Meditation has been practiced for thousands of years and was originally meant to help deepen understanding of life’s sacred and mystical forces. Meditation is now commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction. Meditation produces a state of deep relaxation and a quiet, peaceful mind. When meditating, you eliminate the stream of jumbled thoughts that may [...]
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Tea tree oil is obtained by steam distillation of the leaves of the tea tree plant, also known as Melaleuca alternifolia, and is native to Australia. Indigenous Australian people have used the oil to treat wounds and skin infections since they first used the leaves and to cover their skin as a homeopathic remedy. Tea [...]
Source: http://www.americanfoodroots.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/Bake_these_pumpkins_in_Toronto.jpg Fall is in the air and pumpkins are everywhere. Pumpkins are more than a great fun, fall decoration and pie filling; they have many incredible health benefits. Pumpkin is high in beta-carotene, which has been shown to protect people from a variety of cancers and can also help to prevent heart disease. Pumpkin is [...]
Image Source: http://nirvanareflexologyspa.com/photos/footchart.jpg Image Source: http://nirvanareflexologyspa.com/photos/handchart.jpg Reflexology is a treatment that uses pressure on specific areas on the feet, hands and ears to relieve a variety of issues and balance the flow of energy in the body. Reflexology is often relaxing and can be an effective way to relieve stress. Reflexology traces back to ancient [...]
Lavender is my go to essential oil. Whether the issue is a cut, burn, or headache I reach for a bottle of lavender oils as my first choice for easing discomfort. Lavender is an herb that is native to the mountainous zones of the Mediterranean where it grows in sunny, stony habitats however it can [...]
