Friday, November 18, 2005

Holistic Medicine - Health and Healing

Holistic medicine is a major focus of the Karma-Net website and the following concise article does the best job I've seen in explaining the tension between allopathic and holistic medicine - and why it's important for us to listen to our mind, body and spirit when it comes to keeping ourselves holistically balanced. The article is
Holistic Medicine - Health and Healing and it is highly recommended.

Deodorant Crystals!

I've been meaning to write a quick review on deodorant crystals for a long time now. If you're used to using those chemical-laden "glue" sticks, or "toxic" sprays to help control underarm odor, here's my recommendation to you...,

Get rid of them! Yes, you can stop using those things and replace them with something natural, safe and, importantly..., EFFECTIVE!

Say goodbye to that sticky goopy mess under your arms - say so-long to that caked-on waxy stuff and discoloration that ends up on your clothes. And stop taking chances, hoping that those aluminums and other chemicals are safe for you.

Here's the story:

About two years ago, I was getting fed up with the discoloration I was noticing on my white undershirts - and the hard waxy substance that seemed to be impregnated into my favorite black t-shirts. It was ruining my clothes. Like many men, I used either that clear chemical roll-on or stick. One day my wife came home from a local co-op market with a couple bottles of this roll-on from a company called TCCD in Florida.

While I figured it wouldn't work, I did give it a try. And gues what? It really works!

What's in it? Well, the label says "purified water, natural mineral salts, xanthan gum (a stabilizer - also used in cooking), phytophingosine (a antimicrobial and skin restorative) and chamomile extract". That's it. I Googled the two odd-sounding ingredients and added my findings in parentheses above.

Anyway, the roll-on just glides right on. It's not sticky and it dries quickly. It leaves you feeling clean and clean smelling all day long - and seems to have a cumulative effect too - if, for some reason you miss a day, you're likely still covered.

I had been using the roll-on for a while now - and recently also tried the crystal stick, which looks a lot like the typical stick - but it's actually a mineral salt crystal. You just moisten the top of the stick slightly and glide it under your arms. Again, no stickiness, no perfumes, nothing but clean-smelling protection. And it lasts for up to a year - and only costs about $6! So this one also gets my highest rating.

Here's their site: http://www.tccd.com/

All Naturally Fresh Deodorant Crystals have the same benefits:
100% Pure & Natural
Fragrance Free
Hypoallergenic
Lasts Up to One Year
24 Hour Protection
No Harmful Aluminums
Non-Staining
Cruelty Free- No Animal Testing or Byproducts

All of their products are listed as free of harmful chemicals and propellants, making them environmentally friendly and ozone safe!

This is a real testimonial from a real customer..., ME! So, toss out those other chemical sticks and start using these excellent mineral crystal products. You'll be glad you did!

http://www.karma-net.com

Monday, November 07, 2005

Massage Therapy Schools

Massage therapy is one of those professions that can really make people happy :) After all, most everyone loves to have a good massage! Well, professional massage therpists are probably not born, but rather "made" through good training from a quality massage therapy school.

If you're someone who is currently thinking about getting into the massage therapy field, you're likely trying to find, and then ultimately choose a training school. But where do you look? And, more importantly, how do you choose?

Fortunately, we have sites like Massage-Therapy-School-Info.Com to help. This is a cleanly designed site that sticks to the facts about massage therapy and what to look for in a good program. The site is not affiliated with any Massage Therapy school, so all you'll see is an unbiased professional, growing resource.

For example, how many types of massage specialization do you think there are? While I knew there were different types, I hadn't realized there were so many - and certainly neglected to consider that one would have to select the right school to match a chosen specialty. And even more critical, finding the right style to match one's personality and comfort-level.

So go check out Massage-Therapy-School-Info.Com today and get started toward your new career!

http://www.massage-therapy-school-info.com

Stephen Rinaldi
http://www.holistic-health-courses.com

Friday, November 04, 2005

Japanese Symbols Characters - Japanese Kanji Tattoos - Karma-Net Cultural Series

It's no secret I've got a real fondness for Japanese symbols - Traditional Kanji, that is. We have traditional Japanese calligraphy all around the house and office. Items we get whenever in Japan, a piece or two from our stock we sell online - or things that my wife's parents send to us from Japan. Fortunately, my wife is Japanese, so the task of figuring out what these things say is a bit easier.

