This past September I created a new line of hemp & gemstone healing jewelry, Mystic Zen Healing Jewelry. Crystals are energetic and work with our energies and work gently to help bring us closer to a state of wellness. Each crystal has its own unique energy and helps to facilitate different adjustments to our energy. For example:

Rose Quartz helps to foster unconditional love and nurturing.
Amethyst helps to protects from environmental …

Anxiety doesn’t have to be something that you struggle with forever, nor does it have to be something you cure using prescription medication. There are countless natural ways to fight anxiety that will allow you to learn to successfully cope with your anxiety symptoms without the side effects of prescription medication.

Breath Meditation
Staying focused in the present takes a little practice but once learned, it’s a simple way to reduce your stress and add a new dimension to your life. An easy way to get started is by paying attention to your breath – this is also referred to as ‘conscious breathing’. Take a few minutes to try this: get comfortable, close your eyes, as you breathe in feel the air …

When I had my herbal and natural products business, Mystic Naturals, the herbal heating pads were one of my biggest sellers. They are easy and inexpensive to make and also a much appreciated gift.
Not only are herbal heating pads great smelling; they provide warm moist heat to soothe sore muscles & aches. Moist heat therapy works wonders for sore neck and shoulder muscles, back aches, and menstrual cramps.
Only a few …

Living in Harmony with the Seasons
Observing and living in rhythm with nature can be beneficial to our health and well-being. Living in harmony with nature is not a new idea, it is one of the foundations of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TMC) and was also the basis for health before society became too busy and stressed to feel the rhythms of their bodies. Fighting or not listening to our rhythms throws …

Reiki (“ray key”) is a Japanese method of stress reduction and relaxation.
A Reiki session is relaxing, nurturing and non-invasive. It is effective in relieving stress and promoting preventive measures of health.
Reiki creates a harmonic flow of energy (chi, prana) within the client, releasing blocks or restrictions of energy and creating balance. Healing occurs through the return of physical, emotional, mental and spiritual balance.
Many benefits have been experienced by those who …

“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” ~Margaret Mead
Victory Gardens were a concept started during the W.W. II era as a means to help with the food shortages created from the war. Nearly 20 million Americans grew Victory Gardens during this period producing up to 40% of all that was consumed.
It’s time to bring back …