Tips for March 2023


Here we are with spring on the calendar, starting in the gardens, and the weather with a mind of its own. My husband and I had the gift of being out of Iowa for 6 weeks this winter, after 1 1/2 years of unpredictable stress and challenges. Changing scenery was the catalyst to expand a…read more.

Digital Eye Strain


Everyone is interested in maintaining sharp vision no matter what your age. Do you find yourself squinting and straining to read on your cell phone or computer? In the past two years, there has been an increase in the amount of time spent reading on the computer and cell phones. Digital eye strain creates vision…read more.

Navigate and Surrender


As the world sails out of 2021 and transitions into 2022 we can feel the effects of the pandemic continuing to swirl around in many different ways. The last two years have been a time of constricted energy, so unexpected and surreal at times. Changes came so quickly it was hard to adjust and know…read more.

The Body, Mind and Spirit Garden


The Body, Mind and Spirit Garden Plant three rows of peas: Peace of mind Peace of heart Peace of soul Plant four rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash indifference Squash grumbling Squash selfishness No garden should be without turnips: Turnip for service when needed Turnip to help one another Turnip the music and dance Water…read more.

New FDA Labeling


Have you seen the new FDA food and supplement labeling changes? It is in your best interest to review them and remain an informed consumer regarding labels on food products and supplement bottles. These new nutrition facts on labels tell you what nutrients and vitamins you are putting in your body with each serving. “On…read more.

You Jumped, Now Dust Yourself Off and Get Back Up


Last month, we talked about jumping off the merry-go-round of making New Year’s Resolutions because they often lead to disappointment. We talked about building on a foundation of self-care for better health:  mentally, physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Have you tried self-care and still didn’t get the results you wanted? Did you say, “I’m going to…read more.

Jumping Off the Merry-Go-Round


It is time to move off the merry-go-round that keeps circling. I have never been successful at New Year’s Resolutions. Those resolutions create stress, guilt and feeling failure of broken promises. The year of 2020, is the time to build from 2019. Build on the foundation I have already created in my evolution and lifestyle.…read more.

Sweet(s) Talk


Happy Holidays! A big thank you to all those who found benefit by participating in my Black Friday sale on Wellevate. I hope you had a chance to stock up! It is a busy time of year so I will mention just a few tips to benefit your health and well-being. Want to reduce your…read more.

Roses and Thorns


“We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorns have roses.” – Alphonse Karr, A Tour Round My Garden Life can be tough sometimes. Are you curious why some people stay so healthy and others are frequently sick? Often it is not just about what they eat, drink, or how long they…read more.

6 Tips to Alleviate Pain with Essential Oils


  While working in a hospital years ago as a nurse, the only way I knew of treating pain was with medications. Then I discovered John Gregory “Greg” Toews. Greg, an early innovator of advanced medical aromatherapy, trained with healers all over the world and has done extensive research into the use of essential oils…read more.