We think of Birdsong as an auditory experience but today I heard the song
of the birds without hearing a sound or should I say, the sounds I heard
were the stirrings of my heart and soul feeling what my eyes were
seeing…..the majesty of G-d’s winged creation. Read the rest of this entry »
Birdsong for You, From Ariella Bracha in Tzfat
December 5th, 2009, by Shoshana SavyonWhat on Earth is a Breema?
October 19th, 2009, by Shoshana Savyon
…bodywork unlike anything you’ve ever felt before, yet mysteriously familiar, evoking a forgotten naturalness and the joyful innocence of childhood. Gentle and nurturing, at the same time so deeply penetrating that every aspect of your life is affected. In a matter of minutes, you’re miles away from stress and worry. You feel uplifted and embraced by life. You feel at peace, refreshed, vitalized and balanced. You feel whole. Read the rest of this entry »
My Child and the Dentist from you know where!
May 17th, 2009, by Shoshana SavyonWe think that this one is important to share as it is all too common and many people still carry phobias from early dental experiences. I wouldn’t know of course 
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Dear Heliotrope,
After a few trials and errors, I finally found a good dentist for my strong-willed and very mature pre-teen. The dentist understands children and my child cooperates well with him, even for tooth extractions. When I brought him in this week for another tooth extraction (his baby teeth are messing up the alignment of his incoming teeth and he has one infected tooth), I discovered that the secretary had made a mistake and booked him with a new dentist. The new dentist seemed nice and confident, and as tooth extractions are familiar to my child, I decided to go ahead. I requested anesthetic gel prior to the anesthetic injection. The new dentist applied it, then without waiting said, “This may be a bit unpleasant”, and immediately stuck a needle deep into my son’s infected tooth. His moans were heart-wrenching (and this is NOT a kid who normally shows pain). Suddenly my son sat up, a look of deep betrayal on his face.
Noise Pollution – I just want to scream!
May 13th, 2009, by Shoshana SavyonIs noise dangerous? We all know that the neighbor cleaning out that stuffed pipe at 11:30 p.m. is irritating… but dangerous?
Get the Facts:
Go Green for Comfort Food
May 6th, 2009, by Shoshana SavyonFood is a critical life factor. It affects our basic physical health but also our emotions, memories and behavioral patterns. Who doesn’t feel better when they walk into a home with the smell of fresh bread baking? HaRav Yeshaya Horowitz, The Shlah HaKodesh, referred to food as the glue that holds your soul to your body, affecting both. With the advent of increased health consciousness, much of the focus on food has unfortunately become negative – what not to eat, cholesterol, fat, losing weight and more. Developing a negative image of food takes away one of our major comfort and social enhancement possibilities. Self-image and esteem can also suffer if we do not meet the food standards we set for ourselves, leaving us open to develop unhealthful behavioral cycles.
GOOD NIGHT, ALL…
May 6th, 2009, by Shoshana SavyonSleep is a major requirement of the body for good health. Regeneration of tissues, psychological stability, cognitive function and more, are all impacted by lack of sleep. Certain disorders, such as fibromyalgia, are directly connected to improper sleep patterns.
The American-based National Sleep Foundation conducted a comprehensive survey of American sleep patterns. Their findings are similar for Israel. They found that 60 percent of the adults surveyed reported some sort of sleep problem and that thirty eight percent of all Americans sleep less now than five years ago.