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Meridian Point: Large Intestine 4

Large Intestine 4 is one of the most important and influential acupoints in the entire body. The Chinese name for Large Intestine 4 is “He Gu” meaning union valley or converging valley. The point is located on the hand in the web between the thumb and index finger, also described as the depression where the index finger and thumb bones part. This area of the hand is often described as “valley like” hence the name converging valley. continue reading »

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Tea Tree Oil

Also known as Melaleuca

tea tree

 

Tea Tree oil, is best known for its purifying qualities, which make it useful for cleansing the skin, home surfaces, and purifying the air.

Uses: 

  • For occasional skin irritations, apply 1–2 drops of Tea Tree essential oil onto affected area.
  • Combine 1–2 drops with your facial cleanser for added cleansing properties, or apply to skin after shaving.
  • Apply to fingernails and toenails after showering to purify and keep nails looking healthy.
  • Add a few drops to a spray bottle with water and use on surfaces as a cleansing and purifying agent.

When I wash my hair I like to place my shampoo into my palm, and then add a few drops of Tea Tree, and then lather onto my hair and scalp.

aromatic diffuser

  • I also place a few drops into my diffuser.
  • A great cleansing diffuser blend is 4 drops Tea Tree, 2 drops Purify, and 2 drops of Lavender.

What diffuser blend did you create with Tea Tree (Melaleuca)?

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Ten things to tell yourself to ease anxiety and to feel good about yourself

strong happy peopleWeekly Health Tip from Dr. Michele

Ease anxious feelings and feel good about yourself using a Mantra.

A mantra is a statement, a short sentence of few words that you can repeat out loud or whisper softly to yourself.

It is always said in the positive, without using words such as no, not, doesn’t, without.  Also, it is said as if it already is so.

It can be done during meditation, or whenever you need to.  

Feeling good about yourself should come from within.  Stop putting yourself down and second-guessing every decision you make.

Here are some examples:

 

1.  I can do it.  I do it.

2.  With this breath I release anything that no longer serves me. (If you have something weighing heavy on your shoulders repeat this mantra until you feel released).

3. I respect the limits of my body.  (you don’t have to push yourself past your limitations.  Be easier on yourself).

4. I cherish the importance of silence.  (Sometimes a few moments of silence can do wonders for my soul).

5. I choose positive thoughts.

6. I matter.  I am important.  My needs and desires matter.

7. I am free to be myself.

8. I Feel the fear and do it anyway. (Allow the sensations of fear to what they are, you can do it anyway.  Fear doesn’t stop me.

9.  Other people feel this too.

10.  It’s not about me.  Their perception, interpretation, or reaction to what I do or say is about them, not about me.  What I think about myself is more important than what others think of me.

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Germ Theory: 101

Why do some people always catch a cold, and others don’t?
Viruses, germs, and bacteria are everywhere. They are in the food we eat, the air we breathe and the water we drink, but not all of them are bad or harmful.

Think of the immune system as your body’s security detail. The cells, tissues, and organs that comprise it help repel foreign invaders like harmful bacteria, parasites and other microbes that can cause infections. Disorders of the immune system range from everyday annoyances like mild seasonal allergies to serious illnesses like leukemia. Stress, lack of sleep and other common conditions can contribute to a weakened immune system, which can make you vulnerable to infections. continue reading »

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Chakra Workout online

Stay Home, Get Healthy, HAVE FUN!

chakra balancing with oils

 

Virtual Chakra Series Online Workshops

Next live-streaming class is Wednesday April 29th at 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Location:  Your living room!
 

  • Each week we will practice some of the same balancing techniques, as well focusing on different chakra-meridian systems.
  • This week’s class we will be focusing on acupressure for the face and the Throat and Brow Chakras.

The throat chakra associations are the neck, jaw, and shoulders, and abdomen.  The brow  chakra is responsible for the area on the face just above the eyebrows to the nose.  A balanced throat and brow chakra can help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, droopy skin, eye bags, as well as eye strain, stress, anxiety, shoulder or neck pain.

Many acupuncture points begin and end on the face.  Using these points helps to relax the jaw, relieve neck tension, stimulate facial muscles, tighten skin, and soothe symptoms of allergies, headaches, and stress.

There are also reflexive areas on the face that reach the whole body for systemic effects.

Reflex areas on the face

There are new ways that we can continue to work together!
I would love to teach you the best ways you can use Q–Gong breathing exercises, essential oils, acupressure, and sound healing to balance your meridians, chakras, and energy systems.
Anyone can learn with easy to follow steps.  Click the link below to find out more about chakras and energy medicine.  How can it help you?

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The Corona Virus (Covid-19) is an alarming problem right now that we all need to be diligent and conscientious about for our own safety, and for others.  However, we can do more than wait and isolate.  We can help ourselves by boosting our immune systems.  We can do that with essential oils, sound healing, and acupressure on the chakra-meridian points.  We will do it together during the class.
Workshops can be purchased with a payment that works best for you.

Just a gentle reminder that increasing the body’s ability to fight disease is the ultimate solution to every virus or disease threat.  This includes boosting the immune system, reducing pain and inflammation, and supporting mental and spiritual health.  Seek healthcare rather than sick care.  Most of which requires self-care methods!

Now is the time to make lifestyle changes, and other challenges such as changing how you think about pain, your emotional outlook, maintaining movement and exercise.  Why not have fun while you’re doing it?

I can help you do that much easier through online workshops that will give you the tools you need.  The workshops may consist of how-to videos, pdf downloads, worksheets, webinars and live streaming communication via Facebook or zoom.us. 

*If you can’t make it, you’ll receive a live-recording to practice at your own convenience.  *The recording will be available for 6 days before it’s taken down. Let me know directly if for some reason you were unable to watch in a timely fashion so that I can send you the direct link.

During these workshops, we will move through self-care methods you can use at home.  Together, over a live video presentation you will discover… 

  • Your Chakra-Meridian Diagnosis/Disharmony 
  • Utilize the power of acupressure,
  • Essential oils,
  • Qi gong exercises, deep breathing
  • Sound healing, or
  • Simply connecting in a supportive conversation.

Enroll Here

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