Pregnancy is a time of great expectations. Like a rainbow or a falling star, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly, like a snowflake, we know that there is a perfectly rational scientific explanation. But the scientific facts do not negate the feeling that we are witnessing everyday magic. And so pregnancy should be joy-filled--at... Read More

Sunshine and heat are natural mood-elevators, according to a recent article in The New York Times ("Dr. Google Will See You Now", Seth Stephens-Davidowitz, Sunday, August 11, 2013). So unless you live in Southern California, Florida, or equally radiant zones, prepare for gloom as summer ends. Not that we're downers. On a positive note, essential... Read More

Summer's the time when most of us get fit, relatively speaking. Warm weather allows for more bike-rides, flashlight tag, firefly hunts, b-ball, wild dog romps through sprinklers, tree-climbing, swims, hikes and long, twilight walks. Also, the abundance of seasonal veggies means that we may be eating more healthfully in summer months, too. But as winter... Read More

Fragrant oils in the form of aromatherapy for the shower are the newest way to release tension, improve your mood and balance your energy. But the fact is that fragrant oils have been valued by human beings since ancient times. Distilling fragrant oils is labor-intensive and plain expensive. Depending upon the botanical material used-- aromatic... Read More