Well, I certainly received a lot of feedback from last month’s newsletter, Me First Darling. It seems I’m not alone in feeling this Spring has been a high stress time and some of us needed a reminder to slow down, and even permission to put our own needs first! Along those lines, I have some […]
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 ReadingEasy Ways to Improve Energy This Spring
As we enter March I start to think of the Spring coming and the idea of Spring Cleaning comes to mind. Not only do we get to Spring clean our homes, I think of Spring cleaning my holistic self, that is body, mind, spirit and emotions. And that’s how to Improve Energy. One way I […]
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 ReadingSummertime Aromatherapy and Tips Part One
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 ReadingUsing Complementary Therapy as Personalized Health Care
Many moons ago, I wrote a piece for a Canadian Government Guide to Health Care. Although listed under ‘Palliative’ Services, it’s applicable to all. So, I’m sharing with the intent that you enjoy and ponder how and when Complementary Therapies can enhance your own health care. Introduction to Complementary Therapies Palliative Care and Complementary Therapy […]
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 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 […]
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