Recently I was asked about muscle cramps and what it means ~ that awful ‘charley horse’ feeling that occurs in a muscle.When a muscle engages or contracts, it shortens. A spasm is an involuntary contraction of a muscle and you just can’t simply will it to relax! Muscles spasm when the normal balance of potassium […]
Continue ReadingPregnancy and Reflexology ~ yes or no?
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 pregnancy. Quite simply, if there was a […]
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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Holistic Foot Reflexology student Natalia Kim graduated in December. Natalia has opened a practice in Quebec Canada as a Naturopath registered with the Academy of Naturopaths and Naturotherapists and continues to study more energy medicine modalities. Congratulations! Crystal Regnier has completed her Holistic Foot Reflexology Certification and graduated! Crystal studied with Instructor Michele Appleby in […]
Continue ReadingThe Feeling Absolutely Fabulous LLC 10 Rules for Looking Good and Feeling Great!
We are in our summer clothes and our bathing suits now and maybe not as happy with the way we feel as we could be. This month I’m sharing some ‘golden rules’ to follow when we make the decision to tone up and start Feeling Absolutely Fabulous about ourselves and our lives. So let’s make […]
Continue ReadingThank You – Living in Gratitude
In 1993 I took First Degree Reiki Training and I began to change my life. Learning and adopting the following integration of belief with behavior was my first step on the journey to happiness, health and fabulousness: Just for today, I will not anger Just for today, I will not worry I live my life […]
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 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 […]
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