Being healthy, when you think in terms of a lifestyle, is not one, huge thing. It’s little steps over a lifetime that add up to brilliant health. This is what I’m realizing as I have been staying true to my commitment to get up from the computer and start up a scheduled workout DVD or [...]
How to Select Essential Oils
February 20, 2012 By 1 Comment
Essential oils can help to promote healing in your body, whether it’s emotional or physical. My husband J. L. Geiger MD, the OilMD, and I have recently started teaching classes on “Reinventing Healthcare With Essential Oils.” I believe that allopathic (traditional) medicine is a need, don’t get me wrong there are times when we do need to see a doctor. I believe in yearly [...]
A Visit to a Lavender Museum in France
February 19, 2012 By Leave a Comment
There are few herbs that have as many uses as lavender. Lavender is used in herbal medicine, in aromatherapy, in perfumes, in cosmetics and even in cooking. Although lavender grows around the world, French lavender is often believed to be of especially high quality. Not so long ago I had an opportunity to visit a [...]
Pre-Natal Yoga: Strength and Health Throughout Pregnancy
February 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Whether you are an experienced yoga practitioner or considering going to a pre-natal yoga class for the first time, a regular yoga practice during pregnancy can be beneficial for the mind and the body. Pregnancy yoga can be a way to stay healthy throughout pregnancy, to prevent and relieve aches and pains, and to prepare [...]
Essential Oils vs Healthcare
February 13, 2012 By 4 Comments
One of the consequences of general unawareness of the body’s healing system is that too many people lack confidence in their own innate abilities to deal with common health problems. Instead of relying on the wisdom of their bodies, they seek the attention of health-care professionals and vastly overuse medical services.” - Dr. Andrew Weil I was listening to one of [...]
Safety Tips for Yoga During Pregnancy
February 12, 2012 By 2 Comments
Pregnancy yoga can help to prevent and relieve aches and pains, it can keep you physically and emotionally healthy throughout pregnancy, and it can prepare the body and the mind for giving birth. However, there are many safety considerations for yoga during pregnancy. If you are new to yoga, the best way to be safe [...]
Edible Flowering Plants to Brew Tea
February 9, 2012 By 2 Comments
With a move back to victory gardens, edible landscapings and organic or homegrown food and drink, one easy project to try is a tea garden. Many of the common tea ingredients are from flowering plants or flower petals, giving gardeners the perfect opportunity to grow their own tea ingredients, while enjoy beautiful blooms in their [...]
Steps Towards Being a Healthy Mom
February 7, 2012 By
I want to demonstrate a healthy lifestyle for my children. I want to be fit and active. And as I mentioned yesterday, I want to fit back in those jeans! Quaker Oats is turning their focus to healthy living with their Quaker Oats Heart Health Challenge. They’re encouraging women to stay motivated in their fitness goals. I’ll [...]
Traditional Thai Massage: Healing, Relaxation and Energy
January 31, 2012 By 1 Comment
Traditional Thai massage is a healing art and a spiritual practice. While variations of Thai massage have become popular in the West, the traditional Nuad Phaen Boran is one part of the traditional Thai medical system and it was once practiced mainly in temples and hospitals. Today it is still used in Thailand to treat [...]
Not Enough Breast Milk? Try This
January 20, 2012 By
Breastfeeding sounds simple when you look it up on the Internet or hear about it from your midwife, but is it really that easy? What if something comes up that you’ve not been told about? What happens if you don’t have enough breast milk? Not Enough Breast Milk? Many women are faced with the struggle of not [...]
