According to research 9 out of every 10 Americans celebrate Christmas. Most of us associate warm and fuzzy feelings with our holiday traditions and dream of enjoying the perfect Christmas with our dearest friends and family.Holiday traditions are considered important for building strong bonds between family members, and with the wider community. Traditions give us a sense of belonging and are a way to express what is most important to us.While most of us celebrate Christmas in some way, research shows that only half of us who celebrate the tradition of Christmas actually view it as a religious holiday. Most Americans see the Christmas season simply as a cultural holiday. There are many Christmas traditions and they vary from country to country. Christmas celebrations for...

Mercury retrograde usually happens 3-4 times a year.  Mercury represents your conscious, everyday, thinking mind. Just as Mercury ‘appears’ to start going backward in the sky, your conscious, everyday thinking mind, can also take an about face and shift backward, as well. When a planet Stations Retrograde the planet is said to be asleep. You enter the dreamtime when your intuition becomes heightened. Any of your everyday thought patterns that may undermine your making supportive connections and having effective communications in the world are up for review. Mercury Retrograde activates changes and upgrades to your thinking and how you connect the dots. Do you see connections and similarities between things? Or, only how things are different? It’s okay to see...

Essential Oils to Balance the 5 ElementsUsing essential oils to bring balance to the 5 elements is a simple, direct and easy way to apply the healing benefits of using essential oils in your daily life. In this post you’re going to learn THE best super oils to use to bring balance back to your 5 elements and relieve symptoms of physical, mental and emotional distress.First though let’s talk about food cravings and addictions and what they have to do with an imbalance of the 5 elements. Food cravings and addictions are frequently associated with many modern day diseases. Many modern day diseases, like diabetes type 2,  heart disease, stroke and obesity, are considered lifestyle diseases. Meaning they are caused...

Oatmeal was my favorite breakfast food when I was a child. Still today cooking oatmeal brings back wonderful memories of my grandmother lovingly preparing oatmeal for me. Everything about her concoction of oatmeal seemed magical. The pot she cooked it in, the freshly clean and crisp apron she wore, and the smells wafting through the air, all still linger with me today. My grandmother's preparation of food was always a deeply nurturing experience for me. The warmth of that early childhood memory has stayed with me throughout my life. Because of my early childhood experiences with home cooked meals I’ve always enjoyed preparing my own food, made with love at home, and seldom eat out. I enjoy the feeling of deep...

If you love light and fluffy pancakes these are the best ever! Plus they are super nutritious and very easy to make.These pancakes are Candida (and Diabetic) Safe. However, even if you don’t have the Candida or Diabetes Blues you’ll want to try this recipe. Hands down these are the best pancakes I’ve ever eaten. Very satisfying, if you’re a pancake lover like me, who occasionally gets the urge for pancakes at breakfast or brunch. And most happily of all, they are easy to digest and won’t sit heavy in your tummy afterward. There’s also a yummy Candida Safe pancake syrup recipe for you to try. Or, you can opt for using your favorite maple syrup on top of your...