Health – Inner Focus Reiki

Sunshine

I am a self-described sun-safety girl. I wear sunscreen, a hat and avoid the mid-day sun like a mole. If I do need to be outside, I seek shade. Imagine my surprise when I recently (medically) tested TOXIC for Vitamin D. Oh yes! I can almost see your jaw dropping to the ground. After all,Continue reading “Sunshine”

Radon

Radon is radioactive gas that naturally occurs from decaying uranium in our soil. It’s a killer. It causes more deaths per year (21,000) than drunk driving. North Dakota and Western Minnesota are in the ‘red zone’1 which means we have a high concentration of this cancer causing stuff. We (well, most of us) take precautionsContinue reading “Radon”

Tanning

“Oh, you got some sun! You look SO good!” Or, said with an enviable voice, “You’re soooooo tan.” I have overheard these and similar comments being said and I’m finding I’m having a very strong reaction to them…so….a blog is born. A tan is NOT healthy, it is NOT good for you and it isContinue reading “Tanning”

Coconut Oil

I’m a relative newcomer to the coconut oil bandwagon. A few years ago, Charmaine told me how I could evenly substitute coconut oil for butter when making cookies or while cooking. It took me a while to warm up to the idea but once I did, it was bub-bye butter. Shannon has told me sheContinue reading “Coconut Oil”

IET

What’s IET? It’s Integrated Energy Therapy. Ok, so what’s Integrated Energy Therapy? The long and the short of it is IET is energy work that is specifically designed to help heal emotions, negative beliefs and/or karmic problems. My friend Shannon performs IET and told me it was created by a Reiki Master so there areContinue reading “IET”

Jonesing

It occurred to me just the other day, after years and years and YEARS of bingeing on processed sugar (most specifically, anything chocolate), that I am an addict. I actually said those words out loud two weeks ago and I know it’s true. I was out of control with my sugar consumption and when IContinue reading “Jonesing”

Fabric Softeners

I’m going off on a rant again and this time it’s about fabric softeners; most specifically the overpowering and overwhelming smell of some of them. Sheesh! I HATE the smell!! I am repulsed by these and other strong scents (perfumes, hairsprays, air fresheners, candles, etc.). Turns out, it might be my bodies way of warningContinue reading “Fabric Softeners”

North Star (part 2)

My most recent blog, North Star (Part 1) may have left you feeling like Debbie Downer. I promised you we’d create your “I’m SO on my right path” scenario in the next blog. Same song, different verse. Ready? 1. Nuclear Energy – List three things that can always get you moving (i.e. golf game, supperContinue reading “North Star (part 2)”

North Star (part 1)

I was recently reading (I know how to do that. It’s math that’s tricky for me) an article about what book changed your life. I have one of those books I’d like to share with you. Without it, I’m not sure I would have had the courage to do what I did or become theContinue reading “North Star (part 1)”

BMI

I’m all fired up over the archaic BMI (Body Mass Index) system because it directly and negatively affects us. My hunky body builder of an Adonis husband is considered overweight by medical standards. He’s within an arms reach of being deemed as obese. He has approximately 10% body fat. Should I repeat that? Yes, IContinue reading “BMI”