IriSpa at Villa San Paolo- San Gimignano, Italy

This month I highlight our Spa Chicks Review of IriSpa. As if a 14 day visit to Italy wasn’t enough, my sisters, mother and I treated ourselves to an afternoon at one of Tuscany’s most well known spas, Irispa at the Villa San Paolo Resort.…

New Year- New Mind Part 1

New Year- New Mind Part 1

I love this quote- “Even when circumstances are out of control, the way you think is completely within your power to change”. The difference between living a victorious life and a life of a victim has to do with what you think about your circumstances.…

How Trauma Affects the Mind- Part 3

by- Holly Malmsten Have you ever had an irrational aversion to someone or something, without a logical reason? I have always hated doctors and have tried to avoid them, ever since I can remember.  As a kid, my parents often had to chase me down…

Bioenergetics, Holistic Health, and Allopathic Medicine

Bioenergetics, Holistic Health, and Allopathic Medicine

by Faith Frankenfield Like me, many of you, in recent years have had random, unexplainable health issues that doctors have not been able to find answers to only to leave doctors offices confused, frustrated and discouraged! Can any of you relate to this? I wanted…

How Trauma Affects the Mind- Part 2

by- Holly Malmsten Did you know you are hardwired to self protect?   During a traumatic experience the mind wants to protect at all costs.  Protection becomes the priority and the subconscious mind decides on the best way to preserve well being.  These decisions are…

How Trauma Affects the Mind- Part 1

by Holly Malmsten Did you know that 95% of activity in the mind is subconscious? This is valuable insight because the mind makes all kinds of decisions and responds to situations outside of our conscious awareness.  When experiencing a trauma, the mind attempts to undergo…