Susi B's Natural Alternatives

Have you heard about Colloidal Silver - Nature's natural antibiotic?

2012-02-13T02:22:00.000-08:00

Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver is a powerful, natural substance that can be used for all sorts of conditions. In fact, it is one of the strongest natural antibiotics known to man. Read on to find out more.

What are Colloids?

Colloids are the smallest biological form of any matter. They are small enough to pass through membranes and thus they skip past the digestive process and are easily absorbed by the body.

The Benefits of Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver has many benefits. It supports the natural defense system of the body and is powerfully alkaline. Colloidal silver is made when an electromagnetic process pulls tiny particles of silver from a larger sample of pure silver into (usually distilled) water. The tiny electrical charge on each atom holds these silver particles in suspension. This is vital for its effectiveness as it allows the particles to move more easily throughout the body.

Colloidal silver is also a powerful, natural antibiotic. It works by acting as a catalyst, disabling the enzyme that single celled bacteria, fungi and viruses need in order to metabolise oxygen. This suffocates the harmful cell while not harming human enzymes, resulting in the removal of disease-causing organisms from the body. It also works through the negative charge on the silver binding with the positive charge on the pathogen. This causes an interruption of the pathogen’s biological function, which means it is then unable to reproduce. Various studies have reported that over 650 microorganisms can be killed by colloidal silver. This does not mean that it can cure disease however. Nonetheless, it is helpful against acne, allergies, arthritis, athlete’s foot, boils, burns, candida, cystitis, diabetes, eczema, hay fever, indigestion, parasitic infections, psoriasis, ringworm, warts, and yeast infections.

How to Use Colloidal Silver

Colloidal silver can be used orally or topically. Orally, it placed directly under the tongue or put into water and then drunk. It is recommended that the each dose is held in the mouth for as long as possible before swallowing. This allows the silver ions and particles to be absorbed through the skin beneath the tongue. Topically, it is used by spraying it onto cuts, burns, skin infections, and acne. It can be used as an eye wash, as nose drops, or as ear drops.

Potential Side Effects of Colloidal Silver

Argyria is a condition of excess silver in the body that leads to blue-gray hyper pigmentation. Colloidal silver is thought to cause this condition when taken in excess but it is silver nitrate and silver sulfide that can cause the condition. There are actually no known side effects to using colloidal silver.

Article from Natural Therapy Pages

http://www.naturaltherapypages.com.au/article/colloidal_silver

Have you had your Greens today?

2012-02-10T16:42:00.000-08:00

Everything we eat influences our body's pH level. By consuming too many acid-forming or acidic foods, like a typical continental breakfast, white bread, hot-dogs, muffins with coffee or coke, our body is continuously fighting to neutralize the excessive acid and to retain a pH balance [which is a pH level of 7.356 on the pH scale]. Symptoms of a pH imbalance can be weight problems such as overweight and underweight, as well as other health conditions such as allergies, arthritis, acne and heart attacks.
To optimize our health and well being, the ideal balance of food and food residue in our body is 80% alkaline and 20% acidic, and is referred to as an alkaline diet, also called an acid alkaline balance diet. The theory behind this pH diet is that the pH produced by the food we eat should reflect the pH level of our bloodstream, which is approximately 7.36, and that if it does not, the pH of our bloodstream may be disrupted. Dr. Robert O. Young claims that health depends primarily on proper balance between an alkaline and acid environment - as when our bodies become too acidic, our bodies will take whatever action necessary to regulate the pH and the acid-alkaline balance of the blood. In this environment our bodies will begin to break down and show signs of disease including cancer, obesity, flu, skin disorders, osteoporosis, yeast overgrowth, etc.
Dr. Young is author of several books, e.g. 'The pH miracle' and 'The pH miracle for Diabetes'.
(Source: Wikipedia)

The logic approach to following an alkaline diet is to eat the things that are good for you - fruits and vegetables, and avoid the things that you know are not - processed foods, sugar, alcohol, tobacco, yeast, etc.
Most fruits and vegetables are alkaline producing foods, as well as Green Superfoods like Wheatgrass, Barley, Alfalfa and Spirulina.

Discover how the alkaline
diet works & why alkaline foods are highly recommended for your health: Click Here

Alkalise to Energise!

2012-02-07T17:12:00.000-08:00

Understanding How an Alkaline Diet Works

Alkaline diets are a popular choice for people who want to achieve optimum good health. However, many people don't actually understand this diet or how it works. The concept is actually fairly simple - the diet just focuses on regaining the balance that was lost when man started to eat a more domesticated diet. Instead of focusing on foods that are high in sugar, fat, and cholesterol, an alkaline diet primarily consists of fresh fruits and vegetables, healthy whole grains, wholesome protein sources such as soy, beans and legumes, and healthy oils such as canola, olive and flax seed. These foods may be either alkaline or acid in their natural state, but they all produce what is termed as an "alkaline ash" once digested and metabolized by the body. When the body's pH is kept at a slightly alkaline level, all the systems can work more efficiently.

Understanding the Effects of the Body's pH Level

The pH level of the body has the ability to affect every single cell of the body. When the blood has an alkaline pH instead of an acidic pH, it will have a positive effect on how every bodily system functions. The brain, circulatory system, nerves, muscles, respiratory system, digestive system, and reproductive system can all benefit from a proper pH level. On the other hand, when the pH of the body is too acidic, it is susceptible to many diseases and problems. Weight gain, heart disease, premature aging, fatigue, nerve problems, allergies, muscle disease and cancer are all more prevalent when the body's pH is not optimal. Because these problems are all more likely to occur when the body's pH is too acid, it makes good sense to eat a diet rich in alkalizing foods. The primary goal is usually to eat approximately 75-80% alkaline foods along with only about 20-25% acidifying foods. If this level is maintained in the diet, the end result is a slightly alkaline pH in the body, which is perfect for optimum good health.

