We all know how important drinking water is to our health. (If you don’t know how vital it is, watch this video.) We’ve also heard that every household needs to store at least 1 gallon of water per person per day (to last 14 days) to use during natural disasters and emergencies. Purchasing this much […]
I’m talking about those from bees, wasps & hornets, not a rock band. Bees are much less aggressive than their nasty counterparts but their bites can still cause discomfort and irritation. The wasps seem to be everywhere this summer and in great numbers. Here are some tips to help avoid getting stung as well as […]
Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) Lore & History: Native to southern France Her name – Ros marinus – means “fond of the sea”, not surprising since the plant thrives along the Mediterranean coast Garlands were worn on the head while studying in ancient Greece to improve memory Symbol of remembrance, friendship & love: worn at weddings – […]
Love greatly. At this point of new beginnings, how do you measure where you’ve been, what you’ve accomplished, and where you want to be? Is your measure any of the following: Amount of money earned? The number of emails you wrote (and those you deleted)? Lessons learned? Moments of courage when you busted through fear […]
Get moving outside! Walk, hike, ski, board, snowshoe, run…and take in your daily dose of Vitamins G and N. Hunh? Be outside on the Ground and in Nature. We need the restorative power of nature more than ever before as we create greater connections (handcuffs?) to technology and spend less time outside. Why should we […]
Be grace-full. With the devastating events of last week, we can all use some extra grace to weather this traumatic time and heal: Give yourself, everyone you encounter, and the world extra patience and understanding. We are all so broken, tender, and vulnerable right now – as individuals, as a nation, and as a planet […]
Build up and maintain your immunity. There are many more stressors on our systems over the holidays than during the rest of the year: Do what you can to strengthen your immune system and be willing to ask for and receive additional help and support. Some suggestions available from Iris Healing Arts: Call me to […]
Start strong. Shift your thinking about “holiday preparations” to first preparing yourself. Taking care of you first will yield a much more enjoyable and perhaps meaningful holiday season. Here are some suggestions: Begin well rested. Sleep is restorative not only because it allows the body its much needed downtime, but because it is also when […]