Here we are entering the last month of Spring and many clients and students have been complaining about feeling a lack of energy. I have chosen the topic “self-care” as a reminder to put our health and wellness on a priority list. Or as I like to say “me first, darling!” If you have been […]
Continue ReadingLove, Comfort and Food
When we are feeling stressed or anxious or sometimes just numb, we often reach for food as a way to comfort ourselves. Does this sound familiar? The familiarity and comfort of eating may bring a sensation of temporary peace, but the side effects can be disastrous, including: Obesity Addictive behaviors Eating disorders Bloating Cramping Depression […]
Continue ReadingBaby, It’s Cold Outside!
It’s certainly chilly in the Northern Hemisphere in November, December, January + February! How many of us are hiding our winter extra layer of insulation under extra layers of clothing? Baby, it’s Cold Outside I know that for many years, and especially during the late winter months, I certainly had a tendency to hide under […]
Continue ReadingSummertime Baby and Child Care with Aromatherapy and Herbs Part Two
More Aromatherapy Tips for Children Party time When planning a children’s party use a diffuser to scent the room. Choose citrus oils like sweet orange or mandarin. They are happy yet calming scents that most children seem to love. Citrus oils can be used as natural cleaning agents around the house. Simply add a few […]
Continue ReadingMore About Relieving Stress and Getting Rest with Kundalini Yoga
We have created a way of living at such high speed. Every moment of our days can be filled with demands; jumping from one priority to another, and in doing so we forfeit our rest time, we have no time for reflection. Our leisure time is often stimulating and action filled, and our “net-working” is […]
Continue ReadingRelieving Stress with Kundalini Yoga
Advances in science, mechanization and technology have accelerated the pace of our lives from our parents and grandparents’ time. Now we are left with little time for rest, repair and relaxation. The ancient practice of Yoga releases body tension while strengthening the body. And now with Kundalini Yoga we can add a dimension of increased […]
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 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 ReadingRelax, Let Go … and Listen Closely!
Hypnotherapy or Clinical Hypnosis can be used to assist in an almost unlimited number of applications, and is especially useful in behaviour modification: relaxing, relieving anxiety and depression, smoking cessation, changing eating habits, overcoming fears and phobias, improving memory and study habits and much more. My studies in hypnotherapy have led me to believe it […]
Continue ReadingBack To Basics
Delia Smith, Well-Known British Cook, Urges Us To Go Back To Basics There is an increasing interest with consumers in the use of additives in our foods. Recently we have been told we are exposed to potentially carcinogenic properties of food dye Sudan 1. This food dye is used in many ready made meals and […]
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