tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64111592952973198932024-02-20T08:28:34.113-08:00Everyday Natural HealthIn 2002, after my husband and I had been trying to conceive for 3 years, my mother began working for a vitamin store. In her ventures, she brought me home a multivitamin to start taking because I always seemed tired. Within 2 months, I was pregnant with our son. After that, I started studying vitamins, aromatherapy and homeopathic remedies. Though I still have to rely on certain prescriptions for medical conditions, I keep and active and happy day to day life using natural elements.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-42218450208923961502022-08-14T16:21:00.003-07:002022-08-31T09:48:44.205-07:00Tantric Journey to Me<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">JOURNEY TO ME...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://underthemasklife.wixsite.com/spiritualzen" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="336" data-original-width="337" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibOCJ-Wsg-Cv22YxZRdxZok9WYmBMukrCGPEkZEZHNwPwYAK6CrjMiF614HdWBwXHpB5RUivIYHbDSqxyYj-1xu3EzSKm7JHz-RKzwov9CDEwpilCMgZ8YWItJS-NSvcluBjwU5_7sL1UafgepkWUmUh7J9mbKAgz62e9WUT2CwZH4Lz1FrPIsamFS3A/s320/WhiteLotus_on_BlueWater_8b.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><div data-draftjs-conductor-fragment="{"blocks":[{"key":"cu2no","text":"\"Tantra ” means “expansion.” Tantric Journey is your personal journey into the expansion of your true self. This transformative process can be expressed simply: Just as a flower innocently, joyfully, and confidently spreads its own beauty and perfume fearlessly to the world—so too you can open fully, and live the life you were meant to live\".","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[{"offset":15,"length":91,"style":"BOLD"}],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}},{"key":"ehq24","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}},{"key":"13s6s","text":"I dedicate this journey to the friends and family that always knew I was more than how I was treated and what I was told.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}},{"key":"a25us","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}},{"key":"2fcq9","text":"Now that I've spent the past few years, getting in touch with my inner child, shadow working and identifying the sources of my negative life, I'm ready to move forward with my positive life. Those things will always be a part of who I am and who I will become but I'm no longer going to allow them to dictate my todays and tomorrows.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}},{"key":"13rb7","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}},{"key":"9m9pj","text":"For a period of time, I tried to remember who I was as a child and teen without the influence of the negativities but I finally realized that was irrelevant. Who I am is not entirely who I want to be but I also can't be the innocent I was then either. First, I want to get in touch with my spirituality; explore what I believe and pursuit activities that will give me the zen I desire. Second, I would like to explore various recreational activities to figure out what I actually enjoy doing, without someone else. Third, I want to balance my life so work isn't my only \"escape\" in times of anxiety or stress. The goal being that if I'm meant to be with someone, we will come together from a place of common beliefs, interests and dreams. And if I'm not meant to be with someone, I will be in a place where I like who I am; live a balanced life and have fun.","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}},{"key":"1rdod","text":"","type":"unstyled","depth":0,"inlineStyleRanges":[],"entityRanges":[],"data":{"dynamicStyles":{"padding-top":"0px","padding-bottom":"0px"},"textAlignment":"-webkit-match-parent"}}],"entityMap":{},"VERSION":"8.72.19"}" style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="d17ph-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="d17ph-0-0"><span data-offset-key="d17ph-0-0">"Tantra ” means</span><span data-offset-key="d17ph-0-1" style="font-weight: bold;"> “expansion.” Tantric Journey is your personal journey into the expansion of your true self</span><span data-offset-key="d17ph-0-2">. This transformative process can be expressed simply: Just as a flower innocently, joyfully, and confidently spreads its own beauty and perfume fearlessly to the world—so too you can open fully, and live the life you were meant to live".</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="2v3dc-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="2v3dc-0-0"><span data-offset-key="2v3dc-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="92qgp-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="92qgp-0-0"><span data-offset-key="92qgp-0-0">I dedicate this journey to the friends and family that always knew I was more than how I was treated and what I was told.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="8n70e-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8n70e-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8n70e-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="6uiv0-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="6uiv0-0-0"><span data-offset-key="6uiv0-0-0">Now that I've spent the past few years, getting in touch with my inner child, shadow working and identifying the sources of my negative life, I'm ready to move forward with my positive life. Those things will always be a part of who I am and who I will become but I'm no longer going to allow them to dictate my todays and tomorrows.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="4d418-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="4d418-0-0"><span data-offset-key="4d418-0-0"><br data-text="true" /></span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="5icbu-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="5icbu-0-0"><span data-offset-key="5icbu-0-0">For a period of time, I tried to remember who I was as a child and teen without the influence of the negativities but I finally realized that was irrelevant. Who I am is not entirely who I want to be but I also can't be the innocent I was then either. First, I want to get in touch with my spirituality; explore what I believe and pursuit activities that will give me the zen I desire. Second, I would like to explore various recreational activities to figure out what I actually enjoy doing, without someone else. Third, I want to balance my life so work isn't my only "escape" in times of anxiety or stress. The goal being that if I'm meant to be with someone, we will come together from a place of common beliefs, interests and dreams. And if I'm not meant to be with someone, I will be in a place where I like who I am; live a balanced life and have fun.</span></div></div><div class="_25Ehb _3qYRK Oh89J public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr fixed-tab-size rich_content_padding-top-0px rich_content_padding-bottom-0px rich_content_P" data-block="true" data-editor="editor" data-offset-key="8sr8j-0-0"><div class="public-DraftStyleDefault-block public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr" data-offset-key="8sr8j-0-0"><span data-offset-key="8sr8j-0-0"></span></div></div></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-10485284994556625832022-07-28T06:13:00.002-07:002022-07-28T06:13:24.397-07:00Is Karma Really a Bitch?<p> </p><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-a8aii"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>What are the 12 laws of karma?</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block4" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-b5k4o"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Everything
is energy, including thoughts and emotions, which are energy in motion.
Everything you do creates an equal corresponding energy that comes back
to you in some form. Everything you do creates either a positive or
negative consequence -so Karma is really only a bitch if you sent that
energy out.</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block5" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-d645i"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block6" type="empty-line"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7d3ql"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Using
karma as a set of guidelines for your life can encourage you to be
more mindful of your thoughts and actions before you decide or act. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block7" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7lg3l"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block8" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-becqg"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>1. The great law or the law of cause and effect</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block9" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-19qsv"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>When most people talk about karma, they’re likely referring to the great law of cause and effect. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block10" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-9d3r1"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block11" type="empty-line"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-c34ra"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>According
to this law, whatever thoughts or energy you put out, you get back —
good or bad. In order to get what you want, you have to embody and be
worthy of those things. It’s the concept of what you reap, you sow.</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block12" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7f05r"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block13" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7gr0g"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>2. The law of creation</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block14" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-e4d1n"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>The
law of creation underscores the importance that life doesn’t just
happen to us. To make things happen in your life, you need to take
action, instead of waiting for something to magically come your way.</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block15" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-dv6sf"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block16" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-66r6t"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>3. The law of humility</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block17" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-57bbp"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>The
law of humility is based on the principle that you must be humble
enough to accept that your current reality is the result of your past
actions, regardless of intent or good/bad choice on your part.</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block18" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-1v16r"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block19" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-237fb"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>4. The law of growth</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block20" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-eobvj"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Growth
starts within us. To positively shape the world, you need to start with
yourself. That’s because real change begins with what you have control
over, which is yourself, not others. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block21" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-ntg"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block22" type="empty-line"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-9qaki"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>The
law of growth also looks at the things you can’t control and how you
deal with accepting this fate. Ultimately, your focus should be on you,
not trying to control the people or things around you. (Life is only
10% what happens; it's 90% how you choose to respond.)</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block23" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7dpnq"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block24" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-68ip3"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>5. The law of responsibility</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block25" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-1rbuk"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Own
what happens to you in life. What happens to you is because of you.
This eliminates the opportunity for you to look outward to find the
cause of your problems. In short, you are the product of the choices
you make.</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block26" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-71scp"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block27" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-56p7p"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>6. The law of connection</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block28" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-27csu"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>This law is based on the principle that everything in your life, including your past, present, and future, are connected. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block29" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-fjeik"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block30" type="empty-line"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-74kov"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Who
you are today is the result of your previous actions; and who you will
be tomorrow will be the result of your actions today. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block31" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-bbp1r"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block32" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7jbh3"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>7. The law of focus</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block33" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-36r2n"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Focusing
on too many things at once can slow you down and lead to frustration
and negativity. That’s why the law of focus encourages you to
concentrate on one thing at a time. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block34" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-c81mk"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block35" type="empty-line"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7eq"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Focusing
on higher values like love and peace, make you less likely to be
distracted by resentment, greed, or other negative emotions.</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block36" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-8v792"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block37" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-6j5j1"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>8. The law of giving and hospitality</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block38" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-39l67"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Give
to the things you believe in. This law helps you understand the
importance of your actions, reflecting your deeper beliefs. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block39" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-9ii4q"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block40" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-bqjgv"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>9. The law of here and now</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block41" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-ensti"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>To
experience peace of mind, you have to embrace the present. This can
only happen when you let go of negative thoughts or behaviors from your
past. If you get too focused on past events, you’ll keep reliving them.