Choosing Foods for an Alkaline Diet

It's actually quite easy to eat a diet rich in alkaline-producing foods. Most fresh fruits and vegetables are excellent choices. Red meat is not a good choice, but you can add plenty of protein to your meals by using soy products, delicious beans, legumes, and nuts such as almonds. You should eliminate unhealthy fats from your diet, but you can use good fats such as olive, canola, and flax seed oil. High fat dairy products should be avoided, but you can drink soy milk and goat's milk. Cheeses made from soy milk and goat's milk would also be good choices. Replace the empty calories of soda with delicious iced herb tea, green tea and lemon water. Coffee should be avoided, but you can drink hot herbal or green tea. Replace pasta with healthy whole grains such as wild rice, millet and quinoa. When sweetening your foods, focus on natural products such as raw sugar, Stevia and maple sugar. As you can see, you'll have many nutritious choices that are both delicious and high in alkalizing properties.

Discover how the alkaline diet works & why alkaline foods are highly recommended for your health: Click Here!

Please sign this petition!

2012-02-07T03:01:00.000-08:00

Sign the "Do not withdraw Complementary and Alternative Medicine courses from Australian Universities" petition now!

Organic Wheatgrass & Oatstraw

2012-02-02T00:37:00.000-08:00

Calcium-rich oat straw has been clinically proven to aid a variety of health issues

Most people who follow a healthy diet regime are aware of the health benefits of oats and oatmeal. Oats are said to help reduce blood cholesterol levels, assist in the removal body fat, and nutritionally provide an excellent source of healthy carbohydrates. Oats have long been a favourite in home-made beauty products in the form of oatmeal baths and facial masks and more recently marketed using the botanical name "avena" in connection with beauty products. However, not as many people are aware of the healing properties contained in oat straw. Calcium-rich oat straw (Avena sativa), is the green oat grass and tops in the "milky" stage before the mature oat grains form a head. Many resources in the alternative health literature promote oat straw for osteoporosis and osteopenia. Oat straw has a long-standing reputation with Medical Herbalists as being a nervine herb, which can be used as a remedy for anxiety. The herb has been recently proven to aid in cognitive performance in the brain. Two studies released in 2011 show the benefits of oat straw extract on cognitive performance. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine published a clinical study which showed that oat straw extract might have a positive impact on cognitive performance in healthy individuals.
(NaturalNews)
Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com

Scientists prove the healing effects of wheat grass juice and wheat grass extract

Wheat grass is, by composition, a Superfood. This is due to wheat grass's heavy concentration of chlorophyll, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Wheat grass is usually consumed either as wheat grass powder or juice. It can be taken orally, or as an effective enema implant for detoxification. Clinical studies have confirmed that wheat grass juice and wheat grass extract do have healing properties. Wheat grass juice has been used clinically to treat ulcerative colitis, aid breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and act as a potent antioxidant.

Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com

You can order Organically grown Wheatgrass direct from NutriGreen - Swan Hill, Victoria

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The Humble Mulberry

2011-10-18T05:55:00.000-07:00

Mulberry Leaf May Well Help Reduce Coronary Artery Disease

Is Mulberry one more plant form with nutrition magic? Indeed it is and this magical nutrient could save your life. It is astonishing that such a comparatively unknown common plant can perform such great magic feats. Mulberry leaf is the one that can help removes artery disease lesions.

In a new study analysts studied mice that were deficient in the protein apolipoprotein E. This protein is critical in
lipid metabolism in mice as well as in humans. The investigators fed the mice a food blend containing 1 % mulberry leaf for 12 weeks.

Those mice that were fed the mulberry - supplemented chow had an unforeseen remarkable 40 % lessening in their atherosclerosis lesions in their aortas. In an complementary test tube study, it showed mulberry extract slowed the oxidation of lipids which means an antioxidant reaction against free radicals caused by oxidation. The authors concluded that mulberry leaf might help prevent atherosclerosis.

This caused me to look further into mulberry leaf information. Its leaves comprise a rather considerable amount of flavonoids. These flavonoids are in the quercetin family. For anybody who is not familiar with antioxidants quercetin is a powerful antioxidant located in grapes. This same antioxidant as part of the mulberry plant is a strong and potent free radical neutralizer. The better known quercetin extracts are often used in many antioxidant formulas as well as high energy formulas. Other studies have found that mulberry leafs and extracts also have reduced symptoms of diabetes in animals.

If you have atherosclerosis or wish to take preventive action, this very low-priced herb might be a magic nutrient which can help you remove vessel plaque. By minimizing vessel blockage you reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke significantly. And the slowing of oxidation of lipids as described above may help keep your cholesterol healthy. So if you have high cholesterol, mulberry should be a required nutrient, to keep your LDL from oxidizing. I think we will see far more mulberry research and studies in the future. Mulberry leaf is readily available online and in most vitamin cottages

Good News for Sufferers of Parkinson's Disease

2011-03-18T01:16:00.000-07:00

Gene Therapy Reverses Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease

ScienceDaily (Mar. 17, 2011) — A gene therapy called NLX-P101 dramatically reduces movement impairment in Parkinson's patients, according to results of a Phase 2 study published today in the journal Lancet Neurology. The approach introduces a gene into the brain to normalize chemical signaling.

A new study brings hope for Parkinson sufferers.

The study is the first successful randomized, double-blind clinical trial of a gene therapy for Parkinson's or any neurologic disorder, and it represents the culmination of 20 years of research by study co-authors Dr. Michael Kaplitt, vice chairman for research in the Department of Neurological Surgery at Weill Cornell Medical College and a neurosurgeon at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, and Dr. Matthew During, originally at Yale University and now professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics, neuroscience and neurological surgery at the Ohio State University.

Read full story @ Science Daily

Are you sleep deprived? Nanna Naps are good for you!

2011-03-17T21:39:00.000-07:00

Are you getting enough sleep?

Maybe you could squeeze in a 'Nanna Nap' to ease your situation and lower your blood pressure....

The frenetic lifestyle some of us now lead with extra work loads to make ends meet, studying part-time to improve our chances of a better position in life, staying up half the night studying or doing our chores because we can't get it done in normal hours…. The perils of modern society and then there's the internet and what about television? Not to mention the attention we need to give our loved ones and the other people in our life... If we get a few moments to spare we then 'watch' TV to relax! To try and fit it all in to our daily schedule, there's no wonder we are sleep-deprived. Going to bed later, but still getting up at the same time has had to have an effect on our waking performance, and possibly our stress level tolerance.

