Enjoying Your Windshield (all natural weight loss)
No commentsBy Dr.Muchnij4 Dr.Muchnij4
Have you ever got into your car and noticed your windshield was dirty? I have noticed my spotty windshield for a couple days now. You know the kind- dried dead bug splat (how does it dry within a split second anyway-and it wasnt even a 100 degrees yet), other finer dots and smudges of unknown origin, etc. When I first get in my car,the dirt is more obvious. As I begin driving I quickly forget about the dirt on my windshield-in fact I dont even see it. The next time I may notice it is when I once again sit down in my car- before I begin driving. Isnt it amazing how when Im driving I dont notice my windshield-unless of course a bug decides to fly a suicide mission right into my windshield. Then my attention for a split second goes to my windshield (if I kept my attention on my windshield for too long I may run into someone ahead of me).
I find something similar to people and their bodies. Often people will come in with a complaint-lets say lower back pain. I will do a complete chiropractic evaluation and find a problem (subluxation- a term when our spine is out of proper alignment and interfers with the flow of energy/information between the brain and a part of our body) in a place the person didnt report or even know of. In this example, lets say I found an additional problem in the neck. Because everything is connected it is possible the lower back pain is related to the condition in the neck-a condition the client wouldnt have even know about unless there was an awareness. In this case - a symptom. Symptoms or pain for many people is like an annoying bug buzzing around-distracting us from enjoying life or getting something done. If this pain could talk what would it say?
If my windshield could talk it would probably say clean me. Of course I will push the button and out comes the cleaning solution. Sometimes it cleans better than other times ( I guess it depends on the chemical composition of the dead bug). But what if my windshield could talk? What if I refused to listen and just go about my day? At the very least- my windshield would get dirtier wouldnt it? Lets say I have a high tolerance for dirt and I am not so easily swayed by the mounting blotches and dead bug remains. In fact, instead of driving my car in the daylight (which illuminates or exposes my dirty windshield), I decide to drive my car only at night-or on overcast days.
This is how many of us unknowingly care for our bodies. Its not till we have built up so much stress, distorting our posture and life line (a.k.a. spinal chord), blocking out our bodies many cries for help that finally a symptom is too big or too annoying to ignore. We are definately experts in not listening to our own bodies. We keep our lives jammed with one thing after another; or if we do get a symptom we reach for Big Pharmas special chemical concoction-not considering what message our body maybe trying to communicate to us.
Whats really cool is-and when its not too late- a symptom-or even better- a spinal adjustment refocuses our attention. A refocus to the windshield called our body. So much of our attention is outside our bodies. So the times we get a spinal adjustment (or for some people on some occassions, a symptom) it is a time we may see, hear or feel things we didnt know about. This is one way and practice of staying healthy. In life we are going to come into contact with bugs-or symptoms. Our windshield-or body is going to require our attention. The question becomes- do we love ourself enough to have a daily,weekly or monthly practice of checking in on our bodies without the mounting presence of symptoms? The gentle form of chiropractic I offer (and receive) is one such practice. Next time I will go over some things that have resulted due to a better connection achieved thru this practice. Till then -enjoy your windshield!
Dr. Greg Muchnij is author of this article on healthy lifestyle.
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Create Your Own Custom-Formula Aromatherapy Sprays
By Norah Charles
Using essential oils is a fantastic and effective method of supporting your family’s health, and one of the most simple, cost-effective means is by making your own natural aroma-mists. The making of aromatherapy sprays and mists is great opportunity to nurture your family: Essential oils are well-known for their positive health benefits, and many scientific studies have demonstrated their effects. Simple aromatic usage has been shown to reduce stress, improve sleep and even sharpen mental acuity. Making essential oil sprays is something that you can do alone or with your older children as a project that is both fun to do, and can open a whole new world of natural health and wellness for your loved ones.
This little project is something you can do alone, or with older children in the family. Getting your loved ones involved will have two important benefits: First, they’re likely to let you know which scents appeal to them the most. Often in aromatherapy, it is the scents we are most fond of that can have the strongest supporting effects for emotional health. Second, they’re also more likely to use and enjoy the oils they’ve had a part in making. This not only will give them greater satisfaction with the sprays, but will likely open their eyes and minds a little bit more to the world of natural health and wellness - certainly an area where getting started young can have life-long benefits.
Just a few easily found items are required - 1 or 2 ounce dark glass bottles with pump spray tops are great containers. The dark color helps preserve the essential oils, and their small size makes them relatively durable, easily handled, and portable. An eye-dropper makes it easy to dispense the oils drop by drop (as the recipes call for ‘drops’ of each essential oil). Plastic ones are most appropriate if children are involved, as the droppers tend to be somewhat delicate. As for the ‘carrier’ of the essential oils, filtered or spring water is all you need; if you’d like to store the blends for longer than a couple of months, use 1/5th Witch Hazel (available at most natural foods stores and online) and 4/5ths water.
Then of course you’ll need some essential oils. There is a huge difference in aromatic quality between oils available today - the finest ones will have very brilliant and alive aromas. They may cost a little more, but you’ll be using only drops at a time, and the difference in the scents will have a significant impact on you and your family’s enjoyment of your sprays. Oils of marginal quality will often make one smile a little and say ‘huh, that smells nice’, whereas exceptional oils usually get ‘WOW’, accompanied by a really big grin. Blends that smell spectacular will certainly get used more, and will likely have greater psychological and emotional therapeutic effects.
