Purely Living Wellness Blog

Holiday Eating & Healthy Eating

11/15/2020

Yes! The two can co-exist!

Well, here we go! As we head into the latter half of November the holidays are officially coming up.
Have you been on a wellness journey and are considering throwing it all “to the wind” for the next six weeks or so? Or are you steadfast and determined to continue eating healthy into the new year and stick with your newly found body that aches less, burps less, and carries less weight – because you have made dietary changes?

How many of you believe that healthy food cannot possibly taste good? What if I were to tell you that it is simply not true? This coming Wednesday I invite you to join me for the Wellness Wednesday Lunch Bunch sponsored by You Define Wellness at 12:30 pm central time. Myself and several other lifestyle and wellness coaches will offer insight and tips for getting through the holidays without compromising your health – and BOOSTING YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM – which is all important right now during this pandemic.

Holiday traditions can still be enjoyed with ingredient substitutions that still deliver mouth-watering goodness, or foodgasms…you know, when you eat something so good that your eyes roll back into your head and you utter a big "MMMMM" as you slowly chew and savor every bite!

Some of my very own recipe ideas I will sharing:

Broccoli/cranberry salad - the dish I am always asked to bring to a family potluck
Gluten free stuffing for your Thanksgiving bird
Gluten-free and dairy-free grav
Delicious sweet potatoes made without the high-glycemic and chemical-laden marshmallow cream, but tastes like candy!
An elegant stuffed pear for dessert - shown above, and served with dairy-free whipped cream!

Tune in to hear what my friends Michelle Jolly of Healthy Horizons Coaching, and Kelly Haugh of Manifest Natural Wellness have to share as Denise O’Malley of You Define Wellness co-hosts with Stephanie Puza Lueras, owner of Heart and Sole Wellness.

I look forward to seeing you on the zoom call for the Wednesday Lunch Bunch! Be sure to follow the link to let us know you are joining us and get the information to join us!

In peace, light and love,
Rita S.

Protecting Your Space

11/5/2020

Yesterday, November 4, I awoke at 1:05 p.m. I felt like I was emerging from a hole in the basement, “do we have a president, yet?” I had no idea. You see, I began getting a headache on election night around9 p.m. It was growing in its intensity and by 10:30 p.m. I just had to call it quits and go to bed. I did not sleep well, my stomach rumbled. I realized if this was a migraine it was one of those nasty nauseating ones I’ve heard about. I will spare you the details. The big question for me is, “why did I get sick – I don’t do sick and honestly cannot remember the last time I was sick.
I missed my daily devotional, Jesus Calling. For 11/4 it opens with “Walk peacefully with me through this day…” My head hurt too much to even consider laptop or social media. I missed an on-line zoom meeting. What peace! I had an update from my children on the election and prayed for peace and restored health to wash over me, and for peace, love and righteousness to be restored to our country. “When you don’t know what to do, wait while I open the way before you. Trust that I know what I am doing, and be ready to follow My lead. I will give strength to you, and I will bless you with Peace.”

I had several revelations while lying in bed. In my efforts to share my awoke-ness with others on Facebook a lot of “bad fruit” surfaced. Hate, darkness, evil…one woman who commented several times, by the third comment I had a vision of the demons coming out of her, like the scene in “Ghost”. That was a bit scary, and I immediately unfriended her.

I don’t get sick. I have been on such a high as of late for what God is doing in my life and amongst those I meet…I have felt like light beams were just shooting out of me, at times even giddy. I felt like no darkness could overcome my light…but I had too much faith in myself. Despite prayers for my usual protective God-bubble that one evil person did manage to break through. Sickness comes from bad energy –and I allowed too much of it to go unchecked on Sunday via the ever-growing darkness that is on Facebook.

Today I declare a cleansing of darkness from my space. There have been those who have exuded dark energy. I am not talking about differences of opinions. There are those who are fully able to express disagreements in kindness and love. I have always had a pretty good gift of discernment, and I am calling upon it to guide me in unfriending those who zap my good and bright light. They are takers, not givers. Each of us has the ability to choose. We make choices between right and wrong, good and evil, and whom we choose to hang out with. I am choosing light, and letting go of darkness. It may take me a few days, unless I can find that list I started on Sunday… I will release each with a prayer that God's love will overcome the the hate that has settled in their hearts.

