Heliotrope Holistic Health Services

Birdsong for You, From Ariella Bracha in Tzfat

December 5th, 2009, by Shoshana Savyon

We  think of Birdsong as an auditory experience but today I heard the song
of the birds without hearing a sound or should I say, the sounds I heard
were the stirrings of my heart and soul feeling what my eyes were
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The Beauty of Slugs

May 7th, 2009, by Shoshana Savyon

One morning I arrived early at Heliotrope and decided to do a bit of much-needed cleanup of the outside plants. Even though it is wonderful tea, the nettle growing through the cracks was out of control. I plucked and listened to the birds and had an overall wonderful time.

slugsThen, my morning tea hit and I had to “go now”. Whizzing into the bathroom and “assuming the position”, I looked between my feet and saw a nice, fat SLUG! There was no slug trail, just a slug! I stifled my scream (not soothing in a healing place!). Could it have been in MY UNDERWEAR?!

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Eco-Pyschology

May 6th, 2009, by Shoshana Savyon

Eco-Psychology is the art and science of reconnecting with your natural resources for personal growth, problem-solving and more….. As we rush through our lives, we are surrounded by an  un-natural and un-supportive environment. We all know it and talk about natural foods, how good it is to have a plant, walk in a park….

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