Tag: wellness
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Respecting choices, offering care
Ever since the news broke about Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy to reduce her odds of getting breast cancer, the holistic health community has been awash in opinions regarding what she “should have” done instead. In particular, there was some judgment about her decision to have surgery instead of exploring holistic treatments…
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21 Day Practice: Day 5 – Five words of healing
I’ve been working with a Reiki client in the third trimester of pregnancy. One of my joys is to work with mamas-to-be, as well as new mamas and their little ones. As a mother, I deeply respect and honor the sacred journey and process of creation of “mother” and “child” (or “children”!) I feel that…
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Self-care is the best health care
Don’t get me wrong. I am pleased and relieved that the Affordable Health Care Act was upheld today by the Supreme Court. It’s unconscionable that millions of Americans are without health care coverage for themselves and their families (my own family included at the moment.) Worse are those who are denied coverage for pre-existing conditions.…
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Put the oxygen mask on yourself first
More and more, I’m hearing my women friends – many of them mothers, but not all – complain about fatigue, insomnia, anxiety, chronic pain or stress-related health issues. Not surprisingly, many of the women who see me for Reiki treatment or wellness coaching report list those as reasons for their visit as well. The demands…
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Healing and remembrance for our military veterans
On Sunday, May 22 from 1 – 4 pm at Lotus of Life Chiropractic in Decatur, GA, I will be taking part – along with other alternative healthcare practitioners – in a wellness event to honor and remember the service and sacrifice of our veterans and military families. The event is being organized by Sara P. Gartland, LMT to honor…
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