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Friday, May 6, 2016

[AlternativeAnswers] Re: ADHD and sleep

 

can I guess that is she on ritalin?
loss of sleep is a known side effect.
try to reduce the ritalin & give zinc+ B6 instead.
ADHD is not a one size fits all. it can be many (other) things
yes ritalin works in the class room.
there is usually a better way.
tell us more. include "unrelated" issues. they usually hold the key to finding the underlying problem.
in the sleep issue also describe exactly what happens.
maybe some members will be able to advise

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Monday, May 2, 2016

[AlternativeAnswers] Honoring the Goddess

 

Good Morning!


Honoring the Goddess

The Goddess, is the "goodness" in all women! Historically, the feminine form or "Triple Goddess", is based on ancient goddess triads and the three forms (aspects) a woman takes throughout her life. No matter which transition she is experiencing (maiden, mother, crone), it is a nice time to bring awareness to the "nurturing energy" in your life. 
Honor your mother or a mother you know. Here are some wonderful ways to send loving energy:

1. Light a candle to honor a mother who is living or who has passed. 

2. Use a simple ritual to bring love and honor to yourself as a mother, or to give thanks to mother earth. 

3. Pay homage to your mother through the power of scent with affirmation candles, an essential oil sampler or our sacred anointing oils.  Below is a list of oils that may be appropriate:

Jasmine: is a bold, sweet scent. Jasmine is the greatest aphrodisiac of all. These night blooming flowers are picked at their height to bring out one of the most sexy scents. Associated throughout history with the compassionate Goddess of the Moon, Jasmine, grown along the Nile in ancient Egypt, is represented Isis, the Egyptian Mother Goddess who held the secrets of fertility, magic and healing.

Patchouli: is a sweet, earthy scent. Its smell is intense and spicy. From an energetic point of view, Patchouli, like Jasmine, is warm and yet anti-inflammatory in action. It combines a calmative property with a gentle stimulating effect that uplifts the spirit! Patchouli is a sweet and grounding harmonizing fragrance!

Neroli: is distilled from bitter orange trees. It has a refreshing, spicy aroma and is known for its sensual, exotic effect. Neroil oil is emotionally unifying and soothes with harmonizing effects. Described as both sensual and spiritual, Neroli helps to restablish the link between a disconnected mind and body. Neroli paves the way for a gradual release and allows us to recall hope and joy!

Ylang Ylang: is a rich fragrant oil that means "flowers of flowers". A scent to perfume the body or use for an euphoric massage. Ylang Ylang is relaxing and euphoric. The ecstatic sense of merging is inherent in Ylang Ylang. Like Jasmine, this oil helps to reunite our emotional and sensual natures, aspects of our being that need to contain each other and unite.

Rose: The Mother of All Flowers, the Rose has amazing powers of love, trust and self acceptance. Roses are representative of faith, hope and love and has the qualities to restore the very center of one's being. A gentle tonic of the heart, the compassion of the Rose is seen through it's ability to heal emotional wounds. When loss, rejection or sorrow has injured our capacity for nurturing and self love, Rose oil brings a sweet and gentle comfort, binding the "heart strings" from the Heart to the Mind. Rose oil's psychological properties lie mainly in its effect on the mind, the center of our emotional being. Rose oil calms and supports the heart and helps to nourish the soul



4. Treat your mom to an at home spa session. 


5. Invite your mom to enjoy a special seasonal tea blend, created just for her. 


The Goddess Tea Recipe

Add (one teaspoon per cup, plus one "for the pot") each of any (3) of the following loose leaf teas:

~Rose buds
~Lavender buds
~Orange peel
~Cardamom
~Anise
~Chamomile

Measure the amount of fresh water into the saucepan and place over medium heat. Heat the water until it just comes to a rolling boil. Over-boiling removes too much oxygen, imparting a flat taste to the tea.

Add the tea to a warmed steeping pot. Immediately pour the boiled water over the loose leaves; cover the pot.

Steep three to five minutes for most teas; longer, to taste. Also be sure and steep the herbs longer for the teas made from sticks, twigs, roots or berries, as well as, herbal infusions. 

Ready to serve? Pour tea through a strainer, into each cup.  Serve!



6. Consider making her a unique "soundtrack" in honor of who she is. Choose and create music that reminds you of your mom! 


7. DIY,do it yourself and create an extra special and unique gift basket designed just for her. You can gear it toward the celebration and your budget! Remember, the look of abundance is the key. 
 

