Things to help you thrive in a modern world!
Clary Sage Clary sage oil is extracted from the clary sage herb (Salvia sclarea), which in the past was found in Southern France, Italy, and Syria. It has a ton of uses! Clary sage was involved in one of the largest aromatherapy studies done in the medical industry. They found that women in labor who …
Peppermint Essential Oil Peppermint is a essential oil allstar! It’s always on the shortlist when people think of essential oils. With good reason! It’s super effective & delicious . It’s always been known for it’s indigestion and tummy calming properties, but there is so much more it can do! I’ve listed a few uses below & …
We all feel down at one point or another. It could be due to situations, relationships, hormones or countless other things. The one common theme I see in so many of my hypnosis clients is they feel overwhelmed and under empowered to deal with the issue. This was on my mind this morning as I …
Being pregnant is a truly magical time. Your body is creating life, it’s incredible! It’s also the hardest thing I’ve ever done. First trimester I pretty much worked, ate and slept. Unlike several friends, I was blessed with not having morning sickness. The ones that did have morning sickness treated it with all sorts of …
I remember when I had my first request to massage a pregnant client. Even though I had been massaging for years, I was a bit nervous to say the least. There are a lot of misconceptions and flat out silly things floating around about what can happen if you massage a pregnant woman. First off, …
Lavender It’s great on skin perfect for baby bums and well basically all skin related issues! I even lavender oil on my itchy burny shingles. It’s soothing and relaxing. I put it on my sweet babies feet every night to help him sleep. Lavender oil is amazing because it is so gentle that it can be …
I’m Italian! I love Oregano & Garlic (little basil too). Oregano Oregano oil is considered a Hot Oil. It’s one of the most potent and powerful essential oils and has been used for centuries in traditional health practices for its cleansing and immune-boosting properties. I used a mixture of Oregano & Melaleuca oils when I …
Lemon I love lemon oil! I put a drop of lemon oil in a pitcher of water and keep it in the fridge at all times. My husband has been using a mix of Lemon/Lavender/Peppermint for his seasonal allergies as well. Draxe.com lists this and many other attributes of lemon essential oils. …
Schools in session, finally! However, I’ve learned over the last few that in addition to the usual homework, early mornings & tears, it also means head lice. In our family we have either had or been exposed to lice infestations no less then 5 times in the last few years. The frequency seems to …
For me becoming a mom was truly the fullest commitment I ever made! Motherhood is the greatest self sacrifice, the choice when made will eliminate all balance in life. How come so many moms feel alone? When really they can’t remember the last time they had a moment alone. Aside from feeling alone we …