AROMOTHERAPY FOR YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL BEING

AROMATHERAPY FOR YOUR EMOTIONAL WELL BEING

Aromatherapy is defined as, the use of volatile plant oils, including essential oils, for psychological well being.

INGREDIENTS USED IN AROMATHERAPY

In aromatherapy, only pure and natural essential oils, absolutes, floral waters, resins, carrier oils, infused oils, herbs and other natural substances are used.

WHAT IS AROMATHERAPY

Essential oils which are the pure essence of a plant, have been found to provide both psychological and physical benefits when used correctly and safely. It is important to note that perfume oils also known as fragrance oils are not the same as essential oils. Perfume oils and fragrances contain unnatural chemicals and do not provide the therapeutic benefits of essential oils.

BENEFITS OF AROMATHERAPY

Essential oils that are inhaled into the lungs are believed to offer both psychological and physical benefits: not only does the aroma of the natural essential oil stimulate the brain to trigger a reaction, but the natural constituents of the essential oil are drawn into the lungs and can also supply physical benefit.

AROMATHERAPY RECIPES

Aromatherapy is an extremely beneficial tool to use in order to help support emotional well being. Recipes include:

Anxiety Relieving

• 2 drops Bergamot
• 2 drops Celery Sage
• 1 drop Frankincense

Calming/Relaxing

• 1 ounce carrier oil, such as Sweet Almond Oil
• 10 drops Roman Chamomile
• 5 drops Lavender

Directions

Mix the oils well and add to a clean, air-tight dark glass container. Message gently into the feet of the individual who requires increased calm.

Depression

• 1 drop Rose
• 3 drops Sandlewood
• 1 drop Orange

You can mix the essential oils into a carrier oil or put in bath water, among several other options. Aromatherapy really does work, give it a try and make your life emotionally and fragrantly better than before.

HOMEOPATHIC ALLERGY REMEDIES

HOMEOPATHIC ALLERGY REMEDIES
Homeopathic remedies start with simple substances, such as herbs, minerals, or animal products. these substances are first crushed and dissolved in a specified amount of a substance-usually grain alcohol or lactose, mechanically shaken, then stored. This is the mother tincture.

Rather than simply suppressing symptoms of a disease, homeopathic remedies act as catalysts that aid the body's inherent healing mechanisms. Moreover, homeopaths believe that any physical disease has a mental and emotional component. The Homeopathic diagnosis is threefold, including physical symptoms (e g feverish), current emotional and psychological state (eg anxious, restless), and overall constitution of the individual, (this includes more enduring qualities related to a person's creativity, initiative, persistence, concentration, physical sensitivities, stamina.) The right remedy for a particular condition addresses all of these aspects and requires a highly individualized diagnoses. There are never any contraindications to homeopathic medicines nor can you have side effects, they are safe for animals as well as children.

One of the best homeopathic treatments for allergies is Quecetin. Quecetin inhibits the production and release of histamine and other allergic/inflammatory substances. Histamine is a substance that contributes to allergy symptoms such as a runny nose, watery eyes, hives, and swelling of soft tissue including the face and lips.

If you have question regarding Quecetin, what form to get it in, or how to take it, you can go to your local Whole Foods Market,http://wholefoodsmarket.com/ and ask their vitamin expert in the vitamin and homeopathic isle.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

Don't you just love Halloween? I do, I have very fond memories of eagerly anticipating my night of candy gathering, and don't get me started on the costumes!

When I was little, it was all about being every princess that was out there. When I got older, It was a great opportunity to dress up provocatively without being considered a tramp. Now, sadly, I am apparently too old for dressing up, but the fun lives on because I get to watch my nephew prepare for Halloween, and I see the same excitement in his eyes that used to be in mine.

So, here is to Halloween! The one night a year you get to be somebody else, and you get rewarded by getting candy.

VOTE!!!!

VOTE!!!
The midterm elections are a week away, and it is vital that you vote! Although I would love to ensure that everybody in the country votes for every democratic candidate and measure on the ballot, it is far more important that you just get out there and vote no matter which side of the fence you fall on.

You may feel that you don't have enough knowledge to make an informed decision, but that is no excuse. There are plenty of ways to learn about the candidates. If you are looking for ways to become better informed, you can go to http://www.dontvote.com, they can provide you with all that you need to get up-to-date on everything that will be on the ballot, no matter which state you are in.

Whether you like the direction the country is going, or you want to see a major change, voting is the only way you can have a say in it. Don't miss out on one of the few opportunities we have to make a difference. Vote!!

SENSITIVE SKIN

SENSITIVE SKIN

If you, like 40 percent of the population, have sensitive skin, there are ways you can treat it.

HOW TO TREAT SENSITIVE SKIN

Products created for sensitive skin have one thing in common: minimal ingredients. Because sensitive skin is often dry, a simple splash of water will effectively remove any surface oil in the morning. in the evening, wash your face with a very mild cleanser. Although you may feel that exfoliating your skin will only serve to further irritate your skin even more, you are incorrect. Everybody needs to help their skin shed that dead upper layer of skin on the surface of the face. The best way to exfoliate, if you have sensitive skin is to pick an exfoliate lotion that is very gentle and rub on to your face gently. After you have cleansed your face, use a gentle moisturizer, be sure to use one with an SPF during the daytime. For nighttime use choose a cream that is specifically targeted for dry skin, some experts even recommend baby moisturizers. Keep in mind that if you treat your skin with care, your skin will treat you well for a lifetime.