8. Honor your mom with the gift of crystals. Below is a list of great stones to honor the Goddess:


  Amethyst:

The stone of spirituality and dream recall. Used for contentment and meditation. Provides common sense and flexibility in decisions. Strengthens and enhances psychic abilities, imagery and mind quieting. Wear when sleeping or when awake to reduce anger, impatience, and nightmares. Most effective on the Brow and Crown Chakra. Amethyst contains the grounding color of red with the energy of blue, which is expanding, spacious and flow of peace. Amethyst is the color that you see in the sky as twilight transitions into night. Amethyst takes you on this transition from the magic time of dusk to a conscious shift into a different place. Crossing this threshold is the lesson of humility, which Amethyst can teach us. This stone can show us how to let go and trust; surrender so that you may see beyond the cycle that consumes your attention; give it all up, so that you can receive more; and bow, that you may become a part of the greater whole. Amethyst is considered a Master Healing stone. 

 Azurite:

Referred to as the jewel of wisdom or Stone of Heaven. Azurite symbolizes insight and discovery. It is said to increase psychic abilities. Azurite activates the Brow and Throat Chakra for more assertive communication and alertness. It allows for quite, deep access to the subconscious and as a seeing stone offers access to other times, places and lives. Therefore, it is a great stone to assist in astral travel. This great balancer helps those who talk too much and allows for those who to be expressive when they have a tendency to hold back. This opens our psychic intuition and gets us acquainted with our inner-selves. It is a stone that stimulates creativity, giving access to a fountain of ideas, images and awareness of things around us. 

 Moonstone: :

This stone honors the Goddess in all women. This stone helps women (and men) to be more comfortable with their gentler feminine/yin receiving side. This stone is also an excellent remedy for overly aggressive females or for men who need to connect to their more feminine/emotional side. Its connection to the moon has been documented for centuries. Because of its shimmering, glossy nature its color plays off the light as does the moon. Like the moon as it waxes and wanes, this reflective stone allows us the lesson that everything is a part of the cycle of change. Moonstone is considered the stone of new beginnings. Moonstone is most famous for balancing our emotional states. Therefore, moonstone is one of the best stones for soothing emotional stress and anxiety. Moonstone helps cool, soothe and calm over-reactions to emotional and personal situations. It allows us greater flexibility and flow with life. Moonstone has been used for protection against the perils of travel. It encourages a lust for life, a youthful attitude and helps us to become comfortable with the aging process and its transitions. 

 Pearl::

In tune with emotions, water, and women, especially pregnant women, pearls are a symbol of pure heart and mind; innocence and faith. Because it is from the sea, it has watery and lunar elements, therefore it is used for balancing emotions, especially for water signs. Absorbing by nature, this mineral absorbs thoughts and emotions and because of this, must be used with caution. If you feel excessively negative while wearing a pearl, it will hold that energy until it is cleansed. Remember, Pearl is the result of layer upon layer of substance produced to combat irritation. Pearl can cool and soothe. It is very nurturing. If using pearls in conjunction with other gemstones, consider Diamonds to amplify and purify, or Emeralds to bring negative energy out and disperse it. Recommended for occupations as varied as artists, chiropractors, and farmers. Pearl is a cold and independent mineral, which is used, ironically at the Heart, Solar Plexus and Sacral/Spleen Chakra, to stimulate the heart, liver and emotional issues, digestion, immunity weakness and emotional stress. 

 Phenacite:

Also spelled phenakite, is a powerful, loving, healing, spiritual stone. It is believed to be one of the highest vibrational crystals yet discovered. The clearer the stone, the more intensely it opens the Third Eye, Crown Chakra and Transpersonal Chakra as a white light channel. Hence, its aura clearing abilities are phenomenal! This stone ignites clairvoyance/spiritual communication, meditation, astral travel, as well as life journeys. Helps one to map out a pathway within the dimensions. Energizes meridians and the healing of other stones. It is a powerful crystal for clearing and activating the chakras. It helps one to go further in a trance state and gives a deeper awareness of one's inner structures. Phenacite can be used to amplify the energies of other stones used for healing, and to balance energy within one. It can also alleviate despair and fear including fear of change and lead one to live in love. Phenacite may help one to connect with Angels due to its high frequency and relationship to the Ascending Masters. Phenacite has been associated with Gemini. 