According to Science Daily:

"The average sleep duration is now almost 2 hours shorter per night than it was 50 years ago. And this could be impacting our long-term health." and ''...sleeping less has been linked to an increased risk of hypertension and cardiovascular problems generally''

That Nanna nap is starting to sound really healthy...

Read full report at Science Daily

Are you missing something, lacking in nutrients or mineral deficient?

2011-02-24T01:39:00.000-08:00

Are you feeling run-down, tired or feel like you have lost that 'spring in your step'?

What do you eat? How is your diet, can you be sure you are getting all the essential nutrients from what you eat?
Do you eat a balanced variety of fruit and vegetables?
Are you getting most of your food out of a packet?
Do you have trouble sleeping? If you are eating a well balanced diet but not eating primarily organically grown foods, then you could still be experiencing signs of a Mineral imbalance or deficiency.
Even the soils that we grow our foods in are becoming consistently depleted of essential nutrients. And what about stress? Do you find there are just not enough hours in the day....?

Your health, wellbeing and energy levels can, over time, be adversely affected if you are not receiving the essential nutrients in your diet, and not having sufficient rest and relaxation to begin with.
But how do you know if you are coming up short on the essential minerals for your body? You can make an appointment to see a practitioner who specialises in Iridology and Mineral Therapy, or
you can do a confidential online assessment by clicking the link here and following the prompts: Online Mineral Assessment (assessment is FREE - you only pay for the minerals that you decide to order)

I will process the assessment and send you an email, and if you wish to start on the nutrients that are indicated, you just send me a reply email to order.

Remember - the Mineral Assessment is FREE, I only charge for the Minerals that are indicated in your formula plus postage.

Don't delay, your health counts on it!

Art Therapy

2010-09-02T00:10:00.000-07:00

Art Therapy Blog

Gems for Anxiety & Emotional Balance

2010-08-28T22:36:00.000-07:00

Rhodochrosite - helps release emotional stress
Poppy Jasper - helps to gain a positive outlook
Lapis - releases tension & soothes a worried mind
Lapis Lazuli - balances the mind
Rhodonite - stabilizes your emotions
Aventurine - releases anxiety
Moonstone - relieves anxiety
Amethyst - heals the mind and aids in meditation
Jade - helps you to relax
Kunzite - gives emotional support
Malachite - brings harmony into your life
Rose Quartz - will give you emotional balance
Tree Agate - helps you to view yourself with clarity
Amber - lifts emotional burdens
Coral - enhances your emotional balance
Morganite - Helps to release unhealthy emotional patterns

Generally any Blue or Green stones have a calming or soothing influence - Carry any one of these stones to promote more calm, truth and serenity in your daily life.

Bruce Lipton Interview - Part 1

2010-01-15T23:53:00.000-08:00

Nature's Superfoods

2010-01-15T19:45:00.000-08:00

1. Chia Seeds

- 100% natural raw food – High in natural anti-oxidants; efa's; Protein; Calcium; fibre AND is Gluten-free!!!

Have you heard of Chia seeds? Chia is the 'latest' (actually rediscovered) wonder food of the Century!

Chia, (salvia hispanica L.) a member of the sage family is an ancient food of the Mayan, Aztec and

Southwest Native American people and was a staple in their diet along with corn, beans and amaranth.

Chia seeds are gaining popularity again as one of the highest plant-based source of Omega-3 known to man. (Linseeds being the other more well known highest plant-based source).

You are probably familiar with the anti-inflammatory benefits and the importance of including essential fatty acids such as Omega-3, (a-linolenic acid) in our diet. Even conventional medical practitioners prescribe Omega-3 for prevention or treatment of disorders such as depression and ADHD; as well as heart disease and hypertension (which can be caused from a lack of Omega-3 in the diet). "Essential fatty acids lessen high blood pressure, help to prevent arthritis, lower cholesterol and treat psoriasis, candidiasis, eczema and cardiovascular disease." [Source:www.blood-pressure-updates.com/omega-3 and hypertension]

Chia is 62% - 65% Omega-3. That makes Chia a very high anti-inflammatory. But the good news doesn't end there....Chia also contains powerful antioxidants that protect the delicate essential fatty acids from oxidation.

When prescribing essential fatty acids, you are usually advised to take anti-oxidants to prevent the 'oils' from going 'rancid' or being destroyed in your body. With Chia, unlike the regular sources of omega-3 oils (e.g., flax, hemp, or fish), the antioxidants are 'built in' so taking Chia doesn’t require supplementing with artificial or added antioxidants such as vitamins in order to remain fresh. Chia is an antioxidant-rich, whole food that naturally protects itself from oxidation, and that is the reason why Chia seeds remain fresh for longer.

Chia is also calcium-rich having 5 times more calcium than milk and the calcium is in a more readily absorbable form - because it contains traces of boron, which is vital for bone health.

Chia has 19 to 23% protein content and is a complete protein containing all the essential amino acids, more

than that found in traditional cereals such as wheat (13.7%), corn (9.4%), rice (6.5%), oatmeal (16.9%) and

barley (12.5%) and Chia’s protein is gluten-free.

Chia seeds are highly hydrophilic, with the ability to hold about nine times their weight in water. This ability can prolong hydration and retain electrolytes in body fluids, especially during exertion or exercise.

Chia provides 27.6 gr. of fibre per 100 gr. of seed, equivalent to 100% of the recommended daily doses for adults. This soluble fibre cleans the intestines by transporting any debris from the intestinal walls so that it can be eliminated regularly and more efficiently. A daily dose of Chia seeds provides an excellent fibre source and most people notice a different in less than a week.

Summary of benefits:

�� Highest known plant source for Omega-3 (62% - 65%)

�� High in calcium - 5 times more than milk (600 milligrams of calcium in 100gm)

�� High in protein (19 to 23 percent protein by weight) and complete with all the essential amino acids

�� A very high anti-inflammatory natural food

�� High in vitamins & minerals

�� Raw & unprocessed natural seed

�� Loaded with antioxidants

�� Prolong hydration & retention of electrolytes

�� Great for all ages: infants to the elderly

�� Hundreds of ways to incorporate it in your diet

How To Use Chia Seeds

Every body is different, but the general guide is start off small say a teaspoon of Chia daily and work your way up to as much as you feel is right for you as there is no set “dose” or “recommended” amount to use. So as Chia is a 'food' a great place to start would be around 5-10 grams (1-2 teaspoons) per day. This could then be increased up to 2 - 3 tablespoons a day. You don’t need to be too precise on your measurements because reember, Chia seeds are a food, so experimenting to see what effect it has on your body and adjusting the dose to what you can tolerate is always best. Make sure your fluid intake is always more than adequate as with introducing any extra fibre, the body needs extra water to assist the process.

