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Psychological Benefits of Dogs!
Originally posted July 3, 2017. When you meet someone who owns a dog, you might think that they are simply dog-lovers, and you may very...
Trauma and the Brain, Vagus Nerve and the Body
Originally posted June 26, 2017. “We use our minds not to discover facts but to hide them, One of the things the screen hides most...
5 Things I Say Most in a Therapy Session
Originally posted June 19, 2017. 1. This is not a quick fix. I think it’s funny when programs promise great big “breakthrough” or “aha!”...
How Aromatherapy Helps With Relaxing And Sleeping
Originally posted June 12, 2017. Aromatherapy is an age-old technique involving essentials oils that are beneficial to the mind and the...
Menstrual Comfort Salve: Roman Chamomile, Sweet Orange, Clary Sage and Sandalwood
Originally posted May 22, 2017. Here’s another easy remedy for simple comfort in everyday life. Make this salve for use in your home and...
Holistic Sleep: CBT-I is a Natural Treatment for Insomnia
Originally posted May 2, 2017. Can insomnia be treated without medication? Are you having trouble sleeping? Are you so tired that it’s ...
Infant massage improves mental health and bonding for mom and baby!
Infant massage is a great way to create an oasis of calm time with your baby. It helps promote bonding and calm both mom and baby. Studies show that infant massage decreases stress hormones (in both Mom & baby),
Mindful Mandalas
Originally posted June 22, 2015. Expressive Art – A Mindbody Practice Using mandalas as a healing expressive art form is a merging of...
Flower essences: Subtle energy and healing
Originally posted February 11, 2015. Flower essence is a healing method that gently works on multiple levels to help move negative...
For Mamas, the Gift of Self-Care – Free Lovingkindness Meditation
Originally posted September 9, 2014. The Lovingkindness Meditation is about developing the mental habit of self-love and expansive love....
What To Look For On Skin Care Product Labels For Vegan Or Organic
Originally posted August 29, 2014. Most people will agree that organic products are safer, both for the consumer and the environment. If...
Breathing can change everything
Originally posted July 21, 2014. Perinatal Therapist Spotlight: Robin Muskal, Ph.D. Please welcome my colleague from Morristown, New...
Extra Virgin Olive Oil from Tuscany and What’s in Our Markets?
Originally posted July 7, 2014. The issue about the adulteration of extra virgin olive oil in our food supply has been bugging me for...
10 Activities for Family Bonding Time
Originally posted May 12, 2014. Parenting is a developmental right of passage and requires commitment, patience and personal growth! ...
14 Tips for Mamas with Past Sexual Abuse
Originally posted March 26, 2014. This article originally appeared in Postpartum Progress. Cristi Motto Comes of Motherhood Unadorned are...
Get your kids gardening!
Originally posted March 19, 2014. This is a guest post from a friend of mine across the pond who loves to garden as much as I do! My...
Vegetable Juicing for Detox and Wellness
Originally posted March 17, 2014. Are you looking for a way to detoxify and take your wellness goals up a notch? Try vegetable juicing!...
Research: Lavender Aromatherapy Provides Comfort and Increases Maternal Contentment in Childbirth
Updated January 26, 2022 In 2014, Maasumeh Kaviani, Faculty Member at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences in Iran, and her team...
MindBody Research: Acupressure on LI4 Provides Comfort and Decreases Time of Active Labor
Originally posted March 5, 2014. In 2012, Ahmad Khosravi, Msc, and his colleagues at the Shahroud University of Medical Sciences in Iran...
Holistic ways to manage stress in pregnancy: A multi-pronged approach!
Originally posted March 3, 2014. The research evidence is growing regarding the effects of stress in pregnancy on both mom and baby. In...
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