Testimony Of Reflexology

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I received this e-mail from a community member about the success she had with reflexology. She was very excited to share her testimonial, and to share the word about her wonderful experience.

I want to share my story about how reflexology changed my outlook on life. I had never been a believer in alternative therapies other then going to my regular doctor and using regular medicine.  I remember one day I was sitting in my office at work and was feeling so overwhelmed by work and family that I left like I was going to explode. I thought there has to be a better way to hang my stress. I was on an anti-depressant to help “cope” with stress. I wasn’t overweight, but yet I was still dealing with high blood pressure. When I went home I was always on edge with my family. So, this was a breaking point for me, I know longer wanted to hear everyone say I had to just deal. I needed to explore options that could not only help me cope, but also help me heal.

Last November I called a healing clinic and asked if they had a good masseuse on staff. The lady at the desk said they had a great one, so I made an appointment. When I got to the clinic I felt like I had made a huge step in my health (it’s funny how you just feel a good thing when you walk into it,). The masseuse I meet not only turned out to be just a massage therapist, but she was also a reflexologist. I took one session of a calming foot massages that worked all my organs to see a dramatic difference. I didn’t leave in a good mood for just the day; I left that day feeling happy and excited for weeks. When I saw her again 3 weeks later I felt just a good as I did when I left her office.

She also taught me what I can do at home to help further my treatments. I felt more empowered I started seeing things in my life change. I know longer was taking anti-depressants that did no good, my blood pressure normalized within a week, and I had more energy and enthusiasm for my family. Reflexology helped me change simply for helping the stress. It balances the body on every level. I encourage anyone who feels like I did to be open minded when it comes to their health. There are many great options out there to help better the quality of your life.

-Pam

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Shower Meditation

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• Meditation Of The Week

Relax your mind and slowly let the shower run over your head. Feel the water running over your body, cleansing, and soothing, away all stress and tension.

Imagine every ounce of your stress is being washed away.

Turn your attention to the water.

Feel the water fall, hear the water fall.

Do this for however long you find it needed.

Then, imagine that the water from the shower is pure, white light. Bring it down around you in a bubble.

Tell your higher self that this bubble of white light will surround and protect you during the day. You have nothing to stress, or worry about; you are protected.

End the shower by running cold water down your body. This will help to awaken your senses and make you energized.

5 Great Ways To Help Your Health

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I believe that one of the most important parts of our health is keep our emotions under control. It is estimated that 85% of disease can be attributed to emotional thinking. That may be why you hear everyone preach about the importance of positive thinking. In my research I have come across some very important foundations to help live a vital and healthy life. Feel free to add any ideas you have come across. We all have ideas on what keeps us healthy and not one of them is wrong.

So, what are some great ways to stay healthy?

1. Surrounding yourself with positive people. We all know how well we perform and feel when we are around people who make us feel good about who we are. If you find yourself in negative spaces or around negative people then you might want to help yourself by surrounding yourself with others who are positive. This in return will make you stay more upbeat and happier.

2. Find a feng shui expert. This seems like an odd one right? Wrong! Feng shui with always seem foreign to those who never try it. This is when you have to be open minded and allow it to work for you and your health. Feng shui is quit the art. Not only will it help help spruce up your home, but it will help balance out all in your life through your environment. Depending on what school of feng shui you decide you will find that it works for prosperity, health, relationships, family, and career.

3. Try and alternative approach to your health. This can be anything from acupuncture, reflexology, to going to a naturopathic doctor. Find alternative approaches are great because many can be learned and done at home. Yoga for instance is a natural approach, and it also doesn’t cost much to buy a DVD and do it at home. There are many alternatives to consider. The best way to find what works best for you is researching. You know when you will find one that resonates with you!

4. Start a journal. This is a classic technique that you will hear from many coaches and counselors, but truth is writing down your feelings is a great start to releasing emotional issues that are hindering your progress in life. Journaling allows your mind to come up with all the thoughts and ideas that you may have forgotten or have been avoiding. It might sound like a silly idea, but truth is it works.

5. Take time off. There is such thing as to much work. To much stress. To little sleep. If any of these sound familar then take some time off. It is important to rest your body and your mind. Pack a picnic and head to the beach or lake. Whatever it takes to remove yourself for a time to gather yourself is always important.

Melamine In My Toddler’s Plastic

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Children's Cereal Bowl Set - with Stainless Steel Interior

Children's Double Walled Yellow Tiger Mug with Stainless Steel

Stainless Steel Plate

As I was out shopping this weekend for some cool dishware for my son, I noticed that all the cute plastic bowls and dishes are made from melamine. I am sure they have been using this product for dishware for awhile, but I was completely unaware. For those of you who are like me and aren’t aware of what melamine is here is a brief back round.

Melamine is an organic base and a trimer of cyanamide, with a 1,3,5-triazine skeleton. Like cyanamide, it contains 66% nitrogen by mass and, if mixed with resins, has fire retardant properties due to its release of nitrogen gas when burned or charred, and has several other industrial uses. Melamine is also a metabolite of cyromazine, a pesticide. It is formed in the body of mammals who have ingested cyromazine.

Melamine is described as being “Harmful if swallowed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. Chronic exposure may cause cancer or reproductive damage. Eye, skin and respiratory irritant.” (Wikipedia)

Melamine has been found is dog food, baby formula, and other foods on the grocery shelves. So, what can you do to avoid this in your dishware? I bought fiesta ware which is porcelain; melamine and lead free. For my son I searched to see what other options are for him. Since my son doesn’t understand that some things are breakable I had to find him something that was durable as well as appealing to him. So, this is was I bought, LifeWithOutPlastic.Com ( shown above). This company carries bowls, cups, and dishes from stainless steel. There are not coating or varnishes. What I like about this company is that they carry a variety of items in stainless steel. They also have dishes that my son enjoys.

Hydrotherapy For Insomnia

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What you need:

1. Warm water

2. Pair of regular cotton socks

3. Pair of wool socks

4. Essential oil of choose ( I recommend lavender)

A wonderful tip for those who deal with insomnia. Next time you want to have a sleep filled night try soaking your feet in warm water. While you are resting them soak two cotton socks in cold water with essential oil ( I recommend lavender because it helps with relaxing). After you have soaked your feet for about 5 minutes dry them off and put the cold cotton socks over feet. Apply the wool socks over the cold socks and where them to bed. This helps the body with circulation during the night which helps us to heal and sleep.

This is also great treatment for colds, flu, and other infections!