Your body type and the reasons why you use Chia seeds will determine how much you should consume in

order to feel the many benefits from using the right amount.
For example:

Your metabolism rate will determine how soon you feel the benefits of Chia seeds.

- Fast metabolism should feel a difference in 10 to 15 days (sometimes first week!)

- Slow metabolism can take 3 to 4 weeks to feel the benefits

If you are a person that already eats healthy then the 10 grams should be enough for you to feel the benefits

of all the nutrition in Chia seeds. Judging your own metabolism rate add more by half measures (5 grams or

1 teaspoon) if you don’t feel any of the noticeable benefits listed below.

If you are an “on the go” person and can’t always eat right then the 10 grams in the morning and another 10

grams in a 500ml (16oz) bottle of water or juice to drink through the day will be very beneficial.

How to Prepare Chia Seeds for ingestion:

A common way to consume chia seeds is to make them into a gel.
Place 1/3 cup of Chia seeds into a container (with a lid) and add 2 cups of water. Whisk/shake the mixture briskly, let it sit for 5-10 minutes, and whisk again. Seal the container and place in the refrigerator (where it will last up to 3 weeks).
Up to 3 tablespoons 3 times a day is the recommended dosage for the Chia seeds gel mixture.
You can incorporate the gel into foods, such as jams, yogurt, and smoothies.
You can also get the health benefits of Chia seeds from grounding them into a powder and using them in baking or cooking. The recommended dosage for raw Chia seeds is 1-4 tablespoons a day.

Some of the reasons for recommending the elderly to use Chia Seeds:

Chia seeds are the highest source of the essential fatty acid OMEGA 3, which makes them therefore a high anti inflammatory source. One of the main reasons our elderly patients/friends suffer from aches and pains in old age, apart from earlier injuries or previous accidents, and general stiffness from lack of movement etc., is from the pain associated with arthritis. They could be benefiting from the anti inflammatory effects of Chia seeds, just by adding Chia to their diet. Other ailments that could benefit from high OMEGA 3 daily intake are, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, heart disease, type 2 diabetes, eczema, psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, IBS* and many more. The high fibre content of Chia seeds combined with the anti inflammatory effect, is also beneficial for addressing constipation - especially the type associated with the side affects of medications.

NB: Chia seeds are not claimed as a 'cure' for any disease however, they are a highly nutritional food that helps us to maintain not only our good health but also many ailments and diseases we may suffer from.

Energy or the lack of it, is also a main concern for many of us these days with long hours at work and not enough time spent with our loved ones and friends due to lack of energy which in turn leads to a lack of motivation. The high nutritional value in Chia seeds gives us more energy during the day and more importantly at the end of the day when we need it the most. This is not jumping out of your skin type energy like you would associate with caffeine however you just won’t be as tired as you use to be.

Summary of the possible benefits to introducing Chia into your diet:

- More energy

- Better concentration

- Eliminate or at the least, improve aches & pains

- You feel GREAT!

- Mood changes for the better

- You feel happier and healthier

Chia seeds usually work for 100% of the people that use them. The only people that they don’t work for are the ones that don’t take them correctly or don’t take them at all. The effects may be gradual, so after a month of continuous use, stop using them and notice how you feel.

*Note: Those with IBS or inflammation of the bowel should start slowly with 1 teaspoon

and over the course of a month increase to 2 teaspoons. Chia seeds are high in fibre and will

regulate your system naturally to where it should be.

Read more: http://www.brighthub.com/health/alternative-medicine/articles

Nutritional Info:

Nutritional information from: http://www.thechiaco.com.au/

Susi B's Alternative & Natural Health Disclaimer:Please Read Below!

The information contained in these articles is the opinion of the author, and should not be considered or taken in any way as medical advice. The information in these articles is not meant to treat, diagnose, prescribe or cure any ailment. I suggest you ALWAYS check with your OWN Natural Health Practitioner or medical Physician before taking any products suggested here or following any advice you have read on Susi Baumgartner's Blogspot.com. Always consult your doctor before you start, stop or change anything that you have been previously prescribed. Certain herbs and holistic remedies are unsuitable to take if you are pregnant or nursing and must always be cleared and advised by your Doctor before use.

Possible Side effects of Chia Seeds

Remembering Black Saturday

2009-12-22T19:57:00.001-08:00

Rural Women's Network Magazine

Healthy Muffins!

2009-12-20T20:56:00.000-08:00

Banana, Almond & Cinnamon Muffin Recipe

Ingredients:

2 Cups Wholemeal Self Raising Flour

¼ cup reduced fat margarine, melted

150ml reduced fat milk

1 egg

1 tablespoon golden syrup

1 ripe banana, mashed

70g slivered almonds

¼ teaspoon cinnamon

30g slivered almonds to top muffins

Method:

Preheat oven to 180, (160 fan forced).
Sift flour into bowl. Mix margarine, milk and egg together and add to wholemeal self raising flour.
Carefully fold through golden syrup, mashed banana, almonds and cinnamon. Top muffins with extra almonds.
Place in muffin trays and fill the pan ¾ and cook for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.

I found this recipe @ http://www.weightloss.com.au/

Willies Wonky Chocolate Factory

2009-12-16T03:44:00.000-08:00

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Experience Life Magazine: What to Let Go

2009-11-28T18:07:00.000-08:00

What to Let Go - De-clutter Your Life!!!

6 Ways to Maximise your Metabolism

2009-11-28T18:05:00.001-08:00

Maximise your potential!!!

A Powerful technique to tap into!!!

2009-11-23T02:12:00.001-08:00

Wouldn't you like to get rid of those fears and inhibitions that hold you back......?

No wonder they call it 'Emotional Freedom Technique' (EFT).

