Kristy Garnet Almandine Wellness Founder & Owner

I LOVE my job. It isn’t just my job, it is my lifestyle and my passion to help people live and heal holistically. I love looking at my client’s individual circumstances and conditions, figuring out how they link together from a much wider viewpoint and then finding solutions that will make deep, long lasting positive changes in their lives... A pivotal component of healing the body is also addressing your emotional wellness. One of the most consistent areas I find working with clients is the link between emotions and digestive health. As a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor and Clinical Herbalist, I empower my clients to honor their uniqueness and learn how THEIR digestive system and emotions are interconnected. Give it a try STEP 1! Make a list of words that describe your emotional state as well as your digestive system when you... FEEL your life is going in a positive direction ARE nervous about confronting a person or situation that gives you stress HAVE a professional or personal deadline looming STEP 2! Describe what it feels like to digest the emotion you listed in each example above. You might find yourself using the words... incomplete or stuck relieved or light compact or small Like many of my clients when I first begin working with them, you may feel confused by this exercise. Maybe you have tried everything when it comes to correcting your digestive system AND you have also looked at how to control your emotions. BUT, you have NEVER linked the two so that you can heal holistically. This is what I do! I empower my clients to look at the entire picture and as they shift one area of their health other areas improve as well. The KEY is that I always honor my clients’ uniqueness so that they can KNOW how their overall health is improving. DM me so we can figure out an Holistic Healing Strategy that is right for you!

Bugsy Doodle Dandy is one of the greatest contributors to my happiness. He is gentle, sweet and quite clever. I didn't know much about cats before we got him. I was actually pretty afraid of cats... ... I was SOOO wrong! As with everything I suggest, you have to know yourself and know what is a good fit for you! Holistic living with luxury comes when you are HONEST about your own needs. I need a lot of quiet! I need snuggling and I need calm and gentle. Bugsy & I are a perfect match. As much as I needed him, he needed me too. I didn't realize that adult, male black cats don't get adopted very often. A lot of it is attributed to superstition and fear. Let me just say, don't let that stop you! What is one unexpected joys in your life? Pet pictures welcome.

My grandma told me once, getting old SUCKS. She was talking about lots of things, but I think that the time she was suffering from the change. Thankfully I don’t agree with her about the getting old part, but I do agree that hot flashes or what I like to call flushing, SUCKS.... So, what can you do holistically to help reduce flushing so you don’t have to carry the belief that getting old SUCKS? As a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor and Clinical Herbalist , I can tell you some of the things that have worked for my clients suffering from flushing. 1. Cut out coffee and alcohol . Sad but true these are pesky culprits that keep you hot and bothered, but not in a good way. 2. Use an essential oil blend to smell throughout the day. I CUSTOMIZE these for my clients, but I always add peppermint essential oil to the blend. 3. Get a handle on your bowel movements. Constipation can increase flushing from daily or weekly to multiple times a day. 4. Medication. There is no shame in the medication game if that is what you need. 10-20% of women experience severe flushing (running makeup, multiple showers a day) and the right medication can help. Remember, empowered holistic living and healing is all about looking at the bigger picture and ACTING on what is RIGHT for YOU. You are unique and each strategy needs to honor your unique requirements so that way you can release what SUCKS and live with luxury and grace. Let me know what you have done that has improved or eliminated flushing symptoms. Better yet, let me know what belief you released so that you can live with luxury and grace.

Mums!!! One of my favorite fall flowers. Mine is currently covered under a thin layer of snow , BUT I know it is blooming still and I can see the maroon color shining through. ... Flowers bring me joy and help me feel connected to the earth . What fall flowers bring you joy?

CONFESSION TIME!!! I believe in holistic healing and living with luxury. It is the cornerstone of my business and my life. I find luxury in ... Every corner of nature Simple pleasures Plants, herbs and animals BUT, when I am honest, I struggle when it comes to luxury in material things. I am pragmatic, a minimalist at heart, humble, and conscious of my environmental footprint. Like many, I don’t want to be judged by my choices and I NEVER want to be viewed as hypocritical. So, until recently I have avoided the topic of material luxury. Here is my confession, I was not living holistically by avoiding this topic! As a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor & Clinical Herbalist, I was behaving like many of my clients when we first start working together - holding back. By holding back the pieces we don’t want to address or be judged for, whether that is confessing our emotional habits, physical weakness, or luxuries we are told to be ashamed of by ourselves or others, we CANNOT live and heal holistically. So that is why I am choosing to confess that after 13 years with a very reliable and practical car, I purchased this beauty. Not only did I celebrate the fact that I bought a new car, I celebrated my internal growth of getting what I WANT, living with abundance, incorporating material luxury in my life, AND living holistically. What is even better, I was celebrated! NOT ONE PERSON judged me negatively. PLUS, I inspired and empowered others to live in the luxury that suits them! I invite you to CONFESS the piece of luxury you have been too fearful to share. I PROMISE I will celebrate your luxury with you!!!