</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block42" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-3aqi"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block43" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-edd6t"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>10. The law of change</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block44" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-3rbb3"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>According
to this principle, history will continue to repeat itself until you
learn from the experience and take steps to do something differently to
stop the cycle. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block45" type="paragraph"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-bvuli"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Change
gives you a new path so that you can create a new future and a better
version of yourself, free from the patterns of the past. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block46" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-4cnni"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block47" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-534fk"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>11. The law of patience and reward</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block48" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-2k5vo"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>To generate change in the future, we must be consistent in our karmic deeds today. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block49" type="paragraph"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-aumg4"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>Be consistent in your goals, and they will come to fruition.</span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block50" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-82b0p"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block51" type="empty-line"></div><h2 class="eSWI6 _1j-51 blog-post-title-font yQX6br L4BKN_ _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-eak0m"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>12. The law of significance and inspiration</span></span></h2><div data-hook="rcv-block52" type="h2"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-ee97n"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>We
all play a part and have something to contribute to this world. What
we share may sometimes seem small to us but can make an enormous
difference in someone else’s life. </span></span></p><div data-hook="rcv-block53" type="paragraph"></div><div class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-7798n"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span><br role="presentation" /></span></span></div><div data-hook="rcv-block54" type="empty-line"></div><p class="mm8Nw _1j-51 roLFQS _1FoOD _3M0Fe Z63qyL roLFQS public-DraftStyleDefault-block-depth0 fixed-tab-size public-DraftStyleDefault-text-ltr" id="viewer-20fhd"><span class="_2PHJq public-DraftStyleDefault-ltr"><span>According
to this law, every contribution you make will affect the world. You
have been born with a specific gift, mission, and purpose that only you
can bring into the world with your uniqueness. Authentically sharing
your skills and gifts is why you’re here.</span></span></p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-21855750453831640142022-03-11T09:17:00.005-08:002022-08-31T09:49:21.248-07:00Our New Holistic Site<p> Please visit our new website for a multitude of information on homeopathic living; essential oils; yoga, meditation and more to come ...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.underthemask.life" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="426" data-original-width="426" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjjuP2eBVL-p5sD1ztPULp0GCJ2RU-URXJj8P8oiwKKteExEE7YJaRn6mL_zfmeO19zLQv6JpVXQhOzCmLKUsVKp1Y5c1meSqah7NB0WC4_2WA9EHvSAH5NRKEBZWqUaqODkfbYqv-v_2jnQMzLSxSkYO5mnVc7Xf7YpBO9tHLGP-6qPBUT72_Z98ubXQ=w255-h255" width="255" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-19324942575196972562020-11-28T18:46:00.002-08:002022-08-31T09:50:01.531-07:00Starting from Scratch<p> There comes a time in everyone's life that they have to strip the psyche down to the bones and figure out who they are and what they want. It seems like life grabs us up right out of high school and takes off running. In our 20s we are doing everything to catch up, figure out what we want to do with out lives, have fun with our friends and basically set the foundation for our future.</p><p>By our 30s most of us are most settled, in the prime of our family and/or careers. Amidst the chaos most of us stop taking care of us and put all we have into work, kids, spouse, family, friends and day to day life. Then somewhere in there, something happens that makes us stop and recalculate.</p><p>Sometimes it's a health scare; death of someone we are close to; divorce; termination of employment or one of any other life altering events. Suddenly life isn't what we thought and had grown comfortable with and it sends us reeling. So let me ask - how is your inner child?</p><p>The series of events that forced me to stop, look and figure out who I am actually started in 2017. Although not the first time, my then husband cheated on me and asked for a divorce. I did everything I could to "make him" see that he should be with me. One day I was super sweet; the next cold and bitter. Before the entire situation could play out, my mother in law passed away while living with us. My husband found her and it completely consumed him. I think more because it was easier at the time, we stayed together and tried to work things out. All seemed to be going well. We bought a house in 2018. It was barely a month later, I found out a about "her"; the newest in a line of mistresses. Only this time, I couldn't overlook it and move on. </p><p>I was beyond devastated. The first three days I didn't sleep and had to take myself to the hospital because no matter what I couldn't sleep. I was having vertigo and panic attacks despite taking meds for them. By September of that year, we were divorced. </p><p>I had no intention of getting involved with anyone. My son was almost 16 and all I wanted to do was heal my heart and finish raising my son. Instead I re-connected with the first boy I had kissed when I was 10 years old. We started out talking and since we'd both only been married once and both cheated on, we agreed we did not want to get married. Fortunately or unfortunately, we became close - best friends, companions, lovers. But barely two years later, he passed suddenly of heart failure. He was only 3 days away from his 52nd birthday. Taken too soon. And suddenly my world was upside down again.</p><p>That was almost 3 months ago and it dawned on me that this was the FIRST time in my life I was just with me - my mother had controlled my life up to and after I met my husband; when I finally broke free of that toxic relationship, my husband basically took her place. And though Jim, my boyfriend, didn't try to control me - it was his total acceptance, unconditional love and time that finally woke me up to the fact that I had no idea who I was or what I wanted. I had known what I didn't want when I married my husband....he seemed to fit that bill. NOW I knew what I wanted because of Jim but I knew if I didn't break the toxic cycle, I was doomed to repeat it.</p><p>So now, I'm starting from scratch and the series of blogs will involve self-discovery, love and growth.</p>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-9007699316045550852012-06-04T14:29:00.000-07:002012-06-04T14:29:38.900-07:00If Beauty Is Only Skin Deep, You Need to Read This<br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">We all worry about our skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Ideally, we’d all like a clear complexion and soft, smooth skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Of course, between environment, genetics and
time constraints, many of us are far from satisfied with our skin. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course, we all know that what we eat and drink has a huge
impact on the health of our skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since
drinking water helps with the absorption of essential nutrients and flushes toxins
from our system, it’s a must for healthy skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Adding lemon to your water can also help get some of the Vitamin C
needed for a healthier complexion.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Vitamin
A<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vitamin A, beta-carotene, repairs and protects skin
tissue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A deficiency of Vitamin A will
cause skin to become dry and flaky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It
has also been shown to improve skin afflictions, such as, acne, boils, open ulcers,
impetigo and boils.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Foods rich in Vitamin A include fruits and vegetables.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The foods highest in Vitamin A are Liver, Red
Pepper / Cayenne / Chili Powder/ Paprika, Sweet Potatoes, Carrots, Dark Leafy
Green Vegetables, Butternut Squash, Dried Herbs, Dried Apricots and
Cantaloupe.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not to say, you have to eat
all of these but having one or two of each with your meals, will help meet
recommended guidelines.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Vitamin
B<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vitamin B is critical as it is responsible for the
development of skin cells.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vitamin B6,
riboflavin, aids in cell respiration, which, in turn, sustains the skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vitamin B5 is not only necessary for the body’s
consumption and use of B6.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also aids
in the production of cortisone and additional adrenal hormones, necessary for
healthy skin, and protects cells against damage caused by radiation, which causes
wrinkles and premature aging of the skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Aiding in the prevention of acne, bruises, burns, abscesses, eczema,
psoriasis and shingles, is Vitamin B Complex.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Foods rich in Vitamin B6, B5 and B Complex include Meat, Fish,
Vegetables, Nuts, Seeds, Wholegrain, Bran, Beans and Legumes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Vitamin
C<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">One of Vitamin C’s functions is maintaining
collagen.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Collagen, the fibrous protein
found in connective tissue, is relevant to the elasticity of skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vitamin C also aids in healing wounds, burns,
and protects your skin from skin cancer that can be caused by long, regular
exposure to the sun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Foods rich in Vitamin C include Red Hot Chili Peppers,
Green Hot Chili Peppers, Guavas, Bell Peppers, Fresh Herbs (Thyme and Parsley),
Dark Leafy Vegetables, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Kiwi, Papayas,
Oranges and Strawberries.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Vitamin
E<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vitamin E reduces wrinkles, prevents damage of free
radicals (byproducts of pollution, smoke and overexposure to sun) and enriches
skins texture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also beneficial for
healing burns, abrasions and skin ulcers, as well as aiding in the prevention
of scar tissue.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Foods rich in Vitamin E include Mustard Greens,
Spinach, Swiss Chard, Topical Fruits, Nuts, Collard Greens, Broccoli, Vegetable
Oils, Wheat and Kale, to name a few.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Vitamin K<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">And last, but certainly not
least, is Vitamin K.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In combination with
Vitamin A, Vitamin K assists in the decrease of dark circles that form under
the eyes; and the visibility of bruises.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Vitamin K can be found in
Yogurt, Leafy Green Vegetables, Soybeans, Pumpkin Seeds, Peas, Kidney Beans and
Cauliflower.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
<div class="MsoNormal" style="background: white; margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">I would also be remiss if I
didn’t address acne directly since it plagues so many people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition to Vitamins A, B, and E,
discussed above, Vitamin D, Niacin and Zinc are also known to be beneficial to
preventing and/or clearing up acne.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In
many cases it’s best to take a multi-vitamin; regardless of how well you
eat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In the event, you want to add foods
rich in Vitamin D, Niacin and Zinc:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Foods rich in Vitamin D include
Fish, Shrimp, Milk and Eggs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Foods rich in Niacin include
Tuna, Salmon, Chicken Breast, Wheat Bran, Sardines and Peanuts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Foods rich in Zinc include
Sesame Seeds, Oysters, Roasted Pumpkin and Squash Seeds, Yogurt and Peas.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">But it isn’t all about what you
eat and drink.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can also reap additional
benefits for your skin through scrubs, exfoliates and other directly applied
methods.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Body Scrubs/Exfoliates<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">The value of scrubs and
exfoliates is the removal of dead skin cells, which allows smoother skin to the
surface.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They also help nourish the body’s
cells by increasing circulation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
<br />
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">You can find recipes for some
great homemade facial products at <a href="http://naturalfacialrecipes.homestead.com/facescrubrecipes.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://naturalfacialrecipes.homestead.com/facescrubrecipes.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">You can also create your
own.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Keep in mind that an egg facial
will help firm the skin; honey acts as an anti-inflammatory and helps with skin
afflictions caused by infection or inflammation; Milk adds enzymes and leaves
skin feeling smooth and soft; and, lemon juice helps reduce large pores and
removes excess oil. <b><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Skin Moisturizers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Although we all know about
designer fashion companies that create facial and skin moisturizers, with
promises of smoother, wrinkle-free skin, most of the time its best to either
make your own or find homeopathic / natural products to eliminate the risk of
additives companies use.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">There is some great information
and instructions for various skin moisturizers at <a href="http://www.natural-skin-care-info.com/natural_skin_care_moisturizer.html"><span style="color: blue;">http://www.natural-skin-care-info.com/natural_skin_care_moisturizer.html</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Acne Treatments</span></b><span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Though in some cases, acne can
be cost by medical or dermatological conditions, for most typical cases, some
natural remedies may be helpful.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>One
such treatment is <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=9KLj1FjMbQk&offerid=116038.10000013&type=3&subid=0"><span style="color: blue;">Tea
Tree Oil</span></a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is a natural
anti-bacterial, from Australia, that is believed to kill the bacteria that
cause acne.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">For specific homeopathic acne
treatment, you can go to <a href="http://abchomeopathy.com/c.php/169"><span style="color: blue;">http://abchomeopathy.com/c.php/169</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">and select the areas and skin
type to be directed to a homeopathic remedy for your particular needs, as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: #333333; font-family: "Verdana","sans-serif"; font-size: 9pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">All in all, skin care is really
basic.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First, we take care of the inside
and do a little work on the outside.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Unless you have extreme medical conditions, that should be enough to
give you glowing, healthy skin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And don’t
be afraid to take a multi-vitamin every day to make up for some losses in
nutrition here and there.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-92105498102001587022012-05-27T21:25:00.001-07:002012-06-04T14:27:46.524-07:00Hair We Grow Again<br />
