Letting It Go…
We hear it in our yoga classes and enrichment workshops, we read it in books, and we see it on inspirational posters: “Let It Go” – the simple phrase that tells us the answer to finding peace and balance. Easy … Continue reading
Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Acceptance
Acceptance. A very basic, yet highly misunderstood, word that tells us that we should take a look around and not try to change or protest our current life. The reason I believe that this word is misunderstood, is that many … Continue reading
Feel Fresh and Stress Less with Peppermint
For those of you who personally know me, you know that Peppermint is one of my favorite essential oils and I don’t leave home without it. I use it at work, in my home and always in my purse. I … Continue reading
Stress Series | 4. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Welcome to the next installment of the Stress Series! This week we’re focusing on one of my favorite stress management techniques, Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR). These exercises are especially great for people who have a difficult time falling asleep or … Continue reading
Stress Series | 3. Breathing
Breath is essential for life – we breathe in to recieve oxygen and breathe out to release the waste product carbon dioxide. But did you know that there is ways of breathing that impact your health? Poor breathing habits actually … Continue reading
Stress Series | 2. Stress Awareness
As with any program or therapy we use to help ourselves, there is a step-by-step process. The first step is all about identifying and becoming aware of what it is that’s keeping you from being healthy and happy. This is … Continue reading
Stress Series | What Is Stress?
Stress is an everyday fact of life that simply can’t be avoided. In fact, I would bet that not a day goes by where you don’t hear that word. But what is stress exactly? Is it a thing? A feeling? … Continue reading
Lavender for a Relaxed Summer
Summer is finally here. For most people, the beach or the river or the lake is calling their name. However, it also means that school is out and vacations follow. Summer usually represents a time of relaxation and fun. Unfortunately, … Continue reading
Spring Cleaning
Spring is the time of rebirth, flowers, sunshine…and allergies. As a Lexington resident, chances are you’re accustomed to a stuffy and runny nose, but it doesn’t mean you should have to live with it! The combination of herbal remedies and … Continue reading
Acupuncture for Allergy Relief
It’s that time of year again, the flowers are blooming and the bees are buzzing…and chances are your nose is running or congested and you’re spending most of your mornings with a box of Kleenex and stocking up on overt-the-counter … Continue reading
