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Saint John’s Wort: a harvest not to be missed

For a few weeks now the little yellow stars of Saint John's Wort have been present by the roadside and dotted all throughout our pasture. Up until now I had resisted harvesting any however, today, out walking the dogs I could resist no longer and simply had to have a...

Wild Roses: love them how many ways?

You've just got to love wild roses, I mean just the scent of them just drives me into a sweet frenzy. Not to mention the pink, they are just such a girlie pink, how can you not approach them when they are in bloom? Wild Roses are so abundant in Nova Scotia at this...

Being Zen about bug bites, heat and general irritations

So far this week (it is only Tuesday) I have received over 32 black fly bites to my forehead, neck and ears - DESPITE wearing a bug net. I mean really, the little buggers! I've also been subjected to both mosquito and horse fly bites to my hands and shoulders (through...

How I love being Offline – do you?

I've just returned from 3 weeks in Europe, and since I am probably one of the few remaining souls on the planet who is still not in the possession of an I-phone or the like (yet), I have had very little access to the internet, emails, FB etc and even this blog. The...

Meditation to energize you

The natural world is so vibrant and green at the moment. Harness the wonderful creative and vibrant energy of spring and early summer that is growing around you with the following meditation. Watch the video for brief directions and then practise whenever you feel the...

What to Expect from Reiki

Reiki is so difficult to put into words! Here's a short video with me talking about what to expect when you come for a Reiki treatment with me. It really is suitable for all sorts of issues and most clients find it super relaxing. I have never seen anyone who...

Ways to celebrate Beltane

Ways to celebrate Beltane

Honouring the Wheel of the Year: Celebrate Beltane May 1st It's such a joy to connect with Mother Earth and give thanks for her generous bounty especially at this time of year when the promise of Summer is just about in the air. Holding a ritual or ceremony to...

Be inspired by a daily walk

Well spring is in the air here at last so that does get me in the groove for getting outside. Who can resist a walk when the sun is trying to shine and temperatures are no longer freezing? I'm not talking about donning your hiking gear and setting off on huge treks at...

12 Reasons to choose Indian Head Massage

I've just given a client an incredible Indian Head Massage and it strikes me how often this seated treatment is overlooked in favour of a more traditional massage performed on a treatment couch. I suppose it is what we are used to, but here are some reasons why Indian...