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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Finding Balance in the Ups and Downs of Life
When you’ve put in six plus decades of life, you’ve seen shifts in direction in many facets of life and culture. Some are better than others. My life having personally touched lives back to the 1880’s, I’ve heard first hand the stories of hardship and difficulties life held in previous generations. I’ve also seen the […]
Chasing the Meanings of Your Dreams
Sleep makes us think of dreams. At Footsteps In Eden Reflexology we wondered where to take you on a dream journey? There’s much territory we could visit. First stop: a recurring dream of my childhood. Every night was certainly not a date to “The Feather Ball” of a previous post. He always wore a long […]
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 […]
Laughter and Reflexology for Your Heart
Footsteps in Eden Reflexology’s previous post led you on a journey to discover more about the benefits of laughter: increased immunity, relaxation, focus redirected from the negative. When who followed that link you learned, also, about relaxation to the shoulders, the diaphragm and more just from laughing. Have you ever wondered what laughter and reflexology […]
Keeping the Holidays Relaxed
Footsteps in Eden Reflexology has shared these “Holiday Stress Reduction Tips” before. We adapted them several years ago from an article by Dr. Dolores Digaetano, which appeared in the MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL. We won’t all have the opportunity to escape to the beach, but these are excellent reminders for us as the holiday season gets […]
Tipping Point of Stress Away Essential Oil
Stress! Are you at the “tipping point?” Many people first visit Footsteps in Eden Reflexology for help getting that load off their back. Reflexology has a great reputation for lowering stress. Connie Scheel shares how essential oils — Young Living’s Stress Away in particular — may also be helpful in recognizing and reducing your stress. […]
Stress – Everyday Stress – Seasonal Stress: Results of and Potential Remedy with Reflexology
Last week I shared a post here at Footsteps In Eden Reflexology that took a peek at the Hustle-Bustle Hwy and the accompanying seasonal stress just ahead. You and I know it as The Holidays. For many the anticipation of celebration with family and friends and the time to reflect on the true meaning of […]