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 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 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 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....