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Life’s Ebb and Flow

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by Barb Casper
In a quaint coastal village nestled between towering cliffs and the shimmering sea, there lived an old fisherman named Sam. Sam learned the art of the sea from his father, who had learned it from his father before him.

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Dealing with Grief and Loss

by Barb Casper

Grief and loss can have a significant impact on your body,
as emotional and psychological experiences are closely connected to physical health.
Here are some common physical and physiological effects of grief and loss:
  1. Stress Response: Grief triggers the body’s stress response,

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Annie’s Reeds

by Barb Casper

Annie's Reeds - Digital PaintingIn the summer of 2019, I signed up for an event entitled, Prayers into the Waters, led by a staff member at Health Naturally. It was a kayaking excursion held at the Bay County Pinconning Park. The park has a naturally protected harbor along Saginaw Bay;

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23 Peppermint Oil Uses to Naturally Boost Your Health

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This article is republished from Paleohacks, a leading publisher of daily alternative health tips.
By: Megan Patiry
Peppermint oil has been used for thousands of years across ancient Greece, Egypt, and Rome for its medicinal properties (1).

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Can You Put the Puzzle Together?

Source: Henk from CrackYourEgg.com

Quick story for you:
One evening, a young boy hopped up on his father’s lap and whispered: “Dad, we don’t spend enough time together.”

The father, who dearly loved his son, knew in his heart this was true and replied: “You’re right,

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Wow, is THIS why you can’t sleep?

Can't Sleep?We’ve all experienced sleep issues due to the stress in our daily lives. Whether it’s work, relationship issues, financial problems or just life in general, we’ve all suffered a sleepless night or two, dreading the alarm, missing a restful night’s sleep.
According to a study in the International Journal of Psychophysiology,

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So what are the benefits of lavender?

by Barb Casper

My husband and I just got back from the 21st Lavender Festival, held at the Eastern Michigan Fairgrounds, in Imlay City, Michigan.  This is the largest lavender festival on the east coast and featured 175 artists. The festival showcased 7 Michigan’s top lavender farms and growers and producers from the upper and lower peninsulas.

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Phototoxic – Citrus Essential Oils and the Sun

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Have you heard of photosensitive essential oils or phototoxic essential oils?  Certain essential oils can cause a skin reaction when exposed to the sun.  This is called photosensitivity or phototoxicity.

It’s a reaction to essential oils that could cause blistering of the skin where the oil had been applied,

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8 Life Lessons We Can Learn From Our Pets

by MindMovies.com

petsLearning comes from all sorts of unexpected places, one of which is our pets. Those of you who know me, know that I love animals, particularly my little Princess Bella! I rescued her a few years ago and she’s made a great addition to my family,

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Calendula Officinalis (Marigold)

Homeopathy SpotlightCalendula CreamCalendula
A most remarkable healing agent, applied locally.
Useful for open wounds, parts that will not heal, ulcers, etc. Promotes healthy granulations and rapid healing.

CALENDULA OFFICINALIS
(Marigold)
Calendula cream contains organic tincture of calendula and essential oil of lavender to create a soothing topical application for sore or dry skin.

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