“I” not “You”

Isn’t it amazing how easy it is to get into a scuffle with a family member in all the hustle and bustle of life?  And, as the parent, isn’t it amazing how easy it is to start a conversation with “You…!”  As in, “You are a...

Hands on Her Head

Have you ever sat behind someone who is stroking the hair of a loved one beside them, like a mother, stroking the long hair of her daughter?  Have you ever noticed what happens as you observe? When I register it, I realize that I feel my shoulders lower and my face...

Swinging Recovery

A client asked a great question the other day; “Do you think that if you’ve been trying to lose weight for a long, long time and you’ve been on a ‘don’t eat this, and never eat that’ roller coaster, can you really escape the...
It’s Alive!

It’s Alive!

This salad is so beautiful!  Puts me in mind of Valentine’s Day, though it isn’t a sweet treat. Start with about 3 cups of mixed greens Add 1/2 of a steamed, chopped beet 1 boiled egg (I soaked the egg in beet juice overnight for color) A dollop of cottage...

Ah…Relax!

Here’s a little idea for taking a dip in your own mineral spa! Right before bedtime, add 2-3 pounds of Epsom salts in a tub of warm water, not hot or cold.  After you’re in, run warmer water until the bath is comfortably warm. Soak for at least 20 minutes...
Banana Berry Blast

Banana Berry Blast

Isn’t it refreshing to have fruit for dessert?  Just cut up fruit tossed in freshly whipped cream is fun.  Or, make a gelatin salad in a plain dish or in a festive mold! This is how we make “jell-o” at our house. Sprinkle 4 packets of unflavored...