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 ReadingBE THE GIFT THIS CHRISTMAS
I have sat down on several occasions to write the end of year newsletter and looked at a blank screen with no ideas bopping through my brain. Then I was at the Breakfast with Friends networking group listening to my good friend Mary Ford bring our breakfast group to a close for the year 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 ReadingTake Time To Heal
Following the theme of taking time to rest and repair from December newsletter I was taking my own advice and pausing to catch-up on some reading over the holiday season when I came across this quote: “Being unstoppably on the go is considered to be the behavior of responsible adults; therefore, we usually resist the interludes […]
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 ReadingClearing Out The Clutter In Your Life
Before you read on, take a moment to look around you. How is your desk? Is it covered in piles of paper, unread articles, “to-do” piles, unpaid bills? Are you surrounded by unfinished projects? Or is it neat and tidy, with everything in its place? Look up and check out the rest of the room, […]
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 ReadingThe Perfect Cuppa…Feeling Good and Looking Good With Tea
More info from Feeling Absolutely Fabulous Remember Peter Rabbit? After a day pilfering the farmer’s cabbages, Peter had a tummy-ache. So, what did his mum do? She gave him a nice cup of chamomile tea, and sent him to bed. Well, this remedy works for people as well as rabbits! So, did you know that […]
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 […]
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