So often in our society, people want those suffering from anxiety to just "get over it." Mental illness and anxiety are often misunderstood by those who do not suffer from them, which leads to shame and a spiral into more and more anxieties for those who struggle with them. I've … [Read more...]
How to Talk to Your Doctor, so Your Doctor Will Listen
Here's the thing - doctors are busy. Most are tied to insurance company standards and more rules, regulations, and paperwork than we could ever even begin to imagine. Here's the other thing - you're busy. And generally speaking, if you're in a doctor's office, you don't feel … [Read more...]
You Scratch My Belly, I’ll Help Yours
The old saying goes, "You scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." Pet owners know that while this saying may not be literally true, we do get a lot in return from our furry friends. We spend hours scratching backs, bellies and between ears, and what we get goes far beyond a few … [Read more...]
Keeping Your Furry Friend Healthy — the Same Rules Apply!
After knowing everything that your pet does for you, and just knowing how much love and joy they bring to your life, don't you want to make sure you keep them their happiest and healthiest best furry selves? As humans, the more minimally processed something is, the healthier … [Read more...]
Natural Remedies for When Summer Leaves its Marks
Tis the season...no, not for holiday cheer, but for spending more time outside! This increased outside time comes with a lot of fabulous perks, like increased vitamin D, and decreased seasonal affective disorder and better moods. However, all of that fun time outdoors can lead to … [Read more...]
Keeping it Simple — Hands Free
Let's be honest - in a fast-paced world that seems more complicated with each passing day, it can be difficult to focus on the simple things in life. … [Read more...]
Managing Environmental Toxins in the Home
We spend so much time thinking about what we put IN our bodies, but what about everything that lives AROUND our bodies? Indoor air quality, personal care products, cleaning supplies, and electronics can cause considerable toxic exposure. … [Read more...]
What the World Needs Now is Love… and Kindness
As we enter the month of pink hearts and red roses, it may seem a little harder than usual to get into the spirit of love. There is so much we can't seem to agree on right now. No matter your beliefs, I think we all know more than a few people who feel bogged down by the … [Read more...]
What to Do When Your Health and Happiness Hit a Snag
Like a Samsung Galaxy Note 7, sometimes the best intended revisions and newest versions of ourselves can hit a small snag. While our best laid plans don't always explode in spectacular fashion, snags, derailments, bumps in the road, etc., are all an inevitable part of life, as - … [Read more...]
Giving Means More Than Just Gifts
This time of year, the world seems saturated with gifts. Commercials on TV, articles in magazines, radio advertisements – even here! It seems like no matter where you look, all you can find is talk of presents, sales and what we need to buy RIGHT NOW to show our friends and … [Read more...]
There is no passion to be found in playing small, in settling for a life that is less than you are capable of living. 