Although women have been compared to the earth and the powers of creation for thousands of years, there are some other, very tangible reasons why women have an intimate and inextricable connection to the planet and specifically, plants. Some Obvious Reasons It makes perfect sense really as both the planet and women have the ability […]
Having been married for twenty years, I realize how tough it can be to inject fun and excitement into a long standing relationship. After years have gone by, a kind of comfort and complacency settles in and we fall into a routine that seems impossible to break. You know your partner so well that you […]
As someone who is in the wellness industry and who has lost a decade of her life to depression, I deeply understand how important self-care is to our mental state. In this world, with its panic-stricken days full of rush and bustle, where adrenaline and production at any cost are prized over serenity, our mental […]
I have a lofty goal for 2019. I want to make time slow down. You may be thinking that I’ve had a little too much spiked eggnog over the holidays, sadly I did not. I have however, been thinking about this goal for a long time and I realize that it is not as “impossible” as it may seem. Let me explain. When I was a kid time seemed limitless. Everyday passed by very […]
As I continue my practice, I’ve noticed that it’s been difficult for some of my clients to understand the difference between plants and the conventional medication we’re so used to taking. As a result, the mind shift I went through is something I try to my clients with as well, so they can understand how […]
I get asked all the time for quick and easy ways to reduce everyday stress. My answer is always the same: get organized. Putting effort into organization, especially if you can organize multiple areas of your life, can reduce stress levels in the long term by requiring less last-minute scrambling in a variety of everyday […]
Am I addicted to my technology? It’s a question I asked myself the other day. I noticed that I was never without at least one device in my hands. The next question was why is that? And what reaction was it causing in me? A Social Norm Gone Too Far? As a society, we are […]
Often I am asked what I think about anxiety medication, and if I believe it is the answer to eliminating anxiety. Whenever this happens, I always tell my story about what medication did and did not do for me. Help When I Needed It During the period of my life when I was suffering from […]
I wish I got asked this question more often. Most people think herbs are easy to understand and easy to take because they grew up immersed in a Western mindset when it comes to substances that affect the body. They think of natural remedies as safe because they’re gentle and not as strong as medicinal […]
My last blog discussed why people are afraid of change. Why they opt to stay stuck, rather than push forward toward a new version of themselves. Feelings of discomfort, uncertainty, fear of criticism or failure were the main culprits. Now that we recognize why we resist change so much, the next question is how do […]