Pain Relief
I decided to expand my knowledge of MSM which is an organic sulfur supplement I have been taking for a few months now. I am currently reading the book “The Miracle of MSM The Natural Solution for Pain” written by several Doctors. I know I have seen benefits from using the MSM.
They feel MSM is a safe, natural effective solution for many types of pain and inflammatory conditions, including:
* Degenerative wear and tear arthritis
* Rheumatoid arthritis
* Chronic back pain
* Chronic headaches
* Muscle pain
* Fibromyalgia
* Tendinitis and bursitis
* Carpal tunnel syndrome
* TMJ
* Post-traumatic pain and inflammation
* Heartburn
I have noticed a difference in my joints and skin. It’s inexpensive. I use the powdered version mixed in juice or my smoothie. It works well with Vitamin C.
Follow this link for more information.
If you would like to read the book for more information follow this link: The Miracle of MSM
Energizing Tea
Yerba Mate is from South America. It combats fatigue and sleepiness and sustains you throughout the day. I can’t tolerate heavy effects of caffeine. This does have a bit of caffeine in it, but does not create the same unpleasant reaction I get from coffee.
Yerba Mate is more than just a stimulating drink. It is a wonderful source of antioxidants. It has a full complement of vitamins and minerals, including chlorophyll which is great for your digestive system and blood. It also has vitamins A,B,C,E, magnesium, potassium, iron, pantothenic acid, and much more. This makes Yerba Mate an excellent immune boosting tonic.
Yerba Mate is great hot or cold. Try it with lemon, lime or add a bit of your favorite juice. It tastes great with milk and honey.
When I’m home I prefer to make my tea using a French Press. If I’m on the go it’s nice to carry a few bags with me. I find most eateries don’t have a great tea selection, but they are usually happy to bring me hot water.
Try it yourself and let me know what you think. I’d love to hear back from you.
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Take One for the Gipper
I woke up this morning feeling exhausted and decided not to go to work. I also realized I pushed myself the day before. It didn’t look like much, but I joined some people for dinner when I was already feeling unusually tired. I took a 15 minute catnap and could have taken more. Then I felt annoyance as I went to the event because I didn’t want to go. I felt obligated. I didn’t want to hurt anyone’s feelings. So I’m paying for it today. Maybe it wouldn’t have made a difference, but the fact that I didn’t really want to go is the issue.
The real issue is I was avoiding the possibility of someone objecting or feeling hurt. Why is it OK for me to feel hurt? Why don’t I think they can handle dealing with their own issues.
I’m sure you’ve heard the saying “Take one for the Gipper.” That’s the saying I was hearing in my head this morning. Is that what I think I’m doing? Being heroic. Then I had another funny thought. What would the world be like if we didn’t people didn’t take that shot for someone else? How would history be different? I’m not a history buff and I can’t think of any accounts off the top of my head. Do you know of any?
How would your life be different if didn’t do things out of a sense of obligation. What if we all just learned to accept the answers people gave us. Even when they didn’t do what we wanted them to do. Can you let something go if someone turns down an invitation without some comment to follow that may induce guilt or a feeling of harassment? Don’t you love it when it’s meant as a joke? A joke in disguise. Not funny. Did it feel funny. No, but we politely laugh don’t we.
The truth is present. There is an energy exchange with or without words. If it didn’t feel good, it wasn’t funny. Which reminds me. If I do something out of a sense of guilt or obligation the energy I am bringing isn’t pleasant either. I’m not doing them or myself any favors. I’m bringing tension. Hmmmm….what are you bringing to the party?
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Holy Basil or Tulsi
Holy Basil is native to India. It is known by either Holy Basil or Tulsi. The benefits of this herb make the name Holy Basil quite appropriate.
Benefits include:
*Stress reduction
*Assisting the body in resisting bacterial and viral infection
*Promotes respiratory health
*Promotes digestive health
*Good for the eyes
*Strengthen kidneys
*Reduces cholesterol
I have personally experienced the stress reducing qualities and the heart opening qualities of the tea. The tea has a wonderful, mild flavor. I like to slightly sweeten it with Stevia. You can also get it in capsule form if you aren’t a tea drinker and just want the health benefits.
