It's officially flu season! Most years, I have managed to avoid the flu - even working as a nurse in a hospital saturated with flu patients! Avoiding the flu involves using common sense and maintaining a wellness routine. These 5 simple steps will help you avoid the flu so you can start your new year … Continue reading 5 Simple Steps to Avoid the Flu
Tag: Holistic
Does Holistic mean Natural?
Does the word Holistic mean Natural? The answer is no. Natural refers to something existing in or caused by nature, not man-made or artificial. Often times I see people using the word holistic when they are referring to something that is a natural remedy or a natural product. For example, a friend recently told me … Continue reading Does Holistic mean Natural?
What is Holistic Nursing?
I love being a Nurse and I enjoy my job in the hospital, even though it is part of the conventional health care system. I often get asked how I manage to practice Holistic Nursing in a Conventional Hospital. I receive questions like, "How can you work in a hospital as a holistic nurse, doesn't it … Continue reading What is Holistic Nursing?
Using Your Intuition
Have you ever felt concerned about your patient before any notable trends are detected, and it turns out your feeling was correct? Have you ever had an instinctual feeling, knowing something without being able to explain how you knew it? Or what about the gut feeling you get when something doesn’t seem right inside your … Continue reading Using Your Intuition