With the hour of sleep we all gained this past weekend comes the promise of dark earlier, less sunshine, and for some a depression commonly referred to as SAD: Seasonal Affective Disorder. The lack of sunshine contributes to the lack of vitamin D, which in turn may cause depression. According to an article in U.S. […]
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What We Eat May Affect Our Health: Checking in on the “Dirty Dozen”
Let’s put a little more focus on the gut today. One of the ways to help support a healthy immune system is by the food we put into our bodies. There have been many articles on the effects of processed foods on health, but what about fresh fruits and vegetables? What is it important for […]
Let’s Discuss Gut Health
Most of us have heard “good health begins in the gut.” Hippocrates said it way back when, and doctors today still know it to be an important truth. In a recent weekly email from Footsteps In Eden Reflexology we shared a couple of articles on reflexology and digestion. Wondering just how much you know about […]
Self-Help for Wrist Pain
Recent weekly emails to our Footsteps In Eden Reflexology clients have featured self help videos for back pain and headache. Choosing self-help topics to share has been quite a challenge since there are so many varied challenges our clients face. One of them is wrist pain and/or carpal tunnel syndrome. Since the pain is generally […]
Fresh Flowers: Delightful Restoration for Our Bodies, Minds, & Spirits
Creating a safe oasis of relaxation has been the intention of Footsteps In Eden Reflexology since the beginning. We’ve accomplished that with soft and natural lighting, soothing colors, calming music, uplifting aromas, caring touch, a tasty mint, and fresh flowers. Oh, the flowers! I was recently reminded from the article, The Mental Health Benefits of […]
Essential Oils: Good for Your Body — Bad for Bugs
It’s becoming more and more popular to seek out simple DIY solutions to everyday challenges. Today Connie Scheel shares with our Footsteps In Eden friends, her personal experiences with Young Living essential oils for repelling bugs. Connect with Connie: Facebook; Etsy shop; Young Living Website. The versatility of essential oils amazes me, especially during Spring. […]
Divine Homework for Better Sleep
Connie Scheel has taken the month’s topic on sleep and added some essential oils, of course. Her journey with the oils for her own “Divine Homework on Sleep” offers you, our Footsteps In Eden Reflexology readers, some excellent ideas for coping with your own falling asleep challenges. Connect with Connie on her Young Living website, […]
Sleep Soundly at The Feather Ball
Even as a young child I had many invitations to The Ball. It was pretty awesome to think that perhaps I was Cinderella with an opportunity to dance the night away. Instead they were invitations from my Dad to attend The Feather Ball. It all became our silly little bedtime dittie. Those nights I was […]
Hugs for Your Heart
Warm Fuzzies or Cold Pricklies? We’re certain, like us, you would choose the warm fuzzies. What is it about hugs that make us feel so warm and fuzzy and loved? Or you may be one that uprights your shields when hugs are coming around. Especially to those of you in the second group, let us […]
Reflexology Your Headache Pain Away
Many headaches are reported having left during a reflexology session at Footsteps in Eden. Regular reflexology sessions may work wonders at keeping headaches away or at least lessening their frequency, intensity, or duration. What do you do when your reflexology appointment is tomorrow or next week, and you need relief now? Headaches, of course, have […]