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Several years ago, I was recovering from an accident. I noticed how depressed I became after the worst of it was over. My mind was ready for me to engage in the full activities of life; but my physical and emotional energy was lagging way behind. I couldn’t keep up and felt pressured […]

Hello, it is me, Susan Blue, adding to my previous articles on Depression and the Effects of Trauma.
The instinct for survival is hard wired in our systems. We will run or we will fight. It depends on the situation and our physical / emotional make up.
In our modern world, there can be a […]

Many of my clients are chemically sensitive. The side effects of medication are immediate and debilitating. Also, some not all are depressed all the time. For them, essential oils are primary management for their bouts of depression or the downer side of being depressed.
Essential Oils for Depression
Basil: Is […]

Have you lost the ability to relax, hang with your friends and do nothing? It may not because your friends or doing nothing with them is boring. It may be your Central Nervous System’s (CNS) inability to let down. Hyper-vigilance is an internal process that interferes with daily function, effects behaviour, attitude […]

We know that stress can kill us. Yet most of us have unidentified beliefs that drive us in stressful situations. “No pain no gain, take it like a man, take it like a woman, cut the mustard,” are some of the terms I hear from those dealing with high stress situations.
Our Bodies Respond to Stresses […]

What a person eats or doesn’t eat is part of my intake form. Many are surprised to see that on their Medical History. Why?
Running on Empty

About 45% of the people I see, don’t give themselves adequate fuel or fluids (water) to keep their bodies running at the pace they want to go. […]

I recently added these two books to my “food/cookbook library”.The first book by nutrionist Jonny Bowden gives his unbiased opinion on the nutrional value of “the top healthiest food on earth” it also goes into depth why these foods are so healthy. And yes, some of my favorites made the cut…red wine, chocolate, and […]

Water is Good For You?
You are about 75% water, and you lose a lot of it throughout your day. You lose it by:

Breathing
Sweating
Urination

Just to keep up with what you lose means taking in about 2 litres, because if you don’t drink you will die. It is our number 1 life giver.
Replace What You Lose
If […]

MARINATED OLIVES

these just get better as the herbs and citrus infuse the olives with the fresh flavors. Serve with goat cheese or feta cheese chunks and ciabatta bread.

OLIVE TAPENADE

2 cups olives, pitted (mix colors and varieties for the best taste)
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 tablespoon capers
1 garlic clove
1 anchovy fillet (optional)
1/4 cup chopped […]

Frances brought up a good question on my olive post.
I always knew the Mediterranean diet was one of the best for you, but I had no idea that olives played such a big part. This is great, I’m going to get some olives on my next shopping trip and feel really good about eating them.
I’ve […]

Whether you are mildly depressed on occasion or a person who is taking medication, here are some tips that I learned from clients. They were successful in managing and/or changing their depression cycles.

Body Work / Massage:
Touch is soothing. The body becomes tight from a mind that is overly active. A mind that […]

My next 5 posts will be about of one my favorite Mediterranean foods. The olive. It’s not surprising that the olive is featured prominently in my favorite cuisines. What’s not to love?

An extra large olive has only 7 heart-healthy calories.
Olives are cholesterol-free.
The good fat (monounsaturated ) in olives helps lower the bad cholesterol.
Olives on their […]

I am a very kinesthetic person. Can’t do math but I can feel stuff that most people read about in a book. I guess you could call it gifted.
While I was a potter, many of the people in our coop studio would ask for help with their shoulder, hip or what ever […]

 
“When two opposite points of view are expressed with equal intensity, the truth does not necessarily lie half way between the two. It is possible for one side to be simply wrong.”
Richard Dawkins. Charles Simonyi Professor of the Public Understanding of Science
Oxford University.
 
How right he is
It was not my intention to write another […]

A vacation or down time is needed but you only have a few hours, half a day at the most. Here are some tips for getting a mini vacation and some of that stress wiped away.

Get a 1/2 hour Hand or Foot Reflexology Treatment. Nerves end at your hands and feet. Massage […]