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Handy hint & interesting quotes
Aromatherapy Remedies for Depression
Rose Oil: Therapeutically, this scent does have a potent anti-depressant effect and may be used, via face and body massage, skin care, baths, or vaporizers to treat nervousness, sadness, or long-term stress.
Lavender: The balancing properties of lavender can correct emotional problems and feelings of instability. Its calming effect will induce a restful sleep Try 1 drop of lavender oil on your pillow or a few drops mixed with an unscented liquid Castile soap then swirled into the water of an evening bath.
Neroli (oil of the orange blossom): Neroli is one of the most suitable essential oils to use for nervous tension, insomnia, and stress-related illnesses as it has a very positive calming influence on mind and body.
It is suggested to put a drop or two into 3 tablespoons of carrier oil (such as jojoba or nut oil) for a massage. These oils used as pure, undiluted essential oil can also be used in a diffuser.
Don't use this blend every day nor diffuse for long periods of time as your olfactory senses will begin "ignoring" the aroma, thereby, lessening the therapeutic effects. Never heat essential oils on lamp rings, candles, incense, etc. if you are wanting full spectrum health benefits from the oils.
Oil Blends for the Bath and Massage
Lavender:
Lavender is calming as well as uplifting, and can be safely used with children. Its sweet floral-herbaceous scent and balsamic-woody undertone may help you to unwind at the end of a stressful day.
Lavender/Rose Geranium:
Two parts lavender to one part rose geranium This recipe is meant to help calm your mind and lift your spirits. Rose geranium has a rosy sweet scent and may be anti-depressant and uplifting.
Eucalyptus Blend:
Four parts eucalyptus and one part tangerine. Will help relieve cold symptoms, especially in the bath. Excellent for muscular aches and pains. A warming massage oil and our most popular blend. Fragrance is fresh and pungent.
Morning Energizer:
Two parts lemon, one part rosemary, two parts tangerine. Energize with this blend. A wonderful morning wake-up and summertime refresher.
Recipe for Hemorrhoids
2 tbsp. Comfrey
2 tbsp. White Oak bark
2 tbsp. Witch Hazel
Steep in boiling water (ideally in a cheesecloth). Let cool.
Use in a sitz bath as often as possible.
Beauty of a Woman
1.
The beauty of my body is not measured by the size of the clothes it can fit into, but by the stories that it tells.
I have a belly and hips that say, "We grew a child in here,"
and breasts that say, "We nourished life."
My hands, with bitten nails and a writer's callus, say "We create amazing things."
-Sarah, from I am Beautiful: A Celebration of Women in Their Own Words
2.
The beauty of a woman Is not in the clothes she wears
The figure she carries
Or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman
Must be seen from her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.
The beauty of a woman,
Is not in a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman
Is reflected in her soul.
It is the caring that she lovingly gives,
The passion that she shows,
The beauty of a woman
With passing years - only grows
- -breathe
- -keep moving
- -touching helps
- -move!
- -relax
- -strong contractions are good contractions
- -standing on your own two feet can make you feel stronger
- -smooch
- -smile
- -say "Yes" to progress
- -women are amazing
- -home is safe
- -you are more powerful than you ever knew
- -touching is pain relief
- -laugh
- -life is a miracle
- -breathe some more
- -its OK to be afraid
- -strength comes from experiencing life fully
- -cooperate with yourself
- -accept necessary suffering to avoid unnecessary suffering
- -welcome your baby
- -someone believes in you
- -you are loved
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Suess for Nursing Mothers
Mother’s milk is just the thing!
Would you nurse her at the park?
Would you nurse him in the dark?
Would you nurse him with a Boppy?
And when your boobs are feeling floppy?
I would nurse him in the park,
I would nurse her in the dark.
I’d nurse with or without a Boppy.
Floppy boobs will never stop me.
Can you nurse with your seat belt on?
Can you nurse from dusk till dawn?
Though she may pinch me, bite me, pull,
I will nurse her ‘till she’s full!
Can you nurse and make some soup?
Can you nurse and feed the group?
It makes her healthy strong and smart,
Mommy’s milk is the best start!
Would you nurse him at the game?
Would you nurse her in the rain?
In front of those who dare to complain?
I would nurse him at the game.
I would nurse her in the rain.
As for those who protest lactation,
I have a perfect explanation.
Mommy milk is tailor made
It’s perfect food, you need no aid.
Some may scoff and some may wriggle,
Avert their eyes or even giggle.
To those who can be cruel and rude,
Remind them breast’s the perfect food!
I would never scoff or giggle,
Roll my eyes or even wiggle!
I would not be so crass or crude,
I KNOW that this milk’s the perfect food!
We make the right amount we need,
The perfect temp for every feed.
There’s no compare to milk from breast-
The perfect food, above the rest.
Thos nursing smiles are oh so sweet,
Mommy milk is such a treat.
Human milk just can’t be beat.
I will nurse, in any case,
On the street or in your face.
I will not let my baby cry,
I’ll meet her needs, I’ll always try.
It’s not about what’s good for you,
It’s best for babies, through and through.
I will nurse her in my home,
I will nurse her when I roam.
Leave me be lads, leave me be ma’am.
I will nurse her, Mom I am.
Hi to all you phenomenal women, How is this for inspiration?
The following was written by Audrey Hepburn, who was asked to share beauty tips.
1. For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
2. For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
3. For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
4.For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day.
5. For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
6. People, even more than things, have to be restored, revived, reclaimed and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
7. Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find them at the end of each of your arms. As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.
8. The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.
9. The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mode, but the true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows.
10. The beauty of a woman grows with the passing years.
affirmation for the day
I honor my self.
I nurture my self.
I treasure my self.
I embrace my life.
I enable my strengths.
I know that I am human, and I do the best I can.
I forgive myself, for my roles of the past.
I forgive all, for their human moments.
I carry no resentment.
I bathe in white light.
I command my ego.
I manage my physical body.
I discipline my self.
I motivate my self.
I do not succumb to the temptations of the physical body.
I heal my self singing.
I meditate.
I construct my day with investments into the future.
I cherish the present.
I seek lessons.
I pursue adventure.
I chose wisely, and with conscience.
I do.
Some startaling facts
There are 3 billion women who don't look like supermodels and only eight who do.
Marilyn Monroe wore a size 14.
If Barbie was a real woman, she'd have to walk on all fours due to her proportions.
The average woman weighs 144 lb, and wears between a 12-14.
One out of every four college aged women has an eating disorder.
The models in the magazines are airbrushed - not perfect!
A psychological study in 1995 found that three minutes spent looking at a fashion magazine caused 70% of women to feel depressed, guilty, and shameful.
Models twenty years ago weighed 8% less then the average woman. Today they weigh 23% less.