Posted September 2, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Dreams

Long before the Everly Brothers were crooning about dreams (All I Have to Do is Dream), Hippocrates observed that some dreams seemed to indicate what was going on with a person physically, as well as emotionally and mentally. Aristotle said that “The beginnings of diseases and other distempers which are about to visit the body […]

Posted August 26, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Honesty

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.”

~ Oscar Wilde

In an article in USA Today (5 August 2012), Sharon Jayson reports on findings that “honesty may boost your health.” In fact, according to a study at the University of Notre Dame, just telling fewer white lies will benefit you both physically and […]

Posted August 18, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Pill-free Pain-relief

It is probably good to keep reminding ourselves we have options. And now Maureen McFadden of WNDU’s Medical Moment is doing just that in “Killing The Pain Without a Pill: Next in Prescription Health. (Watch the video or read the article at http://bit.ly/RLSeFO.)

Willow Bark – In a study of nearly 200 people […]

Posted August 12, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Ileocecal Valve Syndrome

Perhaps you are already familiar with the term “ileocecal valve syndrome,” but the term (and the potential adverse health implications) were new to me. According to Dr. Steven Cannon—an Australian chiropractor—it is often called “the great mimicker” because of the long list of symptoms caused by it.

The list of the symptoms of ileocecal valve […]

Posted August 6, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Work Stress Busters

Nowhere is stress more likely than in the workplace.

Twenty-five percent of people say that their job is the primary stressor in their lives.

Job stress can affect your professional and personal relationships, your livelihood, and your health.

The good news is that you’re not powerless.

You can learn better […]

Posted July 27, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Skin Matters

As you get out-of-doors and enjoy the summer, you are more exposed to the sun. Being knowledgeable about good skin care is vital. Your skin is your body’s protective cover, and, as such, skin is one of the first areas to show signs of aging. Skin is the largest organ of the body—weighing about […]

Posted July 23, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Natural Migraine Relief

A recent Huffington Post article on natural migraine relief caught my attention, not just for those who have suffered from migraine headaches, but for each of us who has found you make a choice to be healthier because life is too precious to waste. Here is a link to the article: http://huff.to/ScnFs6. Share this summary […]

Posted July 9, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Fully Embodied

This is a test post only. It is duplicated in the archives, so when we actually go live with the new site we will want to delete this post.

Sometimes we hear terms without really understanding what is meant, and knowing how this is relevant for you. For example, what is embodiment, and what […]

Posted July 2, 2012 in Debra’s Wellness Tips

Sweet Orange Oil

Once you have begun to value the benefit of aromatherapy as a general aid to your health and well-being, you will go on to discover specific oils you especially appreciate. One such oil you might explore is sweet orange oil.

Some of the suggested benefits and suggested uses include:

A few drops drizzled into the […]