Yes, hate is a strong word. I recognize it because years ago I harbored such a sentiment for a man who had wronged me as a child. All the letter writing and releasing it into flame did not dispel the darkness from my heart. a few years ago, perhaps 2012 or so, Pastor Chris Dolson, then senior pastor at Blackhawk, gave a talk on love, or maybe it was hate. Or both. He said that to live according to God's will we are to never hate a person, another human beeing. A mentor of mine, may she rest in peace, used to say, "Love the sinner, hate the sin." Sin is what separates us from God, and hate is indeed a sin. I've had my share of people I probably should "hate" for wrongs done to me. But I experience good energy when I pray for their souls to come to the light in repentence, so that they may dwell in the house of the Lord forever. When I do this, the light in my heart burns brighter and casts out the shadows that hide in the corners. The shadows of darkness that drain my energy and cause emotional distress.

I choose to hang-around Light-Workers and through this darkness period of covid several beautiful sisters and brothers of the Light have emerged, and I am blessed by their presence in my life. Today’s Jesus Calling devotional ends with, “People…pour their energy into trying to control situations. They feel happy when things are going well or sad and frustrated when things don’t turn out as they hoped. They rarely question this correlation between their circumstances and feelings. Yet it IS possible to be content in any and every situation. Put more energy into trusting Me and enjoying My presence. I am with you and will watch over you…I will meet your needs according to My glorious riches. Nothing in all creation will separate you from My Love.” Romans 8:38-39

Satan tries to separate us from God. The prince of darkness is alive and well in our land, and his demons are at work all around us. Physically active, verbally abusive…beware. If you walk in the Light ask the one true God, the Creator of All, who loves all…to be your guiding light as you go about your day and decide whom you will allow in to your space. Protect it with the armor of God.

Is your energy being zapped by the dark energy of others? You have the right to protect your own space.

May your heart be filled with peace and love,
Rita S.

Adding Sound Therapy to Gratitude and Meditation

11/2/2020

Consider adding sound therapy to your gratitude and meditation time!
Today I finally "played" with my entire new set of Solfeggio weightless tuning forks by Omnivos. When starting out with these forks it is recommended to listen to each tuning fork, by each ear, going through all nine. This took me approximately 10 minutes. As I held the tuning fork by my right ear - I offered a gratitude for someone or something in my life. Then I struck the tuning fork again once it became quiet, and held it by my left ear saying a prayer for that person. The sound from the tuning fork will actually last longer than it takes to offer gratitude or say a prayer, in most cases.

According to Michael from Omniovos, for complete sound therapy, you want to repeat the process, using each fork by each ear, for a total of three passes through all nine. I imagine the intent is to quiet your mind and absorb the frequencies to experience healing, rather than be thinking through gratitudes and prayers. I did not have a half hour this morning for myself to do two more complete passes, but certainly would like to work the time into my day tomorrow. Michael recommends the practice of sound therapy daily for most effectiveness.
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The Omnivos forks come in a nice suede-like pouch, but personally, I want to scout out a nice block of wood in the woodshop, drill holes that would allow me to set each of these nine forks into it with the fork ends pointing skyward - which would make access much easier.

In the image above I have pulled out the 396 hz tuning fork - this is a great fork to use for sound therapy when dealing with grief. I have a client coming to see me for a bio-energetic scan, who also lost a pet recently - and I want to use the tuning forks on her to see if they are helpful to her.

Emotions running high? Solfeggio 396 hz is an excellent sound to listen to when dealing with emotional unrest, grief, anxiety, angst - which may be great intentional self-care in this electrically charged high emotion week of elections. You can find Solfeggio 396 hz on youtube - I prefer the Solfeggio sounds provided by Meditative Mind.

Check out this video by Michael from Omnivos on how to start out using Solfeggio tuning forks. Another hertz that is quite nice to have is 444 - not a part of Solfeggio, but powerful. Michael can make you a 444 hz tuning fork - just ask him. If you tell him you heard it from Rita Shimniok it will make his day.

In peace, love and light,
Rita S.

Cold Weather Affects Circulation

10/30/2020

If you are not a fan of winter in Wisconsin, and you don't have the luxury of being a snowbird...I want to share a new product being released TODAY by LifePro Fitness that may make your winter wonderland experience a bit more wonderful - the Legra Hand Massager.

Whom do you know with arthritic pain and stiff joints in their hands? Or how about Renaud's disease - my son has this and his fingers turn an ugly shade of reddish purple when the weather gets cold. Do you know people who do a lot of repetitive motion in their work, resulting in carpal tunnel pain? Hand massage is a great therapy for those suffering from poor circulation in their hands. What if you could have a daily hand massage from the comfort of your home?