 Titanium Quartz:

Quartz is infused with titanium and additional metal oxides to form one of the most precious crystals on the planet. It increases lifeforce and vitality, attuning to the highest attribute of the Crown Chakra. It's rainbow colors have been shown to stimulate the entire aura body! An exceptional stone for creativity. This quartz removes blockages and enhancing the flow of creativity due to its intensely visual colors. It has been used for increasing intuition and therefore an exceptional stone for promoting clairvoyance as well as all forms of "seeing". Consider this crystal for assisting in meditation, an alternative medicine career or yogic practice. This crystal appears to stimulate the upward movement of the kundalini and is exceptional for any tantric practice. 

 Rose Quartz:

Rose Quartz represents love, beauty, peacefulness, forgiving, lovingness, self-love and emotional balance! Rose Quartz works with the Heart Chakra. It is a soft, gentle, soothing stone that warms the heart center. Its value as a nurturing friend cannot be overstated. Neither can it's soothing influence. Helps diffuse negative stimuli and uncomfortable memories. Helps us discover the ability to love ourselves and makes us more open to other people. It is of particular value in helping us to forgive ourselves, hastening self-acceptance. Helps us realize that all change is important, even difficult change. Stimulates love and tender appreciation of all things. 



Andrew Pacholyk MS L.Ac
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mind, body, spirit 

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10 Healthy Snacks for People with Diabetes






Here are 10 healthy snacks for people with diabetes.

The result of a poor and unhealthy diet, sedentary lifestyle and long working hours have become increasingly worrisome. And diabetes happens to be the most dangerous of them all, plaguing millions across the world. It not only puts people at the risk of obesity, heart disease and a stroke, but also triggers an extreme lifestyle change.

Diabetes is commonly known as the silent killer and in many cases is diagnosed accidentally. This makes it extremely important that we are aware of the symptoms which can help in an early diagnosis and possible recovery.

If you're suffering from diabetes, then it's extremely important to keep a strict watch on your diet. You should eat small and healthy meals through the day in order to keep your blood-sugar levels in check and be sure to not include processed or high fattening food. Instead, find foods that perfectly combine protein, carbohydrates and fats.
 


If you're confused about what to eat or have run out of ideas, then here's a list of 10 super healthy and delicious snacks:

1. Whole grain crackers - Crackers made of cracked wheat, quinoa, rye, oats are healthy as these grains help in lowering blood-glucose levels and cholesterol levels. You can eat crackers with hung curd dressings or cottage cheese to enhance the nutritional value of the snack. It also gives it a more delicious spin. (Recipe by Chef Seema Chandra)

2. Fruits for snacks - Fruits are rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals. So feel free to eat as many as you can. But be sure to select fruits that are relatively low on sugar - like apple, berries and guava.
 
 
 
3. Steamed sprouts salad - Pulses are high in protein and fiber and help in controlling blood sugar levels. Mix steamed sprouts with chopped cucumber, tomatoes and cottage cheese. Sprinkle some salt and add 1tsp lemon juice. You can also use boiled beans or kala chana.

4. Yogurt with fresh vegetables - Raw vegetables are rich in minerals, vitamins and enzymes and yogurt is rich in protein and calcium. Combine vegetables like broccoli, carrot, celery and tomatoes with yogurt - it's not only delicious, but will also keep you full.
 
fresh-yoghurt

5. Nuts - Nuts are not only crunchy, tasty and nutritious, but also extremely good for diabetic patients. Nuts provide healthy fats, are rich in proteins and very low on carbohydrates. But be sure to not indulge and take these nuts in restricted quantities. Take 5-6 soaked almonds and 1-2 walnuts a day.

6. Healthy smoothie - Blend yourself some easy-to-make healthy fruits and vegetables smoothies. Pick vegetables like spinach, cucumber, tomatoes, amla and mix it with some light and refreshing coconut water in it.
 

 
7. Healthy snacks - Feel free to munch on roasted chana, roasted soy chips or roasted moong dal.

8. Eggs - Egg whites are rich in protein, are very nutritious and can be safely included in a diabetic patient's diet plan. It can be used as a quick snack and can be eaten at anytime of the day.
 
9. Oat idli or oats upma, home-made dhokla and khakhra are not only light on the stomach, but also make very interesting snack options. (Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta)

10. Some unusual, yet mind-closing options include brown rice poha with vegetables, baked vegetable tikki, ragi uttapam and buckwheat dhokla.
 


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