Monthly Archives: September 2011

Kiva offers Yoga!!

We are now offering an Absolute Beginner’s Yoga Class at Priest Lake Elementary School. The class will go from October 4- November 22nd at 5pm. This sessions fee is $5/ class. Please bring a yoga mat or blanket to practice … Continue reading

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Relieving Sciatica- Butterfly Stretch

If you are a sufferer of Sciatica try the Butterfly Stretch. It helps to align the pelvis, shortens the outer hip muscles that are in spasm, and lengthens strong and hyper-toned muscles of the inner thigh and groin. Be sure … Continue reading

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Depressed?

More and more people are suffering from depression these days. Some people turn to anti-depressants for relief. Others turn to more natural remedies. Regardless of your choice make sure to do your research. Collaborate with your health care team to … Continue reading

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Marketing the Business of Massage

My main area to practice massage is in Priest Lake, Idaho. Because it is a resort community the busy season is July 4th to Labor Day. Knowing that my business would be slow in the fall, I did some marketing … Continue reading

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Beets

Beets- Why would anyone want to eat beets you wonder? I thought the same thing before I actually ate a fresh beet. Previously I had only seen them come out the can, the ripples of the still imprinted into the … Continue reading

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Facial Massage

Front of the neck massage: Imagine you are giving yourself a facial. Apply lotion to your hands and front of neck. Drawing upward from your collar-bone, smooth the tissue up towards your jaw bone. Here we are massaging the Platysma … Continue reading

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Castor Oil

Castor Oil is a pale yellow liquid that is extracted from castor seeds (Ricinus Communis). It is an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant oil which has been used for centuries for its therapeutic and medicinal benefits. Use castor oil packs to reduce … Continue reading

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Kale Chips

I recommend Kale Chips for a nutritious snack. Green Leafy vegetables are a great source of calcium, lutein, iron, and Vitamins A, C, and K. The season is typically in Mid-Winter to Spring but one can find Kale year round. … Continue reading

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Chocolate Pudding

What can be more simple and delicious than chocolate pudding? I am sure we have all had pudding in a cup that you buy at the grocery store. Instead of buying this pudding and wasting all the packaging make your … Continue reading

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Keep it simple

Today I opened a can of salsa. I read the ingredients to see what I was about to ingest; Tomatoes, onions, serrano peppers, iodized salt, and cilantro. Sounds like homemade salsa right? This can’s recipe is super easy. No more … Continue reading

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