For years effective meditation eluded me. I was probably the world’s worst meditator. My friends all raved about their meditation experiences whereas for me meditation was a completely frustrating endeavor.The problem was that my mind was suddenly on steroids whenever I would sit to meditate. Any time I tried to focus on my breath, or anything else, even for a few minutes my very active mind would wander. Any type of “mindful” practice got the same results. My mind would incessantly wander and I’d end my practice with a sense of increased stress and frustration. For a number of years I gave up. Then, one day, as I woke I heard a voice say, “Use this meditation.” My attention immediately...

For background on what a Bartholin cyst is and how I first discovered these two essential oils read my earlier post, Essential Oils for Women’s Health – Bartholin Cyst.If you’d like a clear, printable summary of these comfort-care steps, I’ve created a free Bartholin Comfort PDF you can keep on hand. Just sign up through the pop-up form on this page, or at the sign-up box at the bottom of this page, and the guide will arrive in your inbox.These two essential oils are among the best to use as part of a comfort-care ritual to support natural drainage and ease discomfort associated with a Bartholin cyst. Below you’ll also find a gentle generic formula and directions for use.CYPRESS (Cupressus...

Millions of women silently suffer from a painful Bartholin’s cyst. There’s a gentle, natural way to support relief.If you're one of those women, or know a friend or loved one with a Bartholin cyst, please read my series of articles to learn about a simple comfort care measure using essential oils that promotes natural drainage of the cyst.If you’d like a clear, printable summary of these comfort-care steps, I’ve created a free Bartholin Comfort PDF you can keep on hand. Just sign up through the pop-up form on this page, or at the sign-up box at the bottom of this page, and the guide will arrive in your inbox. How the Bartholin Comfort Blend Was Born When a client and...

Despite being the most commonly studied and diagnosed mental disorder in children the exact cause of ADHD is unknown in the majority of cases.GeneticsTwin studies, considered a key tool in behavioral genetics and other fields of study from biology to psychology, indicate that, "ADHD is often inherited from one's parents with genetics determining about 75% of cases." Genetic factors are also believed to be involved in determining whether ADHD persists into adulthood. Evolution may also play a role in higher rates of ADHD, especially hyperactive and impulsive traits, in males. Some researchers claim that these "traits" may be a form of adaptation that helps males face stressful or dangerous situations, such as quicker response to predators or superior hunting skills. A study...

According to studies published in Concise Guide to Child and Adolescent Psychiatry  although ADHD causes problems many children with ADHD have a good attention span when engaged in tasks they find interesting.Adults with ADHD are diagnosed under the same criteria as children, including having symptoms by six to twelve years of age.   Research indicates that ADHD can be difficult to distinguish from other disorders, as well as to establish what exactly is within the normal range of activity for children. Interestingly brain imaging studies do not show consistent results between individuals diagnosed with ADHD. External symptoms of hyperactivity tend to go away by young adulthood and morph into symptoms of "inner restlessness" in teens and adults with ADHD. According...