by Laurie Ratto | Nov 12, 2015 | Essential oils, health, holistic healing, natural wellness, Pain relief
Essential oils have a profound effect on every system in the body. Oils have powerful healing effects on the body such as decreasing inflammation, promoting wound healing, assist in breaking up mucus and alleviating pain, They work at the cellular level clearing off...
by Laurie Ratto | Sep 30, 2015 | emotional healing, energy, holistic healing
My spirit was feeling disconnected, restless, and bored. My body felt ungrounded and uncentered. I wanted to go out in nature and do something different. A friend told me about Art in Nature happening that Sunday. I went and it was amazing! There were all types of...
by Laurie Ratto | Sep 18, 2015 | aromatherapy, Essential oils, health, natural wellness, self-care
You’re working on a project and you lose your concentration, essential oils can promote mental concentration and enhance memory safely. I frequently use oils while doing research or writing materials so I can stay alert and focused. My 2 favorites are peppermint and a...
by Laurie Ratto | Sep 9, 2015 | emotional healing, holistic healing, natural wellness, Pain relief, stress
After the birth of my first daughter I was exhausted – labor for 36 hours which resulted in a cesarean section. It turned out her head was too big to pass through my pelvis. Then I had issues with breast feeding her. She would not nurse well and started losing...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 28, 2015 | holistic healing, Pain relief
A child’s mindset is different compared to adults. One summer I was visiting my Grandparents in Wisconsin, and my Grandpa took me to the State Fair. I must have been 8 or 9 years old. What I remember is riding the Ferris wheel, eating hot dogs and playing games....
