Make your own Aroma Blends. All you need is a 10 ml roller ball bottle, a carrier oil and essential oils. I recommend amber or cobalt blue bottles to preserve the integrity of the essential oils. Use a carrier oil such as jojoba or sweet almond oil. These blends have been created to be utilized… [Read More]
No more air travel for me. I am done.
And not for the usual reasons you might hear about these days- such as crowded security lines at airports, uncomfortable seating on the plane, delayed takeoffs and landings. That is certainly enough to make the average traveler weary. But no, my reason is very different. I have primary lymphedema and plane travel is about the… [Read More]
On being called out as a con and a charlatan
I recently commented on a blog post about the wellness industry. I do that a lot because, well, I guess one might say I am part of that industry since I am a wellness coach, a wellness coach educator, an aromatherapist and a practitioner of other complementary and alternative modalities. I got called out. I… [Read More]
Got inflammation? Try this soup! Seriously.
You have heard of the anti-inflammatory diet, or perhaps you have read articles about what foods in particular are good at reducing inflammation. Each list is different. Some lists include tomatoes, some lists don’t. My personal preference is to avoid nightshade vegetables (tomatoes, potatoes, eggplants, peppers) because they can be inflammatory for those of us… [Read More]
The Healing Journey is a Lifelong Endeavor
Long before I really understood the full impact of having an autoimmune disorder and way long before I even thought of being a wellness coach, I was in graduate school studying to be a vocational rehabilitation counselor. And I had endometriosis. That began my healing journey, but I dealt with other complications along the way… [Read More]
The Epic Selfie
Have you been bit by the selfie bug? It’s everywhere- not just people’s selfies but deconstructionist articles about what selfies are all about. And the apps that are available to “enhance” one’s eyes, lips, cheekbones, skin tone… it’s a different world. And who really looks like that anyway? Well, I occasionally take selfies- usually… [Read More]
Why a Better Night’s Sleep Can Help You Stay Lean and Healthy
It’s not just the big sessions at the gym and the miles and miles of running you put in that will help to keep your body in good shape. It’s not just the diet you stick to that will assist you either; it’s good sleep. We’re going to take a look at the just why… [Read More]
The Search For Spirituality Starts in the Stomach
In America, one in six citizens are prescribed psychiatric drugs such as antidepressants, suggesting that such pills are shockingly common in our society. While mental illness is a genuine and serious concern, the answer shouldn’t always be chemical drugs. There are more natural, organic ways to achieve wellness. If you’ve tried spiritual practices and found no benefits, then it… [Read More]