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Who among us doesn’t want beautiful hair?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, beautiful hair translates to healthy
hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If our hair is healthy, whether
it’s curly, straight, short, long or in between it all, it will look good and
feel good.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>These days, we not only have
to deal with the normal challenges of healthy hair, there are pollutants in the
air; chemicals in shampoos and preservatives in our food that add to the struggle.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">First, let’s examine the reasons for unhealthy hair:<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Poor nutrition<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Zinc Deficiency<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fungus<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yeast Infections<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">High use of alkaline shampoo<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stress<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Iron Deficiency<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Thyroid Disease*<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">NUTRITION<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Although it is important for health to drink lots of water and eat
foods rich in vitamins and minerals, there are certain supplements that are
essential for healthy, beautiful hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some of these include Omega-3 fatty acids, Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, zinc,
iron, selenium, protein, and </span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">alpha-linoleic
acid.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Omega-3 fatty acids are essential to the hair follicles, as they
help make them stronger, shinier and grow faster.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids can
result in a dry scalp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some foods that are rich in Omega-3 are catfish, spinach, cod,
clams, salmon, sardines, halibut, albacore, herring, trout, walnuts, canola
oil, light chunk tuna and flaxseed oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It is possible to take supplements but it’s best to get it through food
and only use supplements as additional help.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">VITAMIN A<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Vitamin A is integral for the growth and maintenance of hair
and<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">promotes a healthy scalp.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A healthy scalp is essential for shiny, well-conditioned hair. </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">It also regulates
the production of retinoic acid in the hair follicle.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Along with Vitamin C, it helps producer
sebum, which is secreted by hair follicles, and works as a natural hair
conditioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It can be taken internally
or applied directly to the hair shaft and massaged into the scalp.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some great sources of Vitamin A include liver, sweet potatoes,
carrots, spinach, broccoli, cantaloupe, milk, dried apricots, mozzarella cheese
and mangoes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">VITAMIN B<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Stress has been known to cause hair loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vitamin B not only helps the body handle
stress but one of the B Vitamins, Inositol, has been shown to speed hair
growth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>B12 also helps prevent hair loss
because it is an element of the hair itself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>B vitamins are best if they are taken together as B-Complex.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">B vitamins are found in foods like meat, eggs, beans, liver, whole
grain, potatoes, spinach, oranges and lamb.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">VITAMIN C<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Iron is also needed to grow hair and vitamin C helps the body
absorb iron.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Vitamin C is necessary for
collagen production, which is necessary for connective tissue maintenance and
repair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Collagen-rich connective tissue
is present in hair follicles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since the
body does not make its own vitamin C, the only way to get it is through foods
and supplements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vitamin C-rich foods include lemons, limes, rose hips, bells
peppers, kiwi, strawberries, Brussels sprouts, broccoli and guavas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: black;">The recommended
daily dose of vitamin C is 1000 to 2000 mg a daily.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">VITAMIN D<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vitamin D stimulates the hair follicle and the cells
that for the hair shaft, which reduces hair loss.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a result, deficiencies of vitamin D can
cause flaky scalp and psoriasis.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, as
we already know, a healthy scalp is essential for healthy hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So vitamin D is extra important because it
affects the hair shaft and scalp.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Some foods that are rich in Vitamin D include fish
oil, cod liver, herring, catfish, oysters, salmon, soy milk, milk, orange juice
and cereal.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">VITAMIN E<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Vitamin
E is one of the most important vitamins that your hair relies on for health and
appearance.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It ensures that the blood in
your scalp circulates normally and is a fat-soluble vitamin that increases the
shine of your hair as it grows.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Deficiencies can cause the hair to be brittle and dull. <br />
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One way to increase your intake is by taking a vitamin-E supplement or to try
adding raw nuts and seeds, beans, wheat-germ oil and green leafy vegetables to
your daily diet.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ZINC<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Zinc
has antioxidant properties that are essential to the immune system.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It helps prevent some types of hair loss by
strengthening hair follicles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Foods
that contain zinc include oysters, red meat, poultry, shellfish, pumpkin seeds,
dark chocolate, garlic, sesame seeds, wheat germ and chickpeas. <br />
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IRON<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Low
levels of iron can lead to anemia.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Since
anemia may have underlying conditions, such as overactive thyroid
(hyperthyroidism), which are known to cause hair loss, it’s important to have
iron to fight the anemic effect of the thyroid issue.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Foods that
are high in iron include r</span><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman";">ed meat, egg yolks, dark, leafy greens, dried
fruit, iron-enriched cereals and grains, oysters, clams, scallops, turkey or
chicken giblets, beans, lentils, chick peas, soybeans, liver and artichokes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">SELENIUM<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Selenium
is an antioxidant that helps rid the body of the harmful effects of exposure to
the sun and the environment.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is also
important for supporting your body’s ability to maintain proper functions, like
hair growth, and enhances your immune system.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Selenium
can be found in foods like Brazil nuts, sunflower seeds, tuna, halibut,
sardines,oysters meat, butter, garlic, poultry, eggs, mushrooms, whole grains
and onions. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">ALPHA-LINOLEIC
ACID<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Just as Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid so is
alpha-linoleic acid.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They form a barrier
on our hair against loss of moisture and serve as a conditioner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fatty acids have been shown to improve the
growth of hair as well.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Foods that contain
alpha-linoleic acid include flaxseeds, flaxseed oil, canola oil, soybeans,
soybean oil, pumpkin seeds, pumpkin seed oil, perilla seed oil, tofu, walnuts
and walnut oil. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Of course, in addition to
the importance of eating a well-balanced diet that include these and other
supplements necessary for health, most are available in vitamin-type form to be
taken orally.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are also natural
products that can be put on the hair to maintain its look and health.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><br /><span style="font-family: Calibri;">
</span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">HAIR PRODUCTS<o:p></o:p></span></span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Just
as you need natural vitamins and supplements inside for healthy picturesque
hair, the best needs to be used on the outside as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most manufactured shampoos have ingredients
that are actually bad for your hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some of these include </span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl
Sulfate, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Xylene Sulfonate, TEA Lauryl
Sulfate, Sulfur (in dandruff shampoos) and Selenium Sulfide (in dandruff
shampoos).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You can either take a list
(which does contain more ingredients than this) and read all the labels at the
store, or you can find homeopathic/natural shampoos and save yourself the time
and aggravation.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">What should you use on your hair?<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">COCONUT OIL<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sun exposure, pollutants, blow drying
and hair coloring tends to strip the hair of its natural oils.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Coconut oil delivers a simple and natural
remedy for scalp and hair health.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
high saturated fat content of coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides
which, according to Organic Facts, integrates well with the structure of<span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span> hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Virgin coconut oil, rather than refined, is best because it maintains
its antioxidant benefits, as well as, vitamins E and K.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Coconut oil adds shine and vivacity to
hair, in addition to keeping your scalp healthy; and hair free from lice and
their eggs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">BIOTIN<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Biotin, also known as Vitamin H, part
of the B complex group, aids in the process of food into energy to elevate
healthy hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Biotin prevents hair loss
and dry and scaling scalp, caused by seborrheic dermatitis, which results from
Biotin deficiencies. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Biotin maintains
strength and texture of hair by fighting splitting and brittle hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">TEA TREE OIL<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Tea Tree Oil, native to Australia, has
many uses for overall health and well-being, including hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Its antiseptic properties assist in the
removal of build-up on the hair shaft, caused by minerals from water and
product usage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It also removes dandruff
and excessive dead cells on the scalp; and helps clear clogged hair follicles,
which normalizes pH balance in the hair, allowing inhibited hair to grow again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">LAVENDAR
OIL<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lavender
oil is also known for its anti-fungal and antiseptic properties, like Tea Tree
Oil.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Not only does it kill bacteria and
fungus that can cause dandruff and hair loss, it deep conditions and restores
shine to hair.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">HOMEOPATHIC
ARNICA<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Homeopathic
arnica, used for stressful conditions that cause profuse itching and flaking of
the scalp, can be found as a topical cream or in shampoos and conditioners.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Topical creams are fast-acting as they are
applied directly to the scalp. (Warning-Arnica, believed to be poisonous when
swallowed, can lead to cardiac arrest and death.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pregnant women should not use arnica as it may
cause uterine stimulation.)<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span lang="EN" style="color: black; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">After
it’s all said and done, beautiful hair has to be healthy from the inside
out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>All the chemicals, shampoos,
treatments and concoctions won’t do a bit of good if your body doesn’t have the
essentials inside that create and promote healthy, beautiful hair.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>And, using so-called beauty products can do
more damage than good so it’s best to use natural products to care for your
hair.</span><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17973302978352819951noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-75801731804901640642012-04-29T18:12:00.001-07:002012-04-29T18:12:19.733-07:00Nighttime HealthIt may not seem like a big deal when we don't get enough sleep or get too much sleep. Sure we are tired and maybe even irritable but that's life. Right? WRONG! Poor sleep leads to many problems that could have adverse affects on our health.<br />
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Lack of sleep can make you more likely to get sick, with a cold or flu; it can cause increased weight gain; cause lack of coordination and slow response. It's also been linked to higher stress, high blood pressure and heart problems.<br />
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Too much sleep isn't any better. It can disrupt blood sugar levels, which can cause diabetes. In middle-aged women, too much sleep has been linked to increased risk of stroke. <br />
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Some research also suggests a link between mental health issues and sleep issues. Bipolar, depression, anxiety are just a few of these possible connections.<br />
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So what do you do about it? First, and I do mean FIRST, see a doctor if you get too little or too much sleep but can't seem to control either. I can't emphasize how many serious illnesses can cause sleep deprivation or oversleeping.<br />
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In my opinion, if there's nothing physical then it's time to re-evaluate your sleep pattern. So many people don't realize that drinking caffeine in the late afternoon and early evening can make it difficult to fall asleep even if you insist it doesn't make you hyper. <br />
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Another issue is stress. We run and do and plan and worry and make it impossible for our brain and body to relax before sleeping. We go, go, go then think jumping into bed just because we are finally tired will work. We all need to unwind. <br />
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And finally, routine, routine, routine. Go to bed at the same time. Make an evening routine of dinnertime, relaxtion, meditation, aromatherapy and so on. Your body will get in the habit of going to sleep when it's time and getting up (at the same time) when it's time. We have an internal clock that regulates body functions and once we learn to respect that, our body will thank us with energy and health.<br />
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Recommendations for relaxing aromatherapy:<br />
Almond oil massages help improve sleep patterns.<br />
Lavendar, Chamomile, Vanilla and Rose are great relaxants in baths and diffusers.<br />
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Special note for those who snore: <br />
Of all the <strong>essential oils</strong> that are there, marjoram and lavender are the two oils which are widely used for treating snoring.<br />
