I was rewatching the movie business of being born and the more business of being born after my binge watching of calling the midwife. There is no doubt that the medical advances during childbirth in the 50's has saved many women and childrens lives. It's interesting to see them develop on call the midwife. This [...]
The pelvis is our bodies foundation. An imbalance in our hips can affect our knees, back, and even neck. But what can affect our hips? During a prenatal massager certification class, the teacher mentioned a correlation between tension in our jaw and tightness in our hips. TMJ pain? Are you grinding or clenching your jaw [...]
Part of my healthy lifestyle includes exploring my emotions and creating rituals for self care. It's not just the food I make and the physical activity I enjoy. It took me awhile to learn this. I spent 10 years trying to achieve wellness & vitality through the physical plane while also trying to numb out [...]
I have been delighted in watching Jator's videos on Youtube. He has some wonderful insight on mindfulness and discovering our own emotions. I recommend subscribing to his channel and liking him on Facebook. Peeling away the layers has been an important part of my own healing. That health is not just about what I put [...]
I went to go see my Holistic Health practitioner and mentor Cyndi Dodick yesterday for an iridology appointment. I had an iridology session 5 years ago and was curious if there had been any changes and what my eyes would tell her. Eyes are known to be the windows of the soul, but as [...]
Lets start with why would you want to drain the lymphatic of the face. Do you have sinus pressure? Headaches? Puffy eyes? Ears feel clogged? Acne? All that can be a sign that the lymphatic of face is stagnant. That's ignoring the vein benefits of it also helps increase collagen to the skin and smooths out wrinkles. [...]
I was honored to have the owner of Shaman Shack Herbs stay at my home while he was in town to give a talk for a raw food event. I have heard him speak twice before and have been inspired by his passion and knowledge. I also loved his book Raw Chi. During his stay I [...]
When you compliment something my sister is wearing she usually says one of two things. Either "thanks it was only $5 from the thrift shop" or if its a dress she will probably says, "it has pockets!". If you compliment what I am wearing my response with usually be, "Thanks, Its organic". Yes I know [...]
I have been practicing yoga on and off since I was 18. Sometimes going years in between being on my mat. I always feel great while I am doing yoga, but life always seems to get in the way and self care has always been the first thing to go. So last month I challenged [...]
Welcome to my site and a peek into a big part my life... wellness! The above picture I am with my friend, mentor, and health practitioner Cyndi. I find that success along my path of wellness requires a support team of kindred sprits and balance. Balance between the physical, emotional, and spiritual. Physical balance of being [...]
