An Experiment with Social Media Right before Memorial Day, I was feeling a strong tug to disconnect from social media and get "offline" for a while. I felt like I needed it. My body, mind, and soul were simultaneously craving the times I've had in my life when social media didn't exist. Yes, I'm old enough to remember the beauty of analog living. :) Just as that craving was occurring, my phone … [Read more...] about Social Media: A Must or a Bust?
Self Care
Sun Protection Guide
Bio-Individuality and Sun Protection The most important factor in your health is your individual make-up and needs. I have three children, and two of them are daughters. My older daughter has fair skin, blonde hair, and blue eyes. My younger daughter has darker skin, brown hair, and brown eyes. They have very different experiences with the sun. I have to protect my older daughter in … [Read more...] about Sun Protection Guide
Immune Health 2.0
Immune health is incredibly important during these times. Let's take a look at what matters. The Foundation of Immune Health is Gut Health. Why? Doctors and scientists agree that 75-85% of our immune system is in our gut. So what should we do to keep a strong immune system? use naturally sweet foods in place of sugar, as well as natural sweeteners like local raw honey, local raw maple … [Read more...] about Immune Health 2.0
Magnesium: The Super Mineral
If I'm going to preach to clients about resisting the urge to push too hard, or live in a gentler way, then I can't be pushing too hard myself. I've had to put some things in the parking lot, and if you've had to or you're doing that right now, it's ok. At times I have pushed too hard, or let curiosity get the best of me. I've had late nights surveying information pertaining to all things 2020. … [Read more...] about Magnesium: The Super Mineral
The Benefits of Tongue Scraping
There is a daily practice that offers many benefits to the thyroid and our overall health, but it's not usually thought of! Tongue Scraping This daily practice I fell in love with a couple of years ago is tongue scraping. What exactly is that? Well, here's a great tongue scraper that I personally use. You can start by looking at that. Then, let's discuss why you would want to stroke your tongue … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Tongue Scraping
The Courage to Slow Down
"Ok, so I need to slow down. I feel like I forget to breathe most of my day, which can't be good. That's probably why I'm having all the health issues I have, right? I mean, I know what I have to do," she said very matter of factly. I knew by looking in her eyes that she thinks about it everyday. I could see it. The question of "Why am I doing this to myself?" burned in her brain on a regular … [Read more...] about The Courage to Slow Down
