It is no accident that Fertility Road falls on Mother’s Day every year. Churches, restaurants, parks and picnic areas are crowded with families celebrating Moms. But for women and couples in the throes of difficult conception, trying very hard to become parents, it’s another assault on already broken hearts. God bless the churches that do recognize, acknowledge and honor their members who are striving to ...READ MORE »

Wouldn’t it be great to hear that something that you already eat and love is also incredibly nutritious? Like dark chocolate, right? It fights free radicals, contains valuable flavonoids and antioxidants, good for blood pressure, and the heart. What a bonus! in moderation, of course.  Mexican food lovers probably already know and love this root vegetable, but now you can love ...READ MORE »

We’ll have some new faces for the March gathering. Welcome in advance! I encourage our past attendees to let us know what’s happening for you and share your hard won wisdom with our new sisters. We have just a little time yet, to tap into Winter offerings. The Spring Equinox is March 20th and it brings with it a very active ...READ MORE »

We know that preventative maintenance is wiser than reactive treatment. Preventing illness from happening is much more effective and cost efficient than doctor visits, time off work and pharmaceuticals. Colds, flu, bacterial infections, viruses, pandemics… NO MATTER WHAT, YOU NEED A STRONG IMMUNE SYSTEM. Most of your immune system is in the gut. Stomach acid breaks down food for digestion, but ...READ MORE »

Remember how it felt when you walked into my office last winter? You came in from the cold, into a warm, friendly space, with candles and music, and you let out a big sigh, feeling better as soon as you walked in the door and you hadn’t even had your acupuncture treatment yet. It’s still that way. I still greet you ...READ MORE »

I am here to help you. We are in the midst of a crisis and need to help each other. I can empower you to prevent, manage and overcome intruders, such as this SARs covid-19 virus, other viruses, bacterial infections, wounds of many sorts, even a broken heart. But I need your help. I need you to feed me properly ...READ MORE »

The consequences of “living safely” during covid-19 is taking a huge toll on mental health. Increased anxiety, poor sleep, impaired digestion, mood swings, poor concentration, irritability, impatience, and lack of motivation are just a few symptoms. Simple things are now overwhelming. Sure, meditation would be a wise thing to do, better self-care, take breaks, get enough sleep. Easier said than done. ...READ MORE »

Just as this national crisis has unveiled long-standing kinks in our “democratic experiment”, on a very personal level it has also revealed our own kinks, not just in dealing with adversity, but in our relationships with family, friends, job, money, time, health and energy. We have lost and buried loved ones AND family members can ignite your very last nerve! We ...READ MORE »

There will be some incredible survival stories and insights that come from COVID19. It’s very hard to grasp the gold nuggets of an experience when you’re busy digging out from under an avalanche. But it’s not impossible. This audience is no stranger to enormous challenges. COVID19 is forcing us to remain un-social. At a time when social support is typically the ...READ MORE »

Why isn’t anyone talking about building up our immune systems? A healthy immune system will, in most cases render a virus as a temporary pathogen, break it down and expel it. That’s what most of us will do. As we’re hearing/reading current news, many people may get symptoms, feel unwell for a few or several days and get better. People with compromised immune systems are ...READ MORE »