by Laurie Ratto | Mar 6, 2018 | Essential oils, holistic healing
California’s wildfires have and continue to wreak havoc with the air quality. Many people are experiencing unhealthy or very unhealthy air quality. Many know the basics such as keeping your doors and windows closed unless you are in extreme heat without an air...
by Laurie Ratto | Jan 15, 2018 | natural wellness
Nature has a natural rhythm of growth and conservation, do you? Winter is a time when most plants go dormant; it is a rest period that is crucial to their survival in order to regrow each year. Longer nights, cooler temperatures tell plants and animals to shelter...
by Laurie Ratto | Oct 3, 2016 | self-care
I love walking on the beach and looking for seashells. When I was younger I always looked for the perfect shell, the one with no holes in it and fully intact. Now I really admire those that are imperfect, part of the shell has been washed away by the pounding surf...
by Laurie Ratto | Sep 22, 2016 | aromatherapy, Essential oils, holistic healing, Pain relief
Origanum majorana (sweet marjoram) is one of my favorite oils and several hospitals also use it because it is addresses several issues that frequently occur together. For example it can alleviate physical pain and help you relax and sleep better. It is wonderful to...
by Laurie Ratto | Aug 22, 2016 | aromatherapy, energy, holistic healing, Pain relief
Medications alone don’t always relieve pain or anxiety in patients. Complementary or holistic therapies improve outcomes by helping to alleviate pain, decrease stress, anxiety and more! The patient’s feel “cared for” when someone gives them undivided attention even...
