2013 Goals

 

 

 

 

 

 

It's been awhile since I have blogged on this site. Life, work, children etc.. sometimes will do that to you. I have missed blogging very much and have made that one of my goals this year to start back doing so. Every year people make a list of New Year's resolutions which are soon forgotten about. I few years ago I decided to drop the ritual of a New Year's resolution and write down goals.

 Have you written down your goals? This year I sat down with my boys and along with writing down our own personal goals, we created a family vision board together. Ask your children what's they're vision for the family?  Habakkuk 2:2 says to write the vision and make it plain. As parents it's our job to prepare our children for adulthood. And what better way than with setting goals. What are you hoping for in 2013?

Living A Clutter Free Life

It's been awhile since I have written a post on my blog. Lately I have been thinking alot about being clutter free in my life, home, time and relationships.

What is Clutter?

• A confused or disordered state or collection; a jumble
• To fill or spread over in a disorderly manner:
• To run or move with bustle and confusion.
• To make disorderly or hard to use by filling or covering with objects

Therefore the clutter in our lives show as confusion, disorder, and jumbled.

Our homes are cluttered when we can't find things, and our closets and drawers are overflowing.
Out time is cluttered when we have to much to do on our to do list.
Our relationships are cluttered when we continue to hold on to toxic and dysfunctional people.
Our emotions are cluttered when we hold onto our past, unresolved issues and unforgiveness.

Clutter sucks all the life and energy out of us and it's time to take it back. Once you make the effort to sort through things and get rid of what does not serve any purpose in your life anymore, you will open up space around you to be filled with new and better things to make their way into your life.

Hebrews 12:1-2 states, “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus”

No matter what state you have allowed your life to become, God is still for you, likes you, loves you and is willing to help you clean up the mess.

Spice It Up and Taste The Benefits

Are you needing help wiith growing your own indoor herb garden?  Purchasing herbs in a market can be not only expensive but the herbs ae less flavorful than fresh herbs. Create delicious tasting meals by growing natural and delicious herbs in your home. Visit http://www.ehow.com/how_4890551_start-indoor-herb-garden.html for some helpful tips on starting an indoor herb garden.

Great for beginner's try Tupperware's new Fresh Herb Planter System. www.my.tupperware.com/cpoland

The Benefits Of Laughter

Laughter is one of the best gifts from God! Proverbs 17:22 says That a happy heart is a good medicine and a cheerful mind work healing. But a broken spirit dries up the bones. Have you ever been around someone that was laughing so hard and although you had not a clue what they were laughing about you started to laugh along with them? Laughter is contagious and the best kind of medicine. Research shows that laughter can improve your health. Laughter reduces stress hormones and stregthens the immune system. A recent study done by cardiologists at the University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore says that laughter, along with an active sense of humor, may help protect you against a heart attack. Science is just repeating what the Bible has already told us. Give your body a boost today with a little bit of laughter.
              
                               He who laughs, lasts. -Mark Twain

For more on laughter and your health visit: http://www.helpguide.org/life/humor_laughter_health.htm

Negative Thinking

We tend to think that stress, depression, hypertension, cancer and many other diseases today destroy's our health. Although these have the ability to do so so does our thinking. What you think about you bring about. Your thoughts can literally heal you or kill you. One negative thought  usually leads to another and next thing you know your mind is overwhelmed with negative thoughts. These thoughts in turn can harm your emotional and physical health which then turns into stress. Negative thoughts are toxic and effects your body in every way. Change your thought process today. Positive thoughts effect your body in a positive way. Make it a habit to think good thoughts on a daily basis so you will attract good things into your life.

                        All that we are is the result of what we have thought. (Buddha)

For more information on Mindfulness visit: http://www.livingmindfully.org/index.php
For more onformation on negative thinking visit: http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_00002d.htm

Massage Therapy and Your Health

Massage therapy, one of the oldest holistic healing techniques has many physical, mental, and emotional benefits. Massage therapy loosen muscles, improves blood flow, reduces stress and anxiety levels. Experts estimate that 90% of disease is stress related. In today's society not only are adults suffering from stress but children as well. A study conducted at University of Miami Medical School revealed that massage may offer considerable help for children suffering from stress-related disorders. The results of the study revealed that the children receiving a 30 minute massage were less depressed or anxious and had lower saliva cortisol levels after the massage.

Another study conducted at the University of Miami School of Medicine's Touch Research Institute, found that massage is helpful in decreasing blood pressure in people with hypertension, alleviating pain in migraine sufferers and improving alertness and performance in office workers. Massages vary  from light stroking to deep pressure techniques as well as several types of massages to suit your needs. Listed below are several forms of massages to fit your need.

Swedish massage. This is a gentle form of massage that uses long strokes, kneading, deep circular movements, vibration and tapping to help relax and energize you.

Deep-tissue massage. This massage technique uses slower, more forceful strokes to target the deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue, commonly to help with muscle damage from injuries.

Sports massage. This is similar to Swedish massage but is geared toward people involved in sport activities to help prevent or treat injuries.

Trigger point massage. This massage focuses on trigger points, or sensitive areas of tight muscle fibers that can form in your muscles after injuries or overuse.

Thai Massage. The focus is on increasing the blood circulation and massaging the energy lines or the sen (energy pathways)  along the body. According to the Thai massage philosophy, it is the blockage of these energy lines that is the major cause of ailments, chronic pain, diseases in the body.

Reflexology. Based on an ancient oriental massage technique, reflexology was first introduced by Dr. William Fitzgerald in 1913. The basic principle of this technique is that the reflexes in the hands and feet, correspond to every part, organ and gland in the body. So acupressure is applied to the ears, hands and feet within these same zones. This helped in detoxification, improved circulation and the ability of the body to heal its injuries and other ailments.

