All posts by: Sheila O'Connor

Self-Care during the Holidays

The best way to enjoy the hustle and bustle of the holiday season week after week is to make a commitment to self-care and restorative practices. This is true all...

Oh Autumn, a season to behold!

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. – F. Scott Fitzgerald Sweater weather, scarf season, pumpkin spice lattes, apple cider, scarecrows, cozy blankets, piping hot...

Eckhart Tolle in London

The primary cause of unhappiness is never the situation, but your thoughts about it. Be aware of the thoughts you are thinking. -Eckhart Tolle, A New Earth: Awakening to Your...

Vitamin C – We need plenty of it for optimal health

Vitamin C – a simple support towards optimal wellness The season is changing and it’s time to dig out the sweaters and scarves. For many of us it’s also time...

Top 10 Essential Oils for the Summer

Summer is quickly moving into full swing with vacations and day trips and summer camps and family gatherings and so much more. Here’s a quick reference of useful essential oils...

Zucchini Soup Recipe

Summer is here! Time to hit the local farmer’s market and fill up on the bounty of the season. Organic, freshly harvested fruits and vegetables are at the peak of...

Eating a Banana Helps – Electrolytes are essential

When I was younger I experienced rapid heart palpitations that seemed to be triggered spontaneously and without rhyme or reason. This happened for several years starting as a teen. Everything...

Intermittent Fasting (IF) for Health and Vitality

What you need to know about Intermittent Fasting IF, or Intermittent Fasting, is a popular practice these days and with good reason. In case you are new to the game...

21-Day Primal Challenge

It’s that time of year again that I feel ready for a reset. One of the keys to my sustained success with maintaining a healthy diet is by having periods...

Summer Strong: Fun and Functional Movement

This article was first featured in April 2019. I’ve made some revisions and the current version includes updated links for the 2021 session. Use the code RESTORATIVELIFE and save $20...

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