When situations beyond our control arise, and relationships become messy, self regulation becomes difficult and without good self regulation, we are not the best version of ourselves and we begin to feel badly about ourselves.
We are keenly aware of our faults and when our emotions get the best of us, we let people down. And, what may cause an even worse impact, we let ourselves down. When we don't meet our own expectations, and feel shame, a negative spiral begins. The self critic soon turns outward.
In our worst moments...
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The human brain is a remarkably adaptable organ, capable of forming new neural connections and pathways throughout our lives. The term for the changes that occur is 'neuroplasticity'. Like plastic, our brain can be molded. And fortunately it does not require complicated or elaborate techniques. In fact...
some very simple practices have a profound impact on brain health.
With a little effort, you can be a happier, healthier person with less brain fog, a better memory and less chance for dementia and brain disease - to name just a few benefits!
Neuroplasticity occurs and brain health is improved when we...
Read more...On the lighter side, today, I'm bringing you the latest tips and tricks for the flourishing garden you'd love to have that loves you back! Whether your garden includes flowers or vegetables, these tips are what you need. They work great for your house plants too!
This hydrangea was a deep rich blue until I dumped a couple of gallons of coffee grounds on it!Just another fun thing you can do - naturally!
Discovering the Power of Essential Oils in Your Garden! 🌱
Are you looking for a natural and effective way to keep your garden healthy and pest-free? Look no further! In this edition of The Green Thumb Gazette (just kidding), we delve into the wonders of using essential oils in gardening. The precious, pure organic extracts that I'm sharing about not only add health and fragrance to our lives but they also work as potent tools for controlling pests and diseases in our beloved gardens. Even pest control companies are using them!1
Please remember that inexpensive essential oils may be just as harmful as...
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This tip is all about shifting our perspective and looking at everything as a gift or opportunity. The idea comes from the teachings of Shirzad Chamine, a coach and best-selling author. By viewing every experience as a gift or opportunity, we shift our mindset from one of limitation to one of possibility. It's an empowering way to think and it makes the journey of life become exciting, filled with endless chances for embracing challenges with a positive mindset.
Now, you might be wondering, how does this tip connect to rewiring our brains? Well, the more you think in a certain way the stronger that neural pathway becomes. And the stronger that neural pathway is, the harder it is to think about things differently. Here's how it works. . .
My decision to go non-toxic has definitely improved my mental acuity! Lyme disease was wreaking havoc on my body and brain for years - before I was diagnosed. My recent brain scans still show some memory issues but I have my life back and think clearly - well... most of the time!
Using essential oils to help me detoxify my home seemed overwhelming at first, but once I got started, I was surprised at how easy and affordable the transition was. I spend FAR less money on cleaning supplies than ever before!
Purification Essential Oil (EO) blend is a combination of six essential oils known for their cleansing and purifying properties. Each oil offers unique...
Read more...When violence strikes close to home, the instinct to retreat and isolate can be overpowering. Fear and trauma can make us want to withdraw from the world and make us want to build walls around our hearts and minds, shielding ourselves from the harsh realities of an unpredictable world.
The consequence of living in fear and
deciding to isolate is horrific for our brains.
I'm writing this today because within the past 6 weeks our family in Tennessee, Texas and California have experienced the reality of being VERY VERY close to extreme acts of violence or to the perpetrators. Fortunately none of them were present at the various crime scenes, but all of them have been directly or indirectly affected. Anger, grieving and questioning are part of the immediate human response. As people process through that response, they makes choices about how to deal with what happened.
When we live in fear and isolate, it hurts us in so many ways. Here's how it affects the...
Read more...I LOVE spring these days, but I used to have terrible allergies! I suffered all year long, but springtime was the worst... and the the headache that came along with all the other symptoms typically turned into a sinus infection - putting me in a brain fog.
And then there's spring cleaning - well let's just say, it's not my fave. And it bothers me that most cleaning products are terrible for brain health and therefore bad for your mental health!
