Homeostasis
11/30/23
Our bodies are built to seek homeostasis. When one system is out of balance, the other systems kick in to compensate for the deficits of the struggling one. We can operate for long periods in this compensation mechanism until we can no longer. I witnessed time after time as an emergency nurse people in crisis after ignoring their body signals to rest, drink more water, get good exercise, or check in with their provider for guidance. Our bodies are our vehicles, and we must learn to listen to the subtle cues/warning signs indicating we are headed for trouble. As a holistic nurse, I see each individual as a whole being. Balance within each body, mind, and spirit is essential to maintaining homeostasis. If you are experiencing a sense of imbalance and seeking guidance on how to achieve your best possible health, I can assist you in identifying your areas of imbalance and support you in creating a personalized program for optimal equilibrium. By making the necessary changes, you can move towards a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Reach out and I will be happy to tell you more about how working with me can help you!
Our bodies are built to seek homeostasis. When one system is out of balance, the other systems kick in to compensate for the deficits of the struggling one. We can operate for long periods in this compensation mechanism until we can no longer. I witnessed time after time as an emergency nurse people in crisis after ignoring their body signals to rest, drink more water, get good exercise, or check in with their provider for guidance. Our bodies are our vehicles, and we must learn to listen to the subtle cues/warning signs indicating we are headed for trouble. As a holistic nurse, I see each individual as a whole being. Balance within each body, mind, and spirit is essential to maintaining homeostasis. If you are experiencing a sense of imbalance and seeking guidance on how to achieve your best possible health, I can assist you in identifying your areas of imbalance and support you in creating a personalized program for optimal equilibrium. By making the necessary changes, you can move towards a healthier and more balanced lifestyle. Reach out and I will be happy to tell you more about how working with me can help you!
Why Willow Wellness?
11/2/23
Why Willow Wellness?
I have always been drawn to the willow tree. It is so beautiful and majestic! I have memories as a child playing under a friend’s willow tree in her backyard. It was so peaceful and protected. Like a natural fort. No materials are needed to set it up, and there is no need to pick up the pieces and put them away! The branches would sway with the breeze and sunlight would filter in and flicker a golden light. A haven from all other things happening in the world. Time stood still, and I wanted the moment to last forever. As a child, I found myself thinking of this haven to recreate that peaceful feeling. This was long before I knew the term or how to use a “happy place” or a “safe place”. So while some imagine the beach, I am under a weeping willow playing childhood games catching glimpses of the sun sparkling in!
I have come to learn how resilient the willow tree is, its branches are pliable, and they can withstand powerful winds and storms. They bend but do not break easily. Willows are mentioned in the bible several times and have meaning within other cultural beliefs. As humans we can get stressed and come to a breaking point, perhaps we can learn to be more like the willow tree. Perhaps if we look back at those moments we thought broke us, we will see we were more like the willow than we knew.
11/2/23
I have always been drawn to the willow tree. It is so beautiful and majestic! I have memories as a child playing under a friend’s willow tree in her backyard. It was so peaceful and protected. Like a natural fort. No materials are needed to set it up, and there is no need to pick up the pieces and put them away! The branches would sway with the breeze and sunlight would filter in and flicker a golden light. A haven from all other things happening in the world. Time stood still, and I wanted the moment to last forever. As a child, I found myself thinking of this haven to recreate that peaceful feeling. This was long before I knew the term or how to use a “happy place” or a “safe place”. So while some imagine the beach, I am under a weeping willow playing childhood games catching glimpses of the sun sparkling in!
I have come to learn how resilient the willow tree is, its branches are pliable, and they can withstand powerful winds and storms. They bend but do not break easily. Willows are mentioned in the bible several times and have meaning within other cultural beliefs. As humans we can get stressed and come to a breaking point, perhaps we can learn to be more like the willow tree. Perhaps if we look back at those moments we thought broke us, we will see we were more like the willow than we knew.