Tracie R. Braylock's Blog, page 23

Health Myths Exposed

I cringe every time a medication commercial comes on. Most of them play on the fears of those watching them and with such a wide reach, I’m always concerned about their impact.

Sure, medication can be helpful, and in some cases, absolutely necessary. I just wish we put more emphasis on wellness, what people need to do to prevent various illnesses in the first place and ways to heal that get to the root cause of the problem before medication or surgery are offered up as options.

That’s why it’s important to...

How to Silence Your Inner Critic

It happens. You’re moving along in your day and all of a sudden a little voice inside questions your ability, worth or choices.

It’s frustrating enough to have distractions from the outside world with others making thoughtless comments or unconsciously projecting their own insecurities onto you. But when it’s your own internal dialogue rising up in an attempt to throw you off track, it can leave you feeling defeated and impact the momentum you gained toward accomplishing  your goals.

Your inner critic may...

Self-Care Gift Guide

When it come to self-care, I believe you should always have supplies ready to help you relax, unwind and dive into your self-care routine.

I regularly combine multiple practices that include a variety of benefits and deepen my healing and relaxation.

Taking this type of holistic approach causes you to think about ways that you can care for every aspect of who you are, from your senses to the spaces in your home, and how you can maximize your self-care moments.

One of the best self-care gifts I received this y...

3 things every woman should know about her healthcare

One of the driving forces behind my love for nursing education is the desire to equip women with the information they need to thrive.

Far too often I’ve found that it’s a simple lack of knowledge or understanding that results in a woman having an unnecessary procedure or prescription that doesn’t address the real problem.

Healing takes time, patience and care, your own and that of anyone you welcome into your journey.

I’ve found that there are ways that you can improve the type of care you receive and enhance your...

DIY Coffee Body Scrub

If you love coffee, you’ll love this delicious coffee body scrub!

Packed with antioxidants, this scrub will exfoliate and moisturize your skin.

And, it’s super simple to make.

All you need are coffee grounds, coconut oil and sugar!

So, after you make your cup of coffee, put the grounds aside to whip up this beauty blend.

Add together the following ingredients:

1 Cup of Coffee Grounds1/2 Cup of Coconut Oil1/2 Cup of Sugar

You can add 1/4 cup of shea butter for an even smoother feel. And if you have some available, add a drop of vitamin E to the blend....

Oil1/2Grounds1/2

The Benefits of Using an Online Nursing Practice

If you’re curious about how online holistic nursing practices work or wondering if my digital nursing practice can help you meet your wellness goals, this message is for you. 

As a holistic nurse, my goal is to help you maximize your well-being by taking healthful action in every area of your life. This is considered a holistic approach to your wellness and explores the health of your mind, body, spirit, the work you do, your social interactions and the environments, or spaces, where you spend yo...

Aligning Your Life with God’s Vision of You

You’ve been praying. You’ve also been having little nudges, ideas and desires that you refuse to allow yourself to fully acknowledge.

What do they mean? Are they worth exploring? Should you just continue to ignore them?

I believe that when you trust in God, pray about your future and ask for His will to be done in your life, you need to trust those prompts. They’re calling you forward, transforming you to a version of yourself who is more like Him, more like His vision for you and more like...

4 Tips for navigating life as an entrepreneur

Your vision is undeniable. There’s something you want to share with the world and you’re all in.

You know it’s going to be lots of work and you’re willing to show up for it all. Yet, you still feel a bit unsure about facing the mental and emotional aspects of the journey. The roadblocks, the criticism and the stuff you don’t even know that you don’t know.

Uncertainty doesn’t have to stop you, because you don’t have to know everything in order to get started. Putting your faith in action can...

How to Make Herb Infused Ice Cubes

Our local produce market has an amazing variety of fruits and vegetables for equally amazing prices. So whenever I’m trying a new recipe, I go there to buy fresh herbs and spices.

The challenge is that I always have so much left over and I know that if I don’t use it quickly, it’ll go bad. So I decided to figure out a simple way to preserve them.

I don’t think there’s anything more simple than these herb infused ice cubes.

All you need to have in order to make them is an ice tray, water and...

How to Live Life Intentionally

Go with the flow used to be one of my favorite sayings. I thought it sounded so smooth and made me seem laid back and unbothered.

As I started reading books like Your Life Follows Your Words by Darlene Bishop and Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren, I knew I couldn’t just go with the flow anymore. I understood that I had the ability to participate in the direction of my life. This gift, option and responsibility to choose is available to you at any time. It’s part of our human experience and...