Like everyone else in the world, I am concerned with protecting myself against COVID-19. As a Holistic Health Practitioner, what immediately jumped to my mind was practicing healthy lifestyle habits that would preserve my current health and boost my body’s immunity system. Under quarantine since March, and working full-time from home, I had the luxury of extra time that had been previously spent on commuting. I made it a point to get out and walk everyday, and preferably when the sun was shining. I remembered my chiropractor instructing me a few years ago to expose as much skin as possible in full sun to enable my body to fight off my cold more quickly.

I will probably write many future posts on the wonders of Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia = “true” lavender) but for now just want to share my own enlightening experience.

My Dad was a World War II Veteran as were both his brothers and one of my Aunts (by marriage). So every son my Grandparents had enlisted in the service. They never spoke much about the war but they wore their uniforms proudly when an occasion called for it. My Mom and Dad were members of the American Legion for all the years I can remember, always giving back to others.

Cancer has affected so many people I know and love. That's why I've learned how to provide safe oncology massage for those who need it. It also has inspired me to join a team with my colleagues from EmbroidMe La Mesa in  the Relay For Life in El Cajon. This fundraiser is a community-based event, which means no two Relays are the same, but they all support the American Cancer Society’s mission. 

"Giving Tuesday" is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media and collaboration. Celebrated on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving (in the U.S.) and the widely recognized shopping events Black Friday and Cyber Monday, "Giving Tuesday" kicks off the charitable season, when many focus on their holiday and end-of-year giving.

Ladies of La Mesa, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which serves the wonderful purpose of reminding us all to get our checkups as prescribed by our Doctors. According to the National Breast Cancer Organization,  "It is estimated that one in eight women, or approximately 12%, will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime." Free guides for early detection are available from their site.