Recently I was called home for a family emergency. My Dad was hospitalized and it seemed that he might be ready to transition. It was a very upsetting and stressful time. I was exhausted, worried and stressed. Staying at the hospital for long hours was trying as were family reactions and drama. I had a Read More
Stress Relief
Lavender Oil – If You Could Only Choose One
One of the biggest concerns of the elderly is fear of falling. As we age, we often experience balance instability, physical weakness, and cognitive impairment. Couple these risk factors with higher use of psychotropic medications, and falling is a real risk. A recent study done in nursing homes in Japan, reveals that when lavender was Read More
Weekend Get Away and Retreat
Join like minded people to relax and rejuvenate. Time to …. Pause … Rest … Reflect. Come back renergized and grounded. This August 16-18; Inn at the Rustic Gate, Big Rapids, MI. Light yoga (beginners and experts alike will enjoy), conscious breathing, meditation on twin hearts, labyrinth walk. Lot's of play time. And great, great food! Click Read More
Massage for Chronic Pain
According to the American Pain Association, an estimated 86 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. A recent study in the Archives of Internal Medicine compared traditional Chinese medical acupuncture, therapeutic massage and self-care education for chronic low back pain. The study results showed that therapeutic massage was effective in treating persistent low back pain and Read More
Massage Can Help You Unwind but that is not all says the Mayo Clinic
If you have ever had one of our massages, you know they are great to help you unwind. It's just a given. That's what massage therapy does. But there is so much more than that. This article from the Mayo Clinic looks at some of the other benefits that you get from regular massage. Click Read More
