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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Positive Effects of Imagery
On a recent outing, I came across a tree whose unique appearance and majestic beauty drew me to it. In particular, the twisting and turning of the trunk and tree limbs reminded me of the many twists and turns of my life. Yes, in that metaphoric moment, it was as if the tree understood and […]
Are you a Hostage to Limiting Beliefs?
Not long ago a colleague made a comment that frankly surprised me. Referring to a jacket I was wearing and had modified by adding some buttons, she said, “You are so creative!” Not a particularly newsworthy statement unless you are aware that for much of my life, I have carried a deep-seated belief that I […]
Suffering From Procrastination Stagnation?
It’s New Year’s Day and we know what that means! For many, it means “battening down” plans to achieve those new (or not so new) New Year’s resolutions. I use the term batten down figuratively from the image I get when thinking about the often difficult challenge of keeping resolutions. I liken the effort to being on […]
Got Hope?
While listening to President Barack Obama’s inaugural address to the nation, I was struck by his use of the word “hope.” Upon hearing his passionate declaration, “We have chosen hope over fear,” I recalled a similar assertion about hope in a book by Jerome Groopman, M.D., The Anatomy of Hope: How People Prevail In The […]
Writing A Personal Healing Intention
Intention lends focus to our purpose and provides direction for our actions (Forciea, 2007). When we are out of balance physically and/or emotionally, forming a personal healing intention can create a space for a deeper and more authentic connection with our physical and emotional selves. As multi-dimensional beings, we can also use healing intention to […]