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Welcome to Holistic Health and Happiness

Holistic Health and Happiness is a company that offers both in-person and online programs to help you become the best person you can be. Investing in your health and happiness will change your life, as it has ours. We offer many programs such as Tia Chi, Yoga, and...

Oldest Woman in China Reaches 124 with Pumpkin Lard Porridge and a Positive Outlook

A Chinese woman recently celebrated her 124th Birthday, according to local civic documentation. Crediting her longevity to a “love of lard” and an optimistic personality, her big day was celebrated on January 1st in her home of Nanchong city amid a horde of relatives....

30-Year-old Letterman Jacket Is Found By Brother in Serendipitous Twist of Fate

From Arizona comes the remarkable “timeless” story of a man who got to try on his varsity letterman jacket decades after he ordered it. Unable to afford it at the time, Jed Mottley and the jacket went their separate ways, only to reunite after a spur-of-the-moment,...

She Found Her Dream Wedding Dress for $25 at a Thrift Store–and ‘It Fit Like a Glove’

After she couldn’t find a gown she liked in any bridal shop, a Florida woman bagged her dream wedding dress in a thrift store for just $25. Julia Webber felt disheartened after trying on dresses at a boutique shop and not finding anything that was right. “I wanted...

The Imperative Virtue of Kindness: For You, Me, and Society

The Imperative Virtue of Kindness: For You, Me, and Society We overlook the profound power of kindness. It's one of the most crucial personal well-being and societal cohesion qualities. To understand why, we must first grasp what kindness truly is and how it differs...

QiGong

QiGong QiGong, also known as "Qi Gong" or "Chi Kung," is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow movements, controlled breathing, and mental focus to improve health and well-being. It is a form of exercise that involves stretching, deep breathing, and...

Sound Healing

Sound Healing Sound healing has been used for thousands of years in various cultures worldwide. One of the tools used in sound healing is the sound bowl. In this blog post, we'll explore what sound bowls are and the benefits of sound healing. What are sound bowls?...

Benefits of Chakra Healing

In one way or another, you may have come across the word chakra. Chakras are said to align themselves, albeit invisibly, in our spine and represent important aspects of health and our being in balance. Chakra originated in India, is detailed in ancient sacred texts,...

What Are the 7 Chakras?

The chakra system is a very ancient observation of the human body’s energy system that began in India and was originally first mentioned in the Vedas, the ancient religious texts in India from 1500 to 1000 BC. Chakra refers to the main energy points in the body. In...

Qigong for Healing the Mind and Body

Qigong is an ancient practice from China that uses a combination of gentle movements, meditation, and sound to direct the energy from within. Qigong is pronounced as chee-gong; a combination of the words “qi” which is a traditional Chinese concept meaning vital life...

Benefits of Reiki Healing

Reiki healing is an energy healing technique that originated in Japan. The word "reiki" comes from a Japanese phrase that means "mysterious atmosphere, miraculous sign." Dr. Mikao Usui created the most popular form of Reiki practice back in the 1920s. It has since...