SMOOTHIE RECIPES

SMOOTHIE RECIPES

Smoothies are delicious way to get all kinds of healthy foods into your diet. With just one smoothie, you can get in half your servings of fruits and vegetables as well as healthy dairy products and other vitamins and minerals. Besides, they just taste so good!

There are a myriad of ways to prepare a smoothie. You can even add some vegetables to them, really, you haven't lived until you've had a smoothie with a carrot in it. I am providing some smoothie recipes I got off of http://www.wiredberries.com/ to help you get started.

SMOOTHIE RECIPES:

The first smoothie includes flax seeds, which are rich in heart-healthy omega 3 fatty acids. (the flax seeds should be ground in a coffee grinder to release the oils, and stored in a covered jar in the fridge.)

1 cub plain vanilla yogurt
1/2 cup ice
2 tbsp. ground flax seed
1 tbsp honey
1 banana

Combine in a blender or food processor until smooth. Add a handful of berries or other fruit to increase the antioxidants.

3 cubs cantaloupe chunks (from 1/2 melon)
2 cubs lowfat plain yogurt
2-3 tbsp. honey

Place the cantaloupe chunks, honey and yogurt in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and serve over ice
(about 290 calories per serving)

enjoying a smoothie a day will improve your health for a lifetime.

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

FOLLOW YOUR DREAMS

What do you suppose would happen if you followed your dreams? Sure, it seems like an easy question. Your life would be perfect and you would have everything you want. Well, I don't think it's that easy.

Don't get me wrong, I think everybody should follow their dreams, I'm just saying the path to your perfect life might not run that smooth. You will probably have to go through some hardships and rough patches before you have the life you want. So now the question becomes, is it worth it?

Let me just share a little bit of what's going on with me. I quit my job of 16 years a couple of months ago to follow my dream of becoming a writer. I mean, I loathed and despised my job so it was an easy decision to make. But, I'm not on easy street where the roads are paved in gold, not yet anyway.

You know the old saying, "life is a journey," well, I think the road to perfection is a journey. I just started getting paid for my writing, so I have moved a little way up that street, but after two weeks of writing day and night I have only made about $200. So you see, reaching your goals takes some effort and time.

I can tell you this, regardless of my lack of funds I am much happier now that I was three months ago.

ALMONDS:CRUNCHY GOODNESS

ALMONDS:CRUNCHY GOODNESS

When it comes to Heart Disease, wouldn't you do just about anything to ensure you don't get it? Wouldn't it be great if we could just eat something tasty and improve our heart health? Amazingly, we can. Almonds have the ability to lower our risk of Heart Disease by a significant percent.

Almonds have been touted for their health benefits for a while now, but more and more medical information comes in daily that proves just how potent these nuts really are. They are beneficial for a myriad of reasons.

Almonds are considered so beneficial to your health, that there is even an entire institution here in California that is devoted to the study, research and promotion of them. http://www.almondboard.com. They have all the latest updates on different studies being done on the health benefits of almonds. They also have some really yummy looking recipes.

But, what is it about almonds that make them such a darling in the medical community?

Health Benefits of Almonds

• Almonds are rich in vitamin E, fiber and magnesium
• They contain levels of antioxidants that are comparable to the levels found in foods such as broccoli and tea
• They are high in monounsaturated fat

This is just a snippit of information that shows you the power of the almond. Doctors believe that the real magic of the almond, lies in the combination of these things. It's the fiber, the unsaturated fat, the arginine, the plant sterols and other phytochemicals. they all work together to prevent heart disease.

The best part is the fact that they taste good too. But, if you don't like eating almonds, you can try drinking almond milk. It may sound weird but I've tried it and I loved it. It's sweet so you can add it to unsweetened cereal and not worry about extra added sugar. It's also a dairy alternative, so if you are somebody who can't, or doesn't want to, consume dairy this makes a great option. Almond Milk is high in protein, fortified with vitamin A, D and E, a good source of calcium and 100% lactose and cholesterol free.

Whichever way you choose to consume them, almonds make a delicious and healthy way to help prevent Heart Disease, as well as many other life-threatening illnesses.

DOVE:REAL BEAUTY FOR REAL WOMEN

DOVE IS BRINGING REAL BEAUTY TO REAL WOMEN!

So, are we all finally getting the message? Those cover models are not as perfect as they seem. The time has come to yank the mask off of Madison Avenue's dirty little secret, those are not real women staring out at us from the magazine covers. Dove is bringing real beauty to real women, finally!

Ladies, advertisers don't just retouch pictures of their models, they digitally enhance them. Seriously, they photo shop the pictures! They take the pictures of the models, who are already gorgeous, and reshape their faces, move facial features, and re size their bodies. As if most of us don't feel bad enough about our bodies, they are slimming down women who are already a size 2.

Dove has chosen to take a different route. They are showing the real beauty of real women. We all saw their ad campaign last year of the normal sized women in their underwear, well now they are taking the lid off of the tricks advertises use to enhance pictures. I think it's brilliant!

Now, I don't believe their reasons are altruistic, it's a clever marketing strategy, instead of selling us on how we wish we look, they are selling us on the idea that we are fabulous just as we are. Whatever their agenda may be, it's a message that's long overdue, and you can see for yourself at http://www.dove.com.

You know the average women wears a size 16, and their average weight is 145lbs. I think it's high time we all realize that we don't have to be a size 0 to be beautiful. As a matter of fact, I think it's more attractive to be a few pounds over the average than under (as long as you are at a healthy weight.) And that's really where the attention should be, health.

So, stop beating yourself up because you ate that piece of chocolate cake. Celebrate if you've graduated from a size 4 to 6. Concentrate on your health and emotional well being and you will be a happier person, and there's nothing more beautiful than happiness.