Have you noticed that it is becoming more and more confusing to decide what to eat? It is, of course, absolutely fabulous to be blessed with wondering ‘what to eat’ as a problem. Definitely a first-world-issue. But let’s face it, if you’re reading this, you have access to technology and that’s part of the problem. […]
Continue ReadingWhy Self-Care will Change Your Life
And you need to start NOW! It’s perfect timing to begin a self-care regime, but most of us haven’t got a clue where to start. Let me help you with that. Self-care is all about our holistic health and wellness: which means body, mind, emotions and spirit. It’s not all about drinking green smoothies and […]
Continue ReadingThe Easy Way to Choose Happy & Get Healthy
Do you ever sit and daydream? Imagining living the Happy Life? Making pictures in your mind’s eye about… living with higher self-confidence and self-worth enjoying better health and great sleep having more energy achieving your goals becoming popular and having lots of friends achieving more of what you truly want balancing the different areas of […]
Continue ReadingJune 2012 Health Steps ~ Get Physical With Some Love
Over the years I have listened to hundreds of clients and students make excuses for not exercising—seriously, I think I’ve heard them all. And I always say ‘the key is finding something you love to do’. So today I’m going to share some of my tips to making exercise more fun: Don’t do it alone. […]
Continue ReadingYou Can Heal Your Life
This month we are doing sharing something a little different with you. One of our Jacqueline Fairbrass School of Complementary Therapies’ students has given permission to share her book report. The book report was part of the Anatomy & Physiology course. All students who complete A&P, Reflexology Instructor Training and the Certified Natural Health Practitioner […]
Continue ReadingThe Business of Being Well
An interview with Carol Hawksley, SCT Instructor (Retired) and Wellness Facilitator By Deborah Dunleavy It has always fascinated me that there are so many ancient ways of keeping well and yet in our modern world of ‘bigger is better’ and ‘more begat more’, we seldom find time from our stressful lifestyles to take care of […]
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 […]
Continue ReadingDon’t Let the Blues Get You Down-Try Reflexology!
With all the information now available on the adverse side-effects of medical intervention into depressive states many people are looking to Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) to help. I am often asked about alternate or complementary practices that can alleviate the symptoms of depression. Although there are many holistic treatments that can help, one of […]
Continue ReadingSpring Cleaning from the Inside Out
When winter layers come off and warmer weather arrives we pull out last year’s summery wardrobe. And we often realize we have put on more than a few extra layers of clothes. Hiding in sweaters we might not realize a few extra pounds have crept their way on. Until we pulling on the shorts! Sound […]
Continue ReadingHealthy Home Ask the Aromatherapist April 2010
QUESTION I really enjoyed your March 2010 Ask the Aromatherapist about using natural ingredients and quality essential oils for a naturally clean and healthy home. Do you have suggestions that I could use for my children’s bedrooms and playroom? ANSWER My children are full-grown thirty-something year olds but as Nana to a very busy five-year […]
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