Step Out of Your Tent

Have you set up camp in your head? Do you know what’s happening from the neck down? I invite you to step out and check out the surrounding area. For many years I didn’t, but a few things that happened in my life had me take a closer look. And I’m glad I did. So step out of your tent and take a journey into your body. You can start by taking in a deep breath and letting it go. What do you notice? Are there parts of you that feel alive, dead or stagnant? Just notice. Put your... 

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A Recipe for Radiant Skin and Glowing Confidence!

Your skin is the largest organ of your body! And it does so much for you! Your skin is a great protector, shielding us from unwanted invaders, as well as a great communicator, telling us when something’s up (think of goose bumps or the blush of a face). It needs natural nourishment just like your body needs nourishment of healthy, natural food to keep it working properly. The environment has changed quite a bit throughout the years and your skin needs a little more attention these days to stay... 

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What’s Your Dosha? Part Three ~ Pitta

When we enter the summer season, we enter the season of Pitta. The two of the five elements that come together to form the Pitta force is water and fire. The qualities of this dosha are described as hot, light, sharp, fluid, soft and clear.  Pitta governs the quality of transformation.  If we have too much Pitta, this can cause hormonal imbalance, ulcers, anger, and irritated skin conditions. If we have too little Pitta, our metabolism can become sluggish, we can experience indigestion and a cluttered,... 

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What’s Your Dosha? Part One ~ Vata

Are you fiery Pitta?  A thin-boned anxious Vata? or a hard-to-get-moving-in-the-morning Kapha? Aromatherapy and essential oils can help to keep our doshas more balanced, but before we learn that, let’s take a look at what the heck a dosha is! These three doshas, Vata, Pitta, Kapha, are the categories, or body types in Ayurveda.  Much like the three body types we have in the west, the ectomorph, mesomorph and endomorph, the three doshas each have their own, very unique characteristcs.  According... 

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Feels So Darn Good!

I just came back from getting a massage and every time I get one, I don’t understand why more people don’t get them done. In my opinion, getting a massage (and/or reflexology) is one of the best therapies for your mind, body and spirit. I’ve heard some people say they don’t like them and I’m so glad I don’t feel that way. Massage and Reflexology have such an extensive list of benefits, they should be put in the ‘preventive care’ category – and... 

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