One may ask, “Why would humanity need to be awakened? Is it just a New Age thing?” The reality is that humanity does need awakening. We’ve seen more “advances” in the last 100 years than in any other time in history. And that’s a good thing, right? These advances, including smart phones and safer cars, television, and computers, have certainly made life easier. They’ve also, unfortunately, made life a bit of a blur, causing us to lose human and personal connections in the process.

We start our day with artificial light, which throws off our circadian/natural sleep rhythms; we are “connected” throughout the day to the people in our lives but, unfortunately, via electronics; meals are frequently rushed and solitary, often with no family time; and the evenings are pushed into the night (expanded by more artificial light) with additional electronics.

Much of our food is artificial, full of dyes and preservatives, genetically engineered and lacking in nourishment. People rely on synthetic medicines for a quick fix, rather than changing their lifestyles. With all these advances, we’ve separated ourselves from our own body and mind, forgetting that our natural design allows our body to heal itself.

Our world needs a shift back to wholeness. This is why alternative healthcare providers can make such a huge difference in guiding and supporting our communities in an effort to reconnect, reorganize, and awaken humanity. Many people view alternative healthcare disciplines as New Age; in fact, most practices have been around for thousands of years, and many have been thoroughly researched. As a holistic practitioner, I want to celebrate and thank Natural Awakenings for sharing our gifts, knowledge and services to the community and helping to awaken humanity with each issue. Wishing a Healthy, Joyous Holiday to all!

Dr. Tammy M. Kaminski’s Family Wellness Practice features Network Spinal Analysis (NSA), Somato-Respiratory Integration (SRI), Reorganizational Healing (ROH) and nutritional counseling. Dr. Kaminski is also a certified SHINE practitioner specializing in “Bring Out the Gifts Of AD(H)D.” Call 973-228-6624, email [email protected] or visit KaminskiWellness.com for more information.