The LifePro Legra Hand Massager is very quiet, and different from other massagers - you can visit their website to get more details. It is currently available for only $60, and free shipping for a limtied time! After today the price will likely be 74.99, still on sale and a good price.

LifePro states: GET RID of finger numbness, joint soreness. RELIEVE the pain from arthritis or carpal tunnel. RELAX your hands after a long day of working - can you imagine the "ahhhh" experience of a deserving massage therapist?

LifePro has designed the MOST EFFICIENT finger & palm massager with heat for your needs. No matter if you do manual work, play an instrument, type at work or play sports, you WILL FEEL its WONDERS on your tired hands and ENJOY a relaxing mood with this handheld massager. It not only massages the hand and provides heat - it has multiple settings so you can customize your treatment.

If you are looking for a holiday gift that keeps on giving - consider the Legra hand massager - which is currently on special for 20% of for only $74.99, and if you follow my link today it will show up at a price point of only $60 in your cart.

As a new product release these will sell fast - I am definitely buying one for my friend, a painting contractor, who has suffered from carpal tunnel for a very long time. My son, who never looks forward to the Renaud's aspect of winter, already purchased his - he is going to relish the relief after shoveling snow!

Warm hands, warm heart! Make winter your wonderland!
Rita S.

Shingles... Again!

10/11/2020

L.I.F.E. - Living Intentionally From Experience - shingles, been there, done that..
More often than one would think I see friends on Facebook sharing that they have shingles...yet again! Recently when I friend expressed her dismay, I was tagged by a mutual friend to help out. I ended up writing paragraphs of suggestions on how to overcome the virus more quickly.

First, to address the pain by applying fatty acids to the lesions...
Nutrition high in anti-oxidants, and anti-inflammatory is key.
Supplement - certain vitamins and herbs
Which herbs are most helpful...
Addressing the stress...always a factor in a shingles outbreak.
Addressing the root cause...this is where a bio-energetic scan can be most helpful.

When all was said and done, I realized what I had written to my friend on Facebook required only a bit more depth to become a helpful article that could serve many who repeatedly suffer from shingles. Most of what I had written to my friend was from my own shingles experience in 2012! Although I had lesions on the left side of my body, including my face, my doctor was perplexed that I was not experiencing pain. I explained that I was preparing to fly out to a conference in 2 days, and as always before a flight, I amp up my immune system with a 30 day focus on anti-inflammatory foods, and supplement with additional nutrients outlined in this article.

For example, lemon balm, a lovely herb that can be grown in the midwest, contains flavonoids that help to reduce the effects of herpes zoster viruses in the body. It would be my go-to if I were to ever get shingles again, although I have not had a recurrence in over 5 years, and I really do not expect I ever will again as I frequently rebalance my body with bio-energetics. I guess that is a perk of owning the equipment!

For many, shingles is a recurring, painful incident. Shingles is a dormant herpes zoster virus in the body, the same virus that contributes to chickenpox. It is often experienced by people in their 40s plus, primarily women, who are in a period of stress in their lives. Once you have had shingles you are likely to have repeat occurrences. However, I firmly believe that one can redirect the path their body is heading towards through nutrition, lifestyle, and paying mind to emotional and spiritual stressors, and learning more about the energetic frequencies that are active inside each and everyone of us. If you are ready to learn more about changing your body's response to dormant pathogens that erupt during times of stress, contact me to learn more about the services offered here at Purely Living Wellness.

In peace, love and light,
Rita S.

What Am I Making? Contest

10/7/2020

Can you name the four plants you see in this photo?

Hint: for one of the plants only the stem is used for the gel that is found inside.

What a beautiful October day! I am filling my days, when I am not running bio-energetic scans for clients, out in my yard harvesting. The salsa garden was picked clean late last week and today I pulled up all the pepper and tomato plants so it can be tilled tomorrow. I have an abundance of comfrey, which provides many nutrients into the soil. I will be cutting larger leaves and throwing them into the garden plot so that they can be tilled in so the soil is enriched come spring.

I made something for you today as well! I thought it might be fun to have a little contest, and the winner will receive a bottle of my latest herbal fusion as a gift - freshly made today. You will have several opportunities to qualify so let’s have at it! Your name will be entered in the drawing for any or all of these ways to participate.