Hot-Cold Stone Therapy. One of the new massage therapy techniques used at spas and resorts, the hot/cold stone therapy uses smooth, heated and cooled stones to relieve body and muscle stiffness and soreness, and to restore vitality to the aching muscles and joints. This massage therapy relies on balancing the body's natural "chakra" by using warm basalt stones and cool sedimentary stones to unlock the energy and increase the blood circulation in the body.

Massages are no longer just available at spa's or upscale hotels. Massage therapy is offered in businesses, clinics, hospitals, chiropractor's and health clubs. Take some time to pamper yourself and relieve some stress and enjoy the wonderful benefits of a maasage today. 

  

Stress Less

 Many of us today  are shuffling relationships, careers, children and many other duties. With each passing day the pressurs of life keep increasing. We all tend to worry sometime whether it's work, family, children, money, health or some other issue. For many stress is a way of life. Signs of stree vary from person to person and can include physical, behavioral and emotional symtons. Stress causes changes in your body, your mood and your daily routine. Take a look at this article published on Zenhabits.com that talks more on stress and gives you twenty ways to eliminate some of the stress in your life.

http://zenhabits.net/20-ways-to-eliminate-stress-from-your-life/

If wealth is lost, nothing is lost – if health is lost, something is lost

Health Benefits of Lavender Oil

The name lavender comes from the Latin root lavare, which means "to wash." Lavender oil having a mossy, woody scent is used for stress-related and nervous conditions. Lavender oil is often used in other forms of medicine, such as massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic manipulation. Try putting a few drops of Lavender oil on the pillow for a restful night of sleep. For more on Lavender oil and a easy recipe to make your own visit  http://www.all4naturalhealth.com/make-lavender-oil.html

Child Obesity

According to the american heart association only 3.8% of elementary school, 7.9% of elementary schools and 2.1% of high schools provide daily P.E for students. What does that mean? Read more in this article.

http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Advocate/IssuesandCampaigns/Obesity-Nutrition-and-Physical-Activity_UCM_307737_Article.jsp

 

Dr. William Sears Discusses Omega-3 & Nutrition Deficit Disorder Part 1

Dr William Sears, known as America's pediatrician, has been educating, uplifting and motivating parents through his parenting books. I was reading an article by Dr Sears on  Is It NDD (Nutrition Deficit Disorder) and not ADD and would like to share an exerpt from that article.

According to Dr Sears: The brain, more than any other organ, is affected for better or worse by what we eat. If a child is a junk food addict, their brain is the first thing that will be affected. A growing body of research points to the impact of nutritional deficiencies – especially with essential fatty acids – on the brain’s ability to affect learning and behavior. Studies continue pouring out citing Omega-3 as the single most important nutrient in the cognitive development of children.

I have several of Dr Sears Books which include the NDD book as well as The Successful child and The Family Nutrition Book. These books are packed with nutritional information that will help you adapt to and live a  more healthier lifestyle for you and your family. In these books he combines advice not just for children but for the entire family.

Pick up one of these books for your family and get started on a better and healthier lifestyle.

Go Green With Plants

Looking for a cheaper, simple way to go green? Go green with house plants and this awesome video from better tv shows you what plants to get and how many you should have for cleaner air. I love house plants and have many in my home. House plants make people feel calmer and more optimistic, says Bruno Cortis, M.D., a Chicago cardiologist. Did you know tha plants can  remove a variety of  toxins from your home like ammonia and carbon monoxide? Plants can also help you fight colds. Last winter as I added more plants to my home  I noticed that my family didn't catch colds as much. According to an article that I read on Six Wise one study published in Rehabilitation Literature, a manufacturing company integrated plants into its office so that no employee would be more than 45 feet from greenery. The result? Company administrators said they noticed enhanced creativity and increased productivity in employees. Check out this website that gives the top ten house plants that includes my favorite the Peace Lily.http://www.care2.com/greenliving/top-ten-houseplants-for-cleaner-air.html

Go Green With House Plants

Today's Word of Encouragement

Prayer is always good for your health. A lot of kneeling will keep you in good standing. He who kneels before God can stand before anyone.

Acai Berry Health

Acai Berry is quickly becoming the most popular diet on the market. Acai berri notorius for diet and weight loss is a superfood because of it's many health benefits. These benefits include lowering of cholesterol, high in good fats, a powerful antioxidant and many more. Considered one of the richest fruit sources of antioxidants Acai fruit contains 10 times the antioxidants level of grape and twice the amount of blue berries. Acai is also known to aid people that are fighting cancer, According to studies acai has antioxidants that help fight free radicals. In a recent study conducted by the researchers of University of Florida, it was discovered that 86% of the laboratory-cultured cancer cells self-destructed when administered with acai berry extracts. For more on Acai Berry and it's benefits chek out the attached link. http://www.anxietyherbscurenaturally.com/acai-berry/acai-berry-diet

Encouragement For Today

Fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

Can Red Wine Aid In Weight Loss

Lately there has been a lot of articles published on wine and weight loss.A new study reveals that in females, the moderate drinkers have lower obesity risks, when compared to the teetotalers. It also shows that red wine is associated with the lowest weight gain, where as beer and spirits are linked to the highest.
Source:  http://dld.bz/fjQP

Music Therapy

Listening to soothing music is a great way to relax and relieve stress. Research has shown that music has a profound effect on your body and psyche.

For more on music therapy: http://www.holisticonline.com/stress/stress_music-therapy.htm

Happy Mother's Day !

9 Simple Steps - Step 1: Shape young tastes.

Watch this video on 9 simple steps to improving your children's health by Dr.Sears. I can watch this video over and over. Dr Sears has some awesome books as well.