by Randi Ragan | Nov 3, 2014 | Heart & Soul Tending
The Power Of Forgiveness In many Polynesian cultures, it is believed that a person’s errors (called hara or hala) caused illness. In our modern way of looking at it, we refer to it as the “mind-body” connection, or that one’s physical illness and “dis-ease” is...
by Randi Ragan | Oct 23, 2014 | Healing With Plants, Heart & Soul Tending, Seasonal Goodness
Autumn Aromatherapy In many cultures, and especially in the East, the root of a plant is an emblem of its vitality. This is in contrast to the preference we show in the West for all things, green, fresh and fragrant. We have no problem admiring the fresh, bracing tang...
by Randi Ragan | Mar 26, 2014 | Heart & Soul Tending, Sustainable Beauty
Reflexology Who doesn’t love a great foot massage? While it’s delightful to receive one from a professional massage therapist, it’s also one of the few massage techniques that you can effectively give to yourself. I think in general many people tend to skip over...
by Randi Ragan | Oct 18, 2012 | Heart & Soul Tending, Sustainable Beauty
“To sleep, perchance to dream- ay, there’s the rub” — William Shakespeare There is insomnia, and then there is “Mother’s Insomnia”. You might know the kind: it starts as soon as you have a baby. I half think I put off having a baby until I was 40 because I...
by Randi Ragan | Sep 21, 2012 | Heart & Soul Tending, Seasonal Goodness
Ch,Ch,Ch, Changes. Turn and Face The Changes. “We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.” — Joseph Campbell The Equinox on September 22, is an opportune moment to take a step back and take...
by Randi Ragan | Sep 14, 2012 | Heart & Soul Tending, Sustainable Beauty
Feets Don’t Fail Me Now If you’re a fan of all types of bodywork, like me, then you’re probably constantly on the lookout for the latest, greatest treatment, no matter how far out out there or unusual. I deeply appreciate anything remotely geared...
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