It’s that time of year again. I was shocked this year to see stores decorating for the holidays before we’d even celebrated Halloween! When talking with clients, friends and loved ones it seems that so often we are disappointed in the Holiday Season before it even begins. Here at the School and in the clinic […]
Continue ReadingWhat Are The Symptoms of Stress?
More info from the Feeling Absolutely Fabulous Program™ Continuing from last month’s newsletter let’s take a look at the symptoms we may feel when we are under stress: Physical Symptoms Physical symptoms can be caused by other illnesses, so it is important to have a medical doctor treat conditions such as ulcers, compressed disks, or […]
Continue ReadingWhat Happens To My Body When I’m Stressed?
More info from the Feeling Absolutely Fabulous Program™ We consider stress to be the opposite of relaxation. The human body is wonderfully adapted to deal with certain levels of stress. As hunter/gatherer people our bodies developed warning signals that helped us recognize when to attack and when to retreat from situations. Unfortunately, when we are […]
Continue ReadingClearing Out The Clutter In Your Life
Before you read on, take a moment to look around you. How is your desk? Is it covered in piles of paper, unread articles, “to-do” piles, unpaid bills? Are you surrounded by unfinished projects? Or is it neat and tidy, with everything in its place? Look up and check out the rest of the room, […]
Continue ReadingSummertime Aromatherapy and Herbal Tips
Stings and Bites During the summer months it can be easy to find yourself or someone around you on the losing end of an encounter with a bee or wasp. Try using witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana) to ease the discomfort and heal the wound. Witch hazel is a liquid distillation of the leaves, bark and […]
Continue ReadingCan Brushing Help You Lose Weight?
When you are trying to maintain a healthy weight you may want to try brushing! There are two different types of brushing that I am referring to: 1. Brush Your Teeth Last year a study published in the Journal of the Japan Society for the Study of Obesity announced that people who brush their teeth […]
Continue ReadingWhen You Need More Sleep
One of the questions I ask when people come to see me is about their sleep and sleep patterns. Did you know that as we age, we need less sleep? However, many of us have not yet reached that stage of life, and we are not getting enough sleep. In fact, it’s rare that someone […]
Continue Reading3 Steps to Instant Weight Loss + Increased Energy
Well, it’s that time of year again. As the sun begins to appear on a more regular basis each day we start to shed our layers of clothing. And often what we find underneath has us looking forward to winter days and sweaters again! If you have gained a few pounds over the winter months […]
Continue ReadingThe Perfect Cuppa…Feeling Good and Looking Good With Tea
More info from Feeling Absolutely Fabulous Remember Peter Rabbit? After a day pilfering the farmer’s cabbages, Peter had a tummy-ache. So, what did his mum do? She gave him a nice cup of chamomile tea, and sent him to bed. Well, this remedy works for people as well as rabbits! So, did you know that […]
Continue ReadingSome Simple Ways to Eat Better this Spring
When Spring time rolls around we often get the bug to start “spring cleaning”. For many of us, this means opening the windows and getting a breath of fresh air through out homes. We clean out the closets. Put away the winter woollies and with excitement start to bring out our summer wardrobe. Maybe we […]
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