While the most of the commonly used essential oils will be very safe in this application, if children will be handling the pure essential oils, safety should be considered. The ‘flowery’ oils like Lavender and Chamomile are quite safe, as are more exotic scents such as Bulgarian Rose and Indian Sandalwood. Citrus oils and the ‘needle’ oils from evergreen trees can be sensitizing; direct application to the skin is not recommended - and if you select very pungent oils, particularly Cinnamon , Clove or Peppermint, application to the skin should be avoided altogether, and generally kept away from the younger ones. For everyone’s safety, just instruct your formulators to not get any oil on them, and to never spray the mists on their bodies, nor near anyone else’s eyes or face. If you have any questions or concerns about a particular oil, there are many resources available on the internet or in books about aromatherapy.
So, now you can create your misters! The basic formula is exceptionally simple: fill your small bottles almost to the top with water or 1:4 Witch Hazel and water mixture, then add the essential oils drop by drop. Once the oils are added, just tighten the cap and shake well until you no longer see the oil and water quickly separating when done. Don’t worry if the oils DO still separate a little, this is natural - just shake gently before each use and you’ll spritz quite enough aroma into your space. For the most simple formulas, just use a four to sixteen drops of any one essential oil per ounce of water. French Lavender, Geranium, Rose, Sandalwood and Chamomile are excellent choices, as are any of the evergreen oils, or the citrus oils. Steer toward smaller amounts of the essential oil if intending to use the formula with children.
A formula that is wonderful for use in an infant or child’s room is as follows: To the water and witch hazel base mix add in 2 drops each of Roman Chamomile and wild Lavender essential oils. Spray a few pumps into the corners of the room as a natural and healthy sleep aid. NEVER spray directly towards the child’s face. Remember to shake again before each use to assist in dispersing the oils. Both Lavender and Chamomile are well-known for their gentle soothing effects, and help many children (and adults) rest more deeply. Another oil much loved by the youngest children is Vanilla. While its scent is very sublime, its calming effects are profound, and it is also a very safe oil. Again, add 2 to 4 drops per ounce of base.
For a more lively, uplifting aromatic, mix together your favorite citrus scents. Essential oils are pressed from all the citrus fruits - you’ll find orange, lemon, lime, tangerine and grapefruit readily available. The aromas mix well together, and it is easy to adjust their ratios to your liking. Mandarin, a member of the tangerine family, has a certain soothing effect unique to this fruit, and again, works particularly well with children.
Finally, the evergreen oils are very popular as room fresheners. These are the essential oils distilled from the needles of Pine, Spruce, Balsam Fir and from Juniper Berries. Like the citrus oils, these all blend well together, and mixing them creates very complementary scents. Juniper Berry is especially lively and bright; Pine is a classic evergreen aroma, and Balsam Fir and Spruce are somewhat richer and more complex. Like the citrus oils too, these are uplifting aromas, though they seem to be uplifting and grounding at the same time.
Other excellent choices are Ylang Ylang (#1 for a more ‘mature’ scent, or ‘complete’ for a sweeter one), Jasmine Sambac, or even Patchouli if you’re feeling a little more bold. Eucalyptus may be particularly effective for musty spaces, and is often used in spas for its invigorating aroma. Whatever oils you choose, you can always mix together very small amounts, counting the drops, until you’re sure you like the blend, then add larger amounts to your spray mixture. You can even create a different blend for every room in your home. And by using pure essential oils, you’ll be creating natural aromatics that have been used for centuries, with positive emotional, physical and spiritual health benefits for you and your family.
The author is a co-founder of Ananda Aromatherapy. More information on pure and organic essential oils can be found at The Ananda Apothecary, at http://www.anandaapothecary.com.
Lip Care Balm- The What and Why of Lip Care
By Beauty Collection
Chapped lips happen, and it is extremely annoying. Although most people associate chapped lips with winter, chapped lips can occur at any time, summer, spring, fall and winter. Chapped lips not only hurt, but they flake, they peel, they crack and they are less attractive to kiss than a toad (well maybe thats a little harsh). In any case, chapped lips are something we all want to avoid.
And luckily we can, with lip care balm.
Lip balm care is the fastest, easiest and cheapest way to restore moisture to your lips. Similar to lotion for your dry skin, lip balm works to soothe away those cracks and flakes and restore your lips to their soft self.
Lip Balm, Lip Stick, Lip Gloss?
Lip balm is not the same as lip stick or lip gloss. Although both lip stick and lip gloss have moisturizers built into them, their main purpose is to enhance the color and the state of the lips. Lip balm care, on the other hand, is made to soothe your lips, not make them red, pink or shiny. Lip balm care is also used by both men and women. When deciding if you want lip balm or lip gloss or lip stick, you need to think about what you are looking for- and keep in mind, you can use all three for that extra protected, extra glossy, extra red pout.
Ingredients to Look For
Lip balms are made out of a variety of different ingredients depending on the brand name and the overall effectiveness of them. Some of the ingredients that do the trick include bees wax, menthol, scented oils and camphor. Other ingredients to look for include oils such as vegetable oils (olive or almond oil), alum, salicylic acid and vitamins.
Sun Screen Sheen
Finally, the most important thing when looking for lip balm care is protection from the sun and the other harsh environmental factors such as cold and wind. Lips can get sunburned just like the rest of your skin. However, you dont want to have to put sun block all over your lips. Yuck! Lip balm acts as sun block for your lips, without that disgusting sun screen taste.
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