Monthly Archives: July 2013

The Power of One

Published July 24, 2013

“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.
But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.
– Mother Theresa

Let?s change this world ? one by one. I am asking all of you to use my Facebook and Google pages to share POSITIVE experiences in life, acts of kindness, things you are grateful for etc. ? no matter how small or large. It could be something as simple as a smile you extended or received.

Anything that creates joy, love, peace, support and happiness even if just for a short moment; in the long run all these positive accounts make the world a happier and healthier place to be.

We can make a positive difference! Let?s create a powerful, positive virus!

I look forward to a beautiful flurry of activity on my Facebook and Google pages.

Joy, peace, love, health and happiness for all,

Gudrun

P.S. The book Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto is a great example of the power of thought, emotions or any form of energy on life.

Tossing & Turning Instead of Sleeping Peacefully?

Published July 15, 2013

“Be happy for this Moment. This Moment is your Life.”
– Omar Khayyam

Many people are complaining about being challenged with sleep these days. Read on for a few useful hints to support restful sleep.

Sleep is complicated.

What works for one may not work for the next person. Also what has worked once may not work the next time.

Checklist

Eliminate any stimulants such as coffee, black tea, sugar (especially at night)

If taken at night certain supplements such as vitamin C may have enough of a stimulating effect to interfere with sleep in some individuals

Peppermint, even though calming for the nervous system, has a stimulating effect on the metabolism and may interfere with sleep patterns in sensitive people

Allergies/sensitivities to foods and inhalants can be the culprit

Check your medications for potential side effects

Treat the underlying cause. Many dis-ease processes may interfere with proper sleep (blood sugar imbalances, adrenal fatigue?)

Getting up in the night to urinate may be a sign of kidney weakness in women and prostate issues in men

Minimize stress levels and over-excitement at night

Ensure adequate exercise during the day

If you wake up once again feeling like you have been run over by a truck, relax, breathe deeply, take a hot shower and know that you are going to make it through the day okay. Accepting the situation is half the battle, pondering and being upset about it is creating more unnecessary stress

Some HERBAL ALLIES are (alone or in combination):

Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) ? one of my favorites

Lemon Balm (Melissa off.)

Skullcap (Scutellaria lateriflora)

Chamomile (Matricaria recutita) ? Note: Adverse reactions to Chamomile are not uncommon

St. John?s Wort (Hypericum perfoliatum) ? especially when (nerve) pain and/or depression are a factor

Rescue Remedy

NOTE: Commercial herbal sleep blends frequently contain peppermint (too stimulating at night for many) and hops (not recommended for anyone with tendency to depression).

You can create a nice blend of dried herbs with any of the above herbs and enjoy a cup of tea at night or take them as a tincture.

Questions or comments?

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