Truth bomb: Stress is KILLING you. I wish I was being dramatic here, but it’s quite true. Statistics say that 60% of human illness and disease can be traced back to stress. WOW! Pretty unnerving, right? So what can you do about it? Keep calm and play with play dough! Again– I’m not joking...
I’m not a big fan of ‘resolutions’. They’re flawed for so many reasons, perhaps primarily because they’re the result of tremendous self-judgement. Every gym and diet center in the world is counting on your resolutions and your end-of-the-holiday insecurities about the weight you gained since they began. They’re hopeful that you feel so terrible...
Oils, oils everywhere ~ what’s your favorite blend? This hippie mama loves a good earthy, grounding blend. Here is one of MY favorites: In case you’re wondering the method behind my madness, I have chosen each of these oils for a specific purpose (not just because they smell dreamy together): Clary Sage: Soothing, relaxing...
Every professional in the wellness world preaches about self care. I am constantly reminding my patients, biz team, and friends about creating space to be good to themselves. For the life of me I cannot figure out why we women have to force ourselves to think about our own care first! Why are we...
Winter is the time to start incorporating warming foods back into your diet, so it also makes this season the perfect time to experiment with essential oils in your favorite food and drink recipes! Spicy and sweet, my version of a ‘Hot Toddy’ (made here sans the alcohol) will warm you right up, PLUS you get the...
When will my ladies learn to love their bodies?! It hurts my heart to hear them speak with such disdain for them. A friend of mine is recovering from a hysterectomy – MAJOR surgery! She is 43, single, no children. She never wanted them and never defined her womanhood by her ability to be...
Are you new to alternative wellness and overwhelmed by all the new terms and information? 100 years ago, the term we use today, ‘alternative wellness’, was simply called ‘healthcare’. Medical care was administered by a doctor who was your friend or neighbour – he knew you and your family, he made and took the...