EFT is a powerful but really simple technique to free yourself from your 'emotional baggage' or 'bust those beliefs' that are holding you back.

Watch the introduction video below to learn this valuable and simple technique.

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and you can find out more here...

2009-11-12T17:51:00.001-08:00

Happiness is the Perfect Health System

Aromatherapy - Ten Essential Oils to have on hand!

2009-11-01T04:05:00.000-08:00

Ten Essential Oils You’ll Want To Use
And Why!

by Susi Baumgartner

Aromatherapy literally means
“to treat with aroma or fragrance through inhalation.”

Although inhalation is one of the main applications for Aromatherapy, there are several ways to enhance your health and well-being through the Art of Aromatherapy.

As a preventative measure Aromatherapy is a safe alternative method to soothe our emotions, quiet our mind, and balance our energies, especially if we feel like we are a little off-centre or out of balance. Essential oils have the ability to help us naturally, by bringing about a feeling of calmness or alertness, depending upon the situation and which essential oil or combination of oils you use. Using an oil burner to diffuse essential oils or having a massage with an essential oil blend are other practical and effective ways to enjoy their benefits!

How does it work?

The diffusing effect of essential oils works through the 'olfactory system' which has a direct effect on the brain (through the limbic system) and of course the brain affects the rest of our systems! Whether that be our emotional systems, our internal organs, our energetic system, our digestive system, etc., they can stimulate appetite or a give us a feeling of being full, again depending on the desired effect as to which oils we choose to use.

Through our emotions they can affect the way we feel and ultimately the way we feel affects everything else!

Recent studies of essential oils have involved looking at their effects on stress, blood pressure and even cortisol levels, which are indicated in stress levels among many other things.

My ten picks for your aromatherapy kit:

Chamomile
Diffuse this essential oil for a “breath of calm” in a busy day! Chamomile may help you to dispel anger and steady your feelings bringing you back to a clear, calm state of mind, helping you to feel better emotionally and to sleep well.
The health benefits of chamomile essential oil are numerous and can be attributed to properties such as: anti-spasmodic, antiseptic, antibiotic, antidepressant, anti-neuralgic, carminative, analgesic, sedative, nervine, digestive, tonic, antispasmodic, bactericidal, anti-inflammatory, anti-infectious, etc.

Clary Sage
This essential oil is believed to be beneficial for hormonal balance, insomnia, and other symptoms of PMS. You may find it calms you, making it a wonderful oil to diffuse during stressful times.

Cedarwood
An essential oil high in sesquiterpenes which means it can affect the emotion centre of the brain. It also encourages the pineal gland to release melatonin which fosters deep sleep. Breathe in this oil during times of congestion, coughs, and bronchitis.

Frankincense
Diffuse this fragrant oil when you would like to increases spiritual awareness and stay focused while you are meditating. Breathing in Frankincense may also improve your attitude and elevate your spirits!

Geranium
Another great essential oil for stress. While it calms and balances you, it may help to release negative memories. Diffusing this oil may bring you to a higher level of well-being emotionally so you feel more peaceful and optimistic.

Lavender
This wonderful essential oil is well known for its calming, relaxing and balancing effect on the emotions. These properties make it a good oil to diffuse when you are dealing with nervous tension, high blood pressure or depression. Diffuse this in the bedroom for a good nights rest.

Lemongrass
This essential oil is fun to diffuse because it is said it helps to make one more intuitive. It is also purifying and a natural insect repellent. Diffuse it to stay awake and feel less irritable!

Peppermint
This fresh cool-scented essential oil is known as “The Happy Oil”. If you are on a weight-reduction diet, you may like to know that Peppermint has been studied for its ability to affect the brain’s satiety center; the part of the brain that makes us feel full after we’ve eaten enough! It’s also good for headaches, focusing, and depression and can help clear the sinuses.

TeaTree
The health benefits of Tea Tree Essential Oil can be attributed to its properties like anti-bacterial, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, balsamic, expectorant, fungicide, insecticide, stimulant and sudorific.

Ylang Ylang
This relaxing fragrance balances male-female energies. It seems to give you what you need to come into balance. It brings your energy up if it is low and helps to calm you if you need grounding! It also has aphrodisiac properties. Think: calm, balance, confidence, peace, joy.

This article is for your interest only and none of these comments are meant to replace conventional medical treatment. Please use essential oils with care, and never ingest them or use them undiluted on the skin.

References:
Advanced Aromatherapy, Kurt Schnaubelt, Ph.D.
Aromatherapy for Common Ailments, Shirley Price
Essential Oils Integrative Medical Guide, Dr. Gary Young

Brain Training

2009-09-17T20:15:00.000-07:00

Brain Health Blog

Working memory training changes the brain

By Gregory Kellett, a cognitive neuroscience researcher at SFSU and science writer for Lumos Labs .

It seems that working memory training may work by physically altering the brain. Stockholm Brain Institute researchers put healthy people through working memory exercises for 35 minutes per day over a period of 5 weeks. Changes in dopamine receptor density were measured with positron emission tomography (PET) before and after the training.

Following working memory training, they found:

An increase in the density of dopamine receptors.
An improvement in working memory performance.

The neurotransmitter dopamine plays a central role in working memory. This research implies that improving working memory performance through several weeks of training might work by increasing the quantity of dopamine receptors in the brain

Time to try a little Brain Training....!

Reference:www.lumosity.com/blog/working-memory-training-changes-the-brain/

What is Aromatherapy?

2009-09-12T20:39:00.001-07:00

Aromatherapy is the therapeutic use of aromatic plant extracts or essential oils. These oils and extracts have a wide variety of uses, such as in bath salts, massage oils and even fragrances, which can be therapeutic to the mind, body and soul.

The pure essence of a plant, otherwise known as essential oils, provides physical and psychological benefits when used correctly and safely. These benefits can come from both inhalation and physical application.

There are a wide variety of aromatherapy products to choose from and each serves a different purpose. For example, lavender has a calming effect, while oils from the family of mint – such as peppermint and spearmint – offer a stimulating effect.

These oils can be found in numerous vehicles, such as soaps, air fresheners, candles, and massage oils.

