One of the side benefits of following the covid-19 shelter-in-place orders was being able to finish a Zentangle project I started about a year ago and put down for awhile. In all the years I’ve been practicing Zentangle, this Zendala (Zentangle-inspired mandala) is probably my most favorite one I’ve done so far. But I didn’t […]
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My hands have been getting so dry lately – how about yours? I normally prefer using doTERRA’s fragrance-free Hand & Body lotion, but I’ve been needing something stronger this month. I usually reserve my Yarrow Pom Nutritive Duo for my facial moisturizer in the evening, but I have started using it directly on my hands
Do you remember the old V8 vegetable juice commercials? Where the person was walking around lopsided all day or had low energy and then smacked their forehead realizing that they should have drank their V8 juice? Well, a realization just hit me a few weeks ago that felt just like that commercial. Don’t run
We tend to label many of our recent feelings during the covid-19 pandemic as worry, fear, stress, anxiety, and disappointment. But have you recognized the feelings of grief as well? I have a wonderful colleague here in town – Kathy Cherven, RN, LCPC who specializes in grief counseling. And I just love her business name
Are you experiencing the stages of grief? I sure am. Read More »
Here’s a dose of awesomeness for you! A couple days ago I was listening to a podcast about “handling chaos” and she had such a great suggestion: Text five of your friends or family with “Tell me something awesome.” Well, I decided instead to send it out to my whole newsletter group I am SO
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Anyone else get excited about nontoxic body care products? I know I can’t be the only one… I just started making homemade shave cream and I am over the moon about it. So easy. So inexpensive. So effective. (Did you hear that? – easy! Sooo easy to make). After changing over most of my products
Did you know honey would be a good idea in a shave cream? Read More »
Do you ever take on other people’s “stuff”? Their mood, their energy, their worries, their stressors? My clinic was created with the intention of providing a comfortable and safe space for people while they are healing. And I’m glad how often patients tell me how comfortable they are here and how relaxed they feel, despite
How can the acronym WMIM, WYIY help you every day? Read More »
What do we have in common with cute koala bears? Answer: We both enjoy eucalyptus essential oil. What did the koala bear say to his aromatherapist? You’re koalafied to teach about eucalyptus. Eucalyptus really is a koala-ity essential oil. What? Should I stop with the puns? Is it un-bear-able? Okay, okay, I’ll stop. I’ll *leaf*
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Let’s talk about the difference between how you feel – and how you feel about how you feel. Huh? Confusing statement, right? I promise you’ll see what I mean shortly. “How you feel” is your initial physical or emotional symptom(s). I feel tired. I have a blister on my foot. My knee throbs. I feel
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Do you know what Turmeric can do for you? I bet you’ve been seeing turmeric supplements popping up all over the place for the past few years. Did you know turmeric has been in use at the very least for 2000 years, if not much, much longer? As an herbalist, I’m always fascinated watching ancient
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Here are 7 Easy Ideas to Feel Better Now