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For more help on how to induce sleep naturally, visit: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4765158_induce-sleep-naturally.html">http://www.ehow.com/how_4765158_induce-sleep-naturally.html</a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-59252880597186205082012-04-29T18:11:00.002-07:002022-08-31T10:12:12.935-07:00Sexual Health: A Joint VentureWe all know that men have tons of testosterone and usually flaunt that every chance they get. Women, with higher estrogen, aren't usually nearly as sexual. But the sexual experience between commited partners is one of life's purest joys. So what to do when the kids, career, errands, housework...etc leave you feeling less than frisky?<br />
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No hormones is not the answer here. It's about mental and physical stimulation so let's start, as usual, with a <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok83" target="_blank">multivitamin</a>. This should lead to the discovery of whether fatigue is an issue or other vitamin deficiencies. But let's take it one step further...add motivation and passion to your love life naturally.<br />
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First, let's talk mental attentiveness. This comes down to mental acuity. My recommendation (and personal preference) is <a href="https://www.dpbolvw.net/ni70gv30v2IKJJOQLLKNIKMOMRPLJ?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.botanicchoice.com%2FCirculation-Health%2FNeuro-Support-Plus-60-capsules.axd&cjsku=1496" target="_blank">Neuro PS</a>. It add zest to the mind and imagination in several areas of life: work, kids, and sexual exploration. <br />
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Second, anytime fatigue plays a role in our day to day, <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok8i" target="_blank">Vitamin B Complex</a> is a great way to fight that feeling of giving up and laying down until Spring. <br />
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Third, supplements like <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok8m" target="_blank">Ginseng</a> (known to be an aprodisiac) or foods like oysters and <b>dark</b> chocolate can help get the motor going. But don't forget that the wrong daily diet can lend itself as the cause of fatigue, low sex drive, moodiness and depression. None of which are conducive to a happy sex life. Lay off too much alcohol, eat foods high in fiber, drink lots of water and exercise (even if it's only 15 minutes of stretching, walking or, my favorite, dancing).<br />
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Finally, setting the mood is overlooked much of the time. Guys especially need to keep in mind that women are more responsive to sight, touch, sound and smell when it comes to eroticism so turn that music on; touch and hold her (<a href="https://www.passionplusfashion.com/product-page/massage-bath-oil" target="_blank">oil massages</a> are a definite turn on here); and use aromatherapy in oils, candles, room fragrance and/or bubble baths. <br />
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Examples:<br />
SUPPLEMENTS<br />
<a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok8y" target="_blank">Coleus</a>- Coleus helps in the relaxation of smooth muscles and increases blood flow, both important actions in a healthy sexual response.<br />
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<a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok91" target="_blank">Comfrey</a>- Comfrey has been shown to affect the sex hormones which stimulate the ovaries and testes. Such a hormonal effect is also indicated by traditional belief.<br />
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<a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok95" target="_blank">Dong Quai</a>-Dong quai's ability to optimize female hormones sets the stage for responsiveness to sexual desire. Sexual pleasure, particularly orgasmic intensity, may be enhanced with the use of dong quai.<br />
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AROMATHERAPY<br />
Aromatic Oils like <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok9j" target="_blank">Rose</a>, <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok9q" target="_blank">Jasmine</a>, <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok9v" target="_blank">Sandalwood</a> and <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok9x" target="_blank">Neroli</a> are natural aphrodisiacs. Other scents that increase sexuality and reduce premature ejaculation are <a href="https://shrsl.com/3ok9z" target="_blank">Lavender</a>, <a href="https://shrsl.com/3oka2" target="_blank">Cinnamon</a>, Cherry and <a href="https://shrsl.com/3oka7" target="_blank">Sage</a>.<br />
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Remember: A healthy, happy sex life starts in the brain and works its way down. So don't be in a rush to get the quick fix...do the work and the ultimate sexual connection will be made.<br />
<br /><br />Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-86299518596534270922012-02-19T18:35:00.000-08:002012-02-19T18:35:36.054-08:00Teen Acne HelpAhh, the rumors of what causes acne in teens. Everything from chocolate and junk food to sexual promiscuity or lack thereof. The real deal is quite simple and it comes down to nutrition.<br />
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As usual, I will preach the importance of a multi-vitamin to start with. In some cases, this will be enough to help balance things out and diminish acne. More specifically though, I will tell you what supplements you may want to add if that simply isn't enough.<br />
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In some cases, acne is stress-related. So, after beginning a multi-vitamin regimen, I would suggest relaxation techniques such as Yoga (<a href="http://hathayogalesson.com/">http://hathayogalesson.com/</a>) or Meditation (<a href="http://www.freemeditations.com/">http://www.freemeditations.com/</a>).<br />
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For application ideas, I would suggest Tea Tree Oil facial cleansing. You can either purchase Tea Tree Oil and dilute it for application or find a Tea Tree Oil facial cleanser. It is a proven antifungal, antiseptic and antibacterial treatment.<br />
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<b>"Vitamin A. </b>Vitamin A the skin heals faster and improves skin quality. It can be taken anywhere within the treatment period, as well as afterwards to prevent future outbreaks. The recommended dose is about 25,000 units twice a day. It is commonly found in fish oils, so eat about two to three servings of oily fish every week.<br />
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<b>Zinc and copper.</b> Commonly found in skin ointments and balms, zinc speeds up the healing of skin tissue and minimizes scarring. It also acts as a barrier against germs and bacteria to prevent inflammation and infection. Zinc supplements are often combined with copper, because pure zinc tends to lower copper levels in the body. Take 50 mg of zinc with 5 mg of copper everyday. Do not exceed 100 mg of zinc per day, as this can be toxic in large amounts.<br />
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<b>Omega-3 fatty acids</b>. Fatty acids are also commonly found in fish oils. Omega-3 fatty acids strengthen the cell membranes to help them better absorb nutrients. They also prevent bacterial infection and inflammation. Most nutritional supplements for acne contain omega-3 in small amounts, but cod liver oil is one of the best sources. The usual dose is one tablespoon per day. You can also take concentrated fish capsules containing 1,500 mg of EPA daily.<br />
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<b>Acidophilus</b>. This is a type of bacteria that helps promote proper digestion. It naturally occurs in the intestinal tract, but it is easily destroyed by digestive acids and normal intestinal contractions. If you have persistent skin problems, take regular supplements of acidophilus.<br />
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<b>Digestive enzymes</b>. Digestive or pancreatic enzymes help break down fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. This helps minimize skin oiliness. If you have extremely oily skin, take regular nutritional supplements for acne containing amylase, lipase, and protease."*<br />
*Article Source: <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/484741">http://EzineArticles.com/484741</a> <br />
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Don't spend 100s of dollars on As Seen On TV products...rely on healing your body from the inside out.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-57881100770481930862011-06-18T02:34:00.000-07:002011-06-18T02:37:02.689-07:00Women's Sexual Health-All things can improve with ageLike a fine wine women improve with age. This is so true but sometimes, with all the changes and hormonal shifts, women's sex drive can decrease with age. It doesn't have to be that way. And don't run out to the doctor to see if they make Viagra for women. That isn't necessary at all.<br />
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Sex drive isn't all about the changes to the body and I have found an incredible combination of supplements that will not only help maintain libido but will increase desire and sexual acuity. (Now I'm just looking for the combination that makes men more romantic...LOL).<br />
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First, we all know that sex starts in the brain, especially for women. Neuro PS has been proven to support cognitive function, memory and better moods. So not only is it beneficial for women's sexual health but all mental functions as we get older. On a personal note, I also found that it seemed to decrease inhibitions and increase creativity in intimacy.<br />
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Second, as a woman gets older her libido decreases, which can be very frustrating because we don't lose interest in our mate but our bodies tend to lose interest in sexual activity. Maca, which is known to increase stamina, energy and sexual function, increases our body's sexual desire.<br />
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Combining the two has a an aphrodisiac effect on women of all ages. Though this is not documented anywhere, I take this information strictly from personal experience. <br />
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Visit <a href="http://click.linksynergy.com/fs-bin/click?id=u9*ZDJlEnzA&offerid=116038.10001254&type=1&subid=0">Puritan's Pride</a>, for the best deals on Neuro PS and Maca.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-8900633834939122552011-05-30T05:16:00.000-07:002011-05-30T05:16:21.040-07:00Saw Palmetto: Man's Best FriendProstate health is a major concern for men. For a second, let's forget about Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), aka enlarged prostate; prostate cancer and Prostatitis, aka inflammation of the prostate that are serious health concerns. Let's get right to the heart of the matter most men face when having problems with their prostate, that usually flags a prostate problem. That would be painful ejaculation, impotenence and other sexual problems. This, in and of itself, is enough to make men cringe at the thought of anything causing problems in that area, which is why I wanted to address it as part of my information about prostate health.<br />
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There are several things men can do to reduce their risk of having prostate problems:<br />
<ul><li>A diet low in saturated fat and high in fruits and vegetables may lower your risk of developing BPH. Research is ongoing to identify who might benefit from early</li>
<li>According to the American Cancer Society, most cases of prostate cancer can't be prevented. This is because prostate cancer's causes are still unknown. As with BPH, however, experts recommend eating a healthy diet with lots of fruits and vegetables.</li>
<li>No herbal supplements have been proven to prevent prostate cancer. Studies of selenium, a mineral that has shown some promise, are underway. </li>
<li>No activity or drug is known to prevent prostatitis. Experts recommend good hygiene, including keeping the penis clean. Most men will never develop prostatitis.</li>
<li>And last, but not least, is Saw Palmetto. A natural supplement that has been proven to improve prostate health and reduce risks of infections in the prostate.</li>
</ul>Saw palmetto extract is an extract of <span style="color: black;">the fruit of <i><a class="mw-redirect" href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Serenoa_repens" title="Serenoa repens">Serenoa repens</a></i>. It is rich in </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Fatty_acid" title="Fatty acid"><span style="color: black;">fatty acids</span></a><span style="color: black;"> and </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Phytosterol" title="Phytosterol"><span style="color: black;">phytosterols</span></a><span style="color: black;">. It has been used in </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Traditional_medicine" title="Traditional medicine"><span style="color: black;">traditional</span></a><span style="color: black;">, </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Eclectic_medicine" title="Eclectic medicine"><span style="color: black;">eclectic</span></a><span style="color: black;">, and </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Alternative_medicine" title="Alternative medicine"><span style="color: black;">alternative medicine</span></a><span style="color: black;"> for a variety of indications, most notably </span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Benign_prostatic_hyperplasia" title="Benign prostatic hyperplasia"><span style="color: black;">benign prostatic hyperplasia</span></a><span style="color: black;"> (enlarged prostate).</span><br />
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As with all functions and illnesses of the body, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Eating properly and taking Saw Palmetto will greatly reduce your risk of prostate infections.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-13551905255160630252011-05-09T13:10:00.000-07:002011-05-09T13:11:50.986-07:00Part 6 of Don't Diet Post Series: Hypnosis and MeditationNow before you scoff or say...whoa that's just too expensive, hear me out. I have started using a self-hypnosis download (cost me $12.95) and meditation from a free site on the internet (<a href="http://www.homeoflife.com/page1/maina.html">http://www.homeoflife.com/page1/maina.html</a>). Since I started almost a week ago, I find myself more centered, relaxed and less motivated to eat the wrong foods. Notice I didn't say to not eat...to NOT eat the WRONG foods. I find myself passing up the ice cream, cupcakes and candy with more ease. Accordingly, I have to listen to the self-hypnosis for a week for better results and have only done so twice...so I still stop and look. But I am finding it easier to feel uninterested in purchasing them.<br />
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<b>Self-hypnosis</b> ("autohypnosis") is a form of <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Hypnosis" title="Hypnosis"><span style="color: #0645ad;">hypnosis</span></a> which is self-induced, and normally makes use of self-suggestion ("<a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Autosuggestion" title="Autosuggestion"><span style="color: #0645ad;">autosuggestion</span></a>"). Listening to pre-recorded audio or other media is often mistaken for self-hypnosis, but is just another form of hypnosis.<br />
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<b>Meditation</b> refers to any of a family of practices in which the practitioner trains his or her <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Mind" title="Mind"><span style="color: #0645ad;">mind</span></a> or self-induces a mode of consciousness in order to realize some benefit.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-0"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6411159295297319893#cite_note-0"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0645ad;">[1]</span></span></a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6411159295297319893#cite_note-1"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0645ad;">[2]</span></span></a></sup><sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-dozensgs_2-0"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=6411159295297319893#cite_note-dozensgs-2"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: #0645ad;">[3]</span></span></a></sup><br />
Meditation is generally an internal, personal practice and done without any external involvement, except perhaps <a href="http://www.blogger.com/wiki/Prayer_beads" title="Prayer beads"><span style="color: #0645ad;">prayer beads</span></a> to count prayers, though many practitioners of meditation may rely on external objects such as candle flames as points on which to focus their attention as an aid to the process. Meditation often involves invoking or cultivating a feeling or internal state, such as <i>compassion</i>, or <i>attending to a specific focal point</i>. The term can refer to the state itself, as well as to practices or techniques employed to cultivate the state.<br />
