Happy Holidays everyone! As the new year approaches speedily, what are you envisioning? Do you have goals that you are reaching for? I always like to set aside a time of reflection, while I thumb through my annual journal, noting my important moments in the prior year's journey. Then, I make a plan for the new year ahead, not only establishing my hope-filled goals, but my plan (system, if you will) of how to fulfill those goals. It's also enjoyable to research creative w

Would you be interested in a weekly Yoga Flow that you can do from the privacy of your own space? If so, let me know your thoughts (comment on this blog post) as to what an ideal virtual class would look like to you! Your posted comment will enter you to win a Summer Wellness Gift Bag + Yoga Mat! $100+ Value! What is in the bag? Wellness Bag includes Organic Tea, Book, Mineral Eyeshadows, Organic Seeds, Sun Bum Lip Balm, Joy Essential Oil, CBD Lotion, Detox Supplement, Ha

I find the best gift to give is one of health & well-being! It is not unusual for me to create a gift basket of healthy foods, teas, supplements, and natural body care products for my loved ones. Alright, I admit, I sometimes throw in a bottle of wine and dark chocolate, but they have their place in the antioxidant world! Besides, socks and gift cards tend to get lost in the shuffle of life. How many people do you know who always lose their gift cards, or walk around with

Balance. Well rounded self-care. Investing in one's self. Breathe. To thine own self be true! Do any of these meditations ring a refreshing bell sound of 'resolutions'?! Tis the season to make new goals and fail miserably! A bit of sarcasm for you... but, it's no secret resolutions often find their way to the infamous new year trash can within a few weeks. Let's try standing on our head (figuratively), and look at the new year, new you from a more inspiring perspective! F

Though I am a writer in my soul, I am still learning the ways of professional writing. I am only a few years into publishing, and it can certainly be a humbling, yet profoundly enjoyable journey. With much more learning and sources of creativity to tap into, I wanted to now share with you, my readers, a few of my smaller works, published as ebooks (instant downloads). These are fast-access gifts if you are in need of one :-) I hope you find something inspiring to your own pu

I have a deep appreciation for women who take the sufferings of their own experiences, and transform them into healing wisdom to share with others! It's beyond inspiring to learn how a soul can take the ashes of life and make something beautiful. Since I believe in the power of plants providing elements of healing to our systems, I can't help but support others who further this mission and the ancient passion of botanical medicine! Simone Wan is one of those wise, passionate

These cookies are my Mom's favorite. I actually created this recipe in college! In one of my nutrition classes, we had to create a healthy recipe based on a type of dessert. Hence, these hearty cookies! You can add or substitute a few of the ingredients, but remember- they do take a good effort to combine the mixture so that all the dry ingredients become moist. I love these healthy bites with black coffee in the morning! Enjoy! Ingredients: ½ cup raw sugar OR ½ coconut s

We have a family-friendly version, as well as an 'adults-only' mulled beverage! You Need: 6 cups fresh, unfiltered apple cider 1 orange with peel, quartered or sliced 10 cloves 3, 3-inch sticks of cinnamon 1 teaspoon of nutmeg or ginger 3 star anise 5 pods of cardamom (optional) Adult Mulled Cider: Replace apple cider with... 1 bottle of red wine 1/4 cup of brandy or bourbon 1/3 cup of raw honey Directions: Bring all ingredients to a low boil in a large saucepan. Cover and si

The Holiday season is intended to bring peace & joy, goodwill toward men. Why do we allow stress to steal from those blessings? Distress can shake the body into dis-ease. Chronic stress does not do your health any favors. In fact, you will likely notice symptoms arising within weeks if not days, if you are in the midst of a negative, distressing situation. Common side effects of stress are: Headaches/migraines Fatigue or insomnia Lack of concentration/forgetfulness Hyperte

It is officially November. Let the holiday preparation begin! :-) If you're like me, I start window shopping well before this time. I'm not an overboard shopper, but I do enjoy giving gifts that can add value to another's state of wellbeing (body, soul & spirit). This series of posts will focus on these types of gifts- ones that can add health, beauty, and goodness to the receiver. Of course, these are my personal ideas, so you pick and choose which ones may suit your lo

Here is Part 2 of our exploration of Hypothyroidism. In this post I will cover natural wellness interventions to optimally care for the thyroid. Disclaimer: This information is NOT intended to diagnose or treat. This post is for educational purposes only. Consult with your Health Care Provider if you suspect a thyroid related health issue. Helpful Supplements (support thyroid function): -Bovine (thyroxin), a natural hormone supplement -5HTP, helps balance hormones, includin

Today, so many people are dealing with under-active thyroids. Why? Join me in this 2 part post as I share with you what I have learned about this amazing gland. Disclaimer: This information is NOT intended to diagnose or treat. This post is for educational purposes only. Consult with your Health Care Provider if you suspect a thyroid health issue. What is a thyroid? The thyroid is a gland in the human body, located in the lower neck region. This hormone regulating, butter

Green smoothies. You read about, see them blended up on YouTube, and recipes are in the magazine you pick up and thumb through. Vibrant, leafy veggies, just waiting for you to go to Whole Foods and pulverize them up into bright green super drinks. Do you drink it AND enjoy it? Some do... I get that. I've made some yummy slime colored smoothies before. However, generally speaking, greens grant a bitterness that most people do not indulge in with a milk-like lingering gre

I treasure botanicals. They are such wondrous medicine! This past summer I re-read two books to remind myself of the great world of herbs and refresh my mind on how to best grow, harvest, and use these green healers! Below are the books I would like to share short reviews on. Perhaps they will compel you to dive into the soil before our autumn leaves us, and winter settles into Maine for nearly 6 long months! Backyard Farming: Growing Garlic: Complete Guide to Planting, G

What is one of the best ways to possibly add years to our lives? KNOWLEDGE. It is for lack of knowledge that so many of us flounder with caring for our well-being. Seek, learn, accept, and apply- this is what we must do! One of the best resources I have found to support such efforts is through Life Extension Magazine. I've been a subscriber for years and have found their publication to be top-notch! You can visit their website and view a great deal of health information