If you are not celiac but you are gluten-sensitive, you may be able to eat einkorn. It has gluten but not as much as its wheat cousin. I want to pass the information (and some recipes) along! According to D. Gary Young, Einkorn is the “father of all grains”, 14 chromosomes, non-GMO. It has a higher protein… [Read More]
Thieves Laundry Bombs
Thieves Laundry Bombs are a great way to contribute to a green environment and engage in non-toxic living! All natural, these bombs are easy to make in large batches- then just toss one or two in the washer and you are set! These non-toxic laundry bombs are easy to make and easier to use –… [Read More]
Supporting the Lymphatic System with Massage and Wellness
I have blogged about Lymphedema before. I blogged specifically about Manual Lymphatic Drainage. Manual Lymphatic Drainage is a type of gentle massage that helps the lymphatic fluids drain properly. I receive an MLD massage at least monthly, and more often if needed- particularly after I travel by plane. And I eat foods that are natural diuretics… [Read More]
Beware of toxins in your personal care and beauty products!
I get it—minimalism in beauty once meant ditching the heavy-labeled stuff for something that smelled, well, not awful. But as your journey unfolds, so does your awareness: it’s not just about avoiding chemicals—it’s about curating what genuinely nourishes your whole being. The Audio Take — a fast listen with new angles on the topic HERE. What’s Really… [Read More]
The Elimination Diet- healthy weight, healthy body, healthy life!
One of the most important components of my health journey has been the elimination diet. Specifically, The Myers Way Comprehensive Elimination Diet. No, it isn’t a diet to lose weight although that may well happen. The elimination diet is a dedicated process of eliminating foods and re-introducing the foods back into your diet so that… [Read More]
10 Steps to Wellness
I developed this 10 Steps to Wellness as a template for my wellness coaching. You can see that essential oils top the list. As a psychotherapist turned coach, and now as an essential oils educator and aromatherapist, I needed to create a visual for myself and my clients that reflects a wellness lifestyle. And I… [Read More]
Mindfulness, Community and Essential Oils
My blog reflects my love for essential oils and indicates how much the oils have become an integral part of my vocational pursuits as well! Let me tell you about my essential oils community! When I first embarked on this oils journey I didn’t know quite how I was going to “share” with others. Most… [Read More]
Bringing PEACE & CALMING to your rescue pets!
Have you recently rescued an animal from a shelter? Did you inherit a rescue pet from an owner who can no longer be a pet caregiver? If that is the case, you know that rescue pets and pets who experience sudden change or a physical trauma can experience agitation and anxiety just like their human… [Read More]
