Holistic health care can start at the very beginning of life and continue for a life time. A child living with our without special needs can benefit from holistic health. Here are 3 Holistic Tips for Healthier Children 1. CranioSacral Therapy CranioSacral Therapy can begin when the child is a newborn to help align the…
Guided Imagery: Mind-Body Healing to Lower Pain
Guided Imagery, also known as Imagery, Therapeutic Imagery, or Creative Visualization can bridge the communication between the mind, the body, and the spirit. Jeanne Achterberg, PhD, a pioneer of Imagery, says that it is “the thought process that invokes the senses: vision, audition, smell, taste, the sense of movement, position, and touch. It is the…
Simple Reflexology Video: A Treat for Your Feet
Reflexology is a wonderful holistic healing tool that feels good and has many health benefits. According to leaders in the reflexology community Barbara and Kevin Kunz, “reflexology is the physical act of applying pressure to the feet with specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques without the use of oil or lotion, based on a system…
You, Me, Nature & Holistic Health
“Out beyond ideas of wrongdoing and rightdoing, there is a field. I’ll meet you there. When the soul lies down in that grass, the world is too full to talk about. Ideas, language, even the phrase “each other” doesn’t make any sense.” – Rumi Spring is a wonderful time of year for many. The days…
Wellness: Fast Vs. Slow Health Care
Which is Better for You – Fast or Slow Health Care? Our health care system relies too much on fast health care and needs to emphasize that good health is an investment and needs to be cultivated throughout one’s life. There is fast food and the slow food movement. With fast food you’re hungry,…
How Intuition Can Enhance Health and Healing
Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. Who looks outside dreams, who looks inside awakens.” ~ Carl Jung How often do you find yourself trying to make a decision, but not sure which one is best or trying to make sense out of why something is happening and feeling frustrated…
3 Holistic Tips for a Better Night's Sleep
Insomnia affects many people; 20 – 40% of adults have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep. One in six regard it as a serious problem. Some experts believe it is the most prevalent health complaint next to pain. Insomnia is a problem itself, can be a symptom of other issues, such as stress, and can…
Holistic OT is Growing and Thriving!
It has been 4 years since I first wrote about what I believe Holistic OT is and can be. Since then, I have had the good fortune of meeting and connecting with many OTs around the world who are embracing Mind-Body-Spirit Medicine, Prevention and Wellness in OT practice. When I wrote that first post I had…
QiGong Meditation for Health and Prevention
“Energy healing is a gentle yet powerful healing approach that can easily be integrated into occupational therapy practice to enhance an individual’s life on many levels. Energy healing is being used more in hospitals, clinics, and private practice as it can help with health, wellness prevention, recovery from illness, and decrease length of stay.” Read the…
3 Easy Steps to Help You Relax
Relaxation is a life skill that is easy to develop with these 3 easy steps to help you relax. 60 – 90% of doctor’s visits have an underlying or stress-related component that is often poorly treated. Listen to these easy to follow along to guided relaxation, imagery, and meditation techniques to help you relax. You…