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 ReadingAromatherapy Holiday Punch
Aromatherapy Holiday Punch – A little treat for over the holidays – Although we think of Lemonade in the summer, it always makes a lovely punch. Instead of the edible flowers I use in the summer, I serve this in the winter with some cranberries floating around in it. It’s always nice with company to share your […]
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 […]
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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