two Iowa State physicists say there's some science fiction in "Angels & Demons." But they're not quibbling because the movie is introducing millions to particle physics. Physicists Discuss the Science of "Angels & Demons" Soeren Prell admits to being amused by some of the high energy physics portrayed in Angels & Demons, the summer thriller starring science, religion and Tom Hanks. Article Continues After Illustration A technician helps install the pixel detector within the ATLAS detector at the Large Hadron Collider near Geneva, Switzerland. A team of Iowa State physicists is contributing to work on the pixel detector, the innermost part of the ATLAS experiment. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5244 Research on the positive benefits of napping suggests that REM sleep enhances creative problem solving. Creative Problem Solving Enhanced by REM Sleep Research led by a leading expert on the positive benefits of napping at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine suggests that Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep enhances creative problem-solving. The findings may have important implications for how sleep, specifically REM sleep, fosters the formation of associative networks in the brain. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 13:11:15 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5243 The "OM Fund" is a new partnership fund of the International Campaign for Tibet. It has been formed to address the need for educational and housing facilities for Tibetan Buddhist nuns living in India. Fund Addresses Need for Facilities for Tibetan Buddhist Nuns The Ohana Maitreya Fund for Buddhist Nuns just launched a website, www.omfund.org. The "OM Fund" is a new partnership fund of the International Campaign for Tibet. It has been formed to address the need for educational and housing facilities for Tibetan Buddhist nuns living in India. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:45:37 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5242 Using the zebrafish as an animal model, researchers have discovered that the body uses hydrogen peroxide to sound the alarm when a tissue has been injured. As a direct result of this hydrogen-peroxide red alert, white blood cells come to the aid of the wounded site. Hydrogen Peroxide Marshals Immune System When you were a kid your mom poured it on your scraped finger to stave off infection. When you got older you might have even used it to bleach your hair. Now there’s another possible function for this over-the-counter colorless liquid: your body might be using hydrogen peroxide as an envoy that marshals troops of healing cells to wounded tissue. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5241 How much about the world of wizards and witches do you know? At the Midwest's largest pagan event, the St. Louis Pagan Picnic, two leading schools will be testing the knowledge of their students and all comers, as part of the Wizards and Witches Trivia Tournament. This contest will be the first of its kind, and open to the public. Wizards and Witches to Meet in St. Louis Oberon Zell of Grey School and Don Lewis of Witch School have agreed to a trivia contest about all things magickal to test their students and all comers. They plan to meet on June 13th & 14th at the St. Louis Pagan Picnic, held at Tower Grove Park. The St. Louis Pagan Picnic is the largest pagan gathering in the Midwest, and brings together thousands for a weekend of friendship, fellowship, entertainment, teaching and merchants. The Wizards and Witches Trivia Tournament will be just one of the many parts to this wonderful event, but for the students of Grey School and Witch School, it is a highly anticipated one. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5240 The film, featuring the exiled Tibetan leader the 14th Dalai Lama, is the winner of 12 awards, and screened in theaters in over 100 U.S. cities, as well as in cinemas around the world. "Dalai Lama Renaissance" also features: Micheal Beckwith (from the film "The Secret"), quantum physicists Fred Alan Wolf and Amit Goswami (from "What the Bleep Do We Know"), Air America radio host Thom Hartmann, and Social Scientist Jean Houston "Dalai Lama Renaissance" Now Available on DVD Dalai Lama Renaissance, the award-winning feature documentary narrated by actor Harrison Ford, which played to sold out theater audiences around the world, has now arrived on DVD. Article Continues After Illustration Sun, 07 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5238 The field of natural medicine attained a new voice this month with the "International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine," a first of its kind, peer-reviewed journal that serves as a benchmark to the international medical community. Journal of Natural Medicine Promotes Natural Therapies Practitioners of natural medicine attained a new voice June 1 with the launch of the International Journal of Naturopathic Medicine (IntJNM). IntJNM is meant to provide doctors with a high-quality peer-reviewed journal to further the evidence base of the profession that is dedicated to disease prevention, treatment, and health promotion using natural therapies solutions. The first printed issue was mailed to over 5000 doctors in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Australia, Israel and New Zealand. Article Continues After Illustration Sat, 06 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5237 GeneralMarijuana.com, a center for a group of legal cannabis-business oriented websites, is calling for Americans to learn from the General Motors bankruptcy and think seriously about the real costs of cannabis prohibition. Center for Legal Cannabis Ventures Says We Can Learn from General Motors Justin Hartfield, the managing partner at GeneralMarijuana.com, noted that most of the problems facing the world economy today resulted from a combination of bad cost accounting and even worse risk assessment. "The same hard truths apply to the war on cannabis, which has been a social and economic disaster," he said. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5236 A health related web site has released the results of a survey on the preventative effects of over the counter health products on swine flu. Results show 45.75% believe health products are not preventative while 54.25% feel they do help prevent swine flu. Is Swine Flu Invincible to Health and Nutrition? According to the latest survey released by ConditionNutrition.com, 45.75% of respondents believe that taking over the counter heath products have no preventative effect on swine flu. The informal survey so far has gathered 1248 responses where 571 people, or 45.75%, felt health products had no effect and 677 individuals, or 54.25% believed that these products do in fact prevent the onset of swine flu. With growing reports daily of new swine flu cases in numerous states, Joseph A. Sochet, President of Condition Nutrition, is surprised that more respondents don't feel that "taking health products would be a great preventative measure by increasing peoples' immune system and encouraging a healthy lifestyle." Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:55:28 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5235 Leading dermatologist Dr. Joshua Fox warns that marks, blemishes, blotches and discolorations can alert to internal problems. Beware of Skin Signs of Illness and Disease While moisturizers and make-up, facial peels and Botox can make our skin look beautiful and young, sometimes the external skin discolorations, blemishes, blotches or other unsightly marks we seek to remove are actually signs of an underlying internal disease. And your dermatologist may be the critical first line of defense against serious illness such as cancer, lupus, high cholesterol, pulmonary and cardiac disease, among others. Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:55:33 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5234 Dr. Mirzakarim Norbekov's method has received huge acclaim and recognition, especially in overcoming chronic conditions and illnesses. Using the analogy of "vision improvement" as a vehicle, Norbekov has set out his system in an easy colloquial manner. How a Russian Professor Suffering From Incurable Kidney Problem Restored Himself to Health Dr. Mirzakarim Sanakulovich Norbekov is the creator of a unique healing methodology which has allowed millions of people to regain the joy and vigor of returning again to living a healthy and fulfilling life. Fri, 29 May 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://alternativeapproaches.com/pnuke1/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=5233 Former Monkee and 1960s pop idol, actor and writer Peter Tork announced in March 2009 he had Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma and was operated on at NY's famed Sloan-Kettering hospital to remove a cancerous tumor. He will soon begin both radiation treatments and a summer tour. Monkee Peter Tork Not Allowing Cancer To Cancel Summer Tour Plans Peter Tork, 67, (The Monkees, actor, advice columnist, Two Man Band with singer/songwriter James Lee Stanley) is touring with his rock-blues band, Shoe Suede Blues ("Saved By The Blues", "Cambria Hotel") this spring and summer, despite extensive surgery in early March 2009 to remove a cancerous tumor from the lower part of his tongue. After announcing he had a rare form of cancer known as Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma, Tork had surgery in New York where the tumor was successfully and completely removed, although his surgeon had to take his jaw apart in order to reach and remove it. Two weeks after the operation, he was leading a film crew from Inside Edition around his farm, and talking openly about this newest challenge in his life. Thu, 28 May 2009 11:00:00 -0400