“It is no measure of health to be well-adjusted to a profoundly sick society.” ~ Krishnamurti What does “healthy” really mean for modern people? Can it simply be defined as a state of well-being, free of disease (dis-ease)? Another, newer definition of health is “not displaying clinical signs of disease or infection”. (Emphasis mine.) This...
The tail-end of Winter often feels like a final sprint of fortitude for our immune systems, and this is especially true given the widespread worry about a major global health concern right now. From “normal” colds and flu to the novel virus this year, our greatest weapon against illness is our own complex and...
There is a good amount of talk among essential oil users and educators about ingesting essential oils. Is the internal use of essential oils really safe? Which oils may be ingested – and which should be avoided? Finally, what are the potential risks? The answers to some of these questions are highly debated within the...
Let me ask you an interesting question. Are you paying enough attention to your emotions? It’s a valid question…because too often, we seek to numb ourselves in order to function in an increasingly demanding world. Think about the last time you heard someone call another person “emotional”. It probably wasn’t a compliment. In the...
Molecules of Emotion Dr. Candace Pert was a brilliant molecular biologist. She demonstrated that a class of proteins called peptides serve as information carrying molecules from the brain to every organ in the body, down the entire spine, and even to the immune system, linking and integrating mental, emotional, and biological activities. She proved...
10 years ago… I was struggling intensely with neurological pain from a massive disc herniation. I was still in midwifery and attending births for long hours, and I had very young kids at home whom I needed to be able to lift and carry. Then my daughter, who was 2 years old at the...
I have a love/ hate relationship with ‘Back-to-School’ time. I truly miss my children when they return to school; summer always seems far too short, and no matter how much fun family time we pack in, it’s never enough. On the other hand, I’m happy to be able to prioritize my business again, which...
My Transformational Essentials Oil Tribe on Facebook is a really bustling group where anyone interested in natural health can ask questions, learn from, and support each other. In recent weeks there’s been a small flood of requests for guidance on holistic support for Eczema from quite a few women. Many of these women are moms,...
Congratulations, Mama! You have successfully grown and birthed a new life! I hope you know how incredible you are. You deserve to be well taken care of, especially in these very early days after your new babe has joined the world. It may go without saying, but that care needs to start with you....
Welcome, sister! If you’ve found yourself here, I’m guessing that you either already use essential oils and are now pregnant (or hoping to be soon!) and want to continue to use oils through your pregnancy, or you’re pregnant and brand new to essential oils, and looking for safe, natural options to support yourself and...