I was with my friend's child recently and we had the best time looking at rocks and leaves. It was remarkable to slow waaaaay down and notice all the shapes and colors. It was truly inspiring to look at everything with renewed excitement. My walks have been more observant since then and as I am raking of the leaves I take the time to look at some of them and celebrate their uniqueness. ... For anyone that needs this message today...slow down to stop and look at the fall leaves!

Are you fingers, hands, or knees stiff and tight in the mornings? What about in the evenings after an active day? Have you ever noticed stiffness in your joints after a big holiday meal? That last question may stump you...you may be thinking what does joint stiffness have to do with what I eat? The link here is INFLAMMATION. ... As a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor & Clinical Herbalist, I help clients identify and heal naturally the physical conditions that give them the most pain and discomfort. What many of my clients don’t realize initially is that a healthy digestive system can alleviate inflammation in the body. Specifically pain in the joints Digestive health is often underestimated when it comes to joint and muscle aches and pains. I invite you to ask yourself some seemingly unrelated questions which I use as clues for inflammation levels in the body How often do you have stiff joints (fingers, toes, knees)? What time of day does this occur? What time of year? Do you have stiffness in your chest after meals? Have you been told you have indigestion, GERD, or acid reflux? Are you uncomfortable when you lay flat on your back? Do you eat cheese, ice cream, milk, cream, or yogurt? Is your digestive system over or underactive? Do you experience stiffness in your joints when your digestive tract is sluggish? Do you know what a healthy digestive system looks like for you? What is so remarkable about Holistic Herbal Medicine is that EVERY SINGLE SYSTEM is interconnected! So the first thing I do when I start working with a new client is ask a LOT of seemingly unrelated questions. Each question gives me insight into individual body systems and how they connect with themselves and each other - digestion and joint health is just one example. What makes my approach different is that I ALWAYS look at the individual client. You are unique! What might work for 1 or 10 or 100 people, might not work for YOU. That is why every holistic healing strategy I create is customized to meet your specific health needs. With the right knowledge, support, and guidance, clients are empowered on their healing journey. If you are ready to learn more, DM me so you can eliminate your joint pain and heal your digestive tract for good!

Fall is in full swing in the Rockies! We are all taking advantage of the beautiful vistas before the snow really starts to fly. Notice the golden hue in the distance....those are larch trees changing colors! I find them remarkable and beautiful. One of the the few conifers that changes color and sheds its needles. You can see luxury everywhere in nature when you look closely.... What natural beauty are you looking at today?

This post is intended to inspire those wanting to GIVE UP! My client was suffering from chronic hives for YEARS. It was taking a physical and emotional toll on her as she was going to the emergency room monthly for steroids that would help manage her incessant urge to itch. Her condition was diagnosed as idiopathic and something she just had to live with. She was desperate and in a steroid prescription loop! I am so honored that she chose to work with me as a last ...resort. As a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor and Clinical Herbalist, I don’t believe that anything is idiopathic! There is ALWAYS a reason for imbalances in the body, but finding that reason as well as solutions to restore balance requires perseverance, patience, and trust that can be hard to muster after years of suffering. Fortunately my client had all three and so we began...and it paid off for her in ways she never dreamt. Here is what happened After digging into her health holistically, it became very clear that my client’s hive issue was not the root of her problem. It was a symptom of food intolerances and an autoimmune issue. In short, she was SEVERELY sensitive to three specific things 1. leftover chicken 2. ice cream and 3. cheese (EVERY cheese) Those were her triggers and until we were able to heal some of the damage done by steroids, those foods were off limits unless she wanted to take another trip to the emergency room and start the process again. The other thing we discovered was that her thyroid wasn’t working optimally. She was able to speak with her doctor to get the right tests to definitively KNOW what was going on with her health. Ultimately she healed holistically and after a few months she stopped getting hives lost 20 pounds became less stressed and more emotionally stable was placed on the appropriate supplements and medication Her results are remarkable and are a testament to learning your body’s SPECIFIC needs and cues! If you feel frustrated, confused, annoyed, and desperate with your current health situation but have the perseverance and trust to try something new, reach out to me. With my customized approach, I work with you to address your specific needs and health issues so that you can get to the root of your problem and heal holistically with luxury and grace. DM me so we can figure out an Empowered Holistic Healing Strategy that is right for you!

