A Natural Approach to Resolving Chronic Sinusitis
Alessandra Young Alessandra Young

A Natural Approach to Resolving Chronic Sinusitis

Foods and food grade herbs that support the immune system and provide mild mucolytic (mucous drying or draining) action are easy to find and, generally, safe. Before addressing the mucous symptoms, try eliminating triggers of mucous production with the following changes:

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Sound Meditation + Heart Opening for Alchemical Healing
Alessandra Young Alessandra Young

Sound Meditation + Heart Opening for Alchemical Healing

“The Heart is the emperor, the supreme controller. The Heart is the fire at the center of our being, from which the spirit radiates.” 
-Neijing Suwen (Yellow Emperor’s Classic of Internal Medicine)

In the interest of healing, I weave into my sound bath experience moments when sounds will challenge your peace. In traditional east asian medicine we "dredge" channels to move energy. Dredging is bringing to the surface what has been buried and has become "stuck." With the stark resonance of a gong or a disorienting binaural wave pattern, I seek to "dredge" feelings, energies, thoughts and emotions. In this way, you can sit with what comes up and needs to be processed.

This is why I instruct: Greet all thoughts and sensations with an open heart.

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