Recently I was talking with some Reflexology students about muscle cramps. What they are and why you might get one during a Reflexology session. Cramps are spasms. I think we’ve all had one at some time or another. But why would they occur when you are relaxing and healing? Think about it. Ever had one […]
Continue ReadingPregnancy and Reflexology Yes or No?
Is Reflexology and Pregnancy a good combo? Is Reflexology safe in all trimesters for baby and mom? Also if you work the reproductive system, does it trigger contractions in the first or second trimester? Reflexology improves circulation and helps the body normalize, so is always considered a safe therapy. Therefore it may be used during […]
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How to Make and Use a Healing Crystal Grid Energy is the basis of all life. Crystal Healing uses this energy in the form of vibration. So, what is energy? The things around us may appear to be solid but in fact they are not. Once we get past the molecules and atoms and look […]
Continue ReadingSummertime Blues? Try Aromatherapy and Herbs
What would summer be without it’s blues? Yes, the sun is lovely but we get burns. The bugs love summer too, and we get bites. We party more, and get hangovers. Get the picture? Here’s some lovely ways to get some summer joy back so we can really have a good time. Stings and Bites? […]
Continue ReadingHealing with Colors and Crystals Simply Explained
Have you heard people saying ‘there’s nothing new’? It does seem that everything we discover has its roots or beginnings somewhere else. The same applies when we are looking at, using or studying complementary and alternative therapies. So, did you know that modern medicine and drug therapies have a direct connection to many herbal therapeutic […]
Continue ReadingHow Complementary Therapies Approach Health Care
Complementary Therapies. Alternate Healing. Wellness. Holistic Health. Natural Healing. Have you been overwhelmed by all the information? By the advertising and marketing? By the controversial discussions? Although you may find that definitions of complementary therapies or medicine vary, we’ve one approach to health. And it’s really quite simple. Possibilities. Process and Wellness. To help you […]
Continue ReadingWhat to do When you Can’t Get to the Therapist
Stress Management In the last thirty years or so there has been a huge increase in awareness and therefore approaches to stress management and relaxation. However, the easiest way to calm down + relax is to focus on breathing. Conscious breathing + meditation are ways of reducing stress by reintegrating mind with body. Concentration on […]
Continue ReadingWellness with Color
Tips for Using Color as a Healing Therapy I don’t believe I have to convince anyone that color has an impact of our lives. Color has long been researched, especially by those in marketing, for the impact it has on us. But did you know that it has also been researched as a healing art. […]
Continue ReadingApril 2011 Hypnotherapy
Look into my eyes – You are feeling sleepy! De-bunking the myths and fears of hypnosis The days of misunderstanding hypnosis is over! Yippee! In this modern day and age when disciplines are merging and recognizing each other we are blessed that understanding has replaced the fear of this highly effective complementary therapy. Hypnosis is […]
Continue ReadingHands on Healing. The What, Where, Why, + How of Reiki
Use Reiki Hands on Healing to Manage Pain, Stress + Anxiety Over the years I have been practicing Reiki the most common question I’m asked about Reiki is ‘What is it?’ Here’s the quickest answer: The simplest of therapies bringing the most profound results. Reiki is Hands-on Healing. But that isn’t enough, so here’s a […]
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