Are you being affected by the smoke from the wildfires? We have reached an unhealthy level of poor air quality in the Midwest. Our respiratory systems are heavily challenged. In addition to our respiratory system, poor air quality can affect our circulatory, lymphatic and immune systems. I can smell and taste smoke. I can feel […]

Naturally as we near winter solstice it is the time to slow down, to turn inward, to rest and reflect. Yet it seems that for many feelings of overwhelm and over-scheduled prevail.  Below I share a few tips to support your health and well-being as to not get swept up by the frenetic pace and […]

While some may argue that Valentine’s day is simply a Hallmark consumerist holiday, I believe it is all about intention. I love how certain dates can foster reflection and re-alignment. Valentine’s Day has been celebrated as a day of love since the 14th century. Celebrating love can happen in every day moments of making meaningful […]

I love how travel opens my perspective to new ways of seeing. I enjoy exploring culture and learning about how the rest of the world lives. As a highly sensitive person, traveling is not always smooth for me. Because I have a serious case of wanderlust I have learned a few things to help make […]

According to Ayurveda, the ‘vital nectar of life’ is a subtle energy in the body that is referred to as ojas. Ojas is the essence that provides strong immunity, nourishment to the tissues, and stability to the mind. It is seen as luster in the eyes, strength in the body, resistance to disease, efficient digestion, and […]

A friend recently reached out to learn what she could do for a sore throat. A sore throat is often the first sign that we may be getting worn down or catching a cold. Ayurvedic cold remedies work by supporting the body’s natural defense system.  When you feel the first signs of a sore throat try […]