But, as I discovered, not even native speakers can decipher some of the real traditional calligraphy commonly seen in Buddhist temples, or in the beautifully fluid writing of the old texts. In any case, Karma-Net does have an excellent Japanese translation service, so visit the site if you need a custom translation of your name, a favorite saying, your business, etc.

Saturday, October 29, 2005

My Name in Japanese - Karma-Net Cultural Series 1

My Name in Japanese - Kanji Tattoos - Karma-Net Cultural Series 1

Japanese writing is exotic and in many cases, very beautiful too. Having your name written in Japanese script, otherwise known as Hiragana or Kanji, is very popular today. Fortunately, there's a great site that offers this popular service - and has been since 1999! So, the next time you're thinking "what's my name in Japanese?", surf on over to Karma-Net for more information.

Friday, October 28, 2005

Metaphysics College - International College of Metaphysical Theology

Metaphysics College - International College of Metaphysical Theology

A course of study in metaphysics is a fascinating exploration of our view of reality. Most traditional colleges focus on the study of classical metaphysics, reading from such authors as Dennett, Gould, Leslie, Nagel, for example. In my studies in metaphysics at Harvard University, the approach was more on the scientific side of metaphysics - in other words, greater emphasis on the "physics" and less stress on the "meta". This focus is much like that of some physicists today with the verbal expanation of more exotic theories.

There is also another approach to metaphysics today, which focuses more on the role of universal energy - and the interconnectedness of all things in a more "spiritual" way. Not spiritual in the way of most organized religions of today - but rather, more in the Buddhist and Hindu tradition of Universal Consciousness.

There are colleges out there that do focus on the latter approach that have great programs. Two in particular are the University of Metaphysics / University of Sedona - http://www.metaphysics.com - and the International College of Metaphysical Theology - http://www.metaphysicscollege.com

Both schools offer legitimate alternative degree programs. For example, the ICMT program operates under the Washington State Board of Ed.guidelines for Religious-Exempt Colleges.

If your passion is in this area of metaphysical study, research and work, then take a look at these programs, do a little research and get started.

Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Holistic Education Online

Gone are the days when earning an accredited college degree meant packing off to a university campus somewhere, or if you were already a working professional, dragging yourself out to night classes after a long day of work!

The added commute, the extra time and added costs of studying on campus have always been a hurdle for adults seeking to expand their education and credentials.

Nowadays, it's hard NOT to find a college or university that doesn't at least offer a handful of distance degrees and probably many more credit courses online. From Ivy League to Community Colleges, there's much to choose from.

Online Graduate Programs

For those who have already earned an undergraduate degree, a online masters degree program could be for you. As with online bachelors degrees, online masters and even Ph.D. programs are now very common.

There are many benefits to earning your bachelors, masters, or Ph.D. entirely, or at least partly online. First, you could likely earn your diploma faster than you would by attending entirely on campus. Due to the overall ease of taking courses online, you may be able to carry a larger course load than you would if you had to attend live classes.

Non-Accredited Degree Programs

Non-Regionally-Accredited college degree programs have gotten a bad rap over the years. However, there are actually many good schools that choose not to pursue regional accreditation due to the costs, or other factors - or may be in the long process of obtaining regional accreditation.

If your job, or career path does not require a regionally accredited degree and you find a program that interests you, then by all means, do some research and find out if that school may be a good fit for you. Many fields also have specialized accrediting bodies, separate from regional accreditation. This should also be taken into consideration when choosing a school. Remember, just because a school is not regionally accredited, does not mean that the degrees it confers are not legal. In the USA, each state has its own regulations for degree-granting institutions. Schools that follow these regulations within their state can legally confer degrees. It is your employer, or professional licensing board that determines whether they will accept your credentials - or in the case of transferring course credit to another institution, the school will determine whether or not they will accept your transfer credit.

Visit
www.online-college-university-degree.com for more information.

Other sites that provide great information on this topic include:

http://www.aceti.org/online_college_degree.htm

http://www.holistic-health-courses.com/

http://www.natural-health-courses.com/

For those specifically intersted in holistic health degrees, there are many specialized colleges out there. Be aware, though, that you are less likely to find regionally accredited colleges with degrees in your preferred area of study. However, this is not as much of an issue for those in the holistic health field, as there are other respected accrediting bodies and professional organizations - as well as state boards of education - that certify and / or authorize the conferral of degrees or professional licensure.


Do your research and check out all of your options - but most of all, enjoy the process of learning and discovery!