I’m thrilled and honored to write this post…my friend and nursing colleague Elizabeth Scala has asked me to review her newly released book, Nursing from Within. You might be wondering – what does a nursing book have to do with you? Well, as a nurse, I’ve experienced much of what Elizabeth is discussing in this […]
October is Breast Cancer awareness month so here are 7 resources to keep you informed, hopeful and inspired to take charge of your overall health and breast health – for prevention and healing – and no more fear! #1 Reduce stress in your life. Here is a blog post I wrote in 2010 with information […]
With the arrival of fall comes the rush of harvesting, sending the kids off to school, and preparing for the coming winter. There’s a new nip in the air that wasn’t there before…days are balmy with brilliant blue skies, and nights are crisp; good sleeping weather. Good weather for snuggling together with your sweetie, or […]
If you’ve ever moved from one house to another – and who hasn’t? – it’s probably one of your least-favorite things to do. It’s certainly one of mine! Just the thought of turning my entire life upside-down and inside-out for a month or more, hauling it all to a new place, and putting it all […]
So here we are in the middle of August and what could be more appropriate to this season than a look at the solar plexus chakra, the “fire within” that drives our will, self-esteem, and sense of identity? If you’ve ever spoken of having a “gut sense” about something, or felt “kicked in the gut” […]
This tasty treat doesn’t have added sugar or dairy like ice cream which makes this a healthier alternative. Mango and lime also have a number of health benefits. Mangos Rich in antioxidants, vitamin C , and vitamin A, all which help strengthen to immune system and prevent certain diseases Have moderate amounts of B6 ,cooper, […]
As a woman, cutting a new path for myself and (I hope) my clients, I have always loved the quote from Black, womanist, civil rights activist, mother, warrior, poet Audre Lorde: Speak your mind, even if your voice shakes. That, dear friends, is the highest work of the throat chakra: to communicate our truth, self-knowledge, […]
They say that in traveling, you see the world with new eyes…and how true that’s been for me lately! I visited Portland Oregon, for the first time, a couple of weeks ago, and came home with a mind full of possibilities. First of all, I want you to imagine the setting with me – breathtaking […]
Spring is an excellent time to eat leafy greens such as arugula, spinach, kale, collards and dandelion greens. This is the season where leafy green are in abundance and when eaten their nutrients can help neutralize toxins and remove them from the body. Spring cleansing anyone? Leafy greens have so many benefits. They are a […]
Discover the support and companionship of the Soulful Living Community! Time and again my clients ask me – how can I live more authentically, more in touch with my inner truth? How can I be more present to myself and the people around me? After health-related questions, these are probably the questions I’m asked most […]