Comfort Therapy LLC

Comfort Therapy LLC is a health and wellness educational service. In addition to the educational information on the comfortttherapy.blogspot.com blog, I offer group workshops/seminars and individual well-being consultations. The holistic wellness program is designed to help you learn how to be more comfortable. We live in our bodies, led by the thoughts in our minds, fueled by the spirit (life force) within us. Comfort is the result of balancing the energy of our body, mind and spirit. Knowing the comfort and discomfort in your style of living allows you to learn wellness techniques to be more comfort-able. This is Comfort Therapy.

How quickly a year goes by! I have learned some valuable information over the past year. The biggest revelation has been how easily we form habits around a routine. After 40 plus years of washing clothes on the weekend because I worked all week, I am still following this habit! There are so many new things to learn in retirement. I have learned to watch the weather and let mother nature help guide my day. For example: it is easier to dig in the earth after a good rain; on a hot day do your heavy outdoor work in the morning or evening; shop when the work force is at work; surf the Internet before the schools end their day and always ask about the senior discount. Maximizing the benefits of retirement can be a full-time job! I thoroughly enjoyed my year sabbatical. I am refreshed and ready for the next journey.

Greetings! 2017 almost slipped by without a post! Time passes very quickly.
I am retiring from working for someone else and plan to refresh myself for the next season of life. I call it the last trimester of life...0-30, 31-60, 61 and beyond. I will be able to devote more time to sharing and researching information for the well-being of "comfort".  I plan to take a year sabbatical (ceasing from structured planned labor) and focusing my attention on what I can learn from natural things. I want to ease back into the rhythm of living. Once I go through the four seasons of transition, I will continue the journey of sharing "Comfort Therapy". I will have seasonal workshops which will help others find their ability to find "comfort" by connecting the body, mind and spirit in harmony. In other words, how to be more comfort-able in life. Can you accept the things you cannot change? Do you change the things you can? Do you know the difference?

Someone shared this quote with me. I share it with you....asking you to think what brings you comfort that does not cost anything?

“Even after all this time,

the sun never says to the earth,

“You owe me.” Look what happens

with a love like that. It lights the whole sky.”

Hafiz

Building Green

There are three pillars when building a home. Quality vs. Cost vs. Size. You have to find a balance of these three to reach your dream home goal. A friend cautioned that building a house is not for the faint of heart. What I found was if you have good friends, skilled tradesmen, have an open mind to learn and show your appreciation for the expertise of all involved, you have a good chance of being successful.
TK Constructors is a wonderful builder that will let you customize to your hearts content.
http://www.tk-constructors.com/

Did you know?

• Ecobatt is a green insulation.
• • Made primarily from sand, one of the world’s most abundant and renewable resources
• • Lower embodied energy than our traditional batts
• • Rapidly renewable binder eliminates petroleum-based chemicals
• • Contains no phenol, formaldehyde, acrylics or artificial colors
• check out the technical data http://www.ecobatt.us/eco_batt.html
• Casement windows seal tighter than double hung windows. The screens are on the inside so they stay cleaner longer and when you open the window you get excellent natural ventilation. In addition to catching the breeze casement windows also maximize the view. http://homerenovations.about.com/od/windowsanddoors/a/artcasementbene.htm
• Geothermal for heating and cooling is an easy way to let nature work for you. Look for lucrative green energy rebates to off set the cost. I received 30% of the cost back as income tax refund! This company is fantastic! They do the entire geothermal installation from start to finish. Including your proof of purchase certificate for the energy efficient tax rebate. http://www.daytongeothermal.com/daytongeothermalenergy.php
• Cork flooring has excellent thermal and acoustical qualities. It's lightweight, warm to the touch, hypoallergenic, fire and insect-resistant, stable and renewable every 8-10 years.
• Award winning bamboo flooring, is completely non-toxic, formaldehyde free, zero VOC and third-party certified to be safe, durable and eco-friendly 
• Marmoleum: Natural linoleum is bio-based, highly durable, non-toxic, anti-microbial and easy to maintain. http://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Flooring

Where does time go?

What has happened over the last year? I built an energy efficient green home! It takes quite a bit of energy and a host of good people to accomplish a goal like this. I learned so much and have more "comfort" therapy to share.

Sweet Sweet Spring!
The signs of Spring awaken your senses and bring a promise of renewal! Emerging from the deep sleep of Winter takes significant energy. Try not to spring into Spring too quickly. Take time to listen to your body and let it gently warm up as the earth does in the Spring season.Here are some good stress less tips to get you on the road to a comfort able Spring! While you are stressing less remember to hydrate.
Live well and enjoy!
                                           
Did you know?
Do we lose body water when we breathe?

When we inhale, air moving through our air passageways (i.e., trachea and bronchi) becomes humidified. This means that we are adding moisture to it. Subsequently, when we exhale, much of the humidified air is lost to the outside environment. This is noticeable on a cold day as humidified exhaled air condenses to form little clouds. The amount of body water lost in this process is about 300 to 500 milliliters, depending on the humidity level of the air. For instance, in a dry environment, such as a desert climate or at higher altitudes, a little more of our body water is used to humidify the air we inhale. This in turn means that a little more water would be lost during exhalation. Conversely, breathing more humid air decreases the amount of water lost through our lungs.

http://www.thenutritiondr.com/daily-body-water-losses/

Winter is here and with it comes the opportunity to rest and renew. Take a hint from nature and slow down. Preserve your energy. Keep warm by choosing fabrics that work best in cold weather.
Stay comfortable!

Winter Clothes Materials

By Erica Morris, eHow Contributor

When dressing for the winter, certain fabrics will be more successful than others at keeping the wearer sufficiently warm. Paying attention to what material your clothes are made of will go a long way to making sure you stay comfortable when spending time outside during the colder months of the year. With some tips and know-how, keeping warm during the winter will be easy and stress-free.

Wool

Wool is one of the most insulating fabrics, making it ideal for winter clothing. Some wools are tightly woven, making it a good fabric for wind resistance, and it releases moisture slowly. This means the wearer can sweat from the warmth of his or her clothing without the wool causing a chill. Popular wool items include sweaters, scarves and mittens. Wool is characterized by an elastic, woven fiber, and is taken from animals of the Caprinae family, usually sheep.

Fleece

Fleece is a synthetic fabric, typically made of a plastic material like polyester. It is a good insulator, and dries very quickly, making it a good option for those who will be exposed to snow and ice, like skiers or mountain campers. Fleece can be made thin, so it is a good layering fabric, though it is not the best wind resistor. Because of this, fleece clothing is sometimes backed with a more wind resistant fabric. Popular fleece items include scarves, gloves and jackets.

Cashmere

Cashmere's makeup is similar to wool, but a popular substitute as it can sometimes feel softer and less itchy than wool, though it is typically more expensive. Cashmere typically comes from the cashmere goat. Though cashmere is lightweight, it still acts as a good insulator, as its fibers are tightly woven. Many different types of winter clothes can be made out of cashmere, including scarves, sweaters and dresses.

Silk

Silk can sometimes be associated with warmer months, as it is sometimes used for light clothing like camisoles, but is also useful in the winter as an insulator. Though a thin fabric, silk is one of the most tightly woven fabrics, and when worn close to the skin, can act as a good warming fabric. Silk is a protein fabric, usually made from the cocoons of moth caterpillars. In the winter, silk clothing can include long john underwear, pajamas and scarves.

Down

Down is often thought of as a good choice for pillows or comforters, but is also a successful fabric for winter clothing, especially coats. Down feathers are a natural insulator, and are commonly used inside a quilted fabric for cold-weather clothing like ski outfits. One factor to consider is that down feathers tend to stick together when wet by snow, so it's important that down is protected by a water resistant fabric, typically a synthetic material.

Read more : http://www.ehow.com/about_6501579_winter-clothes-materials.html