Natural Health and Wellness

In reflexology a scenario like this happens often. Phone rings. Person calling is wondering about reflexology and what it will do for them. They may have multiple health challenges for which they are seeking relief. Many times they have been referred by another complementary health care professional who believes that reflexology may be a very helpful addition to their journey toward health and wellness. I love these calls. They open up opportunities for amazing discussions and offering care and encouragement. What continuously amazes me after these dialouges, is that God in His wisdom and knowledge of each individual and their challenges, has entrusted them to my hands. What a huge responsibility and privilege! I am always humbled by the opportunity before me. My compassion generally kicks in first. I may ask questions that will cause them to think about their state of health on a holistic level (body, mind & spirit). Lots of those require no verbal answer. I may just let them talk...

When you feel the most challenged in life, go and excercise your body and mind. I did it this morning with a long walk in the mountains and then a bike ride alongside the ocean. I came home feeling refreshed, invigorated and full of gusto - ready to take on the world!

Every thought you have, creates your reality. Think carefully........

HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN LAVENDER AND MINT EYE PILLOW: INGREDIENTS: Flax seeds (about 1 1/2 cups) Dried mint (about 2 tablespoons) Dried lavender (about 3 tablespoons) Peppermint essential oil Lavender essential oil (above quantities can be adjusted to suit) Soft material, preferably cotton or silk. Enough to place across the eyes. METHOD: Place flax seeds, dried mint, dried lavender, a few drops of peppermint essential oil and a few drops of lavender essential oil into a mixing bowl and mix together. Sew the sides of the material and leave an opening enough to place a funnel for pouring the above mixture into the material. Then sew the opening closed. You do not want to make the filling to full, it should rest nice and softly on the eyes. Flax seeds are the perfect weight for eyes and can be purchased at a health store or perhaps even the health section in your grocery store. You can also make a pillow case for the eye pillow, this way you can wash the cover. Once the scent fades, you...

This article is written from my personal perspective about what has specifically helped me to manage my condition (Inflammatory Bowel Disease) for the past few years. My hope is that this information will be of benefit to others. Everything I've listed below I have experienced first hand. Please speak with your consultant or GP before considering modifying your treatment plan. I have had severe and chronic Crohn's/Colitis (the jury is still out on this one) for many years and I've personally found that conventional treatment was starting to become less and less effective for me and so in turn I became interested in the complementary health field. Conventional medicine has been a life-saver for me on many occasions and I'm not about to negate any of its benefits. I have had my fair share of hospitalisations, immuno-suppressants, infusions, transfusions, drips and steroids, even surgery, however, in my chronic case I have found the medication to become less and less e...

While I am fanatical about using earth-friendly cleaning products and recycling, I also try to live a healthy lifestyle. I am a certified foot reflexologist and would like to share tips on how you can learn to do reflexology on yourself and your loved ones thus promoting health.

THOUGHT IF EVERY HOUSEHOLD IN EVERY COUNTRY REPLACED JUST ONE COMMERCIAL CLEANER FOR AN EARTH-FRIENDLY CLEANER, WE COULD PREVENT SEVERAL MILLION POUNDS OF TOXIC CHEMICALS FROM BEING RELEASED INTO THE ENVIRONMENT!