Anger & Forgiveness
by Dr. J Emanuel Hodge Anger is a natural human emotion that can arise from a variety of triggers such as feeling hurt, frustrated, or threatened. When we experience anger, our bodies go into fight or flight mode, and our...
J Emanuel Hodge, Originally from St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; has a Masters of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine from South Baylo University with dual HHP’s based in Chinese Medicine, Massage Therapy and Integrative Bodywork from Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Muller College of Holistic Studies. He is a lifelong learner, practitioner and Instructor of many Healing modalities, Massage, Body-awareness, and Martial Arts with additional certifications and training in Holistic Kinesiology and Touch for Health from the Kinesiology Institute in Los Angeles, Nephropathy, NLP, Nutrition, Aromatherapy, Herbology and more. Over the past 25 years, J has given Classes, lectures, talks and workshops on Massage, Bodywork, Pain Alleviation, Breath, Hydration, Holistic Health and Healing Techniques to Urban Community groups from New York City to San Diego.
Relief vs. Sustained Relief (2)
When it comes to holistic health, it’s important to understand that quick relief is possible, but sustaining that relief requires consistency and time. This is because natural care is focused on treating the root cause of the problem rather than...
Preventative lifestyle Using Five-Element Guidance
When it comes to developing a preventative lifestyle that incorporates the five elements (Fire, Earth, Metal, Water, and Wood), there are several books that can be helpful. Here are three of my favorites: In Chinese philosophy, the five elements correspond...
Overcoming Blockages & Manifesting your true self
by Dr. J Emanuel Hodge Blockages can be a hindrance to living a fulfilling life. They are the barriers that limit our potential and prevent us from achieving our goals. Blockages can manifest in different ways, such as self-doubt, fear,...
Perception is Projection
By Dr. J Emanuel Hodge Today I was contemplating the statement “perception is projection” which implies that our perception of the world is shaped by our own projections, biases, and beliefs. In other words, the way we see things is...
Parasite of the Mind
The human mind is a complex and intricate system that can be easily influenced by external and internal factors. One of the most insidious of these factors is doubt. Doubt can act as a parasite on the mind, slowly eating...
Happiness & Bliss: through Self-Empowerment & Purpose
By: Dr. J Emanuel Hodge Happiness and bliss are two concepts that are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Happiness is a feeling that arises from external circumstances, while bliss is a state of being that...
Protection of the Foggy Brain
By: Dr. J Emanuel Hodge Many of us have experienced times in our lives when our thoughts seem muddled, our focus is scattered, and our memory is not as sharp as it usually is. We often refer to this state...
Contentment & Legacy
By: Dr. J Emanuel Hodge As humans, we often strive for contentment – a state of happiness and satisfaction with our current situation. It’s a natural desire to want to be comfortable and avoid stress or struggle. However, there comes...
Habits and Behaviors
3 / 3 Our habits and behaviors shape the way we live our lives. When we consistently do something, we build momentum and create a frequency or vibration that our body becomes accustomed to, whether it’s good for us or...