Please leave a comment on this blog post and give your best guess as to the 4 plants/herbs used in the concoction I made today (picture above). If you also guess what the plants are being used for, and are generally close, you will receive two entries.
Check out the updated look and organization of my website and give me some lovin’ below. what appeals...what needs work? Yes, open to constructive criticism. I've still got a bit to do, this I know.
Leave a review for Purely Living Wellness on Facebook – whether you have been a client, know me through networking, or have been enjoying the educational tidbits I provide here on this website, on Facebook or LinkedIn.
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Forward a link of my website to a friend on Facebook, and tag me, Rita Weber Shimniok so that I see it. Every time you share the link for purelylivingwellness.com you will receive an entry. Besides the services and products I offer this website is loaded with educational articles and healthy recipes – surely you know someone who may benefit.

I have been putting a lot of work into my website these past few months and it is time it starts to get it out there, because I know that it contains information that could literally be a life-saver for someone. Please help me spread the word.
The contest ends on October 15 and I will be tallying up your entries, and by Halloween the winner will be receiving a nice treat in the mail! ----- more hints below1

In peace, love and light,
Rita S.

HINT 2: the plants shown in the photo were blended with two main liquids to create this frothy substance on the left.

HINT 3; Once the frothy substance was strained twice, additional ingredients were added - such as the gel from inside a fresh aloe vera leaf.

Stone Splitter...Isn't That a Cool Name?

9/23/2020

There is still goldenrod and Queen Anne's lace to be had. Both can benefit the urinary tract. While it is fresh make a tea - add in mint or lemon flavored herbs for improved flavor.
Signs that one may have kidney stones is a stabbing pain below the ribs or back, in the lower abdomen area or in the groin. Pain while urinating may be another sign that stones may be present. If you have terrible pain and believe you may have kidney stones please consult your primary care physician. Once you have kidney stones you are more susceptible to a recurrence. Stones are bits of dissolved, crystallized minerals found in the urine. If your body is working as it ought, these stones are naturally broken down and passed. It is when the body fails to break them down and they start to "snowball" that one has a problem
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Years ago I learned about the kidney stone breaking properties of Queen Anne's Lace. It also has mild liver cleansing properties, and can help prevent uric acid from building up in the joints, thereby giving relief for sufferers of gout. Such a delicate flower...yet it is a real "bad ass" once you realize it's many healing benefits, of which I mention only a few in this blog post.

In addition to it's anti-allergy properties Goldenrod also has the ability to break down kidney stones due to its phenolic compound called glycosides. This also delivers anti-inflammatory properties to the urinary tract. My original stone-splitting tincture was to be a solo number in Queen Anne's Lace, but upon learning more about the properties of Goldenrod, I called on my higher Spirit which guided me into creating a combo of the two - which I am dubbing STONE SPLITTER.

I have menstruum of Stone Splitter ready to bottle in a few weeks, but was happy to find more Queen Anne's Lace today to make another pint jar of menstruum, which may yield another four, maybe five, 2 ounce bottles. Taking this tincture is recommended as a preventative for anyone who is a regular sufferer of stones.

In our family, if one has painful kidney stones I suggest taking equal parts of freshly squeezed lemon juice, and extra virgin olive oil several times a day, for days, until the stones pass. Citric acid in the lemon, or lime may be used, will prevent the stones from becoming bigger and olive oil will help coat the stones for less painful elimination. It is also critical to be drinking a "TON" of water to flush them out, or better yet - tea made of dried goldenrod or Queen Anne's Lace. If you have stinging nettle leaf around, you can add that in as well.

Need a few more perks to fall in love with these two plants? Queen Anne’s lace is reported to increase the metabolism, thus helping one to lose weight. During the Civil War it has reported use as a anodyne, or pain reliever and as an antiseptic, by Confederate surgeon, Dr. Francis Peyre Porcher. Goldenrod is also a wonderful preventative for those who suffer from ragweed allergies in the fall.

I am loving this time of year...cooler temperatures. It is great for foraging and collecting flowers in the morning after the dew has evaporated. I spotted a nice patch of prime for the picking red clover this morning...a great plant for women's health.

In love, peace and light,
Rita S.

Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!

9/14/2020

BACON. It's what EVERYBODY LOVES! But is there room for Bacon in a healthy living lifestyle?

Sure there is...but like everything else, in moderation.

Tips on purchasing bacon or any processed meats - avoid those containing nitrates and nitrites. According to board certified neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock these two common preservatives are major contributors to pancreatic cancer in the United States, due to our love of processed meats.

