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Bach Flower Healing
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Dr. Edward Bach believed that disease is a manifestation of negative mental states. The chart below indicates the thirty eight remedies that Bach developed, their colors and the states of mind they are intended to treat.
Color and Music
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
The experiences of color and music have always been closely intertwined. From the days of the ancient Greeks through the Middle Ages and into the Renaissance, both color and music were widely considered to possess inherent moral powers to influence their viewers and listeners for better or for worse.
Color Healing
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Color symbolism and color therapy has had a long history in many societies and is closely intertwined with cultural associations with various colors. Some modern color therapists take a purely biological approach to color therapy and healing art. Learn more here.
History of Flower Art
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Explore the fascinating history of flower art beginning in the ancient Egyptian and Roman times and moving forwards to the modern age. Read about key flower artists including Manet, Monet, Van Gogh, Renoir, Cezanne, Matisse and O'Keeffe.
Herbal Medicine
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
From the ancient courts of the pharaohs to the aisles of our modern health food stores, the amazing world of herbs and their mythical lore have fascinated mankind. Stories and legends about the secret powers of herbs can be found all over the world, and detailed volumes outlining their specific uses have been treasured by both kings and peasants.
Wildflower Lore
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Western wildflowers have a fascinating history. Read about the uses and ecology of western wildflowers including bitterroot wildflowers, snowberry wildflowers, owl-clover wildflowers, indian paintbrush wildflowers and the yucca wildflower.
Saint Patrick's Monks
By Patricia Doherty Hinnebusch and Pollux Parker
After his ordination in 430 A.D., Patrick went to Ireland as a missionary. He founded monasteries in northern, central, and eastern Ireland. There were no cities in Ireland then and his monasteries became centers of trade as well as knowledge.
The Truth About the Blarney Stone
By Patricia Doherty Hinnebusch
What is the blarney stone? What is the Irish way of speaking? That legendary stone in the wall of Blarney Castle and my prolonged tarrying in the grove of magical trees nearby are merely two of countless treasured memories of a land where words, like the wings of a butterfly, let you soar above the mundaneness of everyday life to acquire a proper perspective on reality.
The Name of Ireland
By Patricia Doherty Hinnebusch
Discover the origins and history of the name Ireland. Learn about the influence of the Gaels, the Scots and others on the etymology of Ireland and the many peoples who fashioned her early history.
An Irish Song: Danny Boy
By Patricia Doherty Hinnebusch
By the first week in March, supermarkets, restaurants, and taverns and bars that serve food are well-stocked with corned beef and cabbage for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Bagpipers and tin whistlers and flutists are practicing one song above all. And the habitues of elegant lounges, rustic taverns, and neighborhood pubs hear strains of that song loved around the world, Danny Boy.
The Healing Power of Symbolic Art
By Kathleen Karlsen, MA
Art can be used in healthcare setting, homes and offices for healing benefits. Read this article to find out about the fascinating research and innovative ways that art has been used throughout history for healing, wellness and relaxation.
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