A Holistic Approach to Plantar Fasciitis
In sixteen years of hanging out with feet I've seen my share of plantar fasciitis and other painful foot conditions. Let me walk you through the most common risk factors I see [...]
Why is my foot pain worse around ovulation?
Estrogen influences the musculoskeletal system in several ways: strengthening bone mass, assisting in building muscle mass and strength, and decreasing stiffness in the tendons and ligaments. The first two are great: strong [...]
Support for Urinary Tract Infections
More than 50% of women will experience a urinary tract infection in their lifetime. I probably don't need to tell you how painful a UTI can be, and if you're in that [...]
Support for Uterine Fibroids
For me, taking a holistic approach to benign tumors of the uterus includes co-developing a wellness plan rich in Reflexology, herbal medicine, Aromatherapy, and lifestyle health. Fibroids occur in about 30% of [...]
Risky Essential Oil Uses in Pregnancy
"Just because essential oils are natural does not mean they do not have potential risks, or hazards if used inappropriately." - Jane Buckle, Clinical Aromatherapy: Essential Oils in Healthcare 3rd Edition Once every [...]
Can Reflexology Induce Labor?
Reflexology has been shown to reduce both the duration and pain of labor, eases many of the discomforts of pregnancy - headaches, back pain, heartburn, blood pressure, edema - and is well [...]
Should I Study Reflexology Online?
My Reflexology studies started in the 1990s with Eunice Ingham's book Stories the Feet Can Tell Thru Reflexology/Stories the Feet Have Told Thru Reflexology. I was sitting for one of my herbal [...]
Gardening is lifestyle medicine
Gardens were a big part of my childhood, in fact, some of my earliest memories feature tractor rides in the spring and juicy tomatoes come summer in East Texas. I have gardening [...]
Aromatherapy relief for victims of Hurricane Harvey
Update 9/11: Current needs: if you'd like to give a monetary donation please do so through the United Aromatherapy Effort, Inc website. Check out our Amazon wish list. Or head over to [...]
Wellness in October
The month of October falls within the season of Autumn. In Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Ancient Greek Medicine, Autumn is governed by the element of air (known as metal in TCM). [...]