Horse Insight: A Tool for Wellness

by Jayne Nuutinen Wolff
Horses are fascinating animals full of grace, insight, and strength. For centuries, mankind has found many ways to use them as helpers in their daily lives. In the beginning, horses were used to carry us farther and faster than we could go without them. People still ride today, but mostly for pleasure [...]

The Science of Happiness

by Ann Recine, RN MSN APNP, Louis Recine, S.F.O., Koreen Schultz, BSN
Have you ever considered the health benefits of forgiveness? Most of us agree with C.S. Lewis who said, “Every one says forgiveness is a lovely idea, until they have something to forgive.” OK. Let’s say someone is rude to you in the grocery store, [...]

The Art of Hawaiian “Lomi Lomi” Massage

by Sarah Heinze
The Hawaiian definition of “Lomi” is “to rub, press, crush, massage, rub out; to work in and out.” During the rhythmic dance of a Lomi Lomi massage, the therapist uses palms, forearms, knuckles, fingers, and thumbs to apply long, soothing strokes that feel like gentle waves rushing over the client, relaxing muscles and [...]

Balanced Living » May/June ‘12

Coffee Car, Awesome!
Did you know that coffee ground do so much more than deliver a delicious brew and enrich our compost piles?  They also help power electronics.  In early 2011, an engineer in England found a way to convert old coffee grounds collected from local shops into fuel to power a car.
The coffee car sped [...]

Reiki For Critters

by Stuart Johnson

Growing up, there weren’t cats or dogs around the house and the relationship with cats and dogs (critters) was very odd to me. Why were they so important to people? Why do people go to such great lengths to have them around? I just didn’t “get it”.
But, my perfect wife introduced me to [...]

Holistic Dental Care for Dogs & Cats

by Dr. Linda Vognar, DVM
Have you ever wrinkled your nose at the odor coming from your pet’s mouth? We have long called this “doggy breath” or “kitty breath”, but it is really a sign of dental disease, and can make it unpleasant to cuddle or play with your dog or cat.
When tartar (hardened plaque, those [...]

Holistic Pet Tips

De-hair the Chairs
If it takes a moment to notice that the cat or dog is not, in fact, sitting on the couch, recliner, or upholstered chair, defuzzing is your first priority. Don’t waste your time with a lint roller; it’s ineffective for a large task like this. Instead, don a pair of clean rubber gloves. [...]

Balanced Living » March/April ‘12

Yogurt Cups Get Their Day of Glory
If are like me, you always feel guilty throwing away cottage cheese, yogurt, and three bean salad containers. Thinking there has to be a better way!  There is! As of January 1st, Veolia Waste Removal started taking ALL plastic containers! All of them! So no longer do you have [...]

The Nose Knows: Aromatherapy and Your Pet

by Meg Wittenmyer
If you Google aromatherapy and essential oil use on dogs and cats, you could get lost in a web of information and never come up. There are the basic oils that have proven to work in specific ways, and then there are the blends, of which there are about ten for every ailment [...]

Sweet Dreams

Did you know that our sleep duration and quality depends on our sex, race, and socioeconomic status? University of Chicago researchers discovered that African Americans sleep less than Whites and men sleep less than women. The mean scores are as follows: Time spent in bed: 7.5 hours; Time to fall asleep: 21.9 minutes; Sleep duration: [...]

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