by Laurie Ratto | Sep 21, 2022 | aromatherapy, energy, Essential oils, Healing Touch, health, holistic healing, natural wellness, self-care
Cold and flu season is approaching, so here are some tips on how to assist your body in keeping you healthy. These tips are simple, effective and low to no cost! You may be familiar with some suggestions, but a reminder never hurts! Reduce stress When you are...
by Laurie Ratto | Jan 6, 2022 | aromatherapy, energy, Guided Imagery, Healing Touch, holistic healing
Happy New Year! I and many others hope that this year will be better than last year on many fronts. The pandemic, chaos, divisiveness of 2021 caused massive uncertainty and produced anxiety and stress throughout the US. While these issues will not go away easily or...
by Laurie Ratto | Jun 30, 2020 | aromatherapy, self-care, stress
Today anxiety and stress are rampant. Between COVID, social & climate issues, and economic concerns it can be challenging to manage our emotions and stop the fight- or- flight response. However, research suggests that aromatherapy can have a...
by Laurie Ratto | Jul 2, 2019 | aromatherapy, Guided Imagery, Healing Touch, holistic healing
I have worked with cancer patients for many years and I have come to know this: The chemo and radiation therapies can have major side effects that adversely and dramatically impact their quality of life. Most clients are scared, stressed and suffer from side effects...
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...