Traveling to amazing places is a luxury I give myself. ALL of my travel at some level involves nature. Because of the pandemic restrictions, I thought I would miss travelling. I am happy to say, I DON'T. I know that one day I will travel again. In the meantime, I find nature locally and it is just as AMAZING. ... AND I have my photos!!! This one reminds me of two different places - Ireland & Newfoundland, Canada. Both have incredible natural landscapes full of holistic living and luxury. Are you looking through your travel photos? Share away so we can all enjoy a small escape!

Do you know what causes your headaches and migraines weather changes? stress? allergies?... hormones? Chances are you are missing the two biggest causes. Food Sensitivities & Digestion As someone who manages my migraines holistically, I can ABSOLUTELY tell you that it wasn’t until I learned about how my body’s digestive system influenced my migraines did I find relief. Thank God those days of jumping from one failed approach to another are over for me! Now, as a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor & Clinical Herbalist, I use my own experience and herbal education to help people heal their digestive system naturally so they can limit, manage, and/or eliminate their headaches and migraines holistically . Your digestion is pivotal when healing holistically. So here are some questions to keep in mind when you are suffering from headaches and migraines... Is your digestive system over or under-active? Do your headaches and migraines occur when your digestive tract is slow? Do you know what a healthy digestive system looks like for you? When do your headaches and migraines occur - mornings, evenings, afternoons? Do you ever get headaches after meals? Do you like ice, cold drinks and foods? At what age did your headaches start to occur and how often? Is there a shift in your headaches when you travel or change your diet? How often have you had antibiotics in the last 3 years? What is so remarkable about Holistic Herbal Medicine is that EVERY SINGLE SYSTEM is interconnected! This is also what makes it so important to investigate and discover where your health is out of balance. This is exactly what I love about my job and why I work with people individually! My approach is different from others because, although I understand holistic health, I KNOW it only provides results if it is customized to the individual. We are all unique and it is important to honor our uniqueness especially when it comes to our health! If you are ready to heal holistically with a customized strategy that will meet your specific needs, reach out to me so we can get the ball rolling! What’s more, EVERY holistic approach I recommend empowers you to incorporate luxury & grace in your healing journey. I guarantee you won’t find that aspect of holistic living anywhere else! DM me so we can get started and you can find the right approach to relieve those headaches and migraines that have plagued you for far too long.

The "official" day of fall was last week, but not ALL the leaves have changed just yet. I love this season for so many reasons.... big sweaters smell of the leaves ... warm soups What is your favorite part of this season?

Do you believe that your family history and genetics determine your overall health? Maybe BUT maybe not! It is entirely possible that your genetics influence your overall health but it isn’t the only factor. If you have been making the assumption that your health is ONLY linked to your genetics, you COULD be overlooking very SPECIFIC issues that are standing in your way to great health! ... As a Holistic Living Empowerment Mentor & Clinical Herbalist, clients come to me all the time with the belief that they are destined to repeat the same health problems of their parents. What I have found is that family health history is important information to be aware of BUT IT IS NOT the ONLY factor when healing holistically. What I have found is 30% of the time, it forms a baseline condition but the other aspects of health come from the individual’s physical body, emotional state, and overall mindset. Ask yourself these questions: Do you believe that your health is destined ONLY by your genetics? If yes, how do you manage this physically, emotionally, and mentally? Does the belief you have about your health and genetics influence you when it comes to making health decisions? What evidence do you have which indicates you are going to repeat the same health problems of your family members? As you reflect on the answers to these questions, you may realize that the root of your pain when it comes to your health is actually NOT predestined. That you MAY just have more options and POWER over your personal health than you originally thought.... OR That you have been living in fear of what MAY happen in your health because of what you watched someone else suffer through. OR That you KNOW you have similar health issues of your family members but NOT all of the same issue. OR That you don’t know much or ANYTHING about your family health history or genetics... If these questions stir up answers that SURPRISE and EMPOWER you to learn more about how YOU can incorporate your family health history knowledge (or lack thereof) into your life holistically, you are not alone. When living and healing holistically all information is used to find the strategy that is UNIQUE to YOU. DM me so I can help you get a whole picture of YOUR specific health needs.

There is nothing quite like a wave The power of a large wave is humbling, but the sound is the best part. Big or small the sound of a wave brings me peace. I often listen wave recordings to relax. Is there something you love about waves?