Story of the Dignity Quilt
In life, kindness is often shown in small gestures. In death, it is sometimes expressed through quiet traditions that wrap a family in comfort. One such gesture was a Dignity … Read more
Rayne Johnson
What to do when someone is dying…
Compassionate Ways to Support a loved one in Palliative Hospice Care Facing the reality of a loved one entering palliative hospice care can be an emotionally challenging experience. During this … Read more
Immortelle Essential Oil- Caution!
Why use caution when working with Immortelle Essential Oil? Immortelle essential oil is well known for its anticoagulant properties. It is wonderful to use on bruises, except while on blood thinners. Therefore HUGE caution … Read more
Natural Burials
A Greener Way to Grow Natural burials now available in Edmonton! A natural burial means: No embalming. Biodegradable casket (if one is used) or shroud burial. Communal commemorative plaque rather … Read more
Sacred Smoke: The Magic and Medicine of Palo Santo
A very sacred wood and oil that I use is Palo Santo. Here is a beautifully short video about the tree.
How to Use Scented Candles
In this report: Tips for choosing scented candles How to keep your candle burning bright Using scented candles in a healing ritual And more Candle Ingredients Candle Wax Types The … Read more
Fractionated Coconut Oil
By Martin Watt This light, clear oils is extracted from crude solid coconut oil. It consists mainly of saturated fatty acids. This is different to most vegetable oils which tend … Read more
Aromatherapy for Palliative Hospice.
Sacred Aromas & Essential Oils The memory of the scent of the disinfectant squirt on my hands I used prior to entering my client’s hospice room still permeates my nostrils … Read more
Benefits of massage for Palliative Hospice Care
Touch is one of the first ways to communicate with a newborn, and one of the last ways to connect with a dying person. Massage can still offer pleasure as … Read more
