We all know bad feelings can cause negative effects in our bodies, but do you know how much harm? And where? Worry is harmful to your stomach, fear weakens your kidneys. More good reasons to meditate, pray, and indulge in stress relieving activities. Massage anyone?
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I love waking up to hot, delicious, fragrant oatmeal in the crock pot! I use my mini-crock for this recipe, it makes one or 2 servings, you can easily double or triple the recipe for more people or to keep in the refrigerator for a delicious breakfast all week! This is a very basic recipe,
We all need help with our nervous systems, and for those of us with a nervous system disorder, keeping your nervous system as healthy as it can be is crucial. Fortunately we have several medicines disguised as delicious foods to help us heal. Try cacao, (Yay chocolate!) chamomile, spinach, nuts, avocado, sweet potatoes or more!
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Now that Spring is so close my thoughts are turning to more time spent outside. I found this poster, and thought it was super cool! It looks fairly easy to do, plan your design, mark your can with a marker, use a hammer and nail to pound in small holes, add a candle, and voila!
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[Last Updated: June 30th 2013] The benefits of raw honey are huge. It soothes a cough/sore throat, increases physical performance, eases stress, and even makes your hair and skin shinier and healthier. Raw honey has a long shelf life and can be added to many foods as a natural sweetener. You can even add it
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I had no idea these were so helpful to the recovering addict! Every treatment center should have one, it helps with the physical symptoms, helps eliminate cravings, and helps the body back to a more aligned, natural state. It just plain makes you feel good. If it’s that beneficial for removing residual toxins, it must
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So many of us get so busy we often forget the basic, beautiful, simplicity of simple kindness. Be kind whenever you can, it may be the only kindness someone receives that day. So many easy, fun, and inexpensive ideas. Pay it forward is wonderful, but it has to start somewhere, let it start with you
I have mentioned this a little in previous blogs, but I thought it may be a good idea to devote a whole post to it, as the information will be helpful for working families with limited times as well as people like me, for whom taking care of yourself is almost a full-time job, or
I just love these step posters! Loving yourself is the first step to a happy life. When you truly love yourself the world just gets brighter and more beautiful, the nicest thing is that you don’t have to be perfect for self-love, accept that you are a work in progress and that you strive to
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I keep trying to educate about more love, what the benefits of love do for you as a person, and how to bring more love into your life. It’s true that you attract into your life what you give out, so I keep trying to give more love. Love and compassion are my job, my
The vast majority of the world starts their day with a steaming hot cup of coffee or tea, people drink sodas and energy drinks all day long. There are people who take caffeine supplements for migraines, to stay awake long hours on the job, and sometimes just for the buzz. What is our caffeine addiction
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I like alliteration, and simple things, so that’s what I decided to call it, for now anyway. Maybe we could call it the Easy Fast? Since it’s easy food we are eliminating, for 7 days, you can do this! Okay here is a list of foods to avoid: No fast food No “instant” potatoes No
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Now this is awesome, and something that people request from us quite often. 8 foods that help with pain, what an awesome thing! Tart cherries, olive oil, thyme, ginger, red grapes, and even cookies! Most of these foods have anti-inflammatory properties that naturally ease pain, cookies just plain increase your happy level, no wonder I
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Great poster for people who sit at a desk for part (or all!!) of the workday. Incorrect sitting and computer placement can lead to increased, unnecessary pain. This is exactly the same stuff our occupational therapist at the hospital where I used to work did to my office so it’s the real stuff. Also, remember
By: Stephanie Dawson and Dr. Nima Shei [Last Updated: July 28th 2013] I have always found palm reading fascinating. According to Wikipedia “Palmistry or chiromancy is the art of characterization and foretelling the future through the study of the palm, also known as palm reading, or chirology.” I have no idea how accurate it is,
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I know there are a lot of these, but I am hoping that if you read enough of them something will hit home and work for you. I keep feeling so much negativity in the world around me, it gets overwhelming. I am trying to stay positive and help others to stay positive too!!
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So all your kid wants to eat is chicken nuggets, and you don’t want to feed your kids fast food or mechanically separated chicken pieces and parts, what is a parent to do? These nuggets have been a big hit with my family, give them a try and I hope yours likes them as well!
Just a reminder of how connected we all are, love is what matters most. So many of us are saying the same thing, just saying it in different words, our hearts carry the same message. In the wonderful words of Bill and Ted, “Be excellent to each other”
