This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting. For the past ten months I have been working full time in a restaurant. This means I go into work around 2 to 3 pm, and I am unable to eat between five and eight on a busyContinue reading “Day Zero, Cleaning up my diet”
Category Archives: Self Care
Soft retreat, Oregon 2012
This post is about what I have been up to for the past week. I scheduled my trip to have a week of down time in quiet Pendleton Oregon. I did this for two reasons – one, to save money by avoiding a hostel or hotel somewhere else; and two, because I knew I wouldContinue reading “Soft retreat, Oregon 2012”
Vagus System Meditation
First I want to start with a tiny disclaimer. If you suspect you have a health problem, speak with a licensed health care practitioner before exploring any suggestions in this blog. Thank you. Before I get into the actual meditation or practice as it were, what is the Vagus system? The Vagus nerve is oneContinue reading “Vagus System Meditation”
Massage Therapy Can Alleviate Cancer Symptoms
This post was written and submitted by Melanie Bowen. Those who are undergoing cancer treatment often have to deal with overwhelming side-effects. For this reason, both patients and doctors are looking for alternative treatments to manage difficult symptoms. One approach that is being taken is the use of massage therapy. Recent studies have found thatContinue reading “Massage Therapy Can Alleviate Cancer Symptoms”
Sensitive Hands through Healing Touch
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting. My awareness of the human body, when touched through my hands is becoming more sensitive and precise. Having spent the past eight years refining the proprioceptors in my hands and the ability to discern what they are sensing,Continue reading “Sensitive Hands through Healing Touch”
Healing Power of Mantra
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. Thank you for visiting this blog. What is mantra? Mantra, or sacred sounds / phrases / chants, can be a very powerful tool in the healing process. Mantra is considered capable of “creating transformation” [from Wikipedia]. Also known as devanagari or ngakContinue reading “Healing Power of Mantra”
Self Care 115 – Gently Treating Insomnia
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Thanks for visiting. Honestly, I’m not sure any longer if I can treat my own rare bouts of “insomnia.” At least, I believe that term is what our Western culture would call lying awake in bed for an hour or twoContinue reading “Self Care 115 – Gently Treating Insomnia”
Practical Motivation for Healing Facilitation
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Please leave a comment if you want, if you have a question or just to say “Hi!” But do say something substantive, otherwise I assume it is spam. Thanks! I am writing this because I gained slightly more clarity today aboutContinue reading “Practical Motivation for Healing Facilitation”
Change what goes into your body
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Thanks for visiting! A post about healthy lifestyle, diet and the little things we can do to stay healthy. By the way (my disclaimer), I do not claim to prevent, cure, treat or diagnose any disease – rather this blog isContinue reading “Change what goes into your body”
Somatic Moves to Well-being, senior style, Part IV
This material is copyrighted by M. Kirby Moore. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. This post is a continuation of a descriptive piece from mid-March when I taught a class on relaxation and stress-relief to seniors. I’d recommend scrolling down and reading Part I through III to get some background info. I want to start outContinue reading “Somatic Moves to Well-being, senior style, Part IV”
Meditation Informs Healing Facilitation 