Bacon made without preservatives has a short shelf-life. A suggestion from Purely Living Wellness is to buy a package of "clean" bacon, and cook it all up at once, and then freeze the bacon. If you like your bacon extra crispy, par-cook for freezing, and when you are ready to enjoy - cook it some more.

We have discovered an excellent time saver in preparing perfect bacon. Place thick sliced bacon on a jelly roll pan and place on a middle rack in an oven pre-heated to 400 degrees. Set the timer for 20 minutes, which should produce nearly perfect crispy bacon. As oven temperatures do vary, as do cooking times depending upon the material of the jelly roll pan - start with fewer minutes and keep an eye on your bacon. We use a stoneware jelly pan which really does produce just the right amount of crispness on both sides. Thinly sliced bacon will obviously require less baking time. When you remove the jelly roll pan of bacon, done just the way you like it, set on hotpads that are stacked so that one end is lower than the other, which allows the grease to drain. Using tongs, remove bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to pat off the excess grease, and store in a container for future use.

Always look for meats that are from animals that have not been injected with anti-biotics, hormones, or fed GMO crops. Remember, that which goes into the animal goes into you...and affects your health at the cellular level. For that reason, we encourage you to get to know your local farmer and their best practices for producing sustainable, healthy food for your dinner table.

In peace, love and light,
Rita S.

Foraging for Gold-enrod

8/25/2020

I have only a bit of goldenrod growing on my property, so this morning's walk was a mission. I found a lovely patch on a wooded path nearby. Goldenrod has so many medicinal benefits - but is especially great for allergies. Many believe it causes allergies, but that is simply because ragweed blooms at the same time...make no mistake, God times the bloom of goldenrod with the ragweed season - in other words, He provides the remedy for the allergy sufferers living in misery. Goldenrod contains quercetin which is a power anti-histamine, and in addition this plant has an anti-inflammatory effect throughout the entire body. "Goldenrod addresses imbalances within our internal eco-system", as Yarrow puts it, as it has anti-fungal properties as well. Make a tea with the blooms. Be sure to harvest from pesticide and herbicide free areas, and leave some blooms for the bees as well. Drinking the tea prior to fall allergy season will provide a prophylactic effect.

I learned from the Herbal Jedi that goldenrod is also an excellent remedy for urinary tract infections and kidney health. Check out the link for his videos - if you have an interest in foraging and herbal medicine...he is both informative and entertaining. After learning that goldenrod is also powerful in breaking up kidney stones I have decided to alter my Stone Splitter tincture and combine Queen Anne's Lace with Goldenrod. In addition to goldenrod, I have also started tinctures for Lemongrass, elder berry and aronia berry - these tinctures will be ready for bottling in mid-October. Please contact us if you would like to reserve your own stash from our small batches.

Goldenrod contains 7X more antioxidants than green tea! Flavonoid groups work to oxygenate the blood and give energy. It reduces blood stagnation and increases circulation. It can be added to water and used as a gargle for mouth issues.

For the home apothecary goldenrod has long been redeemed as a must-have in the staple house of home remedies. It tastes so much better than goldenseal or Oregon grape, which overlap with the properties of goldenrod. Harvest blooms and dry them for wintertime use as well. One thing to keep in mind when harvesting goldenrod blooms - don't be greedy. Our pollinating insects rely on this plant as well ...harvest a percentage of blooms making sure our insect friends have blooms to feed on as well.

Please visit my web page for my herbal topicals - for now the bug repellent is posted and hope to get others added soon. I offer a discount on a 3-pk of Bug-Be-Gone and am also donating $1 per bottle purchased to Operation Underground Railroad - an organization rescuing children from sex trafficking. I do appreciate your support of my small business, and giving back to the children is a small part I can play in helping to end the evil business of pedophilia..

In love, peace and light,
Rita S.

Herbal Gin & Tonic

7/29/2020

Often clients ask if they have to completely give up alcohol. I beleive that everyone is in charge of thier own health. How sick a person feels...how fast do they want to get better, etc. But hey - I enjoy a cocktail now and then and typically use imprinted vodka or gin. Today I thought I would share a cocktail using herbs harvested from pots on my deck and cukes from the garden.
I use Kirkland brand gin – a friend whose summertime go-to drink believes that this off-brand is similar to a $50 bottle of Hendrick’s gin. First, I will share the recipe and then share the health benefits of the herbs used. These particular herbs go quite well with this juniper berry based gin, which is also infused with lemon peel and coriander.

