I recently did a happy dance when I learned my vitamin D level was 19 ng/mL. A wimpy showing at best, I realize, since the general recommended vitamin D level ranges from 30-80 ng/mL. However, for someone who struggles with an intolerance to vitamin D supplements, I was elated. My previous level was 13 ng/ml! […]
Watch Your Herbal Ps and Qs!
In a tongue and cheek play on words, when it comes to mixing pharmaceuticals (prescription and over-the-counter) and herbal supplements, it makes a great deal of sense to watch your Ps and Qs (e.g. pharmaceuticals and Quercetin). Why you ask? Simple answer, your health and well-being may depend on it! To dig a bit deeper, […]
Nature is Nurture
The debate over the influence of heredity and environment on individual qualities has been long-standing. Do our genes have primary control, or does the environment, play a more significant role in determining our individual makeup? Science versus spirit…what’s new? Well, get this! Studies on eco-healing are revealing some pretty exciting results. Turns out, spending time […]
S is for Synchronicity
I recently read a great blog post about synchronicity http://tiny.cc/7znxew that caused me to think more deeply about the meaning of synchronicity as well as its impact on my life. What I learned from a quick search is that it was Carl Jung in the 1920’s who first coined the term synchronicity. According to Jung’s […]
Stories, Lies, and the Power of One
I recently watched the film, I AM, in which the director, Tom Shadyac asks the question, “What’s wrong with our world, and what can we do about it?” A heavy question to tackle in a limited space, but certainly one that deserves thoughtful consideration during this 2011 holiday season. I personally had the opportunity to […]
The Yin and Yang of Human and Animal Energy Systems
Not long ago someone asked me how human and animal healing touch differs. This is a great question because in some respects, there is no difference. First, both humans and animals have an energy field – the electromagnetic field that surrounds and energetically supports the body. Like a spider web, the energy field collects data […]
Shared Values and Conscious Co-Parenting
The general nature of my business is working with people to expand awareness or “consciousness” in the areas of effective and peaceful co-parenting. To that end, my primary goal is to create a space where parents can explore ways to improve the co-parenting relationship. I must confess the work has its challenges! For one, I […]
Manifestation Through Imagination
Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, all that there ever will be to know and understand.” Wow! Powerful words! As someone who finds tremendous value in the study and use of guided imagery, I […]
Creating Legacy
The dictionary defines legacy as anything handed down from the past, as from an ancestor or predecessor. Whether we realize it or not, each of us travels through life leaving a legacy trailing behind us like bread crumbs sprinkled on the ground for others to follow. What trail are you blazing? Are you happy with […]
Kindness: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
Recently I read a comment from Dr. Wayne Dyer in which he relayed research regarding the link between acts of kindness and improved function of the immune system. According to Dr. Dyer, kindness has a positive impact on the health of both the giver and receiver. Reading the post reminded me of an article I […]