Benefits of Aromatherapy

The benefits of the essential oil aromas can be noticed almost immediately. Inhaling the fragrance of essential oils stimulates the brain to trigger a chemical reaction, like releasing serotonin, due to the neurotransmitters firing at a certain level.

The lungs also get a much needed boost from the naturally occurring chemicals in the fragrances, offering a therapeutic benefit. For instance, the diffusion of eucalyptus oil can help break up congestion.

Essential oils that are applied topically can be absorbed into the blood stream and aid in health, beauty and certain hygiene conditions.

How To Use Aromatherapy

These oils should never be applied directly to the skin in an undiluted form. Carrier oils, such as cold pressed vegetable oils, are used to dilute the concentrated essential oils and add moisturizing ingredients to help with absorption.

Aromatherapy is a great alternative to some traditional medicines and treatments. By going the natural route, you avoid some of the negative side effects of pharmaceuticals, while at the same time providing additional benefits.

Many health food stores carry essential oils and have knowledgeable staff that is more than willing to explain different uses. Classes and seminars are also sometimes available in your local area. Search for them online or ask your local health food store.

Here are a few items you can use to get started on your path to effective aromatherapy:

1. Essential oils. These oils can be found at health food stores and online. Pick out your favorites or ones that are known to have the effect you’re looking for.

• Don’t be afraid to combine two or more oils for a new scent and a dual effect.

2. Diffusers. There are numerous ways to allow essential oils to get into the air.

• Cold air diffusers use the motion in the room to help diffuse the essential oil.

• Hot air diffusion is usually done by steam or a gentle warming of the oils.

3. Misting bottle. Misting bottles are a great way to spread the essential oil without having to use a diffuser.

• They fit conveniently into your purse or pocket and can provide a quick spritz of essential oils as needed.

Of course, there are many other items you can use for aromatherapy, but these three would be a great place to start if you’re looking for some natural help to common issues or if you just like the way they smell.

Remember to use essential oils sparingly! They’re concentrated and usually just a few drops will go a long way.

It’s easy, therapeutic, and fun to use the effects of aromatherapy. Give it a try!

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The effects of mood on the immune system

2009-09-11T21:58:00.001-07:00

The effects of mood on the immune system - http://www.researchingmeditation.org/
The direct impact of negative thoughts and emotions on immunological function seems to be reasonably well documented and, since many Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) phenomena seem to be mediated by negative affect, rather than situational “stress”, strategies that directly modify this factor may manifest greater benefits. While relaxation orientated meditation most likely acts to reduce the impact of stress...
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Active Elements Online Assessment

2009-09-10T16:43:00.000-07:00

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7 ways to optimise your brain....

2009-07-23T06:37:00.000-07:00

Seven Ways To Optimize Your Brain and Your Life

By Dr. Daniel G. Amen

The brain is a three-pound supercomputer. It is the command and control center running your life. It is involved in absolutely everything you do. Your brain determines how you think, how you feel, how you act, and how well you get along with other people. Your brain even determines the kind of person you are. It determines how thoughtful you are; how polite or how rude you are. It determines how well you think on your feet, and it is involved with how well you do at work and with your family. Your brain also influences your emotional well being and how well you do with the opposite sex.

Your brain is more complicated than any computer we can imagine. Did you know that you have one hundred billion nerve cells in your brain, and every nerve cell has many connections to other nerve cells? In fact, your brain has more connections in it than there are stars in the universe! Optimizing your brain's function is essential to being the best you can be, whether at work, in leisure, or in your relationships.

From his work as a clinical neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and brain-imaging expert, there are 7 ways to enhance the functioning of your own brain and enhance your life.

1. Protect Your Brain

"....Current brain imaging research has shown that many chemicals are toxic to brain function. Alcohol, drugs of abuse, nicotine, much caffeine, and many medications decrease blood flow to the brain. When blood flow is decreased the brain cannot work efficiently....."

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2. Feed Your Brain

3. Kill the ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts) That Invade Your Brain

4. Work Your Brain

5. Make Love For Your Brain

6. Develop A "Concert State" For Your Brain

7. Treat Brain Problems Early

read more...www.creativityatwork.com/articles

Change your brain, change your life! 1-8 Principles

2009-07-23T05:40:00.000-07:00

Daniel Amen, M.D., one of the world's foremost authorities on the brain, has news for you: 1. your brain is involved in everything you do —> learn to care for it properly, and you will be smarter, healthier, and happier in as little as 15 days!

You probably run, lift weights, or do yoga to keep your body in great shape; you put on sunscreen and lotions to protect your skin; you might have already given up smoking because you know it causes Lung cancer...but chances are you simply ignore your brain and trust it to do its job. People unknowingly endanger or injure their brains, stress them by working at a frenzied pace and not getting enough sleep, pollute them with caffeine, alcohol, and drugs, and deprive them of proper nutrients. Brain dysfunction is the number one reason people fail at school, work, and relationships. The brain is the organ of learning, working, and loving; it's the supercomputer that runs our lives.

It's very simple: when our brains work right, we work right—and when our brains have trouble, we have trouble in our lives.

Clinical neuroscientist and psychiatrist Dr.Amen uses nuclear brain imaging to diagnose and treat behavioral problems. He explains how the brain works, what happens when things go wrong, and how to optimize brain function.

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Change your brain, change your life!

2009-07-23T04:44:00.000-07:00

Dr. Daniel G. Amen demonstrates how to overcome behaviors such as depression, ADD and anxiety.

Change your brain!

Change your Brain, Change your Life - Click here to watch Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 6

Sahaja Yoga Meditation - Blossom time - Enlightenment

2009-07-17T08:24:00.000-07:00

Meditate or medicate!
Meditation is good for your brain....!
Kirlean photography shows Meditation works:
Before and After Pictures of the energy field (aura)

Aromatherapy

2009-07-09T06:53:00.000-07:00

‘Fragrance is the nourishment of the spirit’ Mohammad (Islamic Prophet)

Aromatherapy: A Relaxation Experience You Owe Yourself

Author: Jon Arnold

Aromatherapy is of the opinion that particular good smelling, plant-derived oils enhance your health and physical well being, far beyond the enjoyable smell and nice feeling they endow. They are breathed in, or massaged on, or occasionally consumed.