Try it for yourself: Holy Basil Tea
or try the capsules
Stifled by Perfection
Here I go again, peeling the onion, so to speak. The onion being ME and my spiritual path. My journey in this life.
Perfection. Ugh. We can get caught in it like a web. Wound so tight that we can’t move for fear that we won’t get it right or it will be messy. What is it? Anything you may hold dear. The closer it is to your heart the tighter you may hold it.
How do you get yourself to move? Give yourself permission to make a mess. Give yourself permission to do it wrong? But do it.
Here’s one of my examples. It was an “ah ha” moment. I was struggling years ago to create the perfect class schedule. Yea, I know it might sound silly. I was teaching numerous yoga classes and trying to figure out the BEST days and times. I wasn’t getting anywhere because I couldn’t get it right. I was wound tight around the idea that there was a perfect schedule.
I stopped what I was doing and went to my art supplies. I had a fairly large piece of laminate that was already prepped and waiting. I gave myself permission to make a mess. There was no right way in that moment. Nothing I could do wrong. I painted. I followed a flow of pleasure. Whatever color felt good, whatever stroke felt good. I did it. I let the energy flow.
I’ll tell you it’s an abstract piece. Afterward I sat down and finished that schedule in no time. Done. No worries. Whew. I could breath again. I could move. I had to find someway to get myself moving. Someway to give myself permission to just do it.
I found it interesting how many compliments I received on that piece of art. The energy spoke to people. It was raw, honest and angry. I was angry at feeling so stuck. At that point the anger was healthy. An anger that I could channel into setting myself free.
It takes energy to set yourself free. If you are using a mask of Spiritual goodness you may be hiding that energy. Stuffing it down because there is this belief that to be Spiritual means you are always serene and happy. That’s a load of crap. Life can be messy. Messy can be great fun with the right attitude. Oops, sorry I used the word “right” now didn’t I. Perfection just creeps in everywhere now doesn’t it.
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Keep Fleas at Bay Naturally
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Am I Helping or Trying to Fix
I don’t like to feel helpless. I want to take charge and fix things. Can you relate to this? As I listen to people tell me about their pain and suffering there is a part of me that wants to fix it and make the pain go away. I must admit it is for my sake as well as theirs. I feel their pain, fear and frustration. I want to fix it so I don’t have to feel it. Contact with them is painful. That’s the judgment.
The challenge is to try not to rescue them. It doesn’t work anyway. I know from experience. It doesn’t empower them. Then what do we do?
I call it holding space or energy. You know they have the resources and answers within themselves. My intention is too empower them. Know they have what it takes to face this challenge. There are plenty of tools to give them. I find they must be given with care. They have to be ready for those tools or they will just be thrown to the side and rejected. When I talk about tools that could mean supplements, books or healing methods.
I need to stay present and aware of my own energy, being careful not to push energy at them. If you have children, they will give you plenty of practice! I have experienced this over and over. If I try to push or manipulate the solution it falls flat. If I I am present and in contact holding this space the energy moves and solutions open up.
I am grateful for every breath. Each breath is a new opportunity.
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Heart Soothing
Need some TLC? One of favorite comforts is a mug of tea sweetened with Stevia. Check out the benefits of Tulsi Tea or also known as Holy Basil. It does wonders for heart health, stress, and respiratory issues such as allergies and asthma.
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Self Esteem
I can’t make you feel better about yourself. I can only reflect to you what I see and feel. You choose what to believe. You can accept it or reject it based on your beliefs. Love yourself.
I remember having a hair cut I wasn’t so sure I liked. I had some inner turmoil going on about it. Once I decided I liked it, without saying that to anyone, people started to compliment my new cut.
It is our self acceptance that gives others permission to love us more. Our energy field allows them in.
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