Everyday Families Living Healthier Every Day
Aromatherapy can be used for a variety of purposes to improve mental health and physical well-being. Candace and John Newman of Oil Lady Aromatherapy® express unlimited benefits including alleviation of ailments such as: Stress Fatigue Mood Headaches Stomachaches Cold and Flu Sunburn Inflammation Rashes Bites Skin irritation Bruises PMS Menopause Libido Cancer http://www.monarchtherapy.com/Aromatherapy.html … [Read more...]
"Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water bath is to the body." ~ Oliver Wendell Holmes The vibrations from the singing crystal and Tibetan bowls touch the core of emotional healing. William Ward explains: “Everything in the Universe, whether seen or unseen, is vibrating like a huge orchestra playing a masterpiece. When we recognize this we notice our relationship with the conductor/composer…the one who wrote and now conducts the masterpiece. The Divine sound of the singing bowls helps us to remember our … [Read more...]
"There is deep wisdom within our very flesh, if we can only come to our senses and feel it." ~Elizabeth A. Behnke Our bodies respond to stress in many ways. Some people experience built up negative energy, some experience a "gut feeling" in relation to other energy, and some are fearful of the energy that they could release in either positive and healthy or unhealthy ways. Energy healing is a tool to allow your body to release unhealthy energy, tune into positive and healing energy, and continue forward with clarity and peace of mind and body. Results may include emotional release … [Read more...]
"When you own your breath, nobody can steal your peace." ~Author Unknown Your Breath is an amazing self-healing tool. Achieve better overall physical health. Clear the subconscious and open to higher levels of consciousness and awareness which you can integrate into your everyday life. Release suppressions, repressions and old patterns permanently at a cellular level. Transformational Breath® Founder Judith Kravitz explains the importance of breath in her book: Breathe Deep, Laugh Loudly: The Joy of Tranformational Breath® (1999, 14-15): "Effective breathing is your most … [Read more...]
Summer vacation is almost upon us, and it is a wonderful time of the year. Time to sleep in for some and time for valuable family time. Whether a vacation is planned or a stay-cation, kids and parents get to play together and create wonderful memories and cement bonds. For some families summer vacation can mean stress. How do I fill the hours? Who will watch the kids while I'm at work? It's important to sit down as a family and discuss these issues. No one person should have to shoulder this responsibility alone. Of course with very young children their participation is limited, but at any … [Read more...]
Una relación sana está compuesta de confianza, intimidad, amor, respeto, buena comunicación y honestidad. Hay muchos otros factores involucrados, pero podemos decir que esos son los básicos. Sin embargo, tambien sabemos que las relaciones son difíciles y requiere el esfuerzo de ambos para crecer. ¿Cómo podemos distinguir una relación sana con problemas "normales" de una relación que es tóxica y drenante? Y, ¿Cuando las acciones de su pareja cruzan de insaludable a francamente abusiva? Las siguientes señales avisan que es el momento de evaluar: Comunicación Pasiva-agresiva: Muchas veces … [Read more...]
A healthy relationship is made of trust, intimacy, love, mutual respect, good communication, and honesty. There are many other factors involved, but we can say that these are the most basic. However, we also know that relationships are difficult and require effort from both partners to grow. How can we distinguish a healthy relationship with “normal” issues from a relationship that is toxic and draining? And when do your partner’s actions cross over from unhealthy to downright abusive? Here are some signs that tell you it’s time to re-evaluate: Passive- aggressive communication: Many … [Read more...]
The Sandwich Generation is a phrase coined by Carol Abaya but has gained such common use that it is listed in the dictionary. It generally refers to those members of society who are raising children and caring for an elderly parent. For statisticians it often means women between the ages of 45 and 56, although increasingly more men are participating in the process. This is not a new phenomenon; adult children have long cared for aging parents while raising children. In my own experience, my father’s mother lived with my aunt and her family after her second husband passed away. She was in … [Read more...]
The experience of trauma, serious illness and bereavement leaves us speechless. Words often fail to fully express the depth of loss and despair that result from these experiences. Our souls ache in a way that can lead to depression and a sense that all is hopeless. At times like this we turn to friends, family and faith for support and understanding. When these connections are not enough we turn to professionals; individual therapists for traditional talk therapy and group counseling for information, education and support. Creative expression has been found to facilitate healing … [Read more...]
Research continues to demonstrate that therapeutic approaches connecting mind, body, and spirit and facilitating integration of the complete brain (including right and left hemispheres, as well as prefrontal cortex, limbic system, and spine) allow for more comprehensive long-lasting healing at a subconscious level. While some find talk therapy beneficial, others may continue to feel "stuck." Talking, talking, and talking from a problem-oriented mindset can perpetuate the issue and leave some feeling overwhelmed and helpless. Expressive therapies including art therapy, play therapy, sand … [Read more...]
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