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If we are only as beautiful on the outside as we are on the inside, mental improvement is the best place to start.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-60384854438126713452011-04-20T06:47:00.000-07:002011-04-20T06:47:01.769-07:00Part 5 of Don't Diet Post Series: Homeopathic HelpI've preached it and preached it...vitamins and supplements for better health. You want to feel better, lose weight and look better. We all do! I'm going to suggest a combination that has had exceptional benfits for me. <br />
Multi-Vitamin (I always suggest that if you haven't taken them, take them for 2-4 weeks before supplementing with other viamins/supplements)<br />
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For overall improved health:<br />
<strong>L-Carnatine</strong> (Carnitine is a nitrogen-containing compound that assists in fat metabolism.** Carnitine plays an essential role in making fatty acids available for muscle tissue)<br />
<strong>CoQ10</strong> (Co Q-10 provides powerful antioxidant support for your heart and ensures potency and purity. <br />
Contributes to your heart and cardiovascular wellness**<br />
Helps support blood pressure levels already within a normal range**<br />
Promotes energy production within your heart, brain, and muscles)<br />
<strong>Cinnamon</strong> (Cinnamon is an ancient herb that has recently gained widespread popularity for its ability to support health and wellness)<br />
<strong>Omega-3 </strong>(Omega-3 fatty acids are considered essential fatty acids: They are necessary for human health but the body can' t make them -- you have to get them through food. Research shows that omega-3 fatty acids reduce inflammation and may help lower risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and arthritis.)<br />
<strong>NeuroPS </strong>(Helps Improve Memory**Sharpens Mental Focus**Promotes Mental Clarity**Supports Learning Ability**)<br />
<strong>Probiotic</strong> (Supports intestinal health for the optimal absorption of nutrient)<br />
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Additional supplements should be added, depending on other concerns or issues you may have. If people are predispositioned to various medical conditions, there are natural supplements that can help people take better care of themselves in an effort to avoid those illnesses. Any questions, please feel free to contace me and I will help you research what you need for optimal health and subsequent happiness.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-44937208945368147462011-04-18T05:29:00.000-07:002011-04-18T05:29:30.746-07:00Part 4 of Don't Diet Post Series: Portion ControlWe hear about portion size a lot these days. But what does it mean? In a world where eating out has its "Super" and "King" sizes, it becomes more and more unclear what a proper portion size is. And we need to forget the days of "eat everything on your plate". No, that doesn't mean blame mom and dad because we overeat; it simply means to learn when to say when. That in itself is even a complex issue. How do I control the portion size? I can't carry measuring cups around with me or mini scales to make sure I am eating the right amount. So I found an article that gives 10 easy ways to control portion size.<br />
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<h2>1. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/library/weekly/aa060202b.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Break Leftovers Down</span></a></h2>Instead of using one large container to store leftovers such as casseroles, side dishes, or pasta, why not separate them into individually-sized containers? <br />
That way, when you reach in the fridge to find something to reheat, you're retrieving just enough for one helping. Breaking down meal-sized servings into single servings will help you limit your food intake with no additional effort.<br />
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<h2>2. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/b/a/117021.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Say Yes to Salads</span></a></h2>Eating a salad before lunch or dinner is a sure-fire way to keep from overeating. It will help curb your appetite and give you a sense of satiety sooner. <br />
Of course, we're not talking a little bit of iceberg lettuce here. To reap full portion control benefits from rabbit food, load up your salad with veggies or even lean meat like turkey cubes. The fiber in the veggies will help you feel fuller and lean meat's protein will give you an instant energy boost.<br />
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<h2>3. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/b/a/096386.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Single out Trigger Foods</span></a></h2>Buy snack foods in single serving sizes or divvy up full size packages into smaller, indvidual bags. <br />
It may be difficult to stop eating, oh, say, tortilla chips (My biggest weakness!) straight out of the bag while watching <i>Desperate Housewives</i>, but am I as likely to inhale the contents of 12 zipper bags without some forethought? Doubtful.<br />
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<h2>4. <a href="http://weightloss.about.com/c/ht/03/02/How_Prevent_Overeating1044888248.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Master Mini Meals</span></a></h2>You can make sure your blood sugar stays at an even keel and keep hunger at bay by eating healthful small meals throughout the day. <br />
My friend Jenn has maintained a 30 pound weight loss for three years and is in such great shape, she became an aerobics instructor! She swears by mini meals to maintain her weight and keep her energy level up. Mini meals are by far the best way to prevent overeating because you'll get never <i>too</i> hungry and lose control of your portion intake.<br />
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<h2>5. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/library/tips/bltip23.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Keep Seconds Out of Sight</span></a></h2>Don't serve family meals family-style. Keep pots and dishes away from the table where it's all too easy to go for seconds. <br />
I can't tell you how many times I've rethought my second helpings as I've made my way from the table to the stovetop. I've often told myself to sit back down and wait it out. Remember, it takes about 20 minutes to feel satiated. By giving myself that "breather" I've realized I wasn't hungry enough for another helping after all.<br />
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<h2>6. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/cs/nutrition/a/aa092903a.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Make Meat a Side Dish</span></a></h2>Treat meat or meat-based entrees as a side dish rather than the main part of your meal. <br />
By loading up on veggies and healthy grains as the bulk of your meal instead of using them as sides, you'll feel full sooner and get extra vitamins and fiber. Experiment with new vegetables and preparation methods to keep things interesting.<br />
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<h2>7. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/od/eatsmart/qt/blgohalf.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Meet Yourself Halfway</span></a></h2>Make lunch a two-fer. Your mid-day meal can work double duty by being shared or serving as dinner. <br />
At work, why not split take out with a buddy? At a restaurant, pack up half of your meal before you even start eating: <i>Voila</i>! You have an instant dinner!<br />
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<h2>8. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/cs/eatsmart/a/aa041804a.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Be a Kid at Heart (or Tummy?)</span></a></h2>Order a kid's size meal when you go to fast food places to automatically control portions (and save money!). <br />
Don't be embarrassed about asking for a child's meal. It's really no big deal. I've even got a trick for places that have a "12 and under sign" -- I order it to go and then plop right down in the dining room, eat my meal, and give the toy to a kid sitting nearby!<br />
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<h2>9. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/cs/moretips/a/aa062700a.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Serving Standards</span></a></h2>Learn to "eyeball" standard portion sizes and stick to them when dining out or dishing up meals. <br />
Keep these tips in mind: 3 oz. of meat is the size of a deck of cards or an audio tape; 1 oz. of meat is the size of a matchbook; 1 cup of potatoes, rice or pasta looks like a tennis ball.<br />
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<h2>10. <a href="http://www.blogger.com/library/weekly/aa080601a.htm"><span style="color: #3366cc;">Treat Yourself</span></a></h2>And last, but not least ... indulge! <br />
Treating yourself once in a while to a "forbidden" food will keep you from feeling deprived; a sense of deprivation can easily lead to overeating. Stop a binge before it starts by indulging every now and then.<br />
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(Resource: about.com / For more information, visit: <a href="http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/tp/aa030405a.htm">http://weightloss.about.com/od/eatsmart/tp/aa030405a.htm</a> )<br />
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Health and healthy weight is not about a magic pill, that will melt the pounds away, or starving yourself for six month, then heading right back to the unhealthy eating habits you had. These only result in temporary weight loss and, even worse, the likelihood that you will gain even MORE weight when you go back to those old, ugly habits. Get healthy, stay healthy and you will continue to be healthy. A healthy body, leads to a happy mind, which will result in healthy weight. Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-64459383883598859492011-04-17T10:18:00.000-07:002011-04-17T10:18:28.628-07:00Part 3 of Don't Diet Post Series: What you SHOULDN'T be eatingBelieve it or not, there are many things you can eliminate from your diet that will make a difference in weight gain/loss and health. Below is some information I've collected from sites to help you check your cupboards and eating choices so you can make better food choices.<br />
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<h3 class="description_section">Fatty Meat and Dairy Products</h3>While these foods are tasty and good sources of <a class="stronglinks" href="http://www.livestrong.com/protein-food-sources/" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted;" title="protein"><span style="color: #147ecb;">protein</span></a>, they can also make weight loss more difficult. Beef, chicken, pork, eggs, milk and cheese all contain saturated fat and cholesterol. Your best option for weight loss is to choose low-fat offerings of these foods. The Weight-Control Information Network recommends choosing low-fat cuts of meat and trimming away excess fat.<br />
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<h3 class="description_section">Prepackaged Foods</h3>These foods are appealing in a time-crunched society because they are quick to prepare. However, they often contain saturated and trans fats. Even if the package indicates that there is no trans fat, you can identify these fats by the words "partially hydrogenated" on the list of ingredients. Eat more fresh foods instead, especially weight-loss friendly choices such as fiber-rich vegetables and fruits, whole grains and lean protein. Prepare meals for a few days in advance and store them in your freezer and reheat later if you're pressed for time.<br />
<h3 class="description_section">Refined Carbohydrates</h3>Carbohydrates aren't inherently fattening, says Tom Venuto, author of "The Body Fat Solution." The problem is that most people tend to eat too much of the wrong types, namely refined carbohydrates. These foods, such as sugar, white bread or white pasta, are calorie rich, but nutrient poor. On the other hand whole grains are nutrient-dense foods that are rich in fiber, which suppresses appetite and helps you lose fat, according to Venuto.<br />
<h3 class="description_section">Fast Food</h3>The documentary "Super Size Me" brought international attention to the perils of over-indulging in fast foods. As David Zinczenko, co-author of "Eat This, Not That!" explains, while you can control food preparation in your own home, you have no control over the meals prepared at fast food restaurants. Unfortunately, the more popular offerings are usually laden with fat. If you must go to these restaurants, choose healthier options such as salads, low-fat milk and vegetable or chicken breast wraps --- without the fatty sauces or cheese."<br />
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Read more: <a href="http://www.livestrong.com/article/284695-what-shouldnt-you-eat-if-you-want-to-lose-weight/#ixzz1JnjGi7yT" style="color: #003399;">http://www.livestrong.com/article/284695-what-shouldnt-you-eat-if-you-want-to-lose-weight/#ixzz1JnjGi7yT</a><br />
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<strong>"So What Foods Should You Avoid Like the Plague?</strong><br />
<strong>Soda</strong><br />
<strong>Doughnuts and Pastries </strong><br />
<strong>French Fries </strong><br />
<strong>Nearly All Breakfast Cereals </strong><br />
<strong>Processed Foods and Snacks</strong><br />
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The key here is to avoid as many processed foods as you can. This is a challenge because over 90% of the foods that Americans eat are processed and the number source of calories is high fructose corn syrup."<br />
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For more information, visit: <a href="http://www.healthiertalk.com/type-foods-you-shouldnt-touch-ten-foot-pole-2331">http://www.healthiertalk.com/type-foods-you-shouldnt-touch-ten-foot-pole-2331</a><br />
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I'd say that two biggies in our culture that lend themselves to obesity, health problems and more: soda and fast food. If you can cut out just those two things and monitor your weight and how you feel, I think the difference will be significant and making other health changes will come much easier.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-85059687282556934572011-04-13T09:40:00.000-07:002011-04-13T09:40:50.271-07:00Part 2 of Don't Diet Post Series: What SHOULD you be eatingLet's start with what you should be eating for optimal health and weight loss/maintanence. First and foremost, it's best to eat fresh and cook your own. Drop those frozen dinners and veggies. You can get fresh from Farmer's markets, supermarkets, roadside stands or grow your own. If it's winter or fresh simply doesn't work into your schedule, the next best thing is frozen (not canned). Making fresh meats, with fat cut off, will get you the protein for health and weight. If you are a vegan, legumes and lentils can give you tons of protein in the place of meat. And don't forget those seasonings, not only is natural good but some herbs are ideal for health.<br />
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Below is a list I got from <a href="http://www.nowloss.com/Weight_Loss_foods.htm">http://www.nowloss.com/Weight_Loss_foods.htm</a> to start you building up what is in your cupboard:<br />
<ol style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><li>All whole grain or unprocessed foods </li>
<li>Any fruits or vegetables </li>
<li>Oatmeal </li>
<li>Steel-Cut Oats </li>
<li>Plain popcorn - lightly salted </li>
<li>Brown rice </li>
<li>Wild rice </li>
<li>Wheat Germ </li>
<li>Potatoes </li>
<li>Wheat breads (Avoid White breads) </li>
<li>Granary bread </li>
<li>Pitta bread </li>
<li>Wheat Bagel </li>
<li>Wholegrain cereals </li>
<li>High fiber breakfast cereals like All Bran and Fiber One </li>
<li>Porridge </li>
<li>Grits </li>
<li>Oats </li>
<li>Shredded wheat </li>
<li>Whole wheat pretzels </li>
<li>Muesli </li>
<li>Cassava </li>
<li>Corn </li>
<li>Amaranth </li>
<li>Oatcakes </li>
<li>Pastas made with wheat like Macaroni or Spaghetti </li>
<li>Whole Barley </li>
<li>Buckwheat / Buckwheat pasta </li>
<li>Quinoa </li>
<li>Sprouted bread (Ezekiel bread) <strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Any vegetables</span></strong></li>
<li>Artichokes </li>
<li>Asparagus </li>
<li>Arugula </li>
<li>Green beans </li>
<li>String beans </li>
<li>Beets </li>
<li>Broccoli </li>
<li>Brussels sprouts </li>
<li>Cabbage </li>
<li>Carrots </li>
<li>Cauliflower </li>
<li>Celeriac </li>
<li>Celery </li>
<li>Chervil </li>
<li>Chicory </li>
<li>Chives </li>
<li>Collard Greens </li>
<li>Cucumbers </li>
<li>Squash </li>
<li>Tomato </li>
<li>Cucumbers </li>
<li>Dandelion greens </li>
<li>Dill pickles </li>
<li>Eggplant </li>
<li>Endive </li>
<li>Garlic </li>
<li>Garbanzo beans (chickpeas) </li>
<li>Kale </li>
<li>Kidney Beans </li>
<li>Kohlrabi </li>
<li>Leeks </li>
<li>Lettuce </li>
<li>Mushrooms </li>
<li>Mustard greens </li>
<li>Okra </li>
<li>Onions </li>
<li>Parsley leaves </li>
<li>Pinto Beans </li>
<li>Turnips </li>
<li>Watercress </li>
<li>Parsnips (raw/boiled) </li>
<li>Peas </li>
<li>Peppers (green/red) </li>
<li>Pickles (sour/sweet) </li>
<li>Pumpkin </li>
<li>Radishes </li>
<li>Rappini </li>
<li>Rhubarb </li>
<li>Rutabagas </li>
<li>Sauerkraut </li>
<li>Salsify </li>
<li>Scallions </li>
<li>Shallots </li>
<li>Sorrel </li>
<li>Soybeans </li>
<li>Spinach </li>
