By Jan Boal, RN Each of us has our own definition of what peace means. All these thoughts are good medicine for our body, mind and spirit. During this time of unrest…
Category: Positive Vibes
POSITIVE VIBES: The Healing Power of Drumming; Join Community Drumming Circle Sept. 26th
OIOpublisher By Jan Boal, RN Drums have been used as far back as 5500 BC in China. This drum was made of alligator skin. Countries and cultures from around the world have…
POSITIVE VIBES: LIVING WITH CANCER
By Jan Boal RN, CCN The definition of cancer is explained as a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. This can happen anywhere in the body. This…
POSTIVE VIBES: Women Empowered Workshop July 8 & 9
By Jan Boal, RN I facilitate women’s workshops. The focus is on empowerment by way of recognizing fear, whether real or perceived. Empowering women is not meant as a way to strike…
POSTIVE VIBES: MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS – PTSD and Veterans
By Jan Boal Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a diagnosis given to someone who has experienced a traumatic event or a series of events. This results in recurring constant, involuntary, intensive…
POSTIVE VIBES: Mental Health – What is it and What do we do about it?
By Jan Boal, RN May is Mental Health Month. So, what exactly is mental health and what do we do about it? By definition: “Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social…
POSITIVE VIBES: The Magic of Mushrooms
By Jan Boal, RN So what’s all the buzz about mushrooms!? Well, they really are pretty amazing. From radioactive clean up, regenerating of brain neuroplasticity, to therapy for long term trauma, depression…
POSITIVE VIBES: Compassion
By Jan Boal RN, CCN “Sympathy and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. To suffer together.” Empathy is feeling another person’s pain. Compassion is to take action to relieve the…