What determines how much water is enough? What happens inside the body when we drink too much, too little, or just the right amount of water? True story and a helpful video with answers. True story: my elderly mother has always hated drinking water. “It doesn’t taste like anything,” she says. I sigh. “Mom, it’s […]

There’s a lot of hoopla about “self-care,” but what does taking care of the self mean? It looks and feels different for everybody.

We’ve covered five things so far that boost energy naturally from sunlight and laughter to movement, gratitude, and meditation. Today’s post is about spending quiet time in nature.  Image Credit: April Heath, LMT I recently watched The Earthing Movie. How putting bare feet to Mother Earth yields such healing benefits is hard to put into […]

While meditation has more than one purpose, it’s possible to focus attention on feeling energized. Samples included.

The only constant in life is change. My own experience picking up from the end of August until the end of September is proof.

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Introduction: We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, and we feel it in our bones to be true. But is it? How and why? Image Credit: ID 71283039 © Bowie15 | Dreamstime.com Laughter Is it the best medicine? According to Mayo Clinic, it has both short term and long term benefits. Short term: […]

What’s a grand reopening without random drawings for prizes? Great prizes every half hour plus refreshments! When: Sunday September 29th More details 10:30 – Joyful Rising ® 11 oz ceramic mug 11:00 – Inconditionnel L’Amour hand-poured candle in Jasmine Patchouli 11:30 – Inconditionnel L’Amour hand-poured candle in Blackberry Vanilla 12:00 – Joyful Rising ® cotton […]

You and your massage-loving friends are invited to drop in! SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 29 10:00am – 1:00pm Joyful Rising Massage Therapy 5400 South University Drive, Suite 402 (Bldg. J) Davie, Florida 33328 Online booking is returning sometime soon after Sept 25. To book a service for October 2 and after, please call me 754.777.9437 Never miss […]

Image Credit: Nordic Design House on Etsy You’ve been to massage studios decorated like Hindu temples. You’ve seen all the pale blue and sand-colored, beach-themed spas. *yawn* I’m creating a sacred space dedicated to making you feel like a starlet from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Glam and Relaxation reunited at last! I believe that […]