Acupressure is an ancient healing technique that uses fingers to press on key points on the surface of the skin to stimulate the body’s natural healing ability to restore balance. When these specific points are pressed they relieve tension and promote circulation. There are many different techniques of applying acupressure, they can easily be researched online or in books on the subject.

I’ve been finding myself inside more and more, thanks to an uptick in COVID-19 cases and increasingly cooler weather here in Michigan. How have I been spending my time? Meditation, mindfulness, crafts, and other forms of self-care are high on my list. Below are a few recent “finds” and favorite things I’d like to share, hopeful they’ll be as helpful to you as they have been to me.

The root word for healing is haelen, an Anglo Saxon Word that means whole, implying that body, mind, emotions and spirit need to be reconnected and integrated. Here are several ways to enhance these four important aspects of your life.