Are your emotions affecting your health?

Flor Taboada blog, Stress

The link between the body and the mind fascinates me. An increasing body of research is now supporting what some traditional healing methods like Chinese medicine or Ayurveda have known for centuries: that there’s a connection between the body and the mind and that thoughts and emotions can impact our health. Most people know that anger is bad for the …

Overwhelmed? Check out Elm Flower Essence

Flor Taboada blog, Flower Essences, Stress

  “… IS THE REMEDY FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING A TEMPORARY LOSS OF CONFIDENCE DUE TO THE OVERWHELMING AMOUNT OF RESPONSIBILITY THEY HAVE TAKEN ON…”  DR EDWARD BACH This month I’m going to write about a flower essence that can be very helpful in periods of stress and pressure. We can all feel overwhelmed at times… who hasn’t felt this way?  The essence …

Letting the summer go

Flor Taboada blog, Flower Essences, Stress

  NYC is buzzing and enjoying a beautiful Indian summer. Fall will official start soon. I’m sad to see the summer go. After a meditation retreat and my summer vacation, I’m enjoying the return to my healing practice with renewed energy, enthusiasm and fresh ideas. My inspiration for the coming months comes from my practice too. I heard yesterday from …

Healing Touch to Reduce Stress: hitting that Reset button

Flor Taboada blog, Healing Touch, Stress

“This was so relaxing. Nothing like anything I have experienced before. People should have one Healing Touch session every week!” These are the words of a client of mine who works in NYC’s Financial District. The damaging effects of stress on the body and the mind are well known. Our bodies are only equipped to deal with certain stresses for short …

Self-care is essential

Flor Taboada blog, Flower Essences, Healing Touch, Lifestyle, Self-care, Stress

Self-care is what we do in order to take care of our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health:  all those things, sometimes big (going on a nice vacation or a retreat), sometimes small (taking some full deep conscious breaths or going for a walk in the park). Self-care helps us feel more connected, happier and present in our lives. Self-care …