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Aromatherapy is the practice of utilizing the essential oils, from a large mixture of plants, to bring about particular changes in the body or the mood. Scientists determined long ago that smell is a very authoritative thing. For example, particular scents can trigger memories and others can bring about particular mental physical changes. Aromatherapy is said to restore or enhance mental, emotional, physical and spiritual health. While such claims are essentially non-testable, you cannot debate with the mountain of testimonies that report these facts for hundreds of thousands of individuals.

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Aromatherapy at its core is quite simple. A variety of lavender, geranium, and patchouli relieves tension and anxiety; chamomile and melissa act as antispasmodics and nerve sedatives. Aromatherapy is advertised as a natural way to help patients cope with stress, chronic pain, nausea, and depression and to create a feeling of well-being. Proponents also claim aromatherapy can help relieve bacterial infections; stimulate the immune system; fight colds, flu, and sore throats; improve urine production; increase circulation; and cure cystitis, herpes simplex, acne, headaches, indigestion, premenstrual syndrome, muscle tension, and even cancer. Aromatherapy is viewed by many to be a branch of herbal medicine. It is in fact the use of herbs and flowers in their most concentrated form.

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Aromatherapy has also been reported to decrease nausea and vomiting, lessen anxiety and increase quality of life in cancer patients. Aromatherapy is sometimes employed in clinics and hospitals for treatment for pain relief, for labor pain, for relieving pain caused by the side effects of the chemotherapy, and for the rehabilitation of cardiac patients.

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In today's world, nearly everyone has stress. Aromatherapy is one effective way to battle stress. Aromatherapy is an ancient yet timely and stunningly modern approach to total well-being that is in tune with nature. While it is no alternative for modern medicine, no matter how much you would like to believe in the healing powers of flowers and plants, the positive effects of it have been experienced and used for literally thousands of years.

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What Are Anxiety Disorders?

2009-07-09T06:39:00.000-07:00

What Are Anxiety Disorders?

Author:johnnewbuddy

We all know what anxiety feels like - butterflies in the stomach, all emotions turned upside down, heart beating violently, furious sweating. All of us have come face to face with an anxiety attack at some point in our lives. Maybe it was before your speaking engagement before the big crowd in the auditorium, or before your first job interview, or that all important presentation to the board of directors - anxiety, is a universal emotion, and a normal reaction to stress.

As an evolutionary device, anxiety is very helpful in dealing with stress, tense and unexpected situations. Anxiety can stir you up into action, give you focus and heightened powers of concentration. Anxiety might help you stay up all through the night before that big exam, be funny or interesting on the first date, be confident at the presentation. To generalize matters, anxiety helps you deal with situations you would be terrified of being in in normal circumstances.

However, when anxiety elevates to excessive, irrational fear that impacts the very way we function and makes normal daily life impossible, then it has become more than mere anxiety - it is now a medical disorder.

Most anxiety disorders last for very short periods of time - a week or two - and do not really require serious medical attention. However, some anxiety disorders can be serious, lasting for months to year at a stretch, with the tendency to worsen exponentially if not treated in the early stages. Moreover, most anxiety disorders hardly occur in isolation - they're usually accompanied by psychological and physical sickness. Most patients of anxiety disorders are also highly prone to drug and alcohol abuse.

Anxiety disorders can be broadly classified into five types:

1. General Anxiety Disorder

2. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

3. Panic Disorder

4. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

5. Specific Phobias, Social Phobia and Social Anxiety Disorder

Each of these anxiety disorders have specific and varied symptoms, but all of them center around an excessive and irrational fear or dread.

If you believe you have anxiety disorder, or your daily life has been hampered due to some irrational fear, it would be prudent to seek medical help right away before your condition worsens. Anxiety disorders are some of the most easily treatable mental illnesses and a lot of specific therapies and medications have been developed to help patients fight their anxieties. Remember that anxiety is a universal emotion that impacts everybody at one point of time or the other, and can be overcome very easily.

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Tapping away your anxiety....for Emotional Freedom!

2009-07-05T06:04:00.000-07:00

Tapping or EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) is like a form of meridian acupressure or needleless acupuncture. It is gently stimulating pressure points in an attempt to clear the blocked energy or stimulate energy flow, particularly in the left side or emotional body.

Home Remedies for Anorexia - Treatment Cure - Natural Remedy for Anorexia

2009-07-05T05:12:00.001-07:00

Home Remedies for Anorexia - Treatment & Diet - Natural Remedy for Anorexia

What is Anorexia Nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa has been defined as an irrational fear of gaining weight coupled with a constant attempt to lose weight. Victims of anorexia nervosa display a dangerous obsession with thinness and are known to go to extremities to maintain a low body weight. A disturbing and debilitating part of this affliction is that the more weight the victim loses, the more obsessive they become about losing even more weight. The symptoms are often difficult to spot in the beginning, and anorexics usually tend to deny their condition. However, as it worsens, the tell-tale signs of anorexia nervosa like dramatic weight loss, and a denial of being too thin start to appear.

There is no one specific cause for anorexia nervosa. It is thought to be a result of various biological, emotional and social triggers. Research has shown that in some cases, a predisposition to anorexia may tend to run in families, thus making the disorder genetic. Another important part is played by the brain. Victims of anorexia nervosa have higher levels of cortisol, a hormone secreted by the brain that causes stress. Similarly, they also tend to show decreased levels of hormones such as serotonin and norepinephrine, the hormones associated with the feeling of well-being. Sometimes it is due to a result of a lack of confidence in one’s looks that can trigger an obsession for thinness. This cause is mostly seen in women.
The trait of perfectionism too can play a part. If one is constantly obsessed with perfectionism, it might just as well translate into anorexia nervosa. In some cases, this condition may just be the result of an overly stressful life or even a huge emotional upheaval. The third factor, and the most important one at that, is society and its pressures. People, especially women, are under the constant pressure to look good, if not perfect. And when thinness is seen as a desirable feature in a woman, it only makes matters worse. Peer pressure is the biggest cause in cases of teens displaying signs of anorexia nervosa. An unhealthy obsession with activities such as ballet, gymnastics or modeling is also known to have resulted in anorexia nervosa.