TIPS for Combatting Pollen & Spring Allergies:
Because I frequently got sinus infections as a result of allergies, and my husband and I both snore 💤 if our sinuses aren't really clear, our personal nighttime diffuser blend is 6 drops of Lavender, Peppermint, Eucalyptus and Thieves. This blend keeps us...
Read more...Cortisol is a valuable hormone. We need just the right amount! Too much or too little can make us miserable in many ways. Weight gain, type 2 diabetes, anxiety and depression, memory loss, high blood pressure, and inflammation are just a few of the negative effects of dysregulated levels of cortisol.1 And maybe, worse - ANGRY OUTBURSTS have been found to be problematic with those having both too little and too much cortisol.2
If you identify with some of the negative effects of chronically high cortisol, there are changes you can make to help naturally balance your levels. By reducing your...
Read more...Have you ever gotten a massage with a combo of Rosemary and Lavender Essential Oils in the massage lotion? It's glorious!! My body and all it's tension melts away as it absorbs all the goodness the oils are delivering to my muscles, ligaments and tendons while my mind is freed up from the stressors of the day.
People talk a lot about the benefits of Lavender but Rosemary should not be left out! It has plenty of benefits in it's own right and the medicine men, ancient healers, Chinese medicine and most of the pre western medical world used Rosemary in a...
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THE RESEARCH
What we expect to be true, is that, like most other essential oils, the historical uses will be proven once studied! What we know for certain is that Black Spruce essential oil is made up of many powerful, active ingredients including alpha-pinene, camphene, beta-pinene. And we know a LOT about these...
Hippies from the 60s used patchouli for a variety of reasons. It's unique, and pungent odor was unfortunately most well known for its use in incense in an effort to hide the smell of marijuana. They also used it to help calm them once the high wore off and they believed it helped with arousal. They were onto some things, but there is so much more. You should see the NIH research. . .
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When we lack something like motivation, we often look to our friends, family or co-workers who have what we want and then do our best to adopt their ways, thinking we'll get the same results. Sometimes it works. But not every personality type is motivated the same way. . .
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Self-care is all about taking care of YOU, but it is not selfish if your motives are pure. The truth is that when we fail to care for ourselves, we give our friends, families, and the world a lesser version of ourselves. Less healthy, less active, less fun, less happy, less encouraging, and a shorter life span - these are just some of the results we get when we don't take care of ourselves. Our families and friends deserve better and for goodness sakes, it's no sin to admit, I want to enjoy life for my own well-being!
Self-care for your mind, body and soul helps you:
- feel better physically and emotionally
- look at the bright side, and count your blessings even when life is hard
- laugh and be silly more often
- have healthier...
We are back to busy, busy, busy, feeling stretched too thin and maybe a little bit bitter because we want to do eh-ver-re-thing - and we can't!
While it's true that mental health drastically fell during the pandemic, being too busy and the negative feelings associated with it, affect every circle of our lives.1
The 4 Circles:
1. Biological - your physical body - how it functions.
2. Psychological - your mind, your will and how and what you think.
3. Spiritual - your spirit - your sense of meaning and purpose for life, your core values & what guides/grounds you.
4. Social - your support system - connections to family, friends and others - how do you feel about these relationships.
Stress has clear connections to disease,2 can lead to depression, diminishes our fulfillment, may cause
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It's spring!! And time to do that deep clean, but I know you care about your pets and family and don't want to have worry about their little paws1 absorbing chemical residue or your little one's2 hands and knees crawling on a freshly cleaned floor. Or, does your family abide by the 5 or 10 second rule . . .
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Brain issues begin decades before any symptoms appear, so no one really knows if they are headed in that direction unless they get a brain scan. The best idea is to start changing your ways now! You will reap benefits beyond good brain health! And, if you or a parent are already in the throws of any disease, treatment will work better if in conjunction to the treatment you change your ways. So whether you are young or old, you will benefit from...
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An article published in the National Institute of Health website says it does a lot more!
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