<li>Spirulina </li>
<li>Swiss Chard </li>
<li>Yams </li>
<li>Sweet Potatoes </li>
<li>Zucchini </li>
<li>Water Cress <strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Any Fruits</span></strong> <br />
<div id="xob">Although fruits are simple carbs... the<i> fructose or sugar</i> contained in fruits will not cause a quick rise in blood sugar that WILL NOT make you store fat as easily if you ate other <a href="http://www.nowloss.com/foods-not-to-eat-when-trying-to-lose-weight-dieting.htm">simple carbs like these bad weight loss foods here</a> plus... fruits contain fiber <a href="http://www.nowloss.com/fast-weight-loss-tips.htm">(see fast weight loss tip #6)</a> and other nutrients that are beneficial to weight loss </div></li>
<li>Apples </li>
<li>Apricots </li>
<li>Bananas </li>
<li>Blackberries </li>
<li>Blackcurrants </li>
<li>Blueberries </li>
<li>Cantaloupe </li>
<li>Cherry </li>
<li>Cranberries </li>
<li>Currants </li>
<li>Damson plum </li>
<li>Figs </li>
<li>Goji Berries </li>
<li>Grapes </li>
<li>Honeydew melon </li>
<li>Huckleberries </li>
<li>Kiwi </li>
<li>Kumquats </li>
<li>Lemon </li>
<li>Limes </li>
<li>Loganberries </li>
<li>Mangoes </li>
<li>Melon </li>
<li>Muskmelons </li>
<li>Navy beans </li>
<li>Nectarines </li>
<li>Papaya </li>
<li>Pineapple </li>
<li>Pomegranates </li>
<li>Prunes </li>
<li>Oranges </li>
<li>Peach </li>
<li>Pear </li>
<li>Plum </li>
<li>Raspberries </li>
<li>Strawberries </li>
<li>Quince </li>
<li>Tangerines </li>
<li>Watermelon </li>
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79 High Protein foods that help you lose weight...<br />
<ol style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Any type of Protein shakes & supplements...</span></strong>
<li><a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2114811-10778679?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.questproteinbar.com%2Fstore%2Fpc%2FviewPrd.asp%3Fidproduct%3D2%26idcategory%3D&cjsku=PBVA1" target="_top">Protein Bars</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://mhlnk.com/FC7B323D">Whey Protein shakes</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2114811-10409943?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bodybuilding.com%2Fstore%2Fopt%2Fcas.html&cjsku=OPT228">Casein Protein shakes</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2114811-10409943?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bodybuilding.com%2Fstore%2Fjay%2Fegg.html&cjsku=JAY004">Egg Protein shakes</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-2114811-10860667">Soy Protein Shakes</a> & <a href="http://www.jdoqocy.com/click-2114811-10366288">Soy Protein Bars</a> - <em>vegetarian protein source</em> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.anrdoezrs.net/click-2114811-10409943?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bodybuilding.com%2Fstore%2Fnutiva%2Forganichemp.html&cjsku=NUTIVA011">Hemp Protein Shakes</a> - <em>another vegetarian protein source</em> </li>
<li><a href="http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-2114811-10409943?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bodybuilding.com%2Fstore%2Fdym%2Felite-fusion-7.html&cjsku=DYM298">Blended Protein shakes</a> <strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Any animal sources...</span></strong></li>
<li><a href="http://www.nowloss.com/best-foods-to-eat-to-build-muscle-fast.htm">Orangic Beef</a> (range-fed or game) </li>
<li>Cornish hen </li>
<li>Chicken - Lean Chicken breast (skinless) </li>
<li>Turkey - Deli Turkey breast / Skinless Turkey breast </li>
<li>Quail </li>
<li>Duck </li>
<li>Goose </li>
<li>Emu </li>
<li>Leanest cuts of Beef like Red round steaks and roasts, top loin, top sirloin and chuck shoulder and arm roasts. </li>
<li>Leanest cuts of pork like pork loin, tenderloin, center loin and ham. </li>
<li>Well-trimmed Leg of lamb </li>
<li>Bison </li>
<li>Rabbitt </li>
<li>Deer / Moose / Elk / Caribou </li>
<li>Top Round Leg cutlet or Chop cuts of Veal </li>
<li>Egg whites / Egg beaters </li>
<li>Eggs <strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Most fish & other seafoods...</span></strong></li>
<li>Tuna </li>
<li>Sardines </li>
<li>Trout </li>
<li>Salmon </li>
<li>Abalone </li>
<li>Bass (fresh water/sea) </li>
<li>Cod </li>
<li>Roe </li>
<li>Perch </li>
<li>Pollack </li>
<li>Halibut </li>
<li>Anchovy </li>
<li>Catfish </li>
<li>Mackerel </li>
<li>Flounder </li>
<li>Herring </li>
<li>Tilapia </li>
<li>Swordfish </li>
<li>Whiting </li>
<li>Grouper </li>
<li>Haddock </li>
<li>Snapper </li>
<li>Crab </li>
<li>Crayfish </li>
<li>Mussels </li>
<li>Shrimp </li>
<li>Scallops </li>
<li>Oysters (half shell) </li>
<li>Frog legs </li>
<li>Terrapin (turtle) <strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">Any nuts & seeds - High protein foods for vegetarians</span></strong></li>
<li>Unsalted Cashews </li>
<li>Unsalted peanuts </li>
<li>Raw Almonds </li>
<li>Hazelnuts </li>
<li><a href="http://www.nowloss.com/best-weight-loss-foods-to-eat-to-help-you-lose-weight-fast.htm#brazil-nuts">Brazil Nuts</a> </li>
<li>Pecans </li>
<li>Walnuts </li>
<li>Pine Nuts </li>
<li>Pistachio Nuts </li>
<li>Macadamia Nuts </li>
<li>Pistachio nuts </li>
<li>Hazelnuts and Filberts </li>
<li>Butternuts </li>
<li>Beechnuts </li>
<li>Pumpkin seeds </li>
<li>Sunflower seeds </li>
<li>Chia seeds <strong><span style="font-family: Arial;">More high protein foods...</span></strong></li>
<li>Hummus </li>
<li>Seitan </li>
<li>Tempeh </li>
<li>Natural peanut butter </li>
<li>Natural cashew butter </li>
<li>Natural almond butter </li>
<li>Beef Jerky </li>
<li>Tofu & Soy products </li>
</ol><div id="xob"><b>Quick tip:</b> try to get at least 30% of your total calories from protein because in a Danish study... People who got 30% of their calories from protein lost twice as much weight as people who ate less than 15% of their calories from protein <b>and here's why...</b><br />
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Your body burns the most calories when digesting protein. </div><h4>4 Good Fats that help you burn fat...</h4><ol style="margin-bottom: 15px;"><li>Omega-3s </li>
<li>CLA </li>
<li>Omega-6s </li>
<li>MCT</li>
</ol><div id="xob">You can <a href="http://www.nowloss.com/good-fats-that-burn-fat-help-you-lose-weight.htm">take supplements to get more Good fats in your diet</a> but if you eat more complex carbs and lean proteins - you'll be getting enough Good Fats in your diet to lose weight.</div><h5>5 Low-fat dairy products that help you lose weight...</h5><ol style="margin-bottom: 10px;"><li>Low fat yogurt </li>
<li>Greek yogurt </li>
<li>Low fat cottage cheese </li>
<li>Low fat cheese </li>
<li>Low-fat/non-fat sour cream </li>
<li>Low-fat or Skim milk </li>
</ol><a href="" name="spices"></a><h5>31 Spices & Spicy Foods that <a class="fo" href="http://www.nowloss.com/ways-to-speed-up-metabolism-naturally-to-burn-fat-faster.htm#spices">increase your metabolism</a>...</h5><ol style="margin-bottom: 0px;"><li>Hot peppers </li>
<li>Cayenne peppers </li>
<li>Hot mustard </li>
<li>Cinnamon </li>
<li>Cumin </li>
<li>Turmeric </li>
<li>Cloves </li>
<li>Jamaica pepper </li>
<li>Africa birdseye </li>
<li>Anaheim </li>
<li>Curry Powder </li>
<li>Jalapeno Peppers </li>
<li>Habanero Peppers </li>
<li>Chili Peppers </li>
<li>Chili Powder </li>
<li>Cavenne Peppers </li>
<li>Thai Peppers </li>
<li>Ginger (Turmeric) </li>
<li>Garlic </li>
<li>Bell peppers </li>
<li>Bird's eye chili </li>
<li>Tabasco </li>
<li>Rocoto </li>
<li>Chiltepin </li>
<li>Piquante </li>
<li>Super Chili </li>
<li>Datil </li>
<li>Fatalii </li>
<li>Naga </li>
<li>Jolokia </li>
<li>Scotch bonnet </li>
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Part 3 will tell you what you should NOT be eating....check backLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-66900083277563417252011-04-06T08:52:00.000-07:002011-04-06T08:52:58.179-07:00Part 1 of Don't Diet Post Series: IntroductionI'm going to be running a series on the whole diet thing. On one hand, I see studies about obesity. On the other, I am sick of the "thin is in" mentality. It's not about looking good..it's about feeling good. If you feel good and have healthy eating habits, your body will automatically drop unnecessary fat; internal organs will function better and your quality of life will improve. And let's face it...THAT'S what it's all about. God did not make us the same. We are different and should embrace how unique we are. That means some of us will be full-figued and others will be more streamline. Neither is better or worse than the other. However, being obese or being anorexic are both equally unhealthy lifestyles.<br />
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I propose to run a series, addressing the following:<br />
How many calories does your body REALLY need?<br />
Healthy foods that burn fat, increase metabolism and improve health.<br />
Foods that improve your mood, fight fatigue and other issues we need to address for day to day happiness.<br />
Foods you should AVOID, if not totally as much as possible.<br />
What to eat to detoxify your body.<br />
Tips: What can you do without that's adding on pounds? <br />
And...any other topics along the way I come across that apply.<br />
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I don't know how many parts there will be but I intend to give thorough and sound information for EVERYDAY life. <br />
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I encourage you to post your opinions and ideas on this subject. Americans have become very sick, tired and you can't throw a stick without hitting someone suffering from depression. These ALL have the same thing in common: UNHEALTHY eating habits. (I'm not saying depression can be cured in everyone with diet but it can be improved in all and in some cases, may eliminate the need for drugs)Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-46765758809969375122011-04-04T08:45:00.000-07:002011-04-04T08:45:09.261-07:00When is a D a good thing...when we're talking Vitamin DI got a call from my doctor's office, after having a ton of bloodwork done. Of all the things I never thought to worry about, vitamin deficiency was way up on the list. But he wants to prescribe me Vitamin D. It seems that Vitamin D deficiency is a growing concern in our country and most people don't even know they have it. The effects come on so gradually you simply accept the aches, pains and fatigue (just a few things it can cause). Even more frightening is the fact that Vitamin D is essential to over 36 vital organ functions.<br />
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Don't believe me? How about WebMD: "<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><div class="intro" id="intelliTxt" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="0">The side effects from low <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5585060_side-do-low-vitamin-d_.html#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: darkgreen 0.07em solid; color: darkgreen; font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal; padding-bottom: 1px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w0" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">vitamin</span></a> D in the body are far-reaching. Vitamin D is needed for absorbing calcium, which is essential for strong and healthy bones and teeth and certain functions of the body. People who have a vitamin D deficiency lack enough calcium, so their bodies start to extract calcium from their bones.</div><section class="Module body FLC"><section><br />
<ol class="generic" id="intelliTxt" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="1"><li class="section" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="2"><h2 class="header Heading3" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="12">Features</h2><ul itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="11"><li class="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="13"><div class="stepMeat" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="14"><div itemprop="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="15"><div itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="16">Vitamin D deficiency has been connected to many side effects. Conditions associated with the deficiency include rickets, diabetes, high blood pressure and lung cancer. The deficiency is associated with heart disease and different forms of cancer. Increasing the intake of vitamin D and calcium would annually prevent 58,000 cases of breast cancer and 49,000 cases of colorectal cancer in the United States and Canada, according to a study reported in Annals of Epidemiology in July 2009.</div></div></div></li>
</ul><h2 class="header Heading3" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="10">Expert Insight</h2><ul itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="9"><li class="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="17"><div class="stepMeat" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="18"><div itemprop="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="19"><div itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="20">Thirty-six percent of "otherwise healthy young people" have low Vitamin D levels, reported Michael F. Holick, director of the Vitamin D, <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5585060_side-do-low-vitamin-d_.html#" id="itxthook1" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: darkgreen 0.07em solid; color: darkgreen; font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal; padding-bottom: 1px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook1w0" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">Skin</span></a> and Bone Research Laboratory at Boston University Medical Center <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/education/" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="21">School</a> of Medicine, in an article published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings. He said that up to 57 percent of inpatient clients were found to have vitamin D deficiency.</div></div></div></li>
</ul><h2 class="header Heading3" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="8">Treatment</h2><ul itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="7"><li class="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="22"><div class="stepMeat" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="23"><div itemprop="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="24"><div itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="25">The best treatment for the side effects of low vitamin D is natural sunlight. You should try to get 15 to 20 minutes of exposure to the sun daily. People with darker complexions, and those who do not get outdoors much, should focus on diets high in vitamin D. Some excellent sources are eggs, fortified milk and <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5585060_side-do-low-vitamin-d_.html#" id="itxthook2" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: darkgreen 0.07em solid; color: darkgreen; font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal; padding-bottom: 1px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w0" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">cod</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w1" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w2" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">liver</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w3" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w4" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">oil</span></a>. Supplements are a practical way of ensuring the amount needed.</div></div></div></li>
</ul><h2 class="header Heading3" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="6">Considerations</h2><ul itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="5"><li class="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="26"><div class="stepMeat" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="27"><div itemprop="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="28"><div itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="29">People with low levels of vitamin D suffer from numerous symptoms. They might experience muscle weakness, aches and pains. Constant fatigue, even with sufficient sleep, is common. Vitamin D deficiency can lead to moodiness, depression and anxiety. Some people experience vomiting, nausea and diarrhea.</div></div></div></li>
</ul><h2 class="header Heading3" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="4">Prevention/Solution</h2><ul itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="3"><li class="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="30"><div class="stepMeat" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="31"><div itemprop="step" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="32"><div itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="33">If people become more aware of the risks of low vitamin D, they can take steps to reverse their deficiency. People living at high or low latitudes have a higher chance of deficiency. Others particularly susceptible to vitamin D shortage include infants and elderly people and those who consume few fortified dairy products or <a class="StrongLink" href="http://www.ehow.com/how_4541_absorb-vitamin-d.html" itxtharvested="1" itxtnodeid="34">vitamin D supplements</a>."</div></div></div></li>