Though the signs of low self esteem may not be obvious, anorexics view themselves through an excessively critical eye which can be very obvious. For example, an anorexic person may often lament over imagined weight gain. In addition to this, anorexics show an aversion to any and all food and often find excuses to separate themselves from others just before meals in order to avoid detection. This disorder should not be treated lightly and professional therapy is a must. In addition to this, family support is essential.

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Home Remedies such as Garlic, Ginger, Limes, Oranges and Apples should be encouraged to soothe the digestive system and naturally stimulate the appetite
See dietary tips below!

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Some Common Emotional Causes for Anorexia Nervosa:

* Thinking that they are fat

* Obsessive fear about getting fat or putting on weight

* Always thinking about their weight

* Becoming obsessed with losing weight

* Emotional problems or excessive stress

* Obsessive Dieting or purging

* Wanting to look like models

* Genetics and family history

* An imbalance of chemicals in the brain (can be due to stress)

* Peer Pressure

Bach Flower Remedies to treat emotional causes:

Mimulus for Fear

Agrimony for hiding behind a mask, 'putting on a brave face'

Crab Apple for self-disgust (being unhappy with one's own body)

Rock Water for self-repression, self-denial

more on Bach Flowers here: Bach Flower Remedies

see also 'Tapping' or EFT [Emotional Freedom Technique]
for treating emotional causes (see video above for EFT explanation)

Simple Home Remedies/Dietary Tips for Anorexia

This disorder naturally results in a loss of appetite due to excessive fasting where the activity of the stomach slows down and secretion of gastric juices are reduced. The stomach has to be treated if possible to balance the damage that may be present, and to also encourage the appetite to increase. Try any or all of the tips below.

Tip 1:

Eat 2-3 fresh Oranges a day.

Tip 2:

Eat at least 1 Apple a day.

Tip 3:

Boil 2-3 cloves of garlic in about 1 cup of water.
Strain, then Add the juice of ½ a lime to this mixture and drink 2 times a day, for a week.

Tip 4:

Make a paste of fresh Ginger.
Add a pinch of rock salt and a drop of lime juice to ½ a teaspoon of the paste.
Eat this 2 times a day for 1 week.

Tip 5:

Chamomile tea is the 'Mother of the Gut' and is very soothing for the whole digestive tract as well as being a Nervine (soothing and nutritive to the Nerves)
Chamomile tea with a teaspoon of honey (& a slice or two of fresh ginger) should be drunk as often as desired and is especially good in the evening.

Free Mineral ASSESSMENT

2009-06-12T17:53:00.000-07:00

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The Active Elements® System is based upon the belief that many health issues stem from mineral element imbalances within the body. These imbalances can occur for a variety of reasons, ranging from modern agricultural practices, to poor diet and stress.

We Are All Subject To Mineral Element Imbalances!

As mineral element Imbalances in the soil affect the health of plants and animals, so too can Imbalances affect the health of us humans as well. We can also suffer imbalances without realising it, because the first signs of a mineral element Imbalance are vague and very rarely noticed. If attention is sought for these early symptoms, they are most times misdiagnosed and treated as something else. Orthodox medicine quite often treats every symptom as if it were an illness in its own right. This is why a person can be prescribed a whole collection of drugs (particularly evident with the elderly). These symptoms may well be the body's way of letting us know that there is something wrong and hopefully giving us the opportunity to prevent an illness from developing. Prevention is always better than cure!

Mineral Element Imbalances are wide-spread and occur for a variety of reasons. Some identified reasons are:

1. Poor diet.
2. The way our food is grown.
3. The way our food is stored and processed.
4. Our body may have difficulty in absorbing some minerals from our food.
5. Even if absorbed, they may not be utilised properly.
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7. Physical and mental stress.
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Kinergetics - Interesting!!!

2009-03-31T20:18:00.001-07:00

and now for some FUN!!!

2009-03-28T03:30:00.001-07:00

Earth Hour 2009

2009-03-27T23:35:00.000-07:00

Official Earth Hour 2009 video.
Earth Hour is on March 28th, 2009 at 8:30pm.
More at http://www.earthhour.org

What's making you ill? Sickness Sells!

2009-03-27T23:13:00.000-07:00

2009-03-23T20:14:00.001-07:00

What is EFT/Tapping?

EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) or Tapping, is based on the ancient principles of acupuncture but without the use of needles, and includes emotional elements as part of the healing process. By tapping on various body meridians while tuning into thoughts, feelings, emotions or beliefs, we are able to clear the energy disruptions that cause physical and emotional distress.

Sounds easy compared to conventional therapies? It is. Astoundingly so.

EFT was introduced by Gary Craig in 1995. Over the past decade EFT has rapidly expanded throughout the world, becoming a highly valued method for over 5000 medical doctors, psychiatrists, psychologists, chiropractors, acupuncturists, nurses and other members of the healing professions.

43 things.com

2009-01-06T03:07:00.000-08:00

I took the 43
Things Personality Quiz
and found out I'm a

Tree Hugging
Lifelong Learning Believer

Enar on Current Affair

2008-10-30T03:14:00.000-07:00

The New Lemon Cleanse Detox Diet!!!

2008-10-22T07:32:00.000-07:00

As seen on Current Affair - Click Here!

The Science of Tapping...

2008-10-11T08:17:00.000-07:00

How Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Works

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) Introduction

EFT Videos: Tap away your Fears, Tap 4 Abundance....

2008-10-09T07:20:00.000-07:00

EFT in Action - Overcome Phobia (2.5 min.)

This video took place at a live EFT workshop with Gary Craig (EFT Founder)
He asked if there was anyone in the room with a rat phobia(he had a rat in a cage in another room). The woman in the video volunteered to work on her rat phobia.

ADHD Research

2008-10-01T03:38:00.000-07:00

looking at the effects of Sahaja Yoga Meditation on ADHD

concerned citizen against fluoridation in water supplies

2008-09-08T17:41:00.000-07:00

Before you cast your vote, ask your candidates what their position is on compulsory fluoridation of water supplies!

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The truth about Fluoride!

Help Naturally using Active Elements!

2008-07-10T07:47:00.000-07:00

?...still working on this one......too busy drawing! see: www.art4theheart.blogspot.com

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