Your eight year old is sitting in a classroom struggling to concentrate. There’s a sqealing little girl giggling on the playground, right outside the window. Her friend is whispering something to her, and someone’s pen is clicking over and over. Filtering out all these stimuli and focusing on what her teacher is saying is called selective attention. Focusing or refocusing after you’ve been distracted is a complex ability that develops as kids grow. How long the average grade-

As the opioid epidemic in the United States continues unabated, doctors in many specialties are trying new ways to treat acute and chronic p

The Chakras are the seven power points in the human body that circulate energy or the life force also known as prana. They are vertically aligned in the center of the body close to the spine. If the Chakra are unbalanced - not properly aligned or blocked - it can affect physical and mental health. The spiritual development is also connected with the good health of the Chakra. They are located at the physical counterparts of the major plexuses of arteries, veins and nerves. Ch

The Importance Of Sleep Using Massage Blends For Sleep Disorders Sleep Inducing Massage Blend Winding Down Sleep Massage Blend IN ESSENCE... A lack of restful sleep often has a negative impact on mental and physical states, sometimes leading to anxiety or depression in severe cases. Due to their relaxing and sedative properties, Lavender, Sandalwood, Rose, and Ylang Ylang are some of the popular essential oils known to address common sleep issues. To further enhance the effec

Essential oils are extracted from plants using a variety of methods. An essential oil has the “essential” properties of the plant. ​ How do Essential Oils Work? Essential oils are made up of molecules that are very easily absorbed. Each oil has a unique chemical composition or attribute of terpenes, esters, oxides, alcohols, phenols, ketones, and aldehydes. These components interact with your body systems, and depending on the essential oil, support various systems of the bo

What is the real connection between terpenes and essential oils? Terpenes are aroma emitting phenols that are made by every plant, flower, and even some insects. One terpene you may recognize is Linalool. Lavender essential oil is primarily composed of Linalool. Chemists tell us that linalool makes you tired so Lavender essential oil makes you tired. Simple right? ESSENTIAL OILS VS. TERPENES Essential oils are the aromatic (and arguably medicinal) liquids obtained through the

Salt Water Baths Calm Pain If you're a sufferer of chronic pain related to arthritis, fibromyalgia, or muscular low back issues, this one is for you: using average table salt in your next bath can really help to reduce the amount of pain you get in your joints. The discovery, made by scientists in 2012, shows that a saltwater bath takes a lot of the agony out of inflammation-based pain syndromes. Why? Salt reduces swelling in cells by dehydrating them, and acts as an inhibito

Maybe your chakras are a little off balance. What is a chakra?

Viparita Karani is often called Legs-Up-the-Wall Pose, but viparita actually means "inverted," and karani means "in action." We can interpret that to mean that the pose inverts the typical actions that happen in our bodies when we sit and stand. There are many benefits to inverting the actions in your body. Here are a few. When you put your legs up the wall with your pelvis elevated on a folded blanket, lymph and other fluids that can lead to swollen ankles, tired knees, and

I think one of the keys to personal development and ultimately self-understanding is observing how your mind works, what your heart feels and what your body experiences. Huh? I've been meditating for a few years now and I can honestly say it has changed my life. I am so much more at ease in every setting. I feel good about where I am right now and I am so grateful for all the abundance in my life including all of my family and friends. I've learned how to "watch" my thoughts