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</ol></section></section>Read more: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5585060_side-do-low-vitamin-d_.html#ixzz1IZMhYKrc" style="color: #003399;">What Side Effects Do You Get From Low Vitamin D? | eHow.com</a> <a href="http://www.ehow.com/facts_5585060_side-do-low-vitamin-d_.html#ixzz1IZMhYKrc" style="color: #003399;">http://www.ehow.com/facts_5585060_side-do-low-vitamin-d_.html#ixzz1IZMhYKrc</a></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Need more research? MayoClinic is also emphasizing the issue: <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d/NS_patient-vitamind">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/vitamin-d/NS_patient-vitamind</a></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">This doesn't mean everyone needs to rush to the doctor for a prescription of Vitamin D. Besides getting out in the sun at least 10-15 minutes a day, you can get Vitamin D from fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil, to name a few.</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-61194875624485736552011-03-21T13:40:00.000-07:002011-03-21T13:40:54.264-07:00Allergy Season is upon usFor allergy sufferers, the words Spring and Fall don't hold the same love as for the rest of us. It generally means sneezing, watery eyes, nasal drip, coughing, trouble breathing and sometimes more severe effects. I have a 15 year old who has suffered allergies forever. I hated giving him all the prescriptions, OTC meds and treatments. So I looked around and opted for alternatives.<br />
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One of the best is the nasal rinse. You simply run warm salt water, using a special bottle, through your sinuses (this is also a good alternative for sinus problems and minor infections). We use Neillmed products and they work wonderfully (<a href="http://www.neilmed.com/usa/index.php">http://www.neilmed.com/usa/index.php</a>).<br />
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Nasal Discharge options:<br />
Ferrum phosphoricum - a watery nose and runny eyes; gritty or burning feeling in the eyes and a hard, short, tickling <span style="color: darkgreen;">cough. </span><br />
Allium cepa - runny nose with <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://www.ehow.com/way_5299520_homeopathic-allergy-remedies.html#" id="itxthook0" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: darkgreen 0.07em solid; color: darkgreen; font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal; padding-bottom: 1px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w0" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">clear</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w1" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook0w2" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">mucus</span></a> that is irritating to your upper lip; watery eyes, sneezing, a tickling cough, thirst, and feeling worse when indoors and better when outside<br />
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Wyethia - nose is dry and irritated, even if your nose is still runny; itching in the ears, throat, roof of the mouth and behind the nose<br />
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Sneezing options:<br />
Sabadilla - long bouts of sneezing, watery eyes and feel like you have a lump in your throat; a runny discharge from the nose, an itchy nose, and headaches that occur when you are drowsy or trying to concentrate<br />
<div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Gelsemium - sneeze frequently and have aches in the back of your head and neck; tiredness brought on by allergy symptoms, flushing of the face, and swollen membranes in the nasal passages along with an irritating watery discharge</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Natrum muriaticum - works well for people who sneeze, have watery eyes and clear <a class="itxtrst itxtrsta itxthook" href="http://www.ehow.com/way_5299520_homeopathic-allergy-remedies.html#" id="itxthook2" rel="nofollow" style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: darkgreen 0.07em solid; color: darkgreen; font-size: 100%; font-weight: normal; padding-bottom: 1px; text-decoration: underline;"><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w0" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">nasal</span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w1" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;"> </span><span class="itxtrst itxtrstspan itxthookspan" id="itxthook2w2" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; color: darkgreen; font-color: inherit;">mucus</span></a> that looks like egg white; dark circles under the eyes, thirst, having problems smelling or tasting, feeling sad or withdrawn and being irritated when someone tries to comfort you</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Coughing:</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Arsenicum album - a wheezy cough; a watery discharge from the nose that may burn, swelling under the eyes, and feeling tired, restless, anxious or chilly<br />
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Euphrasia - If you find yourself coughing in the daytime but less at night; swollen and irritated eyes which may have some discharge, and eyes that are sensitive to light</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Nux vomica - A teasing cough that mostly just produces a tickling feeling in the throat; People who respond well to Nux vomica often find their nose alternates between being stuffed (at night or outdoors) and runny (during the day or indoors), and they may feel impatient and irritable</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">Reference: <a href="http://www.ehow.com/way_5299520_homeopathic-allergy-remedies.html">http://www.ehow.com/way_5299520_homeopathic-allergy-remedies.html</a></div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">To find these and more homeopathic allergy remedies, visit the pages Puritan link.</div><div style="background-color: transparent; border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;"><br />
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</div>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-13582864980320806952010-09-29T20:11:00.000-07:002010-09-29T20:11:48.808-07:00Children's HealthRecently, it came to my attention that not only are we more stressed out by all the rush, technology and environment but so are our children. What affects us, affects them as well. <br />
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First, we need to try to slow it down a bit. If your kids are not invovled in an activity every single day, it's not a bad thing. They need balance just like we do so don't push them through a dozen sports, lessons, projects or groups. Give them a break and yourself one as well. I suggest at the very least, one night a week where NOTHING is planned and have a family night. Hang out, talk/listen and just enjoy each other.<br />
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Second, just like us, they need a balanced diet and multivitamin. If they are still tired, stressed, irritable, etc see a doctor first to rule out any medical conditions. Then find out what natural supplements will help them. <br />
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Third, I can't stress enough the aromatherapy for the health of children. It's non-evasive and can offer a great deal of benefits.<br />
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Finally, it's not just fast foods and video game abuse that lead to obesity. It's a proven fact that stress and fatigue lend themselves to overeating and obesity in kids and adults, alike.<br />
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OBESITY<br />
"Take lavender, jasmine, patchouli or ylang-ylang to help you calm down before you eat your regular meal plan. These essential oils will relax and improve your emotional well-being." (<a href="http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/aromatherapy-for-stress.html">http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/aromatherapy-for-stress.html</a>)<br />
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STRESS<br />
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Sample of Aromatherapy for stress relief : <br />
<ul><li>5 drops of Chamomile </li>
<li>3 drops of Geranium </li>
<li>5 drops of Lavender </li>
<li>2 drops of Lemon.</li>
</ul>To Use: You can put this blend into a warm bath or sauna, in a diffuser, or just put in a spray bottle to use as a room spray that has a bit more power.<br />
For massage you can add 2 drop each of Cedar, Clary Sage, Ylang Ylang, and Lavender into 2 ounces of lotion or carrier oil, and enjoy a relaxing massage." (<a href="http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/aromatherapy-for-stress.html">http://www.aromatherapy-at-home.com/aromatherapy-for-stress.html</a>)<br />
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FATIGUE<br />
<span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;">Essential oils for energy: cinnamon, clove, cypress, eucalyptus, fir, ginger, lemon, lemongrass, peppermint, rosemary</span><br />
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<center><span style="color: #000099;">Aromatherapy for Energy</span><div align="left"><span style="color: #000099; font-size: x-small;">This invigorating massage oil or soak can help put a bounce back in your step.</span></div></center><br />
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<ul><li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">8 drops lemon oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 drops eucalyptus oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 drops peppermint oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 drop cinnamon leaf oil</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">1 drop cardamom oil (expensive, so optional)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">2 ounces vegetable oil</span></li>
</ul><span style="font-family: arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">Combine the ingredients. Use as a massage oil, add 2 teaspoons to your bath, or add 1 teaspoon to a footbath. Without the vegetable oil, this combination can be used in an aromatherapy diffuser, simmering pan of water, or a potpourri cooker -- or it can be added to 2 ounces of water for an air spray. The cardamom oil is optional, but, oh, does it enhance this massage oil! Use it as often as you like.</span><br />
(<a href="http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/aromatherapy/how-to-treat-fatigue-with-aromatherapy.htm">http://health.howstuffworks.com/wellness/natural-medicine/aromatherapy/how-to-treat-fatigue-with-aromatherapy.htm</a>)<br />
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I have, personally, found that massaging my son's back, legs and arms before bed is relaxing to him. Add aromatherphy massage and you will have a happier, healthier kid in the long run. All good habits start with Mom and Dad so step up and get them in the habit of taking care of themselves now.</span>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-16553675002378794512010-09-22T18:05:00.001-07:002010-09-22T18:05:46.506-07:00Sexual Health: A Joint AdVentureWe all know that men have tons of testosterone and usually flaunt that every chance they get. Women, with higher estrogen, aren't usually nearly as sexual. But the sexual experience between commited partners is one of life's purest joys. So what to do when the kids, career, errands, housework...etc leave you feeling less than frisky?<br />
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No hormones is not the answer here. It's about mental and physical stimulation so let's start, as usual, with a multivitamin. This should lead to the discovery of whether fatigue is an issue or other vitamin deficiencies. But let's take it one step further...add motivation and passion to your love life naturally.<br />
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First, let's talk mental attentiveness. This comes down to mental acuity. My recommendation (and personal preference) is Neuro PS. It add zest to the mind and imagination in several areas of life: work, kids, and sexual exploration. <br />
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Second, anytime fatigue plays a role in our day to day, Vitamin B Complex is a great way to fight that feeling of giving up and laying down until Spring. <br />
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Third, supplements like Ginseng (known to be an aprodisiac) or foods like oysters and <strong>dark</strong> chocolate can help get the motor going. But don't forget that the wrong daily diet can lend itself as the cause of fatigue, low sex drive, moodiness and depression. None of which are conducive to a happy sex life. Lay off too much alcohol, eat foods high in fiber, drink lots of water and exercise (even if it's only 15 minutes of stretching, walking or, my favorite, dancing).<br />
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Finally, setting the mood is overlooked much of the time. Guys especially need to keep in mind that women are more responsive to sight, touch, sound and smell when it comes to eroticism so turn that music on; touch and hold her (oil massages are a definite turn on here); and use aromatherapy in oils, candles, room fragrance and/or bubble baths. <br />
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Examples:<br />
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Coleus- Coleus helps in the relaxation of smooth muscles and increases blood flow, both important actions in a healthy sexual response.<br />
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Comfrey- Comfrey has been shown to affect the sex hormones which stimulate the ovaries and testes. Such a hormonal effect is also indicated by traditional belief.<br />
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Dong Quai-Dong quai's ability to optimize female hormones sets the stage for responsiveness to sexual desire. Sexual pleasure, particularly orgasmic intensity, may be enhanced with the use of dong quai.<br />
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AROMATHERAPY<br />
Aromatic Oils like Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Neroli are natural aphrodisiacs. Other scents that increase sexuality and reduce premature ejaculation are Lavendar, Cinammon, Cherry and Sage.<br />
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Remember: A healthy, happy sex life starts in the brain and works its way down. So don't be in a rush to get the quick fix...do the work and the ultimate sexual connection will be made.<br />
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**If you have a specific sexual issue, erectile dysfunction, impotence, dryness, etc, please email me and I will research and post a blog about it. I will NEVER, NEVER use your name in my blog. All correspondence with me is confidential.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-48003448201598753292010-08-30T11:45:00.000-07:002010-08-30T11:45:36.919-07:00Migraines: More than just a headacheBefore having my son, I suffered from migraines about 6 times a year. I remember hearing people talking about how they couldn't understand someone going home because of a headache. If you suffer or have suffered from migraines, you know how annoyig that comment can be. Migraines are very debilitating and scary. <br />
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Below are some natural remedies suggested for the various types of migraines. Always read the label and take as directed.<br />
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*"Belladonna: Migraines that start in the back of the skull or upper neck and spread to the forehead and temple (especially on the right) may indicate a need for this remedy. Pain is throbbing or pounding, and worse from jarring, light, and noise. Headaches often begin in late morning or afternoon, and may be worst around three p.m. The face may be flushed and red, and the skin feels hot, although the feet and hands are often cold. The pupils may be dilated, with sensitivity to light, and the person may either feel delirious or drowsy.<br />
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Bryonia: This remedy can be helpful if a person has a heavy or “splitting” headache, with steady pain that settles over one eye (especially the left) or spreads to the entire head. Pain is worse from any motion, even from moving the eyes, and the person wants to lie completely still and not be talked to or disturbed. Nausea with a heavy feeling in the stomach and vomiting may occur. The person can have a very dry mouth and usually is thirsty.<br />
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Cimicifuga: This remedy is often indicated for migraines with throbbing pains (“as if the top of the head would fly open”) or shooting pains in the eyes. Headaches are often associated with the menstrual period or come on after long-term study or worrying. The muscles of the neck are usually involved in the headache, feeling very stiff and painful. The person (normally talkative and energetic) feels mentally dull and gloomy, or even fearful, during a migraine. Pain is worse from motion and sometimes improved by eating.<br />
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Cyclamen: Migraines that start with flickering in the eyes, dim vision, or dizziness suggest a need for this remedy. Pain is often right-sided and may involve the ear—which can also ache or itch. The person feels very weak and sick (the nausea is often worse from fatty food) and is thirsty, very sensitive to cold, and worse from open air. People who need this remedy are sympathetic and emotional; they often have an anxious or remorseful feeling that they may have neglected some responsibility.<br />
