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....
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 20, 2015 | emotional healing, energy, health, holistic healing, more energy, natural wellness, stress
Many women come to me because they are experiencing fatigue related to stress or other emotional issues. All of these women have a congested first chakra (and various other chakras as well). This is not surprising to me since the first chakra has to do with your life...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 13, 2015 | Essential oils, natural wellness
Many people are aware that Lavender oil is very calming. However it can help with many other challenges as well. Did you know Lavender is an adaptogen? The oil is very complex with many different natural constituents, some stimulating and some sedating. The oil works...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 22, 2015 | emotional healing, holistic healing, self-care, stress
As a nurse and a woman I have spent most of my life helping others to heal while frequently ignoring my own needs. The truth is nurses and caregivers need healing too! When my children were young I would really push myself between taking care of them, working as a...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 15, 2015 | Longevity, natural wellness, self-care
My grandma had a hugh heart, one thing she did was to help abandoned cats which I believe contributed to her longevity. For many years she lived in a remodeled chicken coop in an area with vegetable fields and pastureland. It was off a main street but very rural....