Rainbow Natural Remedies

Changing seasons

We're approaching a time when the days are shortest and the nights are longest.  Like the rest of the animals, our bodies would like us to slow down.  In stead, we pile holiday activities on top of our already full work schedules. The patterns of nature suggest we slow down, but the patterns of our society suggest we keep on at a modern hectic pace.

How does one find balance, and therefore maintain good health, in the midst of such extremes?  Nature holds many answers to this question.  The trees have dropped their leaves, so follow their lead, and let go.  Prioritize, and take care of what's necessary, but let go of the superfluous.  The animals are gathering and bulking up, so nourish yourself well.  But before you reach for a nourishment band-aid (chocolate, for instance), you need to ask yourself, "What truly nourishes me?"  Your answers may surprise you, or they may feel familiar.

And alwa