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Gelsemium: When this remedy is indicated, the person feels weak and lethargic, with a heavy feeling in the face and eyes, and droopy eyes with diminished vision. Pain may be mostly felt in the back of the head and muscles of the neck. The person may tremble, and sometimes heat or chills run up and down the spine. Pain often is relieved by urinating. Worry, fear, or dread of a stressful event may precipitate a headache.<br />
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Ignatia: This remedy is helpful for migraines in sensitive people, especially headaches after emotional upsets or caused by grief. The headache is often focused on one side of the head, and may feel as if a nail is driven in. Twitching in the face or spasms in the muscles of the neck and back frequently occur. The person often sighs or yawns and may sometimes weep or seem “hysterical.”<br />
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Iris versicolor: Intense migraines with blurry vision and pain that extends to the face and teeth, along with vomiting and a burning feeling in the throat and stomach, can often be relieved with this remedy. The person feels worse from resting and better from motion.<br />
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Kali bichromicum: Migraines with excruciating pain that is felt in little spots, or pain that settles over the eyebrows (or one eye), suggest a need for this remedy. When the headache begins, the person is very sensitive to light, and vision gradually diminishes. Nausea and dizziness can be intense, but vomiting does not relieve the headache. The person may feel better from lying in bed and keeping warm.<br />
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Lachesis: Left-sided migraines with congested, pulsing pain that is worse from pressure or tight clothing may respond to this remedy. The person’s face looks deeply flushed or blotchy. Headaches are often worst before the menstrual period and better once the flow begins. The person feels worse from sleeping (either in the daytime or at night) and is usually worse from heat.<br />
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Natrum muriaticum: Migraines (often on the right) that are worse from grief or emotional upsets, worse from too much sun, or occur just before or after the menstrual period, are likely to respond to this remedy. The headache feels like “a thousand little hammers were knocking on the brain” and is often worse from eyestrain. The person may have numb or tingling feelings in the lips or face before the headache starts, and the eyes are very sensitive to light. The person often feels better lying in the dark and after sleeping.<br />
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Sanguinaria: Right-sided migraines with tension in the neck and shoulder, extending to the forehead with a bursting feeling in the eye, are often relieved with this remedy. Jarring, light, and noise aggravate discomfort. The headaches improve after vomiting, as well as from burping or passing gas, and are often better after sleep. A person who needs this remedy often comes down with migraines after missing meals, and also has digestive problems and allergies.<br />
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Sepia: Left-sided migraines with dizziness and nausea, worse from missing meals, and worse near menstrual periods or during menopause, often responds to this remedy. Pain may come in shocks or jerks, and the person feels worse indoors and from lying on the painful side. A person needing Sepia feels weary, cold, and irritable, wanting no one to make demands on them.<br />
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Silicea (also called Silica): Migraines that come on after mental exertion or near the menstrual period may indicate a need for this remedy—especially in a nervous person who is very chilly. Headaches are usually right-sided, starting in the back of the head and extending to the forehead, and are worse from drafts or from going out in the cold without a hat. The person may feel better from lying down in a dark, warm room and also from covering the head.<br />
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Spigelia: Excruciating headaches on the left side of the head, with violent throbbing, or stitching pains above or through the eyeball, may respond to this remedy. Pain may extend through the face and is worse from motion, touch, position changes, and jarring. The person may feel better from lying on the right side with the head supported, and keeping still."<br />
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Aromatherapy can also be helpful in preventing or easing the pain of migraines. Below are three examples:<br />
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**Aromatic Blend #1<br />
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-3 drops Roman Chamomile<br />
-8 drops Lavender <br />
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Massage the forehead, temples, solar plexus. Breathe it in deeply. Pour 15 drops of this aromatic blend into the bathtub and soak for at least 15 minutes. <br />
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Aromatic blend #2<br />
Migraines related with muscular tension<br />
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-4 drops Lavender<br />
-5 drops Peppermint <br />
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Massage the forehead, temples, neck and shoulders. <br />
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Aromatic blend #3<br />
Migraines related with nervous tension<br />
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-3 drops Roman Chamomile<br />
-3 drops Neroli<br />
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As always, consult with a physician about your migraines and planned remedies. If they do not help, seek medical care immediately.<br />
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*REFERENCE: <a href="http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2242005.html#Homeo-Options">http://www.truestarhealth.com/Notes/2242005.html#Homeo-Options</a><br />
**REFERENCE: <a href="http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Rapp18.html">http://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/Rapp18.html</a>Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-50757949933576569962010-08-28T14:13:00.000-07:002010-08-28T14:13:57.222-07:00STRESS!!!! AHHHHH!!We all deal with stress everyday. And in our fast-paced; technological; fast food society, which is intended to simply life, the stress seems to be mounting more and more. <br />
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Of course, the first thing is to slow down a bit and make sure to take time for yourself. Most people want to but rarely know how. I also want to add that slowing down to eat is really important here. Not only does it help reduce stress, it helps maintain a healthier weight. Reducing caffeine will also help lower stress.<br />
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So on to what other natural ways there are to help relieve stress. <br />
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*"Medical studies have shown that people suffering from high levels of stress often have lower levels of B-Complex vitamins in their system. Whether the stress lowers the levels or the lower levels contribute to the stress is yet another question. The answer, however, is obvious. Increasing levels of B-Complex vitamins can help. <br />
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B-Complex vitamins include B1 (improves mood and is vital to nerve function); B3 (regulates sleep); B6 (for optimum production of serotonin); and, B12 (helps produce “feel good” brain chemicals). <br />
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Vitamin A helps to clean up the system of toxins that naturally deplete energy levels. Low energy levels can contribute to stress because of the decrease in the energy we need to manage our own stress. <br />
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Vitamin C is also used up quickly during stressful situations, and in addition, a Vitamin C deficiency can contribute to feelings of anxiety and irritability, resulting in a vicious cycle of stress. <br />
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Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant which helps control the production of free radicals in our bodies, which can be harmful. The production of free radicals in the system is natural, and sometimes occurs as part of the disease prevention process in order to neutralize viruses and bacteria. However, sometimes unnatural factors increase the production of free radicals – things such as pollution, cigarette smoke, radiation, and chemicals and herbicides. Our bodies require an adequate influx of antioxidants to combat overproduction of harmful free radicals. Damage from free radicals also increases with age. <br />
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Pantothenic acid affects the activity of the adrenal glands, which play a very important role in our responses to stress. "<br />
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Now remember you don't have to take a bunch of pills to stock up on these vitamins. There are tons of foods like citrus fruit, green vegetables, proteins and so on that you can introduce or increase in your diet to meet these needs.<br />
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And since meditation and relaxation are a big part, aromatherapy is especially helpful in relieving stress. The following are great stress relief aromatherapy oils:<br />
Anise (Pimpinella anisum)<br />
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Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutica)<br />
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Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile)<br />
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Frankincense (Boswellia carteri)<br />
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Geranium (Pelargonium graveolens)<br />
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Helichrysum or Immortelle (Helichrysum agusifolium)<br />
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Jasmine (Jasminum officinale)<br />
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Lavender (Lavandula augustifolia)<br />
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Mandarin (Citrus reticulata)<br />
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Marjoram (Origanum majorana)<br />
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Neroli (Citrus aurantium bigaradia)<br />
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Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin)<br />
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Peppermint (Mentha piperita)<br />
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Rose (Rosa damascena)<br />
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Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis)<br />
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Sandalwood (Santalum album)<br />
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Spikenard (Nardostachys jatamansi)<br />
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Ylang Ylang (Cananga odorata)<br />
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Check out the various scents and see which one(s) you like before purchasing. It will do no good to get something you don't like the smell of to relieve stress.<br />
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*REFERENCE: http://www.essortment.com/lifestyle/vitaminsrelieve_tqsp.htmLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-45769828191682731422010-08-27T18:55:00.000-07:002010-08-27T18:55:11.938-07:00FatigueOne of the most prevalant issues in our busy lives today is the complaint of fatigue. Sometimes it can be the symptom of something bigger; however, in most cases it is the product of poor eating, stress or vitamin deficiency.<br />
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So what to do about it? Well, I can't emphasize enough the need to start with a multivitamin!! After you've been taking one for several weeks, you will be able to pinpoint what things you want to improve like battling fatigue.<br />
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Let's start with vitamins that help with fatigue:<br />
Vitamin A helps in strenghtening the immune system.<br />
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Vitamin B1 aids nervous system functions and boosts energy<br />
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Vitamin B5 reduces fatigue and relieves stress<br />
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Vitamin B9 is vital for healthy red blood cells which are essential for energy. <br />
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Vitamin B6 increases energy levels<br />
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Vitamin B12 is widely used to treat problems affecting energy levels<br />
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Vitamin C detoxifies the system <br />
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Vitamin E supports the immune system. <br />
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Next, minerals that can be useful: <br />
Calcium helps improving sleep patterns <br />
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Iron relieves tiredness caused by red blood cell deficiency<br />
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Magnesium reduces weakness and fatigue<br />
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Molybdenum helps keep nerves healthy<br />
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Selenium is a vital antioxidant<br />
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Zinc detoxifies the body<br />
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Omega-6 oils boost energy<br />
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Lactobacillus Acidophilus helps to restore normal intestinal balance by inhibiting the overgrowth of the Candida albicans organism <br />
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Co-enzyme Q10 increases oxygen uptake in the cells, increasing energy levels.<br />
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This is not to say that eating properly can be ignored altogether. Fresh fruits; green, leafy vegetables; whole grains; tuna; chicken; lentils; nuts and seeds are great sources of energy for your body as well.<br />
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Other sources, for help, include aromaterapy. <br />
To energize, try:<br />
Combine the Following Aromatherapy Oils:<br />
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2 drops Ginger (Zingiber officinale) essential oil<br />
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3 drops Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) essential oil<br />
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3 drops Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) essential oil<br />
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4 drops Juniper (Juniperum communis) essential oil<br />
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10 drops Orange (Cistus sinensis) essential oil <br />
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Combine essential oils in a small glass vial with an orifice reducer. Diffuse the blend for 5 minutes using an electric nebulizer. Or, place a few drops on a cotton pad for passive diffusion.<br />
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To help you unwind, at the end of the day, try this unwind bath salt:<br />
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***AS WITH ALL SUPPLEMENTS, BE SURE TO READ LABELS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE PREGNANT, LACTATING OR SUFFER FROM SERIOUS ILLNESS.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411159295297319893.post-85876031836363356392010-08-26T18:44:00.000-07:002010-08-26T18:44:25.994-07:00Flu Season is Rapidly Upon UsEvery year I hear about going and getting a flu shot...then I think about the time I actually did and how sick I got. Now I'm not saying it's not important but let's face it. Preventative isn't 100% protective. <br />
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So whether you get the flu shot or not, you'll need to be prepared to deal with the possibility of dealing with the flu or flu-like symptoms. Now you can get liquids, meds, over-the-counter relievants and family remedies but they only help make the flu tolerable. <br />
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My family's secret to dealing with the flu has proven at least 99% effective in stopping the flu in its tracks. It's called Oscillococcinum. You can visit the official website for more information: <a href="http://www.oscillo.com/index.php">http://www.oscillo.com/index.php</a><br />
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It used to be that this was only available at vitamin stores but now you can find it at most pharamacies, including Kmart and Wal-Mart. It tastes just like sugar and now Boiron offers Children's Oscillococcinum. <br />
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When we start feeling like we are getting achy and flu-like, we buy some; take it as directed and it's like the flu magically passes us by, within 8-12 hours.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09970615290536918095noreply@blogger.com0