I don’t know why I rejected using oils for so long (hello, ego!). These bio-active compounds pack a punch and are some of my MOST favorite ways to maintain mental, emotional, and physical balance. I recently started adding essential oils in my acupuncture treatments and patients LOVE it! If you don’t know what they are […]
You know one thing that makes meditation easier? A comfy place to put your bum. These silk brocade meditation pillows and yoga bags made by Kathmandu Yogi are beautifully hand crafted and fair trade from Tibet. I love what the company is about and what they’re creating in the world. You can look for more […]
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The story of Santiago is poetic and universal. It’s about a young shepherd boy who longs to explore the world and finally summons the courage to follow his dream. If you need inspiration to find out what your heart truly wants, this book is a beautiful tale of what wondrous […]
Coconut oil is a miracle substance. It touts internal and external health benefits. It is a great source of healthy medium-chain triglycerides which are important in immunity, metabolism, and thyroid function. It’s an inexpensive base for a healthy skin care regimen and I use it every night on my face and hands as a moisturizer. […]
Wherever You Go There You Are – Mindfulness Meditation In Everyday Life by Jon Kabat-Zinn I love this book so much! It is a book that I can pick up again and again. My favorite time to pick up this book is before bed because each chapter is only a couple pages long. So depending […]
Ancient Wisdom, Modern Kitchen – Recipes from the East for Health, Healing, and Long Life by Yuan Wang, Warren Sheir and Mika Ono This book is pretty popular among Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioners. It has over 150 healing recipes for common health ailments and tidbits about the Chinese Medicine perspective of food and words of […]
Free Yoga TV – www.freeyogatv.com I LOVE yoga. It’s my go-to type of exercise. But when I have a day where I don’t feel like leaving the house or are more tired, I may do some light yoga at home. I love this website because you can find different styles of yoga as well as choose […]
Environmental Working Group – www.ewg.org I’m a big label reader because I like to know what’s going into my body. Environmental Working Group (EWG) is a nonprofit with the aim of protecting our health and environment. I often reference their website and believe it is a great resource of information about the cleanest food, skincare, makeup, […]