Some of my favorite things…
for optimum health & wholistic living.
What I write below is based on my personal experience and is not to be taken as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
I recommend supporting local first and then shopping online out of necessity; affiliate links are provided which means I may make a commission if you make a purchase.
Bach Flower Remedies
Natural homeopathic flower essences helps bring balance to one’s emotions and state of mind.
I keep Rock Water on hand. The description states “aqua petra helps you to enjoy life’s pleasures rather than stick too rigidly to your ideals or personal habits.” It definitely helps me chill from being too hard on myself, and I find it calms my mind if I’m subconsciously ruminating (especially when it’s time to hit the sack).
Read the descriptions to find one that’s a best fit for you. Or Rescue Remedy (Pastilles) is a great blend to start with. That’s how I was introduced to Bach Flowers.
Theracane
No one knows your body better than you. So work out those muscle kinks with this handheld, easy-to-use, self massager.
It works wonders. But don’t overdo it, or you will be sore the next day. Lesson I learned the hard way.
You can purchase a TheraCane at select Massage Envy locations and Relax the Back stores, or online.
Freeze-Dried Stinging Nettle
When histamines get out of wack, allergies prevail. Take charge, and tell them who’s boss!
From my experience, stinging nettle can be looked at as a natural stabilizer of histamines. Thus, as I’ve worked to re-establish proper histamine levels, it’s an herb I’ve kept on-hand. I’ve moved a lot and have used it to acclimate to the local allergens. It’s also good for other health benefits too. Eclectic Herb now has it with quercetin, which also helps balance histamines. So a double whammy to out of control histamines. Yes, please!
Side note, I’m also a fan of elderberry for immune support (cold & flu season), local-only Honey for the best health benefits, and Boiron products.
A Journal
A doodle a day keeps the doctor away. 😊 So start scribbling. Get those feelings out—it’s a great release.
And if you want to ensure no one sees it, just tear out the pages, shred, and throw (in the trash of course, recycle bin even better!). It’s not about writing well; it’s about releasing the jumbled feelings inside so we can organize them into a perspective that helps.
I do suggest pen and paper. We spend too much time on little screens these days. Go outside and play. Run, skip, hop. Make creatures in the clouds. Sing out loud, even if it’s off key. Just be. Joyful and free.
Yoga Download
Stretching and stillness seems to be a lost art these days, but it’s making a comeback. Try it; your body will be so very grateful when you do.
Ideally, you’d get to a local studio to get your stretch on, but sometimes that doesn’t work out. When that’s the case, Yoga Download has a variety of class options.
Side note, binaural beats provide a frequency-following effect which is an interesting study for how sound (frequencies) impact the mind. Look into it. As we are bundles of energy, all things around us have an impact. It’s important to understand, at least on a basic level, what that impact may be.
Books
If you want to live your best life now, it starts by being willing to look within. These are 2 of the best books I’ve read that help guide you through the process.
Feelings Buried Alive Never Die and Healing Feelings From Your Heart
Here’s to a strong body, mind, and spirit!
Live well, joyful, and free!
SUPPORT LOCAL
Serving West Michigan: Harvest Health Foods, family-owned since 1952
Serving Dallas/Fort Worth: Sunflower Shoppe, family-owned since 1970
Freeze-dried herbs have up to 7x more potency. If my local store doesn’t carry it, I go online and buy direct from Eclectic Herb. They are my go-to as I’ve had great success with their products. I’m also a proponent of Global Healing (Dr. Group) and their full range of detox products.
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Angel K Will 