Tess March 5th, 2007
Meditation has been practiced around the world for thousands of years. It is a technique used to quiet the mind and body, and release stress. It can also bring focus and clarity, and often, after meditating, problems that you have been struggling with, miraculously become solved. Meditation has also been known to inspire people to write, and to spur lucrative business ideas, as your subconscious comes to light.
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Tess January 16th, 2007
Insomnia is a symptom, not a disease. Stress related to work, school, health or family concerns. Depression. Use of stimulants, including caffeine, alcohol, nicotine or other over-the-counter or prescription medications. Prescription drugs, including some antidepressant, high blood pressure and steroid medications, can interfere with sleep.
Many over-the-counter medications, including some brands of aspirin, decongestants and weight loss products, contain caffeine and other stimulants. And antihistamines can affect urinary problems. Change in environment or work schedule. Long-term use of sleep medications. Medical problems, including fibromyalgia or complex diseases of the nerves and muscles.
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Tess December 26th, 2006
* Geranium 5 drops
* Clary Sage 5 drops
* Lemon 5 drops
* Massage Oil 1 teaspoon (5 ml)
As you prepare your bath, close the window and door to prevent the oil vapors from escaping. Fill the bathtub with warm/hot water.
To soften your skin and remove impurities, dissolve 1 cup of epsom salt in the bath water. Then dilute the essential oils in the Massage Oil. Pour the blend into the water.
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Tess November 23rd, 2006
* 1 cup Nettles
* 3/4 cup Oatstraw
* 3/4 cup chamomile
* 1/4 cup St. John’s Wort
* 1/4 Scullcap
* 1/4 cup Passion Flower
Mix dried herbs together and store in a glass jar in a cool, dark place. Use 1 tsp - 1 tbls. per cup of tea.
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Tess October 12th, 2006
Use Triple Complex NicoTonic regularly to:
* Ensure systemic balance of biochemic tissue salts in the body;
* Optimize health at the cellular level;
* Quickly relieve the ’short fuse’ syndrome associated with nicotine and drug withdrawal;
* Relax and reduce restlessness and irritability;
* Optimize the effects of Rx-Hale Tablets and Crave-Rx Drops in the fight against nicotine and other addictions.
What are tissue salts?
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Tess August 17th, 2006
With the start of school we must also address the issues of stress. Stress is definitely not exclusive to business-type executives. Children feel the effects of stress as well, and are usually less equipped to deal with the resulting emotions and health issues that surround this condition.
This blend can be placed in an inhaler or even on a tissue and placed in a plastic bag for inhalations throughout the day as needed. It is also wonderful when used in the bath at the end of a particularly long and stressful day.
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Tess May 18th, 2006
* 1/2 part oatstraw
* 1/2 part comfrey leaf
* 1/2 part catnip
* 1/2 part passion flower
* 1 part licorice
* 1 part slippery elm
* 1 part rose petals
* 2 parts chamomile
* 2 parts spearmint or peppermint
Prepare infusion with 2 cups water, give 1/2 cup every 2-3 hours as needed. Use honey and sweeten to taste.
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Tess May 4th, 2006
You’re restless and you want to relax. This is the perfect time to use essential oils to help you relax. Lavender is often considered the number one essential oil for relaxation but there are several others when used alone or blended give you a more relaxation atmosphere. Roman Chamomile is used a lot, especially around children and babies. It’s smell is not overpowering, but very soft and soothing.
A simple blend for relaxation is
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Tess May 2nd, 2006
* 2 drops lavender
* 1 drop ylang ylang
* 2 drops petitgrain
Add 2 drops lavender, 1 drop