Regina Chante, Licensed Massage Therapist
Portland Oregon Licensed Massage Therapist, Regina Chanté.
We have definitely entered the most crucial time of year – winter. Whether you live in tropical Hawaii or frosty Minnesota, the energy of winter is the same: storage. Conserve and preserve your resources and essence in winter; it is not a time for extravagance. At this time winter’s cold drives your life fire deeply inward, collecting itself like a hibernating bear for the coming spring. … [Read more...]
In plant spirit medicine we are taught that so called 'invasive' plants move in to territories where their medicine is needed. For example, on the east coast Japanese Knotweed appeared in areas where Lyme disease runs rampant, and Knotweed IS the antidote! What grows in your yard? … [Read more...]
The power to heal yourself truly lies in the hands! Performing what the ancient vedics of India call hand Mudras, which means "seal or posture" can help generate peace of mind and body, increased immunity, and strengthen one's mental focus. Thousands of mudras exist but a select few are shared in the following youtube video link to help you get started. Begin by spending a few moments of … [Read more...]
With the change of season I'm hearing a lot more people sneezing, coughing, clearing their throats. One of the most powerful immune boosting actions we can take is adding aromatherapy to our daily regimen. Peppermint essential oil eases hypertension, relieves throat and lung infections and is inhaled for sinus and bronchial infections. Eucalyptus essential oil liquifies thick mucus. Both oils … [Read more...]
“Playing music is no longer good enough,” according to Fabian Maman, an international vibrational sound healer. “We need to be conscious. We need to play music in a way that ensures that human beings, nature and the cosmos can come into healing harmony.” As a musician, Maman is aware of the interaction between the music and the energy or Chi of the audience. On a tour in Germany, he felt … [Read more...]
The air is cooling, leaves are turning gold, red and brown in our NW region, and daylight hours are slowly shortening. This is an excellent time of year to protect the lungs from the shifting winds and strengthen the immune system. I hope you’ll take the time to look through this season’s articles posted on my website as many wonderful health care tips are available for creating a … [Read more...]
Step outdoors and check out the natural areas near your home, especially the wild ones that have weeds growing in them. Getting acquainted with the native plants in your area can open up a world containing all the medicine you may need. Wildcrafting, carefully collecting herbs and other edible plants, was a part of daily living before the convenience of pharmacies and grocery stores replaced … [Read more...]
This very simple to execute qigong is recommended for general lung health, and especially for those suffering from asthma, and emphysema. On average, most people only use a fraction of their lung cells in regular breathing. Qigongs in general increase your oxygen intake and utilization. When this intake of energy is more than what is expended in normal daily functions, the excess can be … [Read more...]
Ghee nutrition has a long history. Ghee nutrition has been used in Indian cooking for many thousands of years. Ghee is an essential (and nutritional) element in much of Indian cuisine, much the way butter or margarine is used in American cooking. Ghee nutrition transcends the cooking realm, as ghee is also often used in religious ceremonies and various healing arts in Indian culture. Ghee's … [Read more...]
The fourth chakra is connected to the heart, lungs, and thymus gland. Energizing this chakra awakens our healing powers and feelings of expansiveness and connectedness. Anahata chakra's energy is passive, lunar, and feminine. It is one of the yin energies of the body and is stimulated by heart opening poses as well as a strong focus on breathing and restoration. Exercises that stretch the … [Read more...]