Directions:

In a pint jar place one basil leaf, a sprig of lemon balm, 2 slices of cucumber. Add one ounce of gin, and cover herbs with White Rock (no corn syrup) brand tonic.
Allow the cucumber and herbs to sit in the refrigerator for at least two hours for the flavors to marry into the liquid.
When ready to enjoy, remove the herbs if desired, add ice to the jar and fill with tonic water.

If available you can try other citrus flavored herbs, such as pineapple sage, lemongrass or lemon thyme - all go well with this brand of gin. I have actually used nearly all at one time, but for the lemon thyme which is rather potent and demands its own time with the gin and cucumber, in my opinion.

So let’s discuss the ingredients:
Gin is made from juniper berries, little dark purple nuggets with superfood powers. These berries can help fight infection and prevent heart disease, improve blood circulation and even help fight kidney and liver disease.

Sweet Basil is an herb used extensively in Ayurvedic (Indian) medicine for its antiseptic properties. It has been used traditionally to alleviate and treat flatulence, abdominal cramps, colic, and indigestion. It can also be used to prevent nausea and vomiting, and to rid the body of intestinal worms. In China Sweet basil is used to promote good blood circulation after birth, treat kidney problems and soothe stomach cramps. For certain basil has anti-oxidant properties, which means it fights free-radicals. If you are not one for cocktails adding Sweet Basil to your tonic water will add wonderful flavor and benefits.

Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is an herb in the mint family.It is often used for culinary purposes to make teas, marinate chicken or fish, or flavor baked foods and jams. Lemon balm is also believed to treat a range of medical disorders affecting the digestive tract, nervous system, and liver.

Lemongrass health benefits includes detoxifying the body, fighting off biofilm, preventing anemia, supporting good sleep, relieving pain, boosting body immunity, enhancing the skin, promoting healthy cells, treating arthritis, treating anxiety and depression, treating fever, preventing cancer and promoting digestion.

Pineapple sage has following medicinal properties. Anti-depressant; Anxiolytic (Anti-anxiety agent) Anti-hypertensive (lowers blood pressure) Adaptogen (helps coping with stress) Folk medicine uses pineapple sage as general brain tonic and relieving mental fatigue and stress.

Lemon thyme is an herb known to be helpful in treatment of numerous respiratory ailments such as bronchitis and cough, and has excellent anti fungal properties.

For those who like to let loose a bit now and then, an herbal infused gin and tonic is not a bad choice. It is quite refreshing in the summer, and when you add these herbs your adding health benefits to your cocktail. Enjoy!

In peace, love and light,
Rita S.

(Wendy – this post is for you!)

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Rita Shimniok, CMSA

Health advocate, educator and wellness consultant...I am a forever student of integrative and holistic approaches to wellness.
This blog is dedicated to everyone who is on a wellness journey. Each journey is unique, yet we may share commonalities. You and I may follow some of the same alternative and holistic brilliant minds who practice outside the box of traditional medicine. We may be eliminating the same food groups from our diets. Perhaps you have successfully turned your health around, as have I done, or you are eager to learn more of how you may do so.
With each and every day I believe there is a lesson to be learned. Life is an experience. We all make mistakes, I know I do! But the only true mistake is one in which we don't learn from our errors, or we cease to seek out knowledge from those who have become wise on the journey.
Much of the information on this website, and this blog, are the result of my own wellness journey, and my husband's journey with a terminal cancer diagnosis and an undiagnosed advanced Lyme disease - which ultimately contributed to his earthly body failing him. Yet his Spirit was intact and whole, and he rejoiced the day he went home to his Creator God.

It is my hope that you embrace LIFE, and live intentionally from experience!

Holiday Eating & Healthy Eating

Yes! The two can co-exist!

Protecting Your Space

Adding Sound Therapy to Gratitude and Meditation

Cold Weather Affects Circulation

Shingles... Again!

What Am I Making? Contest

Can you name the four plants you see in this photo?

Hint: for one of the plants only the stem is used for the gel that is found inside.

Stone Splitter...Isn't That a Cool Name?

Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!

Foraging for Gold-enrod

Herbal Gin & Tonic

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Yes! The two can co-exist!

Can you name the four plants you see in this photo? ​Hint: for one of the plants only the stem is used for the gel that is found inside.

Rita Shimniok, CMSA

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Can you name the four plants you see in this photo?

Hint: for one of the plants only